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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deshawn Wallace (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and FOSTER Zwingman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zwingman has chosen Caravan Palace - Clash as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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220 lbs
7 - 4 - 0 |
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190 cm
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215 lbs
12 - 9 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Deshawn Wallace!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, FOSTER Zwingman!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the body from Wallace misses
and Zwingman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Zwingman throws a strike but Wallace avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Zwingman throws a big right hand that misses.
Zwingman throwing strikes from guard but Wallace blocks nicely.
Zwingman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wallace preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zwingman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Wallace is keeping the position for now.
Zwingman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zwingman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zwingman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wallace tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zwingman trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwingman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zwingman postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
Zwingman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wallace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zwingman throwing strikes but missing.
Zwingman throws a big elbow that misses.
Zwingman throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wallace works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zwingman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zwingman accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wallace looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallace, not yet.
Zwingman throws a strike but Wallace rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zwingman striking off his back but it's not causing Wallace any problems.
Zwingman has momentary wrist control but Wallace slips an elbow through the middle.
Wallace got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zwingman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wallace has managed to get both his arms back between Zwingman's legs - danger averted.
Wallace trying to control the position from guard on top but Zwingman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wallace slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wallace is looking to take a break and control but Zwingman is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zwingman is looking to reverse the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Wallace is trying to get an arm triangle but Zwingman is defending well.
Zwingman manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Wallace is looking to advance position but Zwingman won't allow it.
Zwingman is looking to improve his position.
Zwingman is not content to let Wallace control the position.
Wallace lands with a punch from half guard.
Zwingman tries to roll over but Wallace keeps him under control.
Zwingman is refusing to be controlled, as Wallace sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Wallace there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwingman is trying to get back to full guard.
Zwingman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Wallace.
Zwingman is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zwingman has hold of Wallace's hands but Wallace slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zwingman manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zwingman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Wallace is one step ahead there.
Wallace stands and throws Zwingman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zwingman is trying to improve his position.
Wallace controlling the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but FOSTER Zwingman will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Wallace defending well as Zwingman loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zwingman misses the target.
Zwingman stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zwingman wants it to stay on the feet.
Wallace tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zwingman sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wallace somewhat.
Wallace has his takedown stuffed
and Zwingman counters with a takedown into side control.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zwingman working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Wallace is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zwingman's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wallace gets back to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zwingman loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zwingman distracts Wallace with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wallace manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zwingman manages to get himself to full guard.
Wallace postures up and lands a big shot to Zwingman's brow.
Wallace stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zwingman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zwingman lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Wallace!
Zwingman postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wallace looks a forlorn figure.
Zwingman thowing shots but they're missing.
Wallace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zwingman thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwingman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zwingman with shots to the head and body - Wallace looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zwingman punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zwingman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Zwingman with shots to the head and body - Wallace looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zwingman with shots to the head and body - Wallace looks very uncomfortable down there.
Zwingman landing punches.
Wallace tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zwingman misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zwingman lands with some strikes.
Zwingman working some short elbows here. He postures up to throw some more ground and pound but Wallace slips a leg through to get back to half guard. Nice work.
Zwingman throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
FOSTER Zwingman has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wallace wants to improve his position but Zwingman is controlling well.
Zwingman lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zwingman working the head and body with strikes.
Wallace wants to get back to full guard.
Zwingman looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Wallace is trying to get back to full guard.
Zwingman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zwingman sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Wallace defending well though.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zwingman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwingman throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wallace tries to get to full guard but Zwingman has control of the leg.
Zwingman is working for a submission of some sort.
Wallace moves into full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zwingman works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wallace keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Wallace blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zwingman.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
FOSTER Zwingman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Wallace shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zwingman as he avoids it easily.
Wallace shoots for a double leg takedown but Zwingman sprawls well. He's pushed Wallace's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zwingman misses with a straight right.
Wallace doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zwingman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deshawn Wallace. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wallace gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wallace takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wallace takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wallace closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zwingman did well to prevent Wallace getting side control.
Zwingman is looking to improve his position.
Zwingman looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Wallace is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zwingman sees it coming and defends easily.
Zwingman is refusing to be controlled, as Wallace sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwingman manages to get to full guard.
Wallace in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zwingman wants to sweep here but Wallace controlling him for the moment.
Wallace is sitting in close to Zwingman's body. Zwingman has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Wallace is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Wallace is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Zwingman.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). FOSTER Zwingman!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, FOSTER Zwingman made sure he mentioned Hopkins Athletics, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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