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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tom Delong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Mohamed Zahedi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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170 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
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23
170 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Brawler
Cuts easily |
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Powerful takedowns
Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Delong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mohamed Zahedi!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delong fails with an attempt to clinch.
Delong keeps the fight on the outside.
Zahedi scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Tom Delong has been cut.
Zahedi misses with a two punch combination.
Tom Delong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delong forces Zahedi back against the cage and clinches.
Delong pushes off an throws an elbow but Zahedi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Delong throws an elbow that misses.
Zahedi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zahedi tries to break free but Delong pushes him back against the cage.
Delong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zahedi's defenses.
Delong pushes Zahedi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Delong lands with a right to the head.
Zahedi is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zahedi dodges an elbow strike from Delong.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Delong as Zahedi tries to tie him up.
Delong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zahedi's defenses.
Delong pushes off an throws an elbow but Zahedi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Delong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Delong throws a head punch that misses.
Delong misses with the head strike.
Delong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Delong lands an elbow inside that Zahedi shrugs off.
Zahedi wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Delong has him pressed against the cage.
Delong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zahedi tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zahedi is trying to stall.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zahedi blocks the elbow strike.
Zahedi is working for takedown but Delong is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zahedi wants to get back to striking at distance but Delong won't allow it.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the temple.
Delong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Delong lands an elbow just above Zahedi 's eye.
Delong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Delong throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Delong.
Delong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Delong lands an uppercut.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
With the fighters up against the cage, Delong throws an elbow but misses.
Delong lands a damaging elbow.
Delong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zahedi backwards.
Zahedi avoids a wild elbow strike from Delong.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Delong lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Delong misses with some punches.
Delong throws a head punch that misses.
Zahedi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tom Delong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohamed Zahedi.
Zahedi looks gassed!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delong lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delong has a couple of punches blocked by Zahedi.
Delong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zahedi's defenses.
Zahedi blocks an elbow strike.
Zahedi blocks an elbow strike from Delong.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Delong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zahedi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Delong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zahedi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Delong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Nice elbow from Delong.
Zahedi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zahedi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delong walks away with a smile on his face. Zahedi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Delong tries to clinch up but Zahedi circles away and keeps his distance.
Delong tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Zahedi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tom Delong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Delong tries to clinch up.
Zahedi keeps the fight on the outside.
Delong is looking to clinch.
Delong moves in looking to clinch but Zahedi pushes him off.
Delong clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delong has a couple of punches blocked by Zahedi.
Zahedi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Delong is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Delong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zahedi's defenses.
Delong lands an elbow just above Zahedi 's eye.
Delong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Delong lands a nice elbow.
Delong misses with a punch on the inside.
Delong misses with the head strike.
Delong lands with a left to the head.
Zahedi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Delong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Delong lands a damaging elbow.
Delong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zahedi's defenses.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Delong throws an elbow that misses.
Delong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Delong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Delong lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Delong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Delong lands an elbow that stopped Zahedi in his tracks for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahedi blocks an elbow strike from Delong.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the temple.
Zahedi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zahedi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Delong stops a takedown attempt from Zahedi.
Delong swings wildly with an uppercut but Zahedi uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zahedi tries to break the clinch but Delong is controlling the position.
Zahedi is trying to break the clinch but Delong has him pressed against the cage.
Delong misses with the head strike.
Delong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zahedi's defenses.
Zahedi jumps guard but Delong stands there with Zahedi around his waist. Zahedi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zahedi has had enough of the clinch but Delong keeps him there for the moment.
Delong lands with a left to the head.
Zahedi can't get the takedown.
Delong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Delong throws a head punch that misses.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the temple.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the temple.
Delong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Delong throws an elbow but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Delong dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Delong's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Delong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Delong tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zahedi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zahedi shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Delong sprawls well. Delong wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zahedi gets slowly back to his feet.
Delong tries to clinch up.
Delong clinches with his opponent.
Zahedi is looking to control Delong's arms but Delong gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zahedi has his back to the cage.
Delong throws a punch but it's blocked by Zahedi.
Delong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Delong lands an elbow inside.
Zahedi blocks the elbow strike.
Delong misses with an elbow strike.
Delong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zahedi dodges an elbow strike from Delong.
Nice elbow from Delong.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Delong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zahedi's brow.
Delong throws an elbow but it misses.
Tom Delong has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Delong lands a nice elbow.
Delong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Delong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Delong misses with an elbow over the top.
Zahedi avoids the elbow strike from Delong, against the cage.
Zahedi throws an elbow but it misses.
Delong blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zahedi wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Delong.
Zahedi has had enough of the clinch but Delong keeps him there for the moment.
Delong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zahedi blocks the elbow strike.
Delong pushes Zahedi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zahedi is trying to drag Delong to the mat but Delong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Delong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zahedi's defenses.
Delong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Delong lands an elbow inside.
Zahedi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Delong pushes off an throws an elbow but Zahedi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Delong softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zahedi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tom Delong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohamed Zahedi.
Zahedi blocks an elbow strike from Delong.
Delong lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahedi tries to break free but Delong pushes him back against the cage.
Delong throws an elbow but it misses.
Delong lands a nice elbow.
Zahedi looking to slow down the pace here.
Delong throws a head punch that misses.
Delong looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zahedi is trying to drag Delong to the mat but Delong just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zahedi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the temple.
Zahedi looking for a takedown.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zahedi tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zahedi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delong walks away with a smile on his face. Zahedi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Delong has closed the distance and engaged Zahedi in a clinch.
Nice elbow from Delong.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Delong just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zahedi's brow.
Delong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zahedi is trying to push Delong away but Delong has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Delong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahedi blocks an elbow strike from Delong.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the temple.
Zahedi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Delong is defending well for now.
Zahedi blocks an elbow strike.
Zahedi blocks the elbow strike.
A shot in the inside from Delong.
Zahedi blocks an elbow strike from Delong.
Delong throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Delong lands an elbow inside that Zahedi shrugs off.
Delong really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Delong pushes off an throws an elbow but Zahedi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zahedi is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Delong gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zahedi.
With the fighters up against the cage, Delong throws an elbow but misses.
Zahedi is trying to force a seperation but Delong has the dominant position.
Zahedi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Delong smiles and moves away.
Zahedi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Delong is looking to clinch but Zahedi is avoiding it.
Zahedi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahedi shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zahedi showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Delong wants to get back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zahedi stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Delong to get to his feet.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Delong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tom Delong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Delong tries to clinch up but Zahedi circles away and keeps his distance.
Zahedi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Delong dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tom Delong's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Delong gets caught napping as Zahedi dives in and scores a takedown. Delong manages to retain guard.
Delong manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Delong displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zahedi.
Delong tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zahedi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Delong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zahedi shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zahedi was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zahedi is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Delong can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Delong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahedi tries to control but Delong wriggling away.
Delong is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Zahedi lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Delong really wants to buck Zahedi off and get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zahedi landing strikes from the mount and Delong is in trouble!
Zahedi dominating with strikes here.
Delong is trying to stand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahedi wants to control the pace but Delong is squirming around nicely.
Delong trying desperately to get to his feet.
Zahedi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delong is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Zahedi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahedi trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Delong is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Delong knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zahedi on the ground.
Zahedi can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Delong is looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahedi looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Delong is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Zahedi wants to control the pace but Delong is squirming around nicely.
Zahedi is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Delong to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Delong shrugs it off.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zahedi lands a big elbow.
Zahedi is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Delong can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mohamed Zahedi really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Delong's cut.
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.
Delong doesn't manage to clinch there - Zahedi circles away.
Zahedi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Delong defends it nicely.
Delong is looking to clinch but Zahedi is avoiding it.
Zahedi tries to clinch up but Delong circles away and keeps his distance.
Delong moves in looking to clinch but Zahedi pushes him off.
Delong tries to clinch there but Zahedi circles away.
Delong has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zahedi blocks an elbow strike.
Delong gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Delong lands an elbow inside that Zahedi shrugs off.
Zahedi fails to pull guard.
Delong lands with a short shot to the head.
Delong gets underhooks to prevent Zahedi's takedown attempt.
Tom Delong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohamed Zahedi.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Delong.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Delong.
Zahedi blocks the elbow strike.
Delong lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Delong.
Delong lands a right hand.
Delong misses with some punches.
Delong lands a damaging elbow.
Zahedi avoids the elbow strike from Delong, against the cage.
Zahedi misses with a punch on the inside.
Zahedi blocking some punches.
Zahedi avoids a wild elbow strike from Delong.
Delong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Delong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zahedi fails to pull guard.
Nice elbow from Delong.
Delong throws an elbow that misses.
Zahedi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zahedi is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Zahedi blocks an elbow strike from Delong.
Delong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Delong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zahedi's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zahedi goes for a takedown in the clinch but Delong prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delong lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Delong throws a punch but it's blocked by Zahedi.
Zahedi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delong walks away with a smile on his face. Zahedi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Delong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zahedi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zahedi misses with a wild combination.
Delong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zahedi tries to clinch up.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Delong lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zahedi backwards.
Zahedi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zahedi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Delong wants to stand but Zahedi is controlling his posture from full guard.
Zahedi is trying to keep Delong in close.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delong won't allow Zahedi to sweep him here.
Zahedi trying to strike off his back.
Zahedi is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Delong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Delong creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zahedi is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Delong tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zahedi takes a shot to the head.
Delong lands an elbow that stopped Zahedi in his tracks for a moment.
Delong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Delong lands a right hand.
Delong lands an elbow inside that Zahedi shrugs off.
Delong lands an elbow inside that Zahedi shrugs off.
Delong lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zahedi is trying to stall.
Zahedi is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Delong is defending well for now.
Delong swings wildly with an uppercut but Zahedi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delong throws an elbow that misses.
Delong pushes off an throws an elbow but Zahedi leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zahedi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Delong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Delong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zahedi blocks an elbow strike.
Zahedi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zahedi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zahedi wants a takedown.
Delong throws an elbow but it misses.
Zahedi tries to pull guard but Delong holds him up against the cage and eventually Zahedi drops back down to his feet.
Delong misses with an elbow over the top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Delong had his way with Mohamed Zahedi in that round.
The cut man is working on Tom Delong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Delong tries to clinch but Zahedi is having none of it.
Delong wants to clinch up but Zahedi keeps it at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Delong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zahedi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zahedi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Delong doesn't seem bothered though.
Zahedi swats away the attempt to clinch by Delong.
Zahedi tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Delong moves into the clinch.
Zahedi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Delong.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - an gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Delong lands an elbow inside.
Zahedi looking for a takedown.
Zahedi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Delong.
Delong creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zahedi's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zahedi jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Delong walks away with a smile on his face. Zahedi gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Tom Delong has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mohamed Zahedi.
Zahedi tries to keep at a distance but Delong has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zahedi takes an elbow to the temple.
Delong misses with a punch on the inside.
Zahedi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Delong smiles and moves away.
Delong gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Delong.
Delong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Delong lands a left hand.
Zahedi throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Delong blocks it with crossed arms.
Delong working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Delong throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Delong swings wildly with an uppercut but Zahedi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Delong.
With the fighters up against the cage, Delong throws an elbow but misses.
Zahedi looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zahedi is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zahedi blocking some punches.
Delong comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Delong swings wildly with an uppercut but Zahedi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Delong misses with an elbow over the top.
Delong pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Delong swings wildly with an uppercut but Zahedi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zahedi blocks the elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delong misses with an elbow over the top.
Delong lands an elbow just above Zahedi 's eye.
Delong misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zahedi tries to pull guard but Delong holds him up against the cage and eventually Zahedi drops back down to his feet.
Delong throws an elbow but it misses.
Zahedi dodges an elbow strike from Delong.
Delong is pressed up against the cage. Zahedi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Delong down to the mat. Delong avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zahedi fails with a takedown attempt.
Zahedi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Delong to the mat! Delong manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zahedi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Delong manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zahedi has Delong in his guard.
Mohamed Zahedi has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zahedi has his foot on Delong's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Delong works his way back into a safe position though.
Delong decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Tom Delong is winning the standup battle so far.
Zahedi shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Delong manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Delong is looking to stand up but Zahedi isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zahedi gets to his feet - Delong follows without any prompting.
Delong fails in his attempt to clinch.
Delong tries to clinch but Zahedi moves out of range.
Delong tries to clinch but Zahedi is having none of it.
Delong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zahedi.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Delong is pushing Zahedi's head away, looking to escape. Zahedi manages to hold on to the position though.
Mohamed Zahedi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tom Delong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tom Delong.
I think Delong 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 49:46
Judge George Francis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Delong!
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C
A |
G |
S |
C
B |
G |
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S |
C |
G |
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
A | B |
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
100% |
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