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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keith RunningRabbit (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Sub Zero has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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198 lbs
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195 lbs
25 - 15 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sub Zero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
25 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Keith RunningRabbit!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zero gets a double leg takedown into RunningRabbit's guard.
Zero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
RunningRabbit wants to sweep but no luck.
Zero passes into half guard.
Zero prevents RunningRabbit from improving his position.
Zero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
RunningRabbit wants to improve his position but Zero is controlling well.
Zero is thwarting RunningRabbit's attempts to control the position.
Zero trying to pass the guard but RunningRabbit defending well.
Zero seems to be looking for submissions.
Zero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
RunningRabbit wants to improve his position but Zero is controlling well.
Zero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but RunningRabbit does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
RunningRabbit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zero.
Zero is thwarting RunningRabbit's attempts to control the position.
Zero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
RunningRabbit trying to control but Zero postures up.
RunningRabbit tries to get to full guard but Zero has control of the leg.
Zero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zero's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zero's back!
RunningRabbit lands a shot to the head.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zero wants to control his opponent's hands but RunningRabbit gets his hands free.
Zero tries to escape but RunningRabbit has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zero is working hard here to advance position.
Zero turns into RunningRabbit and is now in his guard.
RunningRabbit wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zero is looking to work some ground and pound but RunningRabbit has wrist control.
Zero landing some decent shots from guard.
RunningRabbit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero wants to control from the top but RunningRabbit keeps moving.
RunningRabbit is trying to control the position but Zero postures up.
Zero trying to control the position from guard on top but RunningRabbit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
RunningRabbit looking to control.
Zero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zero sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed RunningRabbit's guard.
Zero thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed RunningRabbit's head.
RunningRabbit trying to hold on to Zero's head to control him but Zero postures up.
Zero trying to mount his opponent but RunningRabbit defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit regains full guard. Nicely done.
RunningRabbit wants to sweep here but Zero controlling him for the moment.
RunningRabbit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zero lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
RunningRabbit wants to hit a switch here but Zero passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for RunningRabbit there!
Zero landing strikes, looking to finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
RunningRabbit really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A slapping leg kick lands for RunningRabbit.
Zero throws a looping overhand right but RunningRabbit ducks down to avoid it.
RunningRabbit misses with a two punch combination.
RunningRabbit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zero.
Zero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by RunningRabbit.
Zero cracks the inside of RunningRabbit's front leg.
Sub Zero is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zero ducks down and throws a hook to the body but RunningRabbit moves away.
Zero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by RunningRabbit.
Zero misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from RunningRabbit. Zero does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zero throws a low kick but RunningRabbit moves out of range easily.
Zero uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by RunningRabbit.
RunningRabbit throws a sloppy head kick and Zero moves out of range easily.
RunningRabbit misses with an uppercut. Zero saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
RunningRabbit misses with a kick to the body
and Zero counters with a nice body kick.
Keith RunningRabbit seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zero attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zero, right into the meat.
RunningRabbit lands a nice looking body shot.
RunningRabbit pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zero throws out a loose jab but RunningRabbit uses good head movement to avoid it.
RunningRabbit lands with a thumping leg kick.
RunningRabbit connects with a single shot there.
RunningRabbit lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
RunningRabbit swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zero counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
RunningRabbit goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Zero there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
RunningRabbit connects with a leg kick. Zero looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zero moves out of range of the body kick from RunningRabbit.
Zero throws a leg kick
and RunningRabbit counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zero thinking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit pulls out of a head kick attempt.
RunningRabbit works Zero's body with a nice hook.
Zero throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
RunningRabbit throws a lazy right hand but Zero sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
RunningRabbit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zero.
Zero on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by RunningRabbit. RunningRabbit obviously looking to wear him down.
Zero has a takedown stuffed.
RunningRabbit misses with a wild body shot.
RunningRabbit throws a jab when Zero was well out of range.
RunningRabbit lands a high kick!
Zero scoring well with a low kick there.
RunningRabbit is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt RunningRabbit.
Zero throws a leg kick
and RunningRabbit counters with a stiff right hand.
RunningRabbit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
RunningRabbit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zero keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zero moves out of range of the body kick from RunningRabbit.
Zero tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but RunningRabbit swivels and escapes.
Zero uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from RunningRabbit.
Zero throws the kick towards the body but RunningRabbit avoids it.
Zero takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
RunningRabbit throws a wild body kick that Zero sees coming a mile off.
Sloppy strikes from RunningRabbit. Those never looked like landing.
Zero shoots in looking for a takedown but RunningRabbit manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zero's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zero throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
RunningRabbit throws a lazy uppercut
and Zero counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
RunningRabbit checks a leg kick.
RunningRabbit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
RunningRabbit misses with a body punch
and Zero counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
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!
RunningRabbit tries to get to full guard but Zero has control of the leg.
RunningRabbit avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zero.
Zero trying to control from RunningRabbit's half guard. RunningRabbit has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
RunningRabbit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keith RunningRabbit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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 crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zero takes a shot to the body in his stride.
RunningRabbit takes a swing at Zero's ribcage but misses.
RunningRabbit misses with a body kick.
Zero gets the takedown into side control.
RunningRabbit manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zero's best efforts.
Zero lands strikes from half guard.
RunningRabbit is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
RunningRabbit has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zero is working away from the top position though.
Zero looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing RunningRabbit to regain full guard.
Zero won't allow RunningRabbit to sweep him here.
RunningRabbit is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
RunningRabbit avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zero is working RunningRabbit over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zero preventing the sweep.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zero with a nice head shot there.
RunningRabbit utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero stays in close to RunningRabbit's body and controls the position.
RunningRabbit is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
RunningRabbit is trying to control. Zero wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zero has a hand on RunningRabbit's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. RunningRabbit takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Zero is trying to escape the mount.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zero wants to hold on but RunningRabbit pushes him away.
RunningRabbit wants to control the pace but Zero is squirming around nicely.
RunningRabbit is stalling here but it's allowed Zero to get half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero wants to improve his position but RunningRabbit is controlling well.
Zero works his way to full guard. Good work.
RunningRabbit trying to control but Zero is working from the bottom.
Zero working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. RunningRabbit doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. RunningRabbit manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
RunningRabbit stands and throws Zero's legs to the side, diving into side control.
RunningRabbit trying to control the action but Zero is working from the bottom.
RunningRabbit controlling the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero tries to buck RunningRabbit off but RunningRabbit is having none of it.
Sub Zero overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
RunningRabbit is looking to take a break and control but Zero is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zero is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
RunningRabbit wants to stand up but Zero is controlling the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sub Zero.
I think Zero has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sub Zero!
In his post fight interview, Sub Zero started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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