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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zahir Nolam (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ben Ibanz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zahir Nolam could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ben Ibanz's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Counter striker
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zahir Nolam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Ibanz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nolam is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ibanz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ibanz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Ibanz forces Nolam back against the cage and clinches.
Nolam lands a takedown into guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ibanz wants to stand and escape but Nolam is having none of it.
Nolam keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Ibanz's head.
Ibanz working a defensive guard here.
Nolam has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Ibanz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Nolam makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibanz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nolam kicks off Ibanz and gets to his feet.
Ibanz will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ibanz throws a sloppy head kick and Nolam moves out of range easily.
Nolam blocks the body kick.
Ibanz throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibanz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nolam, pushing him back against the cage.
Nolam works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nolam throwing strikes but missing.
Ibanz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nolam is one step ahead there.
Ibanz working a defensive guard but Nolam manages to pass into side control anyway.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ibanz wants to control but Nolam postures up.
Nolam grinds an elbow into Ibanz's temple.
Ibanz is trying to control Nolam's posture but Nolam avoids it.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ibanz tries to improve position but can't.
Ibanz struggling a bit here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibanz regains half guard.
Nolam slips a nice elbow through Ibanz's hands, connecting with Ibanz's forehead.
Nolam is breathing heavily.
Ibanz wants to improve his position but Nolam is controlling well.
Nolam stops Ibanz from getting back to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Nolam prevents Ibanz from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zahir Nolam will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ibanz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nolam throws a head punch that misses.
Ibanz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Nolam.
Nolam keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ibanz's efforts to push away.
Ibanz wants to get back to striking at distance but Nolam won't allow it.
Ibanz successfully pulls guard.
Ibanz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nolam landing with the ground and pound.
Nolam gets to his feet. Ibanz looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Ibanz has his takedown stuffed
and Nolam counters with a takedown into side control.
Ibanz is breathing heavily.
Ibanz is trying to control Nolam's posture but Nolam avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ibanz is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Nolam is staying active.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nolam cracks Ibanz with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Ibanz can't do much from the bottom here.
Ibanz wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Zahir Nolam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolam scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Ibanz to see if he's OK.
Ibanz regains half guard.
Ibanz trying to control from the bottom.
Nolam looks to land a strike but Ibanz avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Nolam throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Ibanz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ibanz lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Nolam!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibanz looking to control but Nolam is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zahir Nolam will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ibanz misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ibanz throws a right and a left that both miss.
Nolam showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ibanz.
Ibanz shoots in but no luck this time.
Ibanz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ibanz moves into the clinch.
Ibanz wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ibanz is trying to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ibanz tries to pull guard but Nolam holds him up against the cage and eventually Ibanz drops back down to his feet.
Ibanz wants a takedown but no success here.
Zahir Nolam has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ben Ibanz.
Ibanz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nolam with a knee to the head.
Nolam gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Ibanz escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nolam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Nolam lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nolam decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Ben Ibanz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nolam tries for a takedown but Ibanz sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ibanz throws an off balance right hand
and Nolam counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in Ibanz's guard now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ibanz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Nolam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Nolam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Nolam scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nolam stops Ibanz from standing up.
Ibanz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nolam defends well.
Ibanz wants to sweep but no luck.
Zahir Nolam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ibanz throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Ibanz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nolam on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Nolam tries to get out of the position.
Ibanz wants to free his trapped foot but Nolam is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ibanz is looking to take a break and control but Nolam is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Zahir Nolam.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Nolam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Suge Night scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zahir Nolam!
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