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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Monte Zuma Jr. (ranked 2098 p4p, 3306 weight class) and Trevor Fitch (ranked 283 p4p, 420 weight class). Zuma Jr.'s entrance music is Spider Man. A fine choice. Monte Zuma Jr. is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Solid boxing
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent grappler
Decent boxing
Granite chin |
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Monte Zuma Jr.!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Trevor Fitch!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Daniel Blasius and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuma Jr. goes for a double leg but Fitch avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitch continues to drive forward.
It seemed like Fitch was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zuma Jr. misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitch counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Monte Zuma Jr. has been cut.
Zuma Jr. shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitch manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zuma Jr.'s face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Monte Zuma Jr.. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zuma Jr. doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fitch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zuma Jr. closes the distance looking to clinch
and Fitch counters with a stiff right hand.
Fitch ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zuma Jr. moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Fitch as Zuma Jr. shoots in.
Fitch takes a swing at Zuma Jr.'s ribcage but misses.
Zuma Jr. has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kevin Spacey`s Basement of Doom in the buildup to the fight.
Zuma Jr. slips under a jab from Fitch.
Zuma Jr. shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zuma Jr. was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitch manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zuma Jr. is looking to improve his position.
Zuma Jr. is working hard here to advance position.
Fitch is working for a kimura but Zuma Jr. is defending it quite comfortably.
Fitch tries to pass to full mount but Zuma Jr. defends it.
Zuma Jr. is not content to let Fitch control the position.
Fitch tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zuma Jr. knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma Jr. has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Fitch is working away from the top position though.
Zuma Jr. wants to get back to full guard but Fitch has passed into side control.
Zuma Jr. tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fitch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zuma Jr. struggling a bit here.
Fitch just content to control the position.
Zuma Jr. tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fitch wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma Jr. is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Fitch is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Zuma Jr. is desperately trying to improve his position but Fitch has a good base and remains in mount.
Fitch wants to take Zuma Jr.'s back but he can't do it this time.
Fitch looking to control but Zuma Jr. is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fitch controlling the pace for now.
Zuma Jr. is trying to escape the mount.
Fitch manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zuma Jr. to take his back!
Fitch is persistently looking for the submission but Zuma Jr. is defending it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuma Jr. rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Fitch with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Fitch is continuing to stall.
Zuma Jr. looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fitch is pressing down on Zuma Jr.'s thigh, looking to free his foot. Zuma Jr. is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma Jr. wants to improve his position but Fitch is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trevor Fitch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Zuma Jr.'s cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zuma Jr. tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fitch manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zuma Jr. pushes Fitch up against the cage in a clinch.
Zuma Jr. tries to pull guard but Fitch forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fitch can't break the clinch.
Fitch stops a takedown attempt from Zuma Jr..
Fitch gets through Zuma Jr.'s defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zuma Jr. has picked Fitch up - he's going for a ride! Zuma Jr. dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Fitch manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zuma Jr. drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Fitch dives on top into guard.
Zuma Jr. can't keep his opponent in guard - Fitch advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zuma Jr. is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zuma Jr. tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Fitch has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma Jr. wants to control but Fitch is having none of it.
Fitch takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zuma Jr. really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zuma Jr. tries to lock up and control but Fitch gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Fitch takes Zuma Jr.'s back.
I would not like to be Zuma Jr. right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma Jr. rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zuma Jr. makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zuma Jr..
Zuma Jr. had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Fitch defends it easily.
Zuma Jr. looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zuma Jr. has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fitch has passed into side control.
Zuma Jr. wants to control but Fitch postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitch advances to mount.
Fitch prevents Zuma Jr. from getting the reversal.
Fitch wants to control the pace but Zuma Jr. is squirming around nicely.
Zuma Jr. tries to improve his position but Fitch has taken his back! Fitch has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Zuma Jr. tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Fitch pushes Zuma Jr. away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Trevor Fitch!
The defeated Monte Zuma Jr. had this to say: 'Stubbed toe....'.
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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
37% |
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