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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gianfranco Zola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Franks Beans (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zola comes to the cage accompanied by Balls to the Wall. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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142 lbs
14 - 3 - 0 |
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160 cm
24
138 lbs
8 - 1 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Knockout power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gianfranco Zola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Franks Beans!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beans misses with a double jab.
Beans misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zola throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zola throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beans stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beans shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zola is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Beans's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Beans's back!
Beans tries to break free.
Zola looking to break Beans's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Beans remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Zola will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Beans covering up well and avoiding damage.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zola is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Beans defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Zola looking for the RNC.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beans rolls, trying to escape but Zola keeps control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beans preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Zola.
Beans turns into Zola and is now in his guard.
Beans tries to free his leg and advance position but Zola is retaining full guard.
Beans drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zola dives on top into guard.
Zola wants to pass the guard but Beans is keeping the position.
Zola passes into half guard.
Beans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beans keeps working.
Beans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Beans looks gassed!
Zola trying to mount his opponent but Beans defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Beans doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zola.
Beans is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Zola pulls his head out easily.
Zola thows a huge punch but Beans dodges it nicely.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beans is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zola's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zola's back!
Beans is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Zola wants to control his opponent's hands but Beans gets his hands free.
Beans looking to break Zola's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zola remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Beans will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Zola trying to control the hands but Beans breaks the grip.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zola rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Beans is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zola defends it well.
Zola actively working from the bottom here.
Zola looking for submissions off his back.
Zola wants to improve his position but Beans is controlling well.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Beans closes the distance and clinches up with Zola, looking for a takedown. Beans pushes Zola against the cage but Zola circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Beans drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zola has his foot on Beans's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Beans works his way back into a safe position though.
Zola looking to hit a scissor sweep but Beans is one step ahead there.
Beans thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Beans postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zola is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beans, into his guard.
Beans looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zola passes into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zola tries to move into full mount but can't pass Beans's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gianfranco Zola dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zola works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Beans misses with a straight right.
Zola tests Beans's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zola throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beans.
Beans misses with a two punch combination.
Beans keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zola misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beans closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beans lands in his opponent's guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Beans wants to pass the guard but Zola is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zola manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Beans manages to get himself to full guard.
Beans isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zola stacks Beans on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zola!
Zola is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Beans has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zola wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beans keeps working.
Beans tries to improve position but can't.
Zola moves into full mount!
Zola mounts Beans! Really nice guard pass there!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zola looking to secure an arm triangle but Beans defends it well.
Gianfranco Zola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beans tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zola misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zola unloads with some shots from mount but Beans bucks and avoids them well.
Zola can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Beans is looking to escape.
Beans sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zola is pressing down on Beans's thigh, looking to free his foot. Beans is holding on for now.
Zola stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beans looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zola wants to control but Beans is keeping him busy.
Beans actively working from the bottom here.
Beans looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zola passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Beans!
Beans is looking to improve his position but Zola isn't that keen on the idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
BOOM! Zola connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Beans tries to reverse the position but Zola maintains control.
Zola misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zola working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Beans turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Zola off and cradles Beans's limp body as Zola celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Gianfranco Zola!
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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
51% |
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