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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Zenin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Fabian Cameron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zenin kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Helloween - Power. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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172 cm
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186 lbs
20 - 7 - 0 |
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176 cm
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180 lbs
18 - 9 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vladimir Zenin! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fabian Cameron! The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Yukihiro Shimada.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Cameron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zenin throws out the jab. Cameron throws a body punch but Zenin moves out of range. Cameron throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zenin walks into a straight right hand from Cameron. Zenin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cameron. Zenin rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cameron moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Zenin lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A nice combination there by Zenin.
A big right from Zenin misses. Zenin feints a jab promting Cameron to slip. Zenin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cameron slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cameron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zenin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cameron. Cameron drives through with a takedown into Zenin's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position. Cameron sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zenin's guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Cameron seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. Zenin wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Cameron working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. Zenin tries to get to full guard but Cameron has control of the leg. Zenin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Cameron. Zenin is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cameron's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cameron's back! Cameron has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Zenin. Cameron is trying to break free.
Cameron is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Zenin doesn't have the hooks in and Cameron manages to turn into his guard.
Zenin wants to sweep here but Cameron controlling him for the moment. Cameron loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Zenin 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. Cameron trying to control but Zenin is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Cameron pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zenin is keeping the position for now. Cameron missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Cameron has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. This has been an exciting period of action! Cameron wants to pass the guard but Zenin is keeping the position. Zenin bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Cameron's guard. Cameron working for a triangle but Zenin defends it easily.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Cameron throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zenin scoring with some ground and pound. Zenin working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Cameron's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Cameron wants to sweep but no luck. Zenin wants to pass the guard but Cameron is keeping the position. Cameron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Zenin won't allow Cameron to sweep him here. Zenin working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zenin preventing the sweep. Zenin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cameron is keeping the position for now. Cameron wants to sweep here but Zenin controlling him for the moment. Cameron utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Zenin throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cameron works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Zenin preventing the sweep. Cameron has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zenin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Cameron is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zenin defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zenin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cameron is keeping the position for now. Zenin throws a big right hand that misses. Zenin scoring with punches to the head and body. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Cameron looking for a triangle here. Zenin is fighting it but it looks tight! Cameron pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zenin is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Fabian Cameron! After winning the bout, Fabian Cameron thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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energy
A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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