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PBP Commentary |
Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sheikh Shafiqul Jony (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kwami Zuzu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwami Zuzu has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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232 lbs
2 - 2 - 0 |
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199 cm
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273 lbs
6 - 13 - 0 |
BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sheikh Shafiqul Jony!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kwami Zuzu!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Daniel Blasius and Albert Achterberg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuzu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Horrible takedown by Zuzu or perhaps it was just good defense by Shafiqul Jony which made him look bad.
Shafiqul Jony throws a head kick that misses.
A lazy left from Zuzu finds it's target.
Zuzu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Zuzu perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Shafiqul Jony wants to get back to full guard.
Shafiqul Jony is trying to stand up here but Zuzu is controlling him well.
Zuzu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shafiqul Jony is in trouble now - Zuzu has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuzu controlling from the full mount.
Shafiqul Jony is looking to improve his position but Zuzu isn't that keen on the idea.
Zuzu tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kwami Zuzu.
Zuzu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shafiqul Jony but Shafiqul Jony pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuzu gets a double leg takedown into Shafiqul Jony's guard.
Shafiqul Jony looking for a sweep. Not yet Shafiqul Jony, not yet.
Zuzu works a leg free and moves into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zuzu passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Shafiqul Jony!
Zuzu controlling the position easily from mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuzu scoring with strikes but Shafiqul Jony is staying in there.
Zuzu controlling the position easily from mount.
Shafiqul Jony wants to control but Zuzu is having none of it.
Zuzu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Shafiqul Jony might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Zuzu might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kwami Zuzu.
Zuzu dives in and scores a takedown into Shafiqul Jony's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shafiqul Jony wants to control but Zuzu passes easily into half guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zuzu slips a nice elbow through Shafiqul Jony's hands, connecting with Shafiqul Jony's forehead.
Shafiqul Jony trying to get back to full guard but Zuzu takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Zuzu sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwami Zuzu dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Shafiqul Jony gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Zuzu to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Zuzu is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zuzu with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zuzu passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zuzu content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shafiqul Jony is looking to get back to his feet here but Zuzu is keeping cool and he's managed to take Shafiqul Jony's back.
Zuzu biding his time, controlling Shafiqul Jony.
Shafiqul Jony is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Zuzu loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Shafiqul Jony hold on?
Shafiqul Jony holding both Zuzu 's hands and preventing any damage.
Zuzu has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of Shafiqul Jony's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Kwami Zuzu.
Zuzu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Shafiqul Jony, as that shot connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shafiqul Jony tries to sprawl but Zuzu drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Well, if Zuzu is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Shafiqul Jony wants to control the action here but instead Zuzu manages to pass to full mount!
Shafiqul Jony wants to control but Zuzu is having none of it.
Shafiqul Jony is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zuzu controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shafiqul Jony is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zuzu controlling the pace for now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kwami Zuzu wasn't active enough on the ground.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zuzu.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kwami Zuzu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zuzu shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zuzu slows the pace down in half guard.
Zuzu is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Shafiqul Jony wants to sweep but Zuzu has passed to side control!
Zuzu moves into full mount!
Zuzu breaks from Shafiqul Jony's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Zuzu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Let's hope that Zuzu has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Kwami Zuzu wasn't active enough on the ground.
Zuzu shoots in for a takedown but Shafiqul Jony shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sheikh Shafiqul Jony has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shafiqul Jony lands a big head kick that sends Zuzu tumbling to the mat! Shafiqul Jony takes a step backwards and waves Zuzu back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kwami Zuzu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
It looks like Kwami Zuzu has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zuzu scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Shafiqul Jony is trying to get back to full guard.
Zuzu is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Shafiqul Jony trying to control but Zuzu postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Kwami Zuzu was stalling too much, according to the referee.
A head kick misses from Shafiqul Jony.
Sheikh Shafiqul Jony is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuzu looking to score a takedown here. Shafiqul Jony is defending well but Zuzu drives through and ends up in Shafiqul Jony's guard.
Zuzu sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zuzu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zuzu is pushing down on Shafiqul Jony's leg trying to pass to half guard. Shafiqul Jony is fighting to maintain full guard but Zuzu has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zuzu sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zuzu works his foot free and advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuzu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kwami Zuzu has got the better of the ground game so far.
Shafiqul Jony is trying to stand up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zuzu controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwami Zuzu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zuzu 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwami Zuzu!
A relieved looking Kwami Zuzu thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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