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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christian Birchmont (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bod Zio (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zio has chosen Old Mcdonald had a farm as his entrance music. This should be fireworks!
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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
21 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Christian Birchmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
23 - 12 - 2, fighting out of London, Bod Zio!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Zio.
Zio darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zio swats away the attempt to clinch by Birchmont.
Zio is looking to slow Birchmont down with leg kicks.
Birchmont clinches up with Zio and pushes him back against the cage.
Zio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Birchmont jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zio walks away with a smile on his face. Birchmont gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zio is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That kick from Zio tenderised Birchmont's leg. Birchmont is trying to keep his angry face on.
Birchmont is looking to clinch but Zio is avoiding it.
Birchmont doesn't manage to clinch there - Zio circles away.
Zio ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Zio.
Christian Birchmont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchmont wants to clinch.
Birchmont is looking to clinch.
A jab from Birchmont finds it's way through Zio's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birchmont wants to clinch up but Zio keeps it at a distance.
Zio tests Birchmont's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zio tries to score a power double leg takedown but Birchmont sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zio somewhat.
Birchmont tries to clinch there but Zio circles away.
Birchmont tries to clinch but Zio moves out of range.
Birchmont slips under a jab from Zio.
Zio defending well as Birchmont loads up on a big left hand.
Birchmont closes the distance and clinches.
Birchmont tries to pull guard but Zio holds him up against the cage and eventually Birchmont drops back down to his feet.
Zio tries to work over Birchmont's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Birchmont successfully pulls guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Birchmont has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zio can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Birchmont working for a triangle but Zio defends it easily.
Zio postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zio wants to pass the guard but Birchmont is keeping the position.
Birchmont looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zio landing some decent shots from guard.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zio passes Birchmont's left leg - he's now in 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!
Birchmont is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zio is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Ground and pound from Zio.
Zio working over Birchmont with some ground and pound. Birchmont looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Birchmont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Birchmont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zio pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio lands strikes from half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zio stalling.
Zio looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Birchmont is looking for a sweep. Zio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zio is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zio lands strikes from half guard.
Zio wants to take a breather but Birchmont is having none of it.
Ground and pound from Zio.
Birchmont manages to get to full guard.
Zio wants to control from the top but Birchmont keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zio is looking to work some ground and pound but Birchmont has wrist control.
Birchmont keeping moving, preventing Zio from controlling successfully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchmont looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zio is one step ahead there.
Zio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Birchmont is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zio defends well.
Zio trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchmont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchmont throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zio forces his way into half guard.
Zio working over Birchmont with some ground and pound. Birchmont looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bod Zio dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zio!
Zio chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zio throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Birchmont looks to score with a jab to the body but Zio is just out of range.
Zio lands with a hook. Birchmont tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zio drops his hands momentarily and Birchmont takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zio closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zio lands in his opponent's guard.
Birchmont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zio is aware though and is defending well.
Zio lands a couple of digs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Birchmont is trying to control the position but Zio postures up.
Zio not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zio working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zio advances to half guard.
Zio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zio is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Birchmont is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zio trying to control the action but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
Zio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Zio.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zio lands a nice short elbow.
Zio trying to control the action but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
Zio drops an elbow to the side of Birchmont's head.
Birchmont keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zio wants to pass to mount but Birchmont is defending the position.
Birchmont is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zio scores with a couple of nice shots.
Birchmont makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Birchmont.
Zio postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zio looking to pass the guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zio lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zio is working Birchmont over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Birchmont is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zio is aware though and is defending well.
Zio scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zio trying to control the position from guard on top but Birchmont is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Birchmont is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Birchmont working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zio.
Zio pushes down on Birchmont's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zio scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zio controlling the action here.
Birchmont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zio pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio is nestled in close to Birchmont, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zio takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zio winds up and cracks Birchmont with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zio lands with a punch from half guard.
Birchmont is looking for a sweep. Zio is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Birchmont with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zio wants to take a breather but Birchmont is having none of it.
Birchmont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zio throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zio looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Birchmont with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zio scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Birchmont wants to improve his position but Zio is controlling well.
Birchmont looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont gets back to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zio passes Birchmont's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Birchmont is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zio pulls his head out easily.
Birchmont is not content to let Zio control the position.
Zio is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Birchmont sees it coming and defends easily.
Zio working the head and body with strikes.
Birchmont looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Birchmont tries to roll over but Zio keeps him under control.
Zio frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bod Zio showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Birchmont's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Birchmont fails in his attempt to clinch.
Birchmont wants to clinch.
Zio misses the shot to the body.
Birchmont tries to clinch there but Zio circles away.
Zio lands a front kick.
Zio closes this distance looking for a takedown but Birchmont circles away.
Birchmont slaps away a takedown attempt from Zio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Birchmont tries to clinch but Zio is having none of it.
Birchmont closes the distance and clinches.
Birchmont ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Birchmont no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zio. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Birchmont is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zio defends well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Birchmont keeping moving, preventing Zio from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zio's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zio trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
Birchmont looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zio trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Bod Zio hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Zio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zio. Birchmont does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bod Zio seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Birchmont wants to clinch.
Birchmont tries to close the distance and clinch but Zio swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchmont looks to throw the jab but Zio is out of range.
Zio misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Christian Birchmont has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bod Zio.
Birchmont scores with a jab. Zio acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Birchmont throws a jab but it's blocked by Zio.
We've been told by Birchmont's head coaches at Favor House Atlantic that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Birchmont avoids the head kick by Zio.
Birchmont wants to clinch but Zio slips to the side
and Zio moves into the clinch.
Zio looking to throw knees to the head but Birchmont is blocking nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zio.
Zio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Birchmont manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Birchmont is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Birchmont keeping moving, preventing Zio from controlling successfully.
Zio working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zio is pushing down on Birchmont's leg trying to pass to half guard. Birchmont is fighting to maintain full guard but Zio has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zio looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zio trying to control from half guard but Birchmont is working away.
Zio lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Birchmont moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Birchmont has momentary wrist control but Zio slips an elbow through the middle.
Birchmont looking for a sweep. Not yet Birchmont, not yet.
Zio content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Birchmont is looking for a triangle but Zio pushes his legs off easily.
Birchmont escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zio gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zio chips away with some ground and pound.
Zio controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zio trying to control but Birchmont is working from the bottom.
Zio is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zio scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Birchmont keeping moving, preventing Zio from controlling successfully.
Christian Birchmont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zio's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Bod Zio comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zio 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bod Zio!
Our winner, Bod Zio, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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