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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sub Zero (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Archer Christian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
23 - 12 - 0 |
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190 cm
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193 lbs
19 - 14 - 2 |
Great wrestler
Dangerous knees
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
23 - 12 - 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
19 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Archer Christian!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Christian walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zero.
Christian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zero.
Zero tries to score a power double leg takedown but Christian sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zero somewhat.
Christian throws a sloppy head kick and Zero moves out of range easily.
Zero forces Christian back against the cage and clinches.
Zero has Christian pressed against the cage, preventing Christian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zero is trying to pull guard but Christian has him pressed against the cage.
Zero has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Christian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zero has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sub Zero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Christian looks to land a right hand but Zero moved out of range.
Christian moves out of range of the strikes.
We've been informed that Christian has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Christian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero throws a low kick, looking for Christian's leg but Christian calmly moves out of range.
Zero misses with a right hand
enabling Christian to counter with a crisp jab.
Zero lands a nice hook to Christian's body. Christian takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Christian keeps the fight on the outside.
Zero looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Christian misses with a low kick as Zero jumps back.
Zero throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zero ducks under a wild hook from Christian.
Christian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zero.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zero.
Zero connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Christian misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zero dives in for a single leg takedown but Christian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Christian tries to circle away but Zero has him pinned against the cage.
Christian avoiding damage as Zero throws knees to the body.
Zero misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zero trying to land knees to the body.
Zero unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zero tries to clinch up.
Zero misses with a leg kick
letting Christian counter with a right hand.
Zero misses with an attempted mid kick.
Christian throws a looping overhand right but Zero ducks down to avoid it.
Zero turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Christian as he jumps to the side.
Zero defending well as Christian loads up on a big left hand.
Zero uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Christian.
Christian misses with a body kick.
Zero wants to clinch.
Zero walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christian checks a leg kick.
Zero throws a head kick that half lands.
Christian misses with a straight left.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero scores with a sloppy right hand. Christian should have avoided that one.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Christian checks a leg kick.
Christian throws a leg kick that misses.
Christian throws a sloppy head kick and Zero moves out of range easily.
Sub Zero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zero.
Zero dives in and scores a takedown into Christian's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
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!
Zero trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zero wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
Christian utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Christian swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zero won't allow Christian to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zero thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Christian if he has to take too many more of those.
Zero shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Christian as he avoids it easily.
Good work by Christian as he checks the leg kick.
Zero scores with a jab to the body.
Christian is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zero throws a leg kick which misses Christian's front leg but catches the back leg as Christian tries to avoid it.
Zero shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zero wants to advance to full mount but Christian doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Zero stops Christian from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Christian avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zero throws a big elbow that misses.
Zero tries to free his leg and advance position but Christian is retaining full guard.
Zero wants to control from the top but Christian keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Christian wants to stand and escape but Zero is having none of it.
Christian preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zero in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zero throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zero passes into half guard.
Zero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christian is trying to stand up here but Zero is controlling him well.
Zero looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Christian with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Christian keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zero is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Christian doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zero.
Zero is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zero tries to pass to full mount but Christian defends it.
Zero working Christian over with strikes.
Christian is looking to escape.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zero throwing shots but Christian is blocking nicely.
Zero is looking for a kimura here.
Zero missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zero.
Christian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zero.
Zero missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
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.
Christian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zero.
Zero looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christian pushes Zero off looking to stand but Zero dives back in and keeps control.
Zero throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Christian to regain full guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Christian wants to stand but Zero is controlling the position.
Zero landing some decent shots from guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sub Zero dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Zero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zero fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Christian to the ground. Zero is now in Christian's guard.
Zero postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Christian working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zero.
Zero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Christian wants to stand and escape but Zero is having none of it.
Zero working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zero forces his way into half guard.
Christian is trying to stand up here but Zero is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zero slips a nice elbow through Christian's hands, connecting with Christian's forehead.
Zero lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Christian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zero.
Zero not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Christian avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zero.
Zero prevents Christian from standing back up.
Zero trying to pass the guard but Christian defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zero works his way into side control.
Christian regains half guard, as Zero was trying to land strikes.
Zero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christian wants to get back to his feet.
Christian blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zero.
Zero is looking for a kimura here.
Christian looks like he's trying to stand up.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zero connects with a nice short shot to Christian's temple.
Archer Christian has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zero throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zero thows a huge punch but Christian dodges it nicely.
Sub Zero is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christian is looking to escape.
Christian manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Zero lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zero gets a clinch.
Zero presses Christian against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Christian managing to block the knees to the body from Zero.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Christian wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Christian is looking to break free of the clinch but Zero has double underhooks.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zero tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Christian avoids it.
Christian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christian takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sub Zero showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zero has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight for Sub Zero!
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight for Sub Zero!
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight for Sub Zero!
Sub Zero wins by unanimous decision!
Sub Zero bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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