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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Zhang (ranked 5298 p4p, 24981 weight class) and Rager Angryguy (ranked 257 p4p, 335 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Cuts easily |
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nathan Zhang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Rager Angryguy!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhang tries to score a power double leg takedown but Angryguy sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhang somewhat.
Angryguy steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zhang.
Zhang clinches up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang tries to pull guard but Angryguy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zhang manages to pull guard.
Zhang has his hands on Angryguy's head, controlling the position.
Zhang might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zhang looking for a guillotine here but Angryguy defends easily.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angryguy tries to stand but Zhang is controlling from the bottom.
Angryguy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zhang has Angryguy pulled in close to control his posture.
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.
Zhang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A slow jab from Zhang misses its intended target.
Zhang forces Angryguy back against the cage and clinches.
Zhang decides to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhang controlling the position.
Zhang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zhang pulls Angryguy in close to prevent any damage.
Zhang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's four 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.
Zhang pulls Angryguy in to control the position.
Zhang's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zhang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zhang fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Angryguy, pushing him back against the cage.
Zhang decides to pull guard.
Angryguy wants to stand but Zhang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Angryguy is fighting to break Zhang's control of his arms but Zhang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zhang continues to stall.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's six 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.
Angryguy wants to stand and escape but instead Zhang has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zhang content to stall in guard here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zhang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Angryguy sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Zhang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhang forces Angryguy back against the cage and clinches.
Angryguy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zhang.
Zhang jumps guard.
Angryguy is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zhang pulls Angryguy in to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zhang moves into the clinch.
Zhang tries to pull guard but Angryguy won't allow it.
Angryguy tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Angryguy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A bit of stalling here from Zhang.
A shot in the inside from Angryguy.
Zhang is trying to pull guard but Angryguy turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Angryguy tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhang avoids it.
Angryguy scores with a shoulder strike.
Angryguy misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Zhang dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zhang instigates a clinch.
Zhang jumps guard.
Zhang trying to control the position here.
Further stalling from Zhang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zhang misses with a hook.
Angryguy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zhang drags the fight down to the ground.
Zhang wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhang pulls Angryguy in close to his closed guard and prevents Angryguy from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nathan Zhang overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zhang clinches up with Angryguy and pushes him back against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zhang manages to pull guard.
Zhang is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Angryguy wants to stand but Zhang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zhang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Zhang is stinking the place up with his stalling.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Zhang misses with an uppercut.
Zhang throws a jab but it's blocked by Angryguy.
Angryguy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zhang clinches up against the cage.
Zhang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Angryguy walks away with a smile on his face. Zhang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zhang throws an overhand right that lands on Angryguy's shoulder, as Angryguy tries to avoid the shot.
Angryguy now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Angryguy tries to keep at a distance but Zhang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Angryguy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Angryguy walks away with a smile on his face. Zhang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zhang misses with a looping right.
Angryguy is looking for the big counter here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zhang takes the fight into the clinch.
Zhang jumps guard but Angryguy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Zhang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhang leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zhang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Angryguy's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zhang fails to pull guard.
Angryguy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhang ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zhang no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zhang has his hands on Angryguy's head, controlling the position.
Zhang manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Angryguy manages to get himself to full guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zhang pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Angryguy is keeping the position for now.
Zhang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Angryguy can do to turn this around?
Zhang passes Angryguy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zhang trying to control the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Zhang dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zhang jumps guard but Angryguy turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zhang tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zhang fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Zhang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Angryguy doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhang tries to pull guard but Angryguy won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang dodges an elbow strike from Angryguy.
Zhang tries to pull guard but Angryguy holds him up against the cage and eventually Zhang drops back down to his feet.
Zhang pulls guard.
Zhang looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Zhang.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Angryguy wanted to stand there but Zhang had control of the position.
Angryguy is fighting to break Zhang's control of his arms but Zhang is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Angryguy tries to keep at a distance but Zhang has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zhang manages to pull guard.
Zhang has a closed guard, preventing Angryguy from standing up.
Zhang managing to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angryguy wants to stand and escape but instead Zhang has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zhang looking to pass the guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zhang is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zhang darts in and clinches Angryguy up against the cage.
Zhang tries to pull guard but Angryguy forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zhang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Angryguy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhang's elbow.
Zhang avoiding damage as Angryguy throws knees to the body.
Zhang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Angryguy to keep the fight standing.
Zhang jumps guard.
Zhang has Angryguy pulled in close to control his posture.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Angryguy wants to get up but he can't break Zhang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Angryguy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's eight 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.
Zhang wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Angryguy.
Zhang pulls Angryguy into guard.
Zhang has Angryguy pulled in close to control his posture.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zhang has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zhang.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nathan Zhang clearly takes that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zhang closes the distance and clinches.
Angryguy tries to work over Zhang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Angryguy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Angryguy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhang tries to pull guard but Angryguy won't allow it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Angryguy walks away with a smile on his face. Zhang gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zhang has Angryguy up against the cage in a clinch.
Zhang tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Angryguy just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nathan Zhang. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Angryguy tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhang avoids the damage to the body.
Zhang fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Angryguy lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Nathan Zhang has been cut.
Angryguy is working Zhang over against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zhang pulls guard effortlessly.
Angryguy wants to stand but Zhang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Angryguy being controlled here momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angryguy wants to stand but Zhang has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zhang is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Angryguy defending well as Zhang loads up on a big left hand.
Despite the aggression on Angryguy's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zhang drives through and clinches with Angryguy against the cage.
Angryguy lands a good knee to the midsection. Zhang won't want to take too many of those.
Angryguy misses with a body punch.
Angryguy lands an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Angryguy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zhang takes a knee right on the jaw!
Angryguy lands a knee to the head.
Nathan Zhang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zhang jumps into guard, dragging Angryguy to the mat.
Zhang has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Angryguy doesn't defend quickly enough and Zhang has managed to lock this one up! Can Angryguy escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Zhang on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nathan Zhang!
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hype
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