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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tan Zan (ranked 246 p4p, 305 weight class) and Vlad Tepes Iii (ranked 34 p4p, 43 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tan Zan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Vlad Tepes Iii!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zan misses with a left hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Zan.
Tepes Iii wants to slow Zan down by chopping away at his legs.
Tepes Iii swinging wildly here.
Zan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.
Zan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Tepes Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zan wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving.
Zan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes Iii is retaining full guard.
Zan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tepes Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tepes Iii working a defensive guard here.
Tepes Iii pulls Zan in to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tepes Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Zan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tepes Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zan being controlled here momentarily.
Zan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tepes Iii managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tepes Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tepes Iii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Tepes Iii is looking to advance position but Zan won't allow it.
Zan trying to hold on to Tepes Iii's head to control him but Tepes Iii postures up.
Zan is not content to let Tepes Iii control the position.
Tepes Iii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tepes Iii working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zan's thigh. Zan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tepes Iii on the ground.
Tepes Iii works over Zan with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tepes Iii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tepes Iii has Zan in his guard.
Zan won't allow Tepes Iii to sweep him here.
Tepes Iii is controlling Zan's posture.
Tepes Iii keeping full guard, as Zan tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zan stopping the sweep attempt from Tepes Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zan clinches up against the cage.
Zan gets underhooks to prevent Tepes Iii's takedown attempt.
Tepes Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tepes Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tepes Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii lands a body punch.
Zan misses with some punches.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii stuns Zan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan moves out of range of the body kick.
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zan at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Tepes Iii tenderised Zan's leg. Zan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan tries to move into range but Tepes Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Zan.
Tepes Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut there from Tepes Iii.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Zan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Tepes Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tepes Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Zan moves out of range as Tepes Iii strikes.
Tepes Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Zan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii misses the body punch
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Zan.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Zan takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Zan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tepes Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Zan off the cage and back into range.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Zan in the body.
Zan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Zan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Zan throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Zan slaps away a takedown attempt from Tepes Iii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes Iii.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zan will feel that in the morning.
Tepes Iii stuns Zan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Zan strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Zan finds it's target.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot that sends Zan's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Nice cross by Tepes Iii.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Tepes Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zan doesn't seem phased though.
Tepes Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
Zan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vlad Tepes Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tepes Iii throws a series of punches but Zan avoids them all with ease.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice right hand.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Zan stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Tepes Iii follows into mount!
Zan is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Zan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepes Iii wants to control the action but instead Zan gets a body lock and reverses into Tepes Iii's guard! Nice work!
Tepes Iii wants to sweep but no luck.
Tepes Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zan seems to have got his legs back now.
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tepes Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tepes Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tepes Iii controls Zan momentarily but Zan frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tepes Iii is proving hard to escape from.
Tepes Iii is trying to keep Zan in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tepes Iii is pulling down on Zan's head to control his posture.
Tepes Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Tepes Iii, not yet.
Zan looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zan defends it easily.
Zan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tepes Iii pulls Zan in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zan controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zan if he has to take too many more of those.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tepes Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Zan. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zan on the side of the head.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Zan moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Zan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good standup being displayed there by Tepes Iii as he connects with a hook.
Zan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tepes Iii's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tepes Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepes Iii throws a nice head kick!
Zan misses with a hook
and Tepes Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Zan.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tepes Iii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!
Our winner, Vlad Tepes Iii, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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hype
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