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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Frederick (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Silberio ZasZas (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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205 lbs
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207 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Paul Frederick!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Silberio ZasZas!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
ZasZas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Frederick's head.
Frederick circles away from the clinch attempt.
Frederick looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
ZasZas tries to clinch up.
ZasZas has taken the fight to the clinch.
ZasZas misses with some punches.
ZasZas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ZasZas working aggressively here.
Frederick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frederick wants to take the fight to the mat but ZasZas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Frederick is working for takedown but ZasZas is calmly controlling the position for now.
ZasZas lands with a light punch inside.
Frederick goes for a takedown attempt but ZasZas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Frederick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ZasZas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frederick tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but ZasZas swivels and escapes.
Frederick tries to clinch there but ZasZas circles away.
ZasZas tries to clinch up but Frederick circles away and keeps his distance.
Frederick shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
ZasZas has closed the distance and engaged Frederick in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ZasZas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
Frederick jumps guard but ZasZas stands there with Frederick around his waist. Frederick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
ZasZas prevents a takedown attempt there.
ZasZas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frederick jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as ZasZas walks away with a smile on his face. Frederick gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frederick closes the distance and clinches.
ZasZas misses with a short punch on the inside.
ZasZas pushes Frederick back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
ZasZas throws a head punch that misses.
Frederick is looking to take this one to the mat.
Frederick drops to a knee looking for a takedown but ZasZas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
ZasZas lands with a light punch inside.
ZasZas misses with some punches.
Frederick lands a body shot.
Frederick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ZasZas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas lands a knee to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frederick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frederick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ZasZas lands with a right to the head.
ZasZas lands with a right to the head.
Frederick is trying to trip ZasZas. He has hold of a leg but ZasZas is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Frederick persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Frederick is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Frederick trying to control but ZasZas is working from the bottom.
Frederick prevents ZasZas from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Frederick just wasn't active enough.
Frederick fails with the takedown.
ZasZas is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Frederick gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Frederick looking for a takedown.
Frederick successfully pulls guard.
ZasZas is looking to stand up but Frederick won't let him.
Frederick throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
ZasZas trying to stand up but can't free himself from Frederick's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frederick is adopting a defensive guard.
ZasZas wants to get up but he can't break Frederick's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Frederick is on top in guard.
ZasZas keeping moving, preventing Frederick from controlling successfully.
Frederick throws a big elbow that misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Frederick has gone for a leg lock! ZasZas slips out almost immediately though and dives into Frederick's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frederick wants to sweep here but ZasZas controlling him for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Silberio ZasZas will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
ZasZas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Frederick paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Frederick looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
ZasZas instigates a clinch.
ZasZas stops a takedown attempt from Frederick.
ZasZas swings wildly with an uppercut but Frederick uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frederick goes for a takedown attempt but ZasZas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Frederick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ZasZas tries to clinch but Frederick moves out of range.
ZasZas fails in his attempt to clinch.
Paul Frederick is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
ZasZas defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frederick.
ZasZas has Frederick up against the cage in a clinch.
Frederick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ZasZas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frederick wants to take the fight to the mat but ZasZas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frederick is looking to take this one to the mat.
ZasZas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ZasZas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
ZasZas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frederick tries to stall but ZasZas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Frederick has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by ZasZas after a bit of a struggle.
Frederick has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. ZasZas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A short left from ZasZas.
Frederick has hold of one of ZasZas's legs. ZasZas is fighting the takedown attempt but Frederick gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but ZasZas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick stops ZasZas from standing up.
Frederick wants to control from the top but ZasZas keeps moving.
Frederick prevents ZasZas from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick trying to control but ZasZas is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Paul Frederick just wasn't active enough.
ZasZas tries to clinch up but Frederick circles away and keeps his distance.
Frederick has closed the distance and engaged ZasZas in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ZasZas lands a shoulder strike.
ZasZas throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from ZasZas fails to land.
Frederick goes for a takedown in the clinch but ZasZas prevents it.
A short uppercut from ZasZas.
Frederick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
ZasZas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
ZasZas prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas gets underhooks to prevent Frederick's takedown attempt.
ZasZas misses with a punch on the inside.
ZasZas misses with some punches.
ZasZas gets underhooks to prevent Frederick's takedown attempt.
ZasZas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
Frederick drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Frederick is trying to work for a single leg takedown but ZasZas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
ZasZas scores with a knee to the head.
ZasZas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
ZasZas has a couple of punches blocked by Frederick.
ZasZas tries a knee to the head but Frederick blocks it.
Frederick is trying to pull guard but ZasZas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
ZasZas prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short right hand to the side of the head by ZasZas.
ZasZas throws a punch but it's blocked by Frederick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
ZasZas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Frederick.
ZasZas connects with a knee to the head.
Frederick blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frederick jumps guard but ZasZas stands there with Frederick around his waist. Frederick gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
ZasZas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Frederick has ZasZas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. ZasZas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Frederick blocking some punches.
ZasZas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Frederick changes levels and goes for a takedown here. ZasZas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ZasZas fails with an attempt to clinch.
Frederick doesn't manage to clinch there - ZasZas circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Silberio ZasZas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Frederick avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Frederick gets a double leg takedown into ZasZas's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frederick is looking to work some ground and pound but ZasZas has wrist control.
Frederick trying to control the position from guard on top but ZasZas is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Frederick trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Frederick throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as ZasZas works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Frederick stops ZasZas from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul Frederick has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Frederick tries to clinch but ZasZas is having none of it.
Silberio ZasZas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Frederick tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but ZasZas defends well and Frederick ends up having to push ZasZas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Frederick takes a shot to the head.
ZasZas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Frederick backwards.
ZasZas throws a punch but it's blocked by Frederick.
ZasZas misses with a punch on the inside.
Frederick is trying to break free.
ZasZas gets through Frederick's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frederick tries for a takedown. No joy.
A head punch on the inside from ZasZas fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from ZasZas fails to land.
ZasZas gets underhooks to prevent Frederick's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Frederick. That's going to take a lot out of him.
ZasZas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
ZasZas connects with a nasty looking knee right to Frederick's face.
ZasZas with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Frederick tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
ZasZas is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frederick misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frederick is looking for a takedown up against the cage. ZasZas gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Frederick successfully pulls guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
ZasZas wants to stand but Frederick is controlling his posture from full guard.
Frederick kicks ZasZas off and gets to his feet.
ZasZas throws a sloppy head kick and Frederick moves out of range easily.
Frederick will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
ZasZas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frederick swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A big left from ZasZas misses.
ZasZas wants to clinch up but Frederick keeps it at a distance.
ZasZas tries to clinch up.
Frederick wants to clinch up but ZasZas keeps it at a distance.
ZasZas closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frederick counters with a left and a right that stings ZasZas.
ZasZas wants to clinch.
Frederick wants to clinch up but ZasZas keeps it at a distance.
ZasZas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Frederick doesn't seem bothered though.
Frederick looks for a takedown but ZasZas sprawls well.
ZasZas lands a nice hook to Frederick's body. Frederick takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paul Frederick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
ZasZas is looking to clinch but Frederick is avoiding it.
ZasZas has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
ZasZas is looking to clinch but Frederick is avoiding it.
Silberio ZasZas is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
ZasZas has taken the fight to the clinch.
ZasZas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frederick blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frederick is working for takedown but ZasZas is calmly controlling the position for now.
ZasZas prevents a takedown attempt there.
ZasZas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
ZasZas scores with a shot to the side of Frederick's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frederick working aggressively here.
Frederick tries to throw a body punch but ZasZas avoids it by throwing Frederick back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Silberio ZasZas.
I've got ZasZas winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silberio ZasZas!
After the big win, Silberio ZasZas made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Vandal Fight Boutique & Laundry and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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energy
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hype
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