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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruce White Jr (ranked 2004 p4p, 205 weight class) and Rich Zaiou (ranked 1524 p4p, 161 weight class). Zaiou has chosen Plug Walk - Rich The Kid as his entrance music. Rich Zaiou has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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150 lbs
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Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce White Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rich Zaiou!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaiou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaiou connects with a body shot that sends White Jr's belly button to the back.
Zaiou throws a lazy right hand but White Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaiou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Zaiou is quick to defend against it.
Zaiou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaiou lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou connects with a body shot that sends White Jr's belly button to the back.
White Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaiou.
White Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaiou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaiou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White Jr moves away.
White Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaiou digs a good hook to White Jr's body.
Zaiou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaiou misses the shot to the body.
Rich Zaiou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaiou misses with a wild body shot.
White Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaiou sprawls and moves away.
Zaiou pivots, looking for a leg kick but White Jr is out of range and Zaiou settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaiou throws a body shot but no joy.
White Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zaiou throws a body punch but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaiou.
Zaiou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from White Jr enables Zaiou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. White Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
White Jr looking to control.
White Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zaiou controls the pace.
Zaiou trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaiou throws a big elbow that misses.
White Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Zaiou has passed into half guard.
Zaiou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaiou thows a huge punch but White Jr dodges it nicely.
Zaiou is thwarting White Jr's attempts to control the position.
White Jr is controlling Zaiou's trapped leg to prevent Zaiou from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaiou wants to take a breather but White Jr is having none of it.
Zaiou throwing shots but White Jr is blocking nicely.
White Jr tries to roll over but Zaiou keeps him under control.
Zaiou throwing shots but White Jr is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
White Jr is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaiou wants to work for an arm triangle but White Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zaiou is trying to control. White Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zaiou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
White Jr wants to control but Zaiou is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White Jr can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Zaiou dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
White Jr avoids the body shot from Zaiou.
White Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaiou sprawls and moves away.
Zaiou jabs at White Jr's body.
White Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaiou misses with a hook. White Jr ducked under it nicely.
Zaiou scores with a body shot.
Zaiou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaiou misses the jab.
White Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Zaiou is quick to defend against it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck for Zaiou with that takedown attempt.
White Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaiou misses the shot to the body.
White Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaiou lands with a nice body punch.
Zaiou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaiou lands a really nice looking cross but White Jr seems unphased.
Zaiou has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rich Zaiou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaiou scores with a hook to the body. White Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaiou feints and as White Jr raises his hands in defense, Zaiou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
White Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaiou throwing strikes but missing.
White Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaiou is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaiou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaiou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
White Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaiou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but White Jr is tightening it up a little... Zaiou has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zaiou reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zaiou taps out! Nice BJJ there by White Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bruce White Jr!
A victorious Bruce White Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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