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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between uno dance (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and zohair zidan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). zohair zidan will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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210 lbs
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202 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, uno dance!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, zohair zidan!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Colin Fotheringham and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for zidan with that takedown attempt.
zidan avoids the head kick by dance.
dance tries a head kick but it misses.
dance looks for the body kick but zidan saw that one coming.
zidan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with dance but dance pushes him off and we're back to square one.
dance fails with the takedown
and zidan counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
dance has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. zidan is working away from the top position though.
zidan is looking to take a break and control but dance is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
zidan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
dance is trying is best to control the position here.
zidan trying to control the pace.
dance trying to control here.
zidan is looking for a kimura but dance is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for zidan to get the leverage.
dance is positioning himself well to prevent zidan advancing to mount.
dance might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
dance trying to control here.
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.
zidan stands up from half guard.
zidan darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
dance wants to improve his position but zidan is controlling well.
zidan thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
dance pushes zidan off looking to stand but zidan dives back in and keeps control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
zidan passes the guard and advances to mount!
zidan avoids the attempt from dance to control.
zidan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as dance is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
zidan tries to stand up but he's trapped just for the moment.
dance wants to hold on but zidan pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
zidan can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as dance is looking to escape.
zidan wants to stand but dance is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
zidan looks gassed!
dance tries to hold on but zidan postures up.
zidan trying to control but he's not successful this time.
dance is looking to get to half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
dance tries to lock up and control but zidan gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
zohair zidan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
zidan fails with an attempt to clinch.
dance closes the distance but zidan moves to the side
and zidan counters with a nice single leg takedown and he's in dance's guard now.
dance pulls zidan in close to prevent any damage.
zidan trying to control the position from guard on top but dance is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
dance is trying to keep zidan in close.
zidan throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zidan has gone for a leg lock! dance slips out almost immediately though and dives into zidan's guard.
dance not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
zidan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
zidan is breathing heavily.
zidan is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
zidan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. dance manages to get himself to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
zidan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. dance is keeping the position for now.
dance is adopting a defensive guard.
dance had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. zidan is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. dance Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take zidan's back instead.
dance looking for the choke from the back.
dance trying to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
The referee stands the fighters back up. uno dance just wasn't active enough from the dominant position.
zidan shoots in for a double leg but dance sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice takedown defense from zidan. No joy for dance on that attempt.
zidan shoots for a double leg takedown but dance sprawls well. He's pushed zidan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
dance throws a head kick but zidan moves out of range.
zidan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
uno dance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of zohair zidan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
dance has a takedown stuffed.
zidan's corner calls for a 1,2 combination and zidan duly obliges.
A head kick misses from dance.
dance with a lazy takedown attempt
and zidan counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for dance!
dance tries to hold on but zidan pushes him away.
zidan looking to control and managing it successfully.
zidan working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
zohair zidan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
zidan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
zidan shoots for a takedown but dance saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
dance wants to clinch up but zidan keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
zidan shoots in and drives through. dance sprawls well.
uno dance has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of zohair zidan.
dance clinches up with zidan and pushes him back against the cage.
zidan tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. dance just stands there and leans against the cage.
dance breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
zidan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zidan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
dance shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says zidan as he avoids it easily.
dance moves in looking to clinch but zidan pushes him off.
zidan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
zidan shoots in for a double leg but dance sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
zidan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
dance scores with a head kick.
It looks like zohair zidan has been cut.
dance misses with a head kick.
dance throws a sloppy head kick and zidan moves out of range easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
dance misses with a head kick.
No luck for zidan with that takedown attempt.
zidan has his takedown stuffed
and dance counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. zidan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
dance lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
zidan fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
dance swings and misses with a hook to the body.
zidan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - zidan lands in his opponent's guard.
zidan being controlled here momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
zidan looking to sit in guard and control but dance gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
zidan is trying to control the position but dance postures up.
dance gets to his feet. zidan looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
That's four 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.
zidan shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has dance pinned against the cage. dance gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
dance lands a high kick!
zohair zidan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
zidan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
dance tries for a takedown but zidan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
dance fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
uno dance has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
zohair zidan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
zidan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that's the end of the fight!
uno dance showed his dominance in that final round.
I think zidan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... zohair zidan!
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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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