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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clubber Lang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Zach Didion has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Zach Didion seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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173 lbs
12 - 13 - 1 |
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183 lbs
15 - 8 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Good wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zach Didion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Clubber Lang!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Aafke Stam and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Didion connects with a single shot there.
Didion fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Lang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Didion tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lang was well out of range. Poor timing from Didion.
Didion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lang blocks a low kick nicely.
Didion has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Exiled BJJ and Wrestling in the buildup to the fight.
Zach Didion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Didion.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Didion.
Lang tries a body shot but Didion blocks it.
Lang misses with a knee strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Didion.
Lang scores with a shoulder strike.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Didion blocking some punches.
Lang tries to land knees in the clinch but Didion avoids the damage to the body.
Lang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Didion lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
Didion tries a body shot but Lang blocks it.
A short right from Didion on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Lang fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Didion fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Lang blocks a body shot from Didion.
Lang prevents a body shot from Didion.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Didion.
A body shot lands from Lang.
Didion throws a head punch that misses.
Lang tries a knee to the head but Didion blocks it.
Didion digs a right hand underneath Lang's ribcage. Lang let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Didion pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Didion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lang trying to land knees to the body.
Lang lands a left hand.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Didion lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Didion.
A knee to the head by Lang.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice glancing elbow lands by Didion.
Didion jumps guard and drags Lang to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lang postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didion trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lang preventing the sweep.
Didion is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zach Didion has forced the referee to step in and bring the fight back to the feet.
Didion takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Didion connects with a looping right hand.
Lang checks a leg kick.
Lang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Didion has Lang pushed against the cage.
Didion lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Didion creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Lang's defenses.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Didion pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Didion scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sloppy strikes from Lang. Those never looked like landing.
Lang circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lang has Didion up against the cage in a clinch.
Didion swings wildly with an uppercut but Lang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lang swings wildly with an uppercut but Didion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Didion lands with a left to the head.
Didion lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Didion.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Didion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Didion fails to pull guard.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Didion drags the fight down to the ground.
Didion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Didion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Didion pulls Lang in close to prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lang working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lang trying to control the position from guard on top but Didion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Lang won't allow Didion to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zach Didion dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lang stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Didion.
Lang slips a jab from Didion.
Didion throws a hook but Lang blocks it.
Lang ducks under a wild hook from Didion.
Lang lands a right hook to the body.
Didion looks to land a left hand but Lang moved out of range nicely.
Lang tries to move into range but Didion moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Didion fails with the takedown.
Didion scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Didion takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Didion tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lang swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Didion wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A combination from Didion does no damage.
Didion does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lang, as that shot connected.
Lang misses with a body kick.
Lang takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Didion slips a straight right by Lang.
Lang looks for the body kick but Didion saw that one coming.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lang.
Didion ducks right into an uppercut from Lang.
An inside leg kick lands from Didion.
Good leg kick by Lang there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A slapping leg kick lands for Didion.
Didion checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lang connects with a good right hand that stumbles Didion. Didion circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Didion motions for Lang to come forward. Didion throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Clubber Lang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lang lands a glancing blow to the side of Didion's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Didion misses with a left hand
and Lang counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Didion lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Didion.
Zach Didion has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Didion misses with a punch to the body.
Lang prevents a body shot from Didion.
Didion has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Lang.
Lang has a couple of punches blocked by Didion.
Didion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lang misses with a knee to the head.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Didion throws a head punch that misses.
Didion lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A short right from Didion.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lang working aggressively here.
Lang with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Didion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didion blocking some punches.
Didion tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Didion blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Didion lands with a left to the head.
Didion manages to break the clinch.
Didion throws a right and a left that both miss.
Lang slips a jab and a cross from Didion.
Lang thuds a left hand into Didion's body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lang.
Didion misses with a wild combination.
Didion swings for the body but Lang moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Didion stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Didion moves into range and clinches up with Lang.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Didion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Didion jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lang bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Didion clinches up with Lang and pushes him back against the cage.
Lang trying to control the position but instead, Didion has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lang into the cage.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Lang has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A short right from Lang.
A short uppercut from Didion.
A short right from Lang.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Clubber Lang will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Didion scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Didion.
Didion takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A swing and a miss from Lang.
Lang lands a leg kick that knocks Didion off balance momentarily.
Clubber Lang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Didion tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Didion rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Lang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Lang pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Didion scores with a decent looking hook.
Lang jabs Didion right on the nose. Didion blinks but takes it well.
Lang misses with a straight right.
Lang just misses with a punch to the body.
Lang clinches up with Didion and pushes him back against the cage.
Lang pushes Didion back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Didion misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Didion lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lang backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lang blocks an uppercut.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lang throws a punch but it's blocked by Didion.
Didion being controlled against the cage.
Lang throws a knee to the head but misses.
Lang avoids a wild elbow strike from Didion.
Didion misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didion has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Didion looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lang blocking some punches.
Lang trying to land knees to the body.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lang is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Didion is keeping busy.
Didion blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didion tries to work over Lang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lang misses with a punch to the body.
Lang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Didion wants to break the clinch but can't.
Didion lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Clubber Lang has been cut.
Didion doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lang working aggressively here.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lang avoids the elbow strike from Didion, against the cage.
Lang lands a hook to the side of the head.
Didion misses with a short punch on the inside.
Didion breaks from the clinch.
Lang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Didion throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Didion misses
and Lang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Lang throws a head punch that misses.
Lang blocking some punches.
Lang misses with a hook from the clinch.
Didion is trying to stall.
Lang misses with a knee to the head.
Lang pushes off an throws an elbow but Didion leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Didion.
A short right from Lang on the inside.
Lang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Didion lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Didion misses with some punches.
Didion throws an elbow but it misses.
Didion looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lang blocks an elbow strike.
Didion throws an elbow that misses.
Didion fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Didion breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lang lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Lang connects with a body shot.
Lang scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Lang throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Didion closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Didion trying to control from half guard but Lang is working away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Didion is working for an americana but Lang has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Didion was thinking about the submission.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clubber Lang comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lang has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Clubber Lang!
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energy
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hype
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