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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between mike zambidis (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Branko Luiz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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155 lbs
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156 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, mike zambidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Branko Luiz!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
zambidis tries a head kick but it misses.
zambidis shoots in for a takedown but Luiz shows good takedown defense.
Luiz tries to clinch there but zambidis circles away.
zambidis darts in trying to clinch
and Luiz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luiz.
Luiz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through zambidis's defenses.
Luiz managing to block the knees to the body from zambidis.
Luiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
It looks like mike zambidis has been cut.
zambidis fails to pull guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz lands a hook that snaps the head of zambidis backwards.
Luiz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through zambidis's defenses.
Luiz lands a left hand.
Luiz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Luiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Luiz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
zambidis avoids a wild elbow strike from Luiz.
zambidis takes an elbow to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luiz lands an elbow inside that zambidis shrugs off.
Luiz lands a nice elbow.
mike zambidis's cut is getting worse.
zambidis wants to break free but Luiz has control.
Luiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Luiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Luiz breaks the clinch.
Luiz has managed to clinch.
Luiz comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Luiz.
Luiz lands an elbow just above zambidis 's eye.
zambidis tries to circle away but Luiz has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Luiz fails to land.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Luiz.
Luiz lands an elbow just above zambidis 's eye.
zambidis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mike zambidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
zambidis avoids a wild elbow strike from Luiz.
zambidis jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Luiz walks away with a smile on his face. zambidis gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Luiz moves into range and clinches up with zambidis.
Luiz throws an elbow that misses.
Luiz manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
zambidis shoots and misses
and Luiz moves into the clinch.
Luiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
zambidis pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
zambidis takes an elbow to the temple.
zambidis tries to break the clinch but Luiz is controlling the position.
Luiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Luiz is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Luiz lands a damaging elbow.
mike zambidis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Luiz lands an elbow that stopped zambidis in his tracks for a moment.
Luiz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Luiz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
zambidis is breathing heavily.
Luiz lands an elbow that stopped zambidis in his tracks for a moment.
zambidis can't break the clinch.
Luiz lands an elbow that stopped zambidis in his tracks for a moment.
zambidis takes an elbow to the temple.
zambidis being controlled against the cage.
Luiz lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
zambidis wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
zambidis is not content to let Luiz control the position.
zambidis tries to get to full guard but Luiz has control of the leg.
Luiz wants to pass to mount but zambidis is defending the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Luiz trying to control the action but zambidis is working from the bottom.
zambidis might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
zambidis tries to clinch
and Luiz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
zambidis misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Luiz.
Nice elbow from Luiz.
Luiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
zambidis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Luiz's elbow.
Luiz gets a trip takedown into half guard.
zambidis trying to control from the bottom.
Luiz wants to stand but zambidis has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
zambidis is trying to get back to full guard.
Luiz gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branko Luiz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on mike zambidis's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
zambidis avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Luiz tries to close the distance and clinch up but zambidis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
zambidis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Luiz counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Luiz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz pushes off an throws an elbow but zambidis leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Luiz lands an elbow inside.
zambidis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
zambidis tries to clinch
and Luiz counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zambidis takes an elbow to the temple.
Luiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
zambidis takes an elbow to the temple.
Luiz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Luiz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through zambidis's defenses.
zambidis takes an elbow to the temple.
Luiz lands a damaging elbow.
Luiz with a knee to the head.
Luiz throws an elbow but it misses.
Luiz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
zambidis gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Luiz is trying to stand.
zambidis working the head and body with strikes.
Luiz is trying to stand.
Luiz really doesn't want to stay on the ground with zambidis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
zambidis is trying to control the action in half guard but Luiz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
zambidis is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
zambidis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Luiz's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luiz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Luiz doesn't manage to clinch there - zambidis circles away.
zambidis tries to clinch
and Luiz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Luiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to zambidis's face.
zambidis has a couple of punches blocked by Luiz.
zambidis is trying to break the clinch but Luiz is controlling him.
Luiz keeps control of zambidis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through zambidis's defenses.
Luiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
zambidis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luiz smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mike zambidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz moves into range and clinches up with zambidis.
zambidis wants a takedown but no success here.
Nice elbow from Luiz.
Luiz lands a nice elbow.
Luiz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Luiz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has zambidis in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Luiz lands a knee to the head.
Luiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luiz lands a good knee to the midsection. zambidis won't want to take too many of those.
Luiz blocks an uppercut.
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.
Luiz lands an elbow that stopped zambidis in his tracks for a moment.
Luiz avoiding damage.
zambidis takes an elbow to the forehead.
Luiz has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but zambidis regains guard immediately.
zambidis is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Luiz is controlling him.
zambidis keeping moving, preventing Luiz from controlling successfully.
zambidis has a closed guard, preventing Luiz from standing up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Branko Luiz showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on mike zambidis's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Luiz rushes zambidis and presses him up against the cage.
zambidis is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
zambidis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Luiz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through zambidis's defenses.
Luiz jumps into guard, dragging zambidis to the mat.
Luiz wants to stand up but zambidis is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luiz controls zambidis momentarily but zambidis frees himself.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Luiz is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst zambidis is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
zambidis is pushing down on Luiz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Luiz is fighting to maintain full guard but zambidis has managed to sneak the leg through.
zambidis tries to stand and escape but Luiz is controlling the position.
zambidis uses his free foot to push down on Luiz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Luiz.
Luiz tries to lock up and control but zambidis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Luiz trying desperately to get to his feet.
zambidis tries to control but Luiz wriggling away.
zambidis tries to push Luiz's head away but Luiz is holding on tight.
Luiz wants to control but zambidis is having none of it.
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.
Luiz is squirming around, avoiding zambidis's attempts to control the action.
Luiz is desperately trying to improve his position but zambidis has a good base and remains in mount.
Luiz is just holding on here. zambidis manages to take his back.
Luiz manages to get to his feet, escaping the difficult position.
Luiz tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luiz circles away from the clinch attempt
and Luiz counters by clinching up.
zambidis has Luiz pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Luiz manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Luiz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Luiz lands an elbow inside that zambidis shrugs off.
Luiz lands a damaging elbow.
zambidis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Luiz connects with a knee to the head.
A short right from Luiz on the inside.
zambidis tries to stall but Luiz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Luiz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's four 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.
Luiz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Luiz lands an elbow inside that zambidis shrugs off.
Luiz connects with a nasty looking knee right to zambidis's face.
zambidis changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Luiz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for mike zambidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luiz has closed the distance and engaged zambidis in a clinch.
Branko Luiz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
zambidis fails to pull guard.
Luiz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
zambidis tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Luiz smiles and moves away.
Luiz moves into range and clinches up with zambidis.
And that's the end of the fight!
Branko Luiz comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luiz has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 26:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Branko Luiz!
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FIGHT
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