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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 591 p4p, 2049 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 31 p4p, 126 weight class). Tzeng comes to the cage accompanied by Mantra Chant. Sanders has chosen Shooter Gang as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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135
18 - 3 - 0 |
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34
134
14 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
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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 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzeng throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Sanders tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tzeng is in Sanders's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tzeng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sanders is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tzeng throwing strikes but missing.
Tzeng is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanders has escaped and now he's on top!
Tzeng preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sanders can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sanders sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sanders postures up.
Tzeng tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tzeng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanders defends well.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tzeng is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sanders with a nice head shot there.
That's two 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.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sanders drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tzeng dives on top into guard.
Sanders throwing short punches from the bottom.
Sanders working a defensive guard here.
Tzeng is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tzeng will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sanders is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tzeng is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng wants to pass the guard but Sanders is keeping the position.
Tzeng passes Sanders's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tzeng wants to pass to mount but Sanders is defending the position.
Tzeng is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Sanders defends it well.
Tzeng is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Sanders is just riding it out for now. Tzeng eventually gives up the hold.
Tzeng is looking to take a break and control but Sanders is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Tzeng is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tzeng works his foot free and advances to mount.
Tzeng has control of Sanders's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Sanders regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzeng wants to control the pace but Sanders is squirming around nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tzeng tries to clinch but Sanders moves out of range.
Sanders shoots in and drives through. Tzeng sprawls well.
Tzeng drives through with a takedown into Sanders's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Sanders keeping moving, preventing Tzeng from controlling successfully.
Tzeng pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sanders is keeping the position for now.
Sanders is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tzeng defends well.
Sanders wants to stand up but Tzeng is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Sanders is trying to control the position but Tzeng postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tzeng stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Sanders swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shu Fang Tzeng overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tzeng prevents Sanders from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tzeng decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Tzeng wants to work for an arm triangle but Sanders is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tzeng is trying to control. Sanders wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng seems to be working for a kimura but Sanders defends the submission attempt.
Tzeng trying to control the action but Sanders is working from the bottom.
Tzeng trying to control the pace.
Sanders wants to control but Tzeng is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Tzeng is just content to waste time from the top position. Sanders takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Tzeng looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Sanders is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Sanders has escaped and now he's on top!
Tzeng is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sanders is aware though and is defending well.
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tzeng working for a triangle but Sanders defends it easily.
Tzeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sanders is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Tzeng.
We've been hearing good reports from Tzeng's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Tzeng is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
Sanders landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Tzeng is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanders off and has taken his back!
Tzeng is not going to allow Sanders to sit and survive in this position.
Sanders might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tzeng haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzeng is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Sanders is defending well though. Tzeng let's go of the attempt for now.
Tzeng is controlling the position but Sanders somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shu Fang Tzeng dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Tzeng drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Tzeng advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Sanders's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tzeng thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng wants to lay and pray for a moment but Sanders keeps working.
Sanders is trying to control Tzeng's posture but Tzeng avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Sanders has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Tzeng but great work by Sanders.
Sanders is trying to get an arm triangle but Tzeng is defending well.
Tzeng is looking for a sweep.
Tzeng gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Sanders misses with a head shot. Tzeng uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sanders accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sanders has managed to get both his arms back between Tzeng's legs - danger averted.
Tzeng is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sanders defends well.
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Bernie Sanders has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tzeng looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tzeng working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Sanders has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders is looking for a kimura here.
My spies in MY YARD Resurrect inform me that Sanders has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Tzeng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sanders's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sanders's back!
Sanders looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Tzeng doesn't have the hooks in and Sanders manages to turn into his guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanders uses it to pass to side control.
Sanders is trying to get an arm triangle but Tzeng is defending well.
Tzeng sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Tzeng is trying to get back to full guard.
Sanders not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sanders is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Tzeng doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Sanders.
Tzeng wants to improve his position but Sanders is controlling well.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Shu Fang Tzeng.
Well Tzeng has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 30:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bernie Sanders was interviewed post fight and said 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'.
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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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