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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roronoa Zorro Ii (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antonio Albertini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Roronoa Zorro Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antonio Albertini!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertini gets tackled into the cage by Zorro Ii. Zorro Ii maintains the clinch.
Zorro Ii tries to throw a body punch but Albertini avoids it by throwing Zorro Ii back against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zorro Ii takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
A right handed body shot lands from Zorro Ii.
Albertini ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Albertini no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Albertini is trying to keep Zorro Ii in close.
Zorro Ii throws a strike but Albertini rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Zorro Ii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Albertini defends well.
Zorro Ii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Albertini defends it easily.
Zorro Ii keeping moving, preventing Albertini from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertini stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Albertini has closed the distance and engaged Zorro Ii in a clinch.
Zorro Ii avoiding damage.
Zorro Ii prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zorro Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A big right from Zorro Ii misses.
A punch combination from Albertini misses.
Zorro Ii misses with a head kick.
Antonio Albertini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro Ii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zorro Ii paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Albertini takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zorro Ii lands an overhand right.
Albertini shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zorro Ii defends it nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zorro Ii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Albertini's sensitive parts.
A telegraphed right hand from Zorro Ii misses the target.
Albertini shoots in for a takedown but Zorro Ii shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Roronoa Zorro Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Albertini.
Albertini fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zorro Ii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zorro Ii misses with a series of wild punches.
Albertini darts in trying to clinch
and Zorro Ii counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Albertini looks winded!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertini lands a lovely overhand right.
Albertini throws a nice looking combination but Zorro Ii bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zorro Ii stuffs the takedown attempt from Albertini. Albertini gets slowly back to his feet.
Albertini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zorro Ii sprawls well. Zorro Ii wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Albertini gets slowly back to his feet.
Albertini misses with a wild combination.
Zorro Ii lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Zorro Ii. Beautiful body shot.
Zorro Ii throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Albertini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zorro Ii finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zorro Ii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Albertini.
Zorro Ii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Albertini tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zorro Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zorro Ii, as that shot connected.
Zorro Ii throws a big shot that misses.
Zorro Ii swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Albertini moves in looking to clinch but Zorro Ii pushes him off.
Zorro Ii takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Zorro Ii dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Albertini misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A combination from Zorro Ii does no damage.
Nice sprawl there from Zorro Ii as Albertini shoots in.
Albertini is looking to clinch.
Zorro Ii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zorro Ii lands a hook that snaps the head of Albertini backwards.
Zorro Ii is looking to break free of the clinch but Albertini has double underhooks.
Albertini wants a takedown but no success here.
Albertini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zorro Ii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Albertini looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Albertini tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zorro Ii sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Albertini somewhat.
Roronoa Zorro Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Albertini.
Zorro Ii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Albertini is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertini needs to keep his hands up - Zorro Ii had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheers as Zorro Ii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Albertini doesn't seem phased though.
Albertini's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zorro Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Albertini scrambles back to his feet.
Albertini moves into the clinch.
Zorro Ii pushes Albertini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zorro Ii is leaning against Albertini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zorro Ii blocking some punches.
Zorro Ii breaks from the clinch.
Roronoa Zorro Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Albertini shoots in but Zorro Ii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Albertini tries to clinch up but Zorro Ii circles away and keeps his distance.
Zorro Ii slips a jab and a cross from Albertini.
Albertini takes a jab right on the kisser.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Zorro Ii.
Roronoa Zorro Ii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zorro Ii scores with a jab to the 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!
Zorro Ii lands a jab to Albertini's midsection.
Zorro Ii scores with a jab. Albertini acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zorro Ii connects with a leg kick. Albertini looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Albertini takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zorro Ii throws a shot to the body.
Zorro Ii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A combination from Albertini does no damage.
Zorro Ii scores with a jab.
Albertini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Albertini moves forwards but Zorro Ii connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Albertini misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertini throws a combination that misses
and Zorro Ii counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zorro Ii shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Albertini eats them both and turns towards Zorro Ii to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zorro Ii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Albertini tries to clinch there but Zorro Ii circles away.
Albertini throws a series of punches but Zorro Ii moves out of range.
Albertini tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zorro Ii swivels and escapes.
Zorro Ii misses with the combination.
Zorro Ii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zorro Ii dodges the punch combination from Albertini.
Zorro Ii showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Albertini.
Albertini throws a head kick but Zorro Ii moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Albertini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Albertini closes the distance and clinches up with Zorro Ii, looking for a takedown. Albertini pushes Zorro Ii against the cage but Zorro Ii circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zorro Ii is looking to clinch but Albertini is avoiding it.
Zorro Ii scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Albertini throws a series of punches but Zorro Ii moves out of range.
Albertini throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zorro Ii's waist but Zorro Ii gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Albertini off to one side.
Zorro Ii gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zorro Ii wants to stall.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Albertini breaks from the clinch.
Albertini looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roronoa Zorro Ii dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Zorro Ii scores with a sloppy right hand. Albertini should have avoided that one.
Albertini tries for a takedown but Zorro Ii sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Albertini blocks the body kick.
Albertini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Albertini on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Albertini fails with a takedown attempt.
Zorro Ii throws a good cross that connects.
Zorro Ii throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Albertini on the side of the head.
Albertini fails with the takedown.
Roronoa Zorro Ii has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Antonio Albertini.
Zorro Ii fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Albertini on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zorro Ii. Zorro Ii obviously looking to wear him down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertini takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick lands from Zorro Ii.
Albertini has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Albertini looks to land a combination but Zorro Ii avoids it well.
Zorro Ii bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Albertini's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Albertini lands a head kick. Zorro Ii smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zorro Ii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zorro Ii stalks Albertini and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Albertini's face. Albertini staggers backwards, shaken.
Zorro Ii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Roronoa Zorro Ii is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice straight punches there by Zorro Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zorro Ii.
Albertini takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Albertini is defended easily by Zorro Ii.
Zorro Ii lands a nice leg kick that just misses Albertini's sensitive parts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zorro Ii gets a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zorro Ii is trying to break the clinch but Albertini has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zorro Ii fails to land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Albertini lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zorro Ii is trying to break the clinch but Albertini is controlling him.
Albertini breaks the clinch.
Albertini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zorro Ii paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A right-left combo lands from Zorro Ii.
Albertini shoots for a double leg takedown but Zorro Ii sprawls well. He's pushed Albertini's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zorro Ii misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Albertini clinches with his opponent.
Zorro Ii digs a right hand underneath Albertini's ribcage. Albertini let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Albertini fails to land.
Albertini breaks the clinch.
Albertini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Albertini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zorro Ii did well to prevent Albertini getting side control.
Albertini decides to stand and escape the position.
Some wild striking there from Zorro Ii.
Albertini avoids a punch combination nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Albertini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zorro Ii throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zorro Ii keeps the fight on the outside.
Albertini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zorro Ii did well to prevent Albertini getting side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zorro Ii trying to control from the bottom.
Zorro Ii makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zorro Ii.
Albertini gets to his feet. Zorro Ii looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zorro Ii looks to land a body kick but Albertini moved away.
Albertini shoots in but no luck this time.
Antonio Albertini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Albertini.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roronoa Zorro Ii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zorro Ii, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roronoa Zorro Ii!
Roronoa Zorro Ii got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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energy
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hype
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