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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 1688 p4p, 21433 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 115 p4p, 323 weight class). Tzeng comes to the cage accompanied by Mantra Chant. The crowd seem to be enjoying Sanders's choice of entrance music: Shooter Gang. 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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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
Insanely flexible |
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BJJ Brown Belt
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 32 - 12 - 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 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzeng gets a double leg takedown into Sanders's guard.
Tzeng stands and throws Sanders's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tzeng tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Tzeng is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Sanders knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tzeng swings around for an armbar but Sanders sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Tzeng's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sanders uses it to pass to side control.
Tzeng is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng is looking for a sweep.
Tzeng is trying to control Sanders's posture but Sanders avoids it.
Tzeng tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sanders wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Tzeng defending against the ground and pound.
Sanders throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Tzeng is looking for a sweep.
Tzeng is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sanders off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sanders tries to roll but Tzeng sticks to his back.
Sanders is having to fend off submission attempts from Tzeng, who is looking to sink in the choke. Tzeng doesn't have the hooks in though and Sanders manages to reverse position! He's now on top, in his opponent's guard.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throwing strikes from guard but Tzeng blocks nicely.
Sanders looking to pass the guard.
Tzeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tzeng looking for a guillotine here but Sanders defends easily.
Sanders postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Sanders has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Tzeng to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Sanders is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Tzeng pulls down on the head and he's put Sanders to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Shu Fang Tzeng thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Bernie Sanders stepped up to the mic, saying '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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FIGHT
RATING
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