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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yayi Zinsou (ranked 1054 p4p, 1606 weight class) and Gothic Line (ranked 118 p4p, 183 weight class). Line has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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199 cm 36 273 27 - 37 - 0 |
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194 cm 26 243 6 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling Solid boxing Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler World class MT Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 27 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yayi Zinsou! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gothic Line! The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Patrick Alders and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Line throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zinsou's head.
It looks like Yayi Zinsou has been cut. Zinsou scores with a hook. Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet. Line let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land. Horrible takedown attempt by Zinsou or perhaps it was just good defense by Line, which made it look bad. Zinsou looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Line is fending him off so far but Zinsou persists. Nope, Line circles away and we're back to standing. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zinsou fails to land the takedown. Nice body punch from Zinsou. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Line misses with a hook. Zinsou ducked under it nicely. Zinsou fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Line avoids it really well and circles away. Zinsou looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Jab, jab by Line - just one landing.
That's one minute gone in the round. Line misses with a few strikes there.
Line uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zinsou.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zinsou looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zinsou looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Zinsou backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Line misses with a double jab.
Zinsou appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Line stuffs the takedown attempt from Zinsou. Zinsou gets slowly back to his feet. Zinsou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zinsou trying to control the action but Line is working from the bottom. Zinsou not landing any meaningful shots this time. Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zinsou content to control rather than advance. Line avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zinsou. Zinsou throwing shots but Line is blocking nicely. Zinsou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Line defending well though. Zinsou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Line regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zinsou. Zinsou throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zinsou throws a big elbow that misses. Zinsou stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Line swivels though and keeps the full guard. Line controlling the position. Zinsou wants to control from the top but Line keeps moving. Line has control of Zinsou's left arm, preventing Zinsou from doing any damage. Line keeping moving, preventing Zinsou from controlling successfully. Line wants to sweep here but Zinsou controlling him for the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily. Zinsou backing away here, and Line unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Zinsou misses with a wild body shot. Line lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round. No luck for Zinsou with that takedown attempt. Zinsou doesn't manage to clinch there - Line circles away.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Line as he avoids it easily. Zinsou closes this distance looking for a takedown but Line circles away. Zinsou feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lines jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist! Line moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
Zinsou shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Zinsou fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Line on the side of the head. Zinsou blocks a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zinsou clinches with his opponent.
Zinsou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gothic Line dominated that round. The cut man is working on Yayi Zinsou's cut. That's time! Zinsou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Zinsou misses with a takedown attempt and Line cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Zinsou goes for a double leg but Line avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Line continues to drive forward. Zinsou is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Line is defending well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yayi Zinsou. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zinsou is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Line gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Line scores with a shoulder strike. Line prevents the takedown attempt.
Zinsou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Line smiles and moves away.
A slow jab from Line misses its intended target. Line cracks Zinsou with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gothic Line! Gothic Line was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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energy
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hype
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