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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bod Zio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bjj Spar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zio comes into the arena with Old Mcdonald had a farm blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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145 lbs
16 - 7 - 2 |
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159 lbs
19 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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ADCC Champion
Lethal high kicks
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Bod Zio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Spar!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spar defending well as Zio loads up on a big left hand.
Spar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zio but Zio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Spar.
Spar takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Spar takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bod Zio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Zio misses.
Spar shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zio pinned against the cage. Zio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zio thows a leg kick but Spar checks it
so Spar counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Spar trying to control but Zio is working from the bottom.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zio looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spar trying to control but Zio is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up, due to lack of action by Bjj Spar.
Spar tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Zio misses.
Zio tried to score with a low kick but Spar checks it.
Bod Zio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Good leg kick by Spar there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zio scores with a spinning back kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Zio misses the target.
Zio jabs Spar to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice takedown defense from Zio. No joy for Spar on that attempt.
Bod Zio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar.
Spar throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zio connects with a high kick.
Zio lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zio. Spar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spar shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio misses with the combination.
Spar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zio sprawls well. Zio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spar gets slowly back to his feet.
Zio works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spar misses with a takedown
and Zio counters with an outside leg kick.
Zio connects with a solid leg kick.
Zio checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zio feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Spar's calf.
Spar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zio throws out the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zio lands with a nice body punch.
Zio scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zio punishes Spar's body with a nice straight punch.
Zio misses with a body shot.
Spar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zio counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spar blocks a low kick nicely.
Spar takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zio.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zio misses with a looping left.
A slapping leg kick lands for Spar.
Zio getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bod Zio dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Spar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zio throws out the jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Zio. That snapped Spar's head back.
Zio misses with a leg kick.
Zio misses with a straight right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Spar.
Zio throws a head kick that Spar semi-blocks.
Zio fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zio misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spar.
Spar shoots in but Zio avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Spar shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zio but Zio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Bod Zio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zio scoring well with a low kick there.
Zio thows a body shot but no joy.
Spar takes one on the button.
Spar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zio circles away.
Spar tries for a takedown but Zio circles away easily
and Zio counters with a nice body kick.
Decent striking displayed by Zio there.
Zio throws a jab when Spar was well out of range.
Spar looks for a takedown but Zio sprawls well.
Zio lands with a thumping leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zio counters with a left to the body.
Spar is breathing heavily.
Zio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spar moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Spar throws a body kick that misses
and Zio counters with a slapping leg kick.
Spar has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spar there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice body punch from Zio.
Spar blocks a jab.
Zio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spar takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio moves in looking to clinch but Spar pushes him off.
Zio throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice cross by Zio.
Zio misses the shot to the body.
Zio connects with an inside leg kick.
Zio scores with a jab to the head.
Zio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Spar under the eye.
Spar shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zio sprawls well. Zio wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Spar gets slowly back to his feet.
Spar is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zio sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Spar walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zio displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Spar.
Zio throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zio wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good leg kick by Zio there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Spar shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zio as he jumps to the side.
Zio keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zio lands a glancing blow to the side of Spar's head.
Zio smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bod Zio dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Zio buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Spar.
Spar with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zio to score with a decent uppercut.
Zio lands a leg kick that knocks Spar off balance momentarily.
Zio throws a solid leg kick but Spar takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zio.
Spar throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zio clinches.
Spar is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zio breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zio throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bod Zio is winning the standup battle so far.
Zio scores with a jab.
Spar closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zio circles away.
Zio misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zio thuds his right hand into Spar's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spar shoots and misses
and Zio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spar has a takedown stuffed.
Bod Zio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bjj Spar.
Spar takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good standup being displayed there by Zio as he connects with a hook.
Zio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zio fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spar is out of range.
Spar avoids the body shot from Zio.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zio.
Zio wants to land a leg kick but Spar is out of range.
Zio digs a good hook to Spar's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zio lands a head kick. Spar smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Spar takes one to the side of the head.
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!
Zio misses with a leg kick.
Spar on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Spar walks into a left hand.
Zio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zio doesn't manage to clinch there - Spar circles away.
Spar's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zio. That's going to slow Spar down.
Spar shoots in for a double leg but Zio sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zio doesn't manage to clinch there - Spar circles away.
Zio tries to clinch up but Spar circles away and keeps his distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spar looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zio is fending him off so far but Spar persists. Nope, Zio circles away and we're back to standing.
Spar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zio.
Zio with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zio is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spar can do to turn this around?
Spar looks for the body kick but Zio saw that one coming.
Spar has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zio.
Zio scores with a body shot.
Zio misses with a wild body shot.
Spar takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zio tries to avoid it but Spar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zio to the ground. Zio escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Good exchange - Zio coming out on top.
Zio keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zio works over Spar's head and body with a nice combination.
Spar takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Spar blocks a low kick nicely.
Spar has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zio throws a quick inside leg kick.
Spar gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Spar takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zio lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spar's sensitive parts.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zio throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Bjj Spar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zio fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Spar checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bod Zio showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zio, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bod Zio!
An out of breath Bod Zio thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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