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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stefan Zamora (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eddyy Gonzales (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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210 cm
22
161 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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170 cm
25
158 lbs
0 - 3 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Stefan Zamora! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Eddyy Gonzales! The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Gonzales throws a sloppy head kick and Zamora counters with a single leg into guard. Gonzales didn't expect that. Gonzales is looking to stand up but Zamora isn't so interested in that idea. Zamora wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving. Zamora stands and steps away. Gonzales gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Gonzales throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zamora. Gonzales throws a head kick but Zamora moves out of range.
Gonzales throws a wild body kick that Zamora sees coming a mile off. Eddyy Gonzales seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Gonzales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Gonzales tries to keep at a distance but Zamora has taken the fight into the clinch. Gonzales is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Gonzales landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gonzales looks winded! Gonzales trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzales looks to throw an elbow but misses. Gonzales lands an elbow that stopped Zamora in his tracks for a moment. Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Gonzales. Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzales gets tackled into the cage by Zamora. Zamora maintains the clinch. Zamora is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gonzales is defending well. Zamora is trying to pull guard but Gonzales has him pressed against the cage. Gonzales breaks the clinch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzales. Zamora really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape. Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Gonzales throws a leg kick and Zamora counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zamora. Gonzales is looking to stand up but Zamora isn't so interested in that idea. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Gonzales can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zamora controls the pace. Zamora trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We're going to have a standup here because Stefan Zamora wasn't active enough for the referee's liking. Zamora shoots in for a double leg but Gonzales sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zamora misses with a body kick. Gonzales scores with a push kick. Gonzales misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzales gets off balance looking for a body kick and Zamora counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Zamora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzales paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gonzales throws a wild body kick that Zamora sees coming a mile off. Gonzales has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight. Gonzales throws a sloppy head kick and Zamora counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gonzales is lucky that one didn't land flush. Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Gonzales avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gonzales throws a body kick despite being completely out of range and Zamora counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Zamora is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control. Zamora gets to his feet - Gonzales follows without any prompting. Gonzales tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zamora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zamora scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Gonzales doesn't seem bothered though. Gonzales pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. The fight stays on the outside here - Zamora looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Gonzales throws a sloppy head kick and Zamora counters with a head kick. That will keep Gonzales thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Zamora tries to clinch up but Gonzales circles away and keeps his distance. Eddyy Gonzales is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Gonzales throws a body kick that misses and Zamora counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zamora. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Zamora tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zamora tries for a takedown but Gonzales manages to get underhooks.
Zamora is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Gonzales pulls him back up using the underhooks. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Zamora 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.
Gonzales looks to land a body kick but Zamora moved away. Gonzales connects with a high kick. Gonzales tries to land a body kick and Zamora counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonzales thinking. Zamora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gonzales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zamora tries to clinch there but Gonzales circles away.
Zamora instigates a clinch. Gonzales is defending well against a takedown attempt. Gonzales is breathing heavily. Zamora misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Gonzales.
Zamora avoiding damage as Gonzales throws knees to the body.
Zamora has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Gonzales is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Gonzales breaks from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round. Gonzales pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zamora has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Gonzales. Gonzales throws a low kick but Zamora moves out of range easily. Zamora thows a body shot but no joy. Gonzales throws a body kick that misses and Zamora counters with a good low kick that Gonzales was not able to check. Gonzales tries to land a body kick and Zamora decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Gonzales's guard. Zamora throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Zamora trying to control but Gonzales is working from the bottom. Zamora is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Gonzales is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him. Zamora is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Stefan Zamora wasn't doing enough on the ground. Zamora tries to clinch there but Gonzales circles away.
Gonzales misses with a kick to the body.
Eddyy Gonzales seems to be getting the better of the standup. A momentary lapse in concentration from Gonzales enables Zamora to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Gonzales manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zamora wants to control from the top but Gonzales keeps moving. Gonzales uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Gonzales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzales tries to land a body kick and Zamora counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Gonzales thinking. Zamora tries to clinch but Gonzales is having none of it. Zamora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzales paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gonzales throws a body kick that misses and Zamora counters with a slapping leg kick. Zamora throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Gonzales throws a head kick but Zamora moves out of range.
Gonzales gets off balance looking for a body kick and Zamora counters with a right hand to the body. Zamora shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gonzales pinned against the cage. Gonzales gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zamora is looking to clinch but Gonzales is avoiding it.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzales throws a sloppy head kick and Zamora counters with a head kick. Gonzales throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gonzales throws a sloppy head kick and Zamora counters with a left to the body. Gonzales throws the kick towards the body but Zamora avoids it. The fight moves into the clinch position. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Gonzales is trying to break free. Zamora wants a takedown but no success here.
Zamora tries to pull guard but Gonzales forces him back to his feet, against the cage. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Zamora dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Gonzales misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Gonzales circles away from the clinch attempt and Gonzales counters with a body kick. Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Gonzales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gonzales. A head kick by Gonzales misses and Zamora counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zamora fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stefan Zamora is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Gonzales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zamora connects with a solid leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zamora throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Gonzales throws the kick towards the body but Zamora avoids it. Gonzales tries to keep at a distance but Zamora has taken the fight into the clinch. Zamora is working for takedown but Gonzales is calmly controlling the position for now. Zamora is trying to pull guard but Gonzales turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch. Zamora is trying to drag Gonzales to the mat but Gonzales just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stefan Zamora. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zamora goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gonzales prevents it.
A right hook to the body lands for Gonzales.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zamora jumps guard but Gonzales turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. Gonzales lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. Gonzales works on Zamora's body with a couple of short punches. Zamora takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Stefan Zamora has been cut. Zamora changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Gonzales fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gonzales throws a lazy head kick and Zamora connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Gonzales throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. Gonzales throws the kick towards the body but Zamora avoids it. Gonzales misses with a head kick.
Gonzales throws a head kick that misses. Gonzales throws a sloppy head kick and Zamora moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Gonzales misses with a kick to the body and Zamora counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Gonzales is lucky that one didn't land flush. Gonzales misses with a wild body shot. Zamora tries to clinch up. Zamora avoids a kick to the body.
Gonzales throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Zamora tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonzales paws at him with a jab and circles away. Gonzales throws a leg kick that is checked and Zamora counters with a head kick. That will keep Gonzales thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Zamora fails with the takedown. Gonzales uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zamora has time to react.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Gonzales uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zamora.
Zamora shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Gonzales but Gonzales pushes him off and we're back to square one. Zamora blocks a head kick by Gonzales.
Zamora doesn't manage to clinch there - Gonzales circles away.
Eddyy Gonzales has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Zamora avoids the head kick by Gonzales.
Gonzales throws a head kick that misses. Gonzales misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight! Eddyy Gonzales comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Zamora has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28 Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28 Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Zamora!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
53% |
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