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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Slobo Berganovic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhuo comes to the cage accompanied by Kung Fu You. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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177 lbs
25 - 18 - 0 |
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186 cm
30
180 lbs
8 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Cardio machine |
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Excellent grappler
World class MT
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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
25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhao Zhuo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Slobo Berganovic!
The judges for this bout are Marco Blurström, Arvi Lind and Matti Vanhoillinen.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhuo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhuo misses with a few strikes there.
Berganovic leaves Zhuo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zhuo decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zhuo looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berganovic has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Zhuo is on him like a limpet, forcing Berganovic back against the cage.
Berganovic keeps control of Zhuo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Berganovic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhuo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Berganovic on the side of the head.
Zhuo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhuo walks into a left hand.
Berganovic throws the left hand but Zhuo avoids the punch easily.
Zhuo moves forwards but Berganovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Berganovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Slobo Berganovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhuo throws a looping overhand right but Berganovic ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo throws an overhand right that lands on Berganovic's shoulder, as Berganovic tries to avoid the shot.
Zhuo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhuo sets himself, and Berganovic steps forward looking for the clinch! Zhuo avoids it this time.
Berganovic takes a swing at Zhuo's ribcage but misses.
Zhuo tries to counter with a takedown but Berganovic is quick to defend against it.
Berganovic scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Berganovic has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zhuo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhuo throws an overhand right that lands on Berganovic's shoulder, as Berganovic tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters circling - Berganovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhuo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Berganovic throws a shot from downtown. Zhuo moves away and avoids it.
Berganovic takes one on the button.
Zhuo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Berganovic misses with a right hand
and Zhuo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhuo thuds a left hand into Berganovic's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Berganovic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhuo counters with a shoot takedown. Berganovic fights it but they end up in guard.
Zhuo stopping the sweep attempt from Berganovic.
Zhuo distracts Berganovic with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zhuo stopping the sweep attempt from Berganovic.
Berganovic can't keep his opponent in guard - Zhuo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zhuo.
Zhuo working the head and body with strikes.
Berganovic looking for submissions off his back.
Berganovic pushes Zhuo off looking to stand but Zhuo dives back in and keeps control.
Berganovic is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Berganovic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zhuo scores with a couple of nice shots.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zhuo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zhuo working the head and body with strikes.
Berganovic is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Berganovic is defending against the submission attempts here by Zhuo.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Berganovic wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic tries to roll over but Zhuo keeps him under control.
Zhuo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Berganovic does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zhuo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Berganovic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zhuo.
Zhuo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Berganovic has hold of Zhuo's hands but Zhuo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Berganovic wants to get back to his feet.
Zhuo looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zhuo is looking for a kimura but Berganovic is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zhuo to get the leverage.
Berganovic is pressing down on Zhuo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zhuo throws a big right hand that misses.
Berganovic keeping moving, preventing Zhuo from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zhuo is one step ahead there.
Berganovic is still trying to improve position.
Zhuo trying to control but Berganovic is working from the bottom.
Berganovic wants to stand but Zhuo is controlling the position.
Zhuo stands up over Berganovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zhuo is working Berganovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zhuo lands a couple of digs.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Berganovic manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Berganovic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhuo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Berganovic moves out of range as Zhuo strikes.
Zhuo connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Berganovic momentarily.
Zhuo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Berganovic connects with a jab.
A lazy left from Berganovic finds it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhao Zhuo 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.
Berganovic misses with a body shot.
Zhuo takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhuo moves out of range of the leg kick from Berganovic.
Berganovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Berganovic misses with a right hand
enabling Zhuo to counter with a crisp jab.
Berganovic throws a hook to the side of Zhuo's head but Zhuo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Berganovic waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhuo.
Zhuo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Nice shot lands for Berganovic.
Berganovic throws the left hand but Zhuo avoids the punch easily.
A slow jab from Berganovic misses its intended target.
Zhuo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Berganovic!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berganovic is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zhuo off and has taken his back!
Berganovic not allowing Zhuo to control his hands.
You can see the frustration on Zhuo's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Zhuo wants to control his opponent's hands but Berganovic gets his hands free.
Zhuo is trying to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo trying to control but not successfully.
Berganovic doesn't have the hooks in and Zhuo manages to turn into his guard.
Berganovic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Berganovic is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhuo defends well.
Zhuo stands up over Berganovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Berganovic trying to control the position.
Zhuo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Berganovic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zhuo, into his guard.
Zhuo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Berganovic with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zhuo 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic stands and throws Zhuo's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zhuo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berganovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zhuo takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zhuo is trying to control Berganovic's posture but Berganovic avoids it.
Zhuo is not content to let Berganovic control the position.
Zhuo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Berganovic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Berganovic is trying to get an arm triangle but Zhuo is defending well.
You can see the frustration on Zhuo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Berganovic throws an elbow but Zhuo slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zhuo wants to control but Berganovic postures up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhuo gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berganovic is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Berganovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berganovic throwing shots but Zhuo is blocking nicely.
Berganovic is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zhuo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Berganovic wants to control but Zhuo is keeping him busy.
Zhuo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Berganovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zhuo on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zhuo looking for submissions off his back.
Berganovic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Berganovic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Berganovic is looking to take a break and control but Zhuo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Berganovic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Berganovic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhuo keeps working.
Zhuo tries to roll over but Berganovic keeps him under control.
Berganovic is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zhuo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Slobo Berganovic!
Slobo Berganovic very nearly forgot to thank ANABOLIC Nutrition 160Q and LAUNDRY 90% amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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energy
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RATING
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