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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Roman Kidd (ranked 4123 p4p, 4136 weight class) and George FZ (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Great elbows
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 Las Vegas, Roman Kidd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George FZ!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kidd enables FZ to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kidd manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
FZ controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kidd keeping full guard, as FZ tries to pass.
Kidd is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
FZ stays in close to Kidd's body and controls the position.
Kidd wants to stand up but FZ is controlling him.
FZ scoring with punches to the head and body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
FZ prevents Kidd from getting back to his feet.
FZ stays in close to Kidd's body and controls the position.
FZ must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
FZ preventing the sweep.
FZ postures up and lands a big shot to Kidd's brow.
FZ controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kidd 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.
FZ postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
FZ controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
FZ works a leg free and moves into half guard.
FZ working Kidd over with strikes.
FZ slows the pace down in half guard.
FZ is thwarting Kidd's attempts to control the position.
FZ lands with a punch from half guard.
Kidd is breathing heavily.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Well, if FZ is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. FZ connects with a nice short shot to Kidd's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FZ is looking for a kimura here.
FZ perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
It looks like FZ might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
FZ working over Kidd with some ground and pound. Kidd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George FZ dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kidd has FZ up against the cage in a clinch.
Kidd lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
FZ manages to escape and get back to his feet!
FZ shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kidd napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kidd is trying to escape the position but FZ is controlling the position.
Kidd taking punishment in the form of punches.
Kidd is letting FZ control him for a moment.
FZ's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
FZ is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Kidd knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FZ is staying tight to Kidd's torso, preventing him from escaping.
FZ thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
FZ taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kidd tries to buck FZ off but FZ is having none of it.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
FZ is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Kidd will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Let's hope that FZ has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
FZ is continuing to stall.
George FZ has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
FZ working the head and body with strikes.
Kidd tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
FZ lands an elbow.
FZ staying calm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
FZ working the head with strikes.
FZ lands a decent elbow from side control.
FZ staying calm.
FZ is working Kidd over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kidd is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
George FZ showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
FZ darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
FZ takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Kidd wants to control but FZ is keeping busy and won't allow it.
FZ working over Kidd with some ground and pound. Kidd looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
FZ has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
FZ scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
FZ scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Kidd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
FZ seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
FZ moves nicely into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
FZ lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
A lull in the action here as FZ stalls from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
FZ cracks Kidd with a big elbow.
 Kidd is rocked!
Kidd is trying to escape the position but FZ is controlling the position.
Oh Kidd is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
FZ has hold of Kidd's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Kidd seems comfortable defending it but FZ has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Kidd is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Kidd is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but FZ couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). George FZ!
George FZ thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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