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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Ericsson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cody Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zamora comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Medieval Fiddle kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Cody Zamora will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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165 lbs
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165 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter striker
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Ericsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cody Zamora!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zamora misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Zamora.
Ericsson drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ericsson preventing the sweep.
Ericsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ericsson preventing the sweep.
Zamora thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zamora looking for a sweep. Not yet Zamora, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zamora thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zamora trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zamora throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Ericsson looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ericsson is breathing heavily.
Ericsson changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zamora tries to avoid it but Ericsson manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zamora to the ground. Zamora escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cody Zamora seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zamora.
A lazy left from Zamora finds it's target.
Zamora scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ericsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zamora is taking a breather. Ericsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ericsson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zamora.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson actively working from the bottom here.
Zamora is tying to control. Ericsson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The fighters are battling for position here. Ericsson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zamora avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ericsson is looking for a triangle but Zamora pushes his legs off easily.
Ericsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Zamora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zamora drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zamora jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zamora passes Ericsson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Ericsson is looking to sinch up a gullotine here but Zamora pulls his head out easily.
Zamora prevents Ericsson from improving his position.
Zamora seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamora thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ericsson is looking for a sweep. Zamora is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ericsson is pressing down on Zamora's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zamora is looking to work some ground and pound but Ericsson has wrist control.
Zamora working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fight is doing enough on the ground.
Zamora misses with a takedown
and Ericsson decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zamora's guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ericsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zamora striking off his back but it's not causing Ericsson any problems.
Ericsson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ericsson trying to control but Zamora is working from the bottom.
Zamora is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Ericsson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ericsson wants to pass the guard but Zamora is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Zamora closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zamora lands in his opponent's guard.
Zamora pushing down on Ericsson's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zamora is keen to just control but Ericsson is a slippery customer.
Ericsson is trying to control but can't.
Ericsson gets full guard.
Zamora working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ericsson had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Zamora is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. Ericsson Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Zamora's back instead.
Zamora wants to escape the position.
Zamora is in a bad position with Ericsson working for a choke. Zamora manages to spin nicely into guard and the danger is over for the moment.
Zamora won't allow Ericsson to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ericsson preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Ericsson manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Ericsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zamora.
Ericsson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zamora as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andreas Ericsson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zamora tries a head kick but it misses.
Zamora tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ericsson fails with the takedown
and Zamora counters with a head kick. That will keep Ericsson thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
A head kick from Zamora lands but Ericsson takes it in his stride.
Ericsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Ericsson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A head kick misses from Zamora.
A head kick misses from Zamora.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ericsson tries to keep at a distance but Zamora has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zamora tries to land knees in the clinch but Ericsson avoids the damage to the body.
Zamora pushes Ericsson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Andreas Ericsson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ericsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zamora looks to land a combination but Ericsson avoids it well.
Zamora tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ericsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ericsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zamora.
Ericsson tries for a takedown but Zamora circles away easily
and Zamora counters with a body kick that stops Ericsson in his tracks momentarily.
Ericsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zamora.
Zamora has his takedown stuffed
and Ericsson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zamora wants to stand and escape but Ericsson is having none of it.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving.
Zamora is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zamora trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Ericsson gets to his feet - Zamora follows without any prompting.
Ericsson blocks a head kick by Zamora.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zamora fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zamora tries for a takedown but Ericsson circles away easily
and Ericsson counters with a single leg into guard. Zamora didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving.
Zamora keeping full guard, as Ericsson tries to pass.
Ericsson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zamora throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Ericsson looking to pass the guard.
Zamora bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ericsson's guard.
Ericsson keeping moving, preventing Zamora from controlling successfully.
Zamora looking to pass the guard.
Zamora wants to get up but he can't break Ericsson's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zamora thows a big elbow that misses.
Zamora passes Ericsson's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Zamora wants to pass to mount but Ericsson is defending the position.
Zamora not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two 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.
Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up.
Zamora dips to his left and cracks Ericsson with an uppercut!
Zamora scores with a takedown into Ericsson's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zamora's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zamora pushes down on Ericsson's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zamora sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ericsson defending well though.
Ericsson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ericsson.
Ericsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zamora gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Ericsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zamora is one step ahead there.
Ericsson working for a triangle but Zamora defends it easily.
Ericsson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Zamora!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamora is controlling an arm, preventing Ericsson from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Zamora slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Zamora is defending against the submission attempts here by Ericsson.
Zamora avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ericsson.
Ericsson is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zamora is just riding it out for now. Ericsson eventually gives up the hold.
Zamora moves into full guard.
Ericsson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zamora swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zamora wants to sweep here but Ericsson controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Ericsson wants to control from the top but Zamora keeps moving.
Zamora lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Ericsson!
Zamora can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ericsson is looking to escape.
Ericsson avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zamora.
Ericsson keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zamora can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Ericsson is looking to escape.
Zamora throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Ericsson blocking the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Andreas Ericsson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A head kick misses from Zamora.
Zamora throws a good cross that connects.
Zamora darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ericsson wants to control but Zamora is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Ericsson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zamora scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zamora thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ericsson's head.
Ericsson looking for submissions off his back.
Zamora works his way into side control.
An elbow from Zamora crashes against the mat.
Ericsson sneaks back into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ericsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ericsson avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zamora.
Ericsson gets back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ericsson wants to sweep but no luck.
Ericsson is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zamora rolls with it to try and escape but Ericsson cranks on the arm and Zamora is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Andreas Ericsson!
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energy
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hype
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