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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sam Sung (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Xavier Zoolander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sam Sung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Xavier Zoolander!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Skip Squint and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sung shoots in but no luck this time.
Zoolander fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zoolander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sung paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zoolander punishes Sung's body with a nice straight punch.
Sung gets a double leg takedown into Zoolander's guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Sung wants to stand and escape but instead Zoolander has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Sung is working an open guard so Zoolander takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Zoolander is looking to clinch but Sung is avoiding it.
Zoolander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zoolander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sung shoots in and drives through. Zoolander sprawls well.
Sung shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zoolander defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sung dives in and grabs Zoolander's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zoolander pushes down on Sung's head and hops out.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zoolander tries to clinch there but Sung circles away.
Zoolander tries to clinch but Sung is having none of it.
Sung swats away the attempt to clinch by Zoolander.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung looks for a takedown but Zoolander sprawls well.
Zoolander scores with a nice body kick.
Zoolander is looking to land body kicks.
Sung shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zoolander as he avoids it easily.
Sung keeps the fight on the outside.
Zoolander scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sung is breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoolander darts in and clinches Sung up against the cage.
Zoolander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sung avoids it.
Sung takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoolander lands an elbow just above Sung 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zoolander.
It looks like Sam Sung has been cut.
Sung blocks an elbow strike from Zoolander.
Zoolander with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A knee to the head by Zoolander.
Sung blocks an elbow strike from Zoolander.
Zoolander connects with a knee to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sung dodges an elbow strike from Zoolander.
Sung changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zoolander fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zoolander tries to clinch but Sung moves out of range.
Zoolander tries to clinch but Sung is having none of it.
Sung gets tackled into the cage by Zoolander. Zoolander maintains the clinch.
Sung avoids a wild elbow strike from Zoolander.
Nice elbow from Zoolander.
Zoolander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zoolander lands a knee to the head.
Zoolander lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoolander throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sung is trying to trip Zoolander. He has hold of a leg but Zoolander is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Sung persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Sung throws a strike but Zoolander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sung looking to control.
Zoolander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nice takedown defense from Zoolander. No joy for Sung on that attempt.
Sung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sung fails with the takedown.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sung.
Zoolander pushes Sung up against the cage in a clinch.
Zoolander looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zoolander tries a knee to the head but Sung blocks it.
Zoolander utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nice elbow from Zoolander.
Sung takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoolander throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoolander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zoolander crunches a lovely knee into Sung's ribcage.
Zoolander connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zoolander lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sung takes a knee to the side of the body.
Sung takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoolander lands an elbow inside that Sung shrugs off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Zoolander dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sam Sung's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoolander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoolander tries to clinch but Sung moves out of range.
Zoolander is looking to clinch.
Zoolander tries to clinch there but Sung circles away.
Zoolander tries to clinch but Sung is having none of it.
Zoolander doesn't manage to clinch there - Sung circles away.
Sung shoots in and drives through. Zoolander sprawls well.
Sung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sung throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zoolander to regain full guard.
Sung throws a strike but Zoolander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zoolander wanted to stand there but Sung had control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung is trying to control the position but Zoolander postures up.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up, due to lack of activity on the part of Sam Sung.
Zoolander will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Xavier Zoolander seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Sung is defended easily by Zoolander.
Sung changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zoolander tries to avoid it but Sung manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zoolander to the ground. Zoolander escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoolander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoolander looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoolander scores with a leg kick.
Sung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zoolander throws a head kick that misses.
Zoolander throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sung shoots in looking for a takedown but Zoolander manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sung's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zoolander tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sung shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zoolander pinned against the cage. Zoolander gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sung closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zoolander did well to prevent Sung getting side control.
Zoolander regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sung.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sung trying to move into half guard but instead Zoolander has managed to sweep!
Sung wants to hit a switch here but Zoolander passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Sung there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander stands up from the dominant position, so we're back on the feet.
Zoolander wants to clinch.
Sung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sung darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zoolander regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Sung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sung throws an elbow that misses. Zoolander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sung's guard. Nice move by Zoolander!
Zoolander trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sung's guard.
Sung wants to control but Zoolander passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sung wants to control the action here but instead Zoolander manages to pass to full mount!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Xavier Zoolander will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Sam Sung's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Sung avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zoolander tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in the close the distance. Sung manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zoolander misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sung closes the distance and clinches up with Zoolander, looking for a takedown. Sung pushes Zoolander against the cage but Zoolander circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sung manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zoolander on his heels. He'll look to pass Zoolander's guard now, I'm sure.
Sung won't allow Zoolander to get back to his feet.
Zoolander working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sung.
Sung throws an elbow that misses. Zoolander uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sung's guard. Nice move by Zoolander!
Sung wants to control but Zoolander passes easily into half guard.
Zoolander stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sung fails with the takedown.
Zoolander has managed to clinch.
Sung has Zoolander pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zoolander manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sam Sung. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sung blocks an elbow strike from Zoolander.
Zoolander with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Xavier Zoolander seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Sung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sung drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoolander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sung looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zoolander tries to clinch up but Sung circles away and keeps his distance.
Sung tries to keep at a distance but Zoolander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zoolander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sung's face.
Zoolander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zoolander lands an elbow that stopped Sung in his tracks for a moment.
Zoolander throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zoolander lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoolander throws an elbow that misses.
Sung takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoolander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Sung dodges an elbow strike from Zoolander.
Sung avoids the elbow strike from Zoolander, against the cage.
Zoolander throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zoolander utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zoolander.
Zoolander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Sung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zoolander lands an elbow just above Sung 's eye.
Sung blocks the elbow strike.
Zoolander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Sung can't get the takedown.
Sung blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zoolander throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Sung tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zoolander misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoolander trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zoolander throws an elbow but misses.
Zoolander looking to throw knees to the head but Sung is blocking nicely.
Sam Sung has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sung drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zoolander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zoolander throws an elbow that misses.
Zoolander throws an elbow but it misses.
Zoolander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zoolander with a knee to the head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zoolander throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sung blocks it with crossed arms.
Sung on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zoolander tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sung avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Zoolander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zoolander winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 28:30
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Zoolander!
Xavier Zoolander thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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FIGHT
RATING
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