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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamal Zulu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rodent Scotch Tape (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Rodent Scotch Tape has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jamal Zulu's chin.
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240 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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197 cm
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271 lbs
5 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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Good takedowns
Counter striker
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jamal Zulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodent Scotch Tape!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Mauricio Rocha and Luis Engracia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zulu throws a jab when Scotch Tape was well out of range.
Zulu looks to throw the jab but Scotch Tape is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zulu.
Zulu throws a series of punches but Scotch Tape avoids them all with ease.
Scotch Tape avoids the body shot from Zulu.
Scotch Tape moves out of range of the leg kick from Zulu.
Jamal Zulu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Scotch Tape avoids the head kick by Zulu.
Zulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Scotch Tape darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zulu won't allow Scotch Tape to pass to mount.
Scotch Tape is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu is trying to get back to full guard.
Scotch Tape seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zulu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Scotch Tape is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Scotch Tape seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zulu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zulu keeping control of the position.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zulu throws a chopping leg kick but Scotch Tape manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Scotch Tape is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zulu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zulu.
Zulu throws a big shot that misses.
Zulu takes a swing at Scotch Tape's ribcage but misses.
Scotch Tape closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Scotch Tape is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zulu is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Scotch Tape is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zulu knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu struggling a bit here.
Zulu keeps Scotch Tape under control for a moment.
Zulu tries to bench press Scotch Tape off him but Scotch Tape keeps the position.
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.
Zulu can't do much from the bottom here.
Zulu is trying to improve his position.
Zulu is not content to let Scotch Tape control the position.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Scotch Tape moves away.
Scotch Tape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zulu.
Zulu throws a body kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jamal Zulu dominated that round.
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.
Scotch Tape stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zulu.
Zulu misses with a kick to the body.
Scotch Tape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zulu.
Zulu takes a swing at Scotch Tape's ribcage but misses.
Scotch Tape is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zulu's half guard.
Zulu works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zulu trying to keep a closed guard but Scotch Tape is proving a slippery customer.
Zulu is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch Tape thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zulu keeping moving, preventing Scotch Tape from controlling successfully.
Zulu keeping full guard, as Scotch Tape tries to pass.
Scotch Tape passes Zulu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Scotch Tape wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zulu keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zulu misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zulu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Scotch Tape.
Zulu throws a series of punches but Scotch Tape avoids them all with ease.
Scotch Tape avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zulu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zulu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Scotch Tape looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Scotch Tape wants to pass to mount but Zulu is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu trying to control but Scotch Tape postures up.
Scotch Tape is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zulu is refusing to be controlled, as Scotch Tape sits in half guard.
Scotch Tape not doing much here.
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.
Zulu wants to get back to full guard.
Scotch Tape seems to be working for a kimura but Zulu defends the submission attempt.
Zulu is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Scotch Tape looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zulu is fending him off so far but Scotch Tape persists. Nope, Zulu circles away and we're back to standing.
Jamal Zulu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zulu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rodent Scotch Tape showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zulu stuffs the takedown attempt from Scotch Tape. Scotch Tape gets slowly back to his feet.
Jamal Zulu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Scotch Tape shoots in for a double leg but Zulu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zulu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zulu throws a wild body kick that Scotch Tape sees coming a mile off.
Scotch Tape looks for the body kick but Zulu saw that one coming.
A combination from Zulu does no damage.
Scotch Tape avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zulu connects with a solid leg kick.
Zulu defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Scotch Tape.
Jamal Zulu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodent Scotch Tape.
Scotch Tape has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zulu finds it's way round the side to connect with Scotch Tape's head.
A good leg kick by Zulu.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotch Tape slips under a jab from Zulu.
Scotch Tape shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Scotch Tape takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zulu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zulu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zulu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zulu throws a head kick but Scotch Tape moves out of range.
Zulu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Scotch Tape keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zulu.
Zulu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Scotch Tape is just out of range.
Scotch Tape checks a leg kick.
Zulu throws a series of punches but Scotch Tape avoids them all with ease.
Zulu swinging wilding here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu lands with a slapping head kick.
Zulu attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zulu looks to score with a jab to the body but Scotch Tape is just out of range.
Scotch Tape takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zulu throws a right and a left that Scotch Tape avoids nicely.
Zulu throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Scotch Tape checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zulu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Scotch Tape fails to land the takedown.
Zulu throws a lazy right hand but Scotch Tape sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Scotch Tape drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zulu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zulu lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Scotch Tape!
Zulu is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Scotch Tape has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zulu looking to control but Scotch Tape is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Scotch Tape is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zulu wants to control the pace but Scotch Tape is squirming around nicely.
Scotch Tape is looking to improve his position but Zulu isn't that keen on the idea.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jamal Zulu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zulu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight for Jamal Zulu!
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight for Jamal Zulu!
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight for Jamal Zulu!
Jamal Zulu wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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