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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Akuma Zetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Macedon III (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zetto might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metallica - All Nightmare Long. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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192 lbs
3 - 2 - 0 |
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198 lbs
11 - 5 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Akuma Zetto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexander Macedon III!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zetto throws out a loose jab but Macedon III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zetto throws a lazy uppercut
and Macedon III counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zetto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zetto slips a jab and a cross from Macedon III.
Macedon III keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zetto.
Zetto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zetto avoids the body shot from Macedon III.
Macedon III moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice straight punches there by Macedon III. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Macedon III.
Macedon III bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zetto throws a shot from downtown. Macedon III moves away and avoids it.
Zetto connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Macedon III's hands.
Zetto ducks under a wild hook from Macedon III.
Zetto showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Macedon III.
Nice defenses there by Macedon III.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedon III fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zetto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Macedon III slips under a jab from Zetto.
Zetto looks to score with a jab to the body but Macedon III is just out of range.
Macedon III tries to clinch but Zetto moves out of range.
Macedon III tries to clinch there but Zetto circles away.
Macedon III ducks under a wild hook from Zetto.
Akuma Zetto is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A swing and a miss from Zetto.
Alexander Macedon III seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Macedon III misses with a two punch combination.
Zetto avoids the body shot from Macedon III.
Macedon III instigates a clinch.
Zetto has a couple of punches blocked by Macedon III.
Macedon III lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zetto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zetto tries to stall but Macedon III uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zetto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zetto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zetto swings wildly with an uppercut but Macedon III uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zetto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Macedon III is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akuma Zetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Macedon III.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macedon III tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zetto's elbow.
Zetto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zetto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zetto lands an uppercut.
Zetto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zetto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Macedon III goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zetto prevents it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zetto landing knees to the body.
Macedon III looks gassed!
Zetto tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zetto.
Zetto tries to throw a body punch but Macedon III avoids it by throwing Zetto back against the cage.
Zetto breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zetto throws a sloppy head kick and Macedon III moves out of range easily.
Zetto is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zetto uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zetto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Macedon III doesn't seem bothered though.
Macedon III misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Macedon III takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zetto works Macedon III's body with a nice hook.
Zetto works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zetto misses the jab.
Horrible takedown by Macedon III or perhaps it was just good defense by Zetto which made him look bad.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zetto digs a good body shot into Macedon III's ribs.
Macedon III misses with an uppercut.
Zetto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Macedon III throws a series of punches but Zetto moves out of range.
Zetto chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Macedon III avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zetto looks to land a right hand but Macedon III moved out of range.
Zetto lands a head kick. Macedon III smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Macedon III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zetto avoids the body shot from Macedon III.
Macedon III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zetto.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zetto punishes Macedon III's body with a nice straight punch.
Macedon III is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zetto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Macedon III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zetto.
Zetto throws a looping overhand right but Macedon III ducks down to avoid it.
Macedon III closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Macedon III is looking to clinch.
Zetto throws a jab when Macedon III was well out of range.
Zetto staying out of range there.
Macedon III on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Macedon III fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Macedon III misses with a takedown
and Zetto counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zetto looks to land a combination. Macedon III sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Macedon III fails to land with a series of punches.
Macedon III catches Zetto with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zetto lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Macedon III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zetto.
Macedon III just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zetto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Macedon III tries to clinch up but Zetto circles away and keeps his distance.
Macedon III throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zetto.
Zetto is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Macedon III tries to clinch up.
Zetto throws a looping overhand right but Macedon III ducks down to avoid it.
Zetto misses with the combination.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III throws a head kick but Zetto moves out of range.
Zetto scores with a hook to the body. Macedon III takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Macedon III shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zetto looking to control.
Macedon III trying to control but Zetto is working from the bottom.
Macedon III throwing strikes but missing.
Zetto has his feet on Macedon III's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Macedon III is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zetto rather than just go for the knockout.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zetto circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zetto counters with a big head kick but Macedon III shrugs it off.
Macedon III manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zetto on his heels. He'll look to pass Zetto's guard now, I'm sure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Macedon III throws a strike but Zetto rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zetto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zetto is trying to control the action in half guard but Macedon III is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zetto is looking for a kimura here.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zetto wants to get back to his feet.
Zetto trying to pass the guard but Macedon III defending well.
Macedon III wants to get back to full guard.
Zetto wants to work for an arm triangle but Macedon III is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zetto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Macedon III has managed to free his arm - good work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zetto seems to be working for a kimura but Macedon III defends the submission attempt.
Macedon III is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zetto pulls his head out easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Akuma Zetto 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. This is the final round!
Zetto displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Macedon III.
Macedon III throws a looping overhand right but Zetto ducks down to avoid it.
Zetto loads up on a big right hand but Macedon III slips the punch.
Macedon III is looking to clinch.
Macedon III avoids the body shot from Zetto.
Macedon III looks to throw the jab but Zetto is out of range.
Zetto fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Macedon III looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Macedon III misses with a takedown attempt - Zetto sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zetto slips under a jab from Macedon III.
Zetto scores with a hook to the body. Macedon III takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Macedon III on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zetto swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Macedon III.
Zetto dodges the punch combination from Macedon III.
Zetto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Macedon III is looking to clinch.
Macedon III misses with a looping left.
Macedon III rushes Zetto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short right from Zetto.
Zetto lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Macedon III is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Akuma Zetto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Macedon III.
Macedon III blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zetto throws a punch but it's blocked by Macedon III.
Macedon III trying to control the position but instead, Zetto has worked for underhooks and has pushed Macedon III into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III can't break the clinch.
Zetto has a couple of punches blocked by Macedon III.
Macedon III is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zetto is defending well for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zetto is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Macedon III looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch on the inside from Zetto fails to land.
Macedon III slows down the pace here.
Zetto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zetto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zetto working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Zetto.
Macedon III is breathing heavily.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zetto.
Zetto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zetto stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zetto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Macedon III backwards.
Macedon III wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zetto misses with a punch on the inside.
Zetto misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Macedon III.
Zetto is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zetto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zetto working Macedon III over with knees to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zetto landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zetto digs a right hand into Macedon III's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Macedon III's gas tank.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Zetto.
Zetto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Macedon III or not.
Zetto has Macedon III pushed against the cage.
Zetto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Macedon IIIs head.
It looks like Alexander Macedon III has been cut.
Zetto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Macedon III pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zetto has a couple of punches blocked by Macedon III.
Zetto has Macedon III pressed against the cage, preventing Macedon III from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Macedon III pulls Zetto into guard.
Zetto works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zetto is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Macedon III is just riding it out for now. Zetto eventually gives up the hold.
Zetto stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zetto misses with a looping left.
Zetto throws a hook but Macedon III avoids it easily.
That kick from Zetto tenderised Macedon III's leg. Macedon III is trying to keep his angry face on.
Macedon III misses with a series of wild punches.
Zetto misses with a head kick.
Macedon III uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zetto.
Macedon III looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zetto misses with a straight left.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zetto looks to land a right hand but Macedon III moved out of range.
Zetto uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Macedon III.
Macedon III has a takedown stuffed.
Macedon III fails with a takedown attempt.
Zetto lands a right hook to the body.
Zetto misses with a hook. Macedon III ducked under it nicely.
Zetto fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Macedon III throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zetto.
Alexander Macedon III is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zetto keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zetto throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Macedon III tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zetto swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zetto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Macedon III can do to turn this around?
Zetto slips under a jab from Macedon III.
Macedon III slips under a jab.
Zetto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zetto swats away the attempt to clinch by Macedon III.
Macedon III takes one on the button.
Macedon III tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zetto throws the left hand but Macedon III avoids the punch easily.
Zetto misses with an uppercut. Macedon III saw that one coming.
Macedon III tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zetto sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Macedon III somewhat.
Macedon III misses with a wild combination.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zetto comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zetto throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zetto jabs Macedon III right on the nose. Macedon III blinks but takes it well.
Zetto throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Macedon III takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zetto uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Macedon III.
Zetto scores with a body shot.
Zetto looks to throw the jab but Macedon III is out of range.
Macedon III shoots for a takedown but Zetto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Akuma Zetto is winning the standup battle so far.
Zetto lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Zetto connects with the punch.
Macedon III shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zetto sprawls well. Zetto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Macedon III gets slowly back to his feet.
Zetto plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zetto misses the shot to the body.
Zetto connects with the punch.
Macedon III tries to clinch up.
Macedon III tries to clinch there but Zetto circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Macedon III changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zetto catches Macedon III with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Alexander Macedon III has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Akuma Zetto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zetto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Macedon III.
And that's the end of the fight!
Akuma Zetto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zetto has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight for Akuma Zetto!
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight for Akuma Zetto!
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight for Akuma Zetto!
Akuma Zetto wins by unanimous decision!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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