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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nero Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Illusion Zorro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Nero Zero has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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250 lbs
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245 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nero Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Illusion Zorro!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zorro enables Zero to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zorro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Zero trying to control the position from guard on top but Zorro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zorro looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zero is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Nero Zero.
Zero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zorro swivels and escapes.
Zorro shoots in and drives through. Zero sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zorro misses with a wild combination.
Zero closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zorro circles away.
Zorro misses with a takedown attempt - Zero sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zero shoots in and drives through. Zorro sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nero Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zero looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zorro shoots in looking for a takedown but Zero manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zorro's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zorro shoots in but Zero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zero misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zero fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro misses with a looping right.
Zero looks for a takedown but Zorro sprawls well.
Zorro throws a series of punches but Zero avoids them all with ease.
Zorro shoots in but Zero avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zero fails with the takedown.
Zorro closes the distance and pushes Zero back into the cage.
Zero tries to circle away but Zorro has him pinned against the cage.
Zorro pulls guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorro wants to sweep here but Zero controlling him for the moment.
Zorro keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero preventing the sweep.
Zorro has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zero can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zorro is pulling down on Zero's head to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero is fighting to break Zorro's control of his arms but Zorro is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zorro trying to keep a closed guard but Zero is proving a slippery customer.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Illusion Zorro wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zorro shoots in and gets a takedown into Zero's guard.
Zero is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zorro looking to pass the guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Illusion Zorro will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zero shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zero looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zero slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zorro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zero trying to control the position from guard on top but Zorro is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zero is really struggling to control Zorro but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Zero being controlled here momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Nero Zero just wasn't active enough.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zorro enables Zero to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zorro manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zorro wants to improve his position but instead Zero has moved into half guard.
Zero looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zorro looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro is positioning himself well to prevent Zero advancing to mount.
Zorro moves into full guard.
Zorro not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zero wants to pass the guard but Zorro is keeping the position.
Zero content to stall in guard here.
Zorro keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Zero prevents Zorro from getting back to his feet.
Zorro can't keep his opponent in guard - Zero advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Nero Zero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zorro is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zero is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Illusion Zorro has forced the referee to step in and restart the fight on the feet.
Zero shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zorro pinned against the cage. Zorro gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zorro misses with a wild body shot.
Zorro has closed the distance and engaged Zero in a clinch.
Zorro manages to pull guard.
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zorro has his foot on Zero's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zero works his way back into a safe position though.
Zorro keeping moving, preventing Zero from controlling successfully.
Zero controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Nero Zero dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Zorro lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zero's sensitive parts.
Nice takedown defense from Zero. No joy for Zorro on that attempt.
Zorro doesn't manage to clinch there - Zero circles away.
Zero shoots for a takedown but Zorro saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zorro gets a double leg takedown into Zero's guard.
Zorro wants to control from the top but Zero keeps moving.
Zorro tries to free his leg and advance position but Zero is retaining full guard.
Zero keeping moving, preventing Zorro from controlling successfully.
Zero had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zorro defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero working for a triangle but Zorro defends it easily.
Zorro thows a big elbow that misses.
Zorro missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zorro postures up.
Zorro avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro controlling from the top position.
Zorro postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zorro throwing strikes but missing.
Zorro is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zorro doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zorro manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zorro slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zero gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zero has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zorro is working away from the top position though.
Zorro is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zorro tries to stand and escape but Zero is controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorro is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zero wants to get back to full guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zero trying to control from the bottom.
Zorro wants to take a breather but Zero is having none of it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Illusion Zorro comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zorro has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Illusion Zorro!
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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