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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Scot Blennerhassett (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Zumo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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160 lbs
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Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Scot Blennerhassett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jeff Zumo!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blennerhassett throws a head kick that misses.
Zumo shoots for a takedown but Blennerhassett saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zumo looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Blennerhassett!
The strikes coming from Zumo are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blennerhassett is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zumo off and has taken his back!
Zumo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zumo just trying to survive but Blennerhassett is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Blennerhassett is looking to control Zumo but Zumo is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Zumo felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zumo trying to control the position but Blennerhassett manages to sink in the hooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zumo is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Blennerhassett is staying active.
Zumo tries to escape but Blennerhassett has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Zumo covering up well and avoiding damage.
Zumo just trying to survive but Blennerhassett is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blennerhassett wants to control but Zumo manages to buck him off and is now in Blennerhassett's guard! Nice work there by Zumo!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett 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.
Blennerhassett wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zumo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zumo working some strikes from top position.
Zumo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blennerhassett preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Blennerhassett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Blennerhassett stopping the sweep attempt from Zumo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett wants to control from the top but Zumo keeps moving.
Zumo has control of Blennerhassett's left arm, preventing Blennerhassett from doing any damage.
Zumo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blennerhassett forces his way into half guard.
Blennerhassett trying to control from half guard but Zumo is working away.
Zumo is looking to improve his position.
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.
Zumo tries to kick Blennerhassett off but Blennerhassett keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zumo controlling the position well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zumo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blennerhassett counters by clinching up.
Blennerhassett working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Blennerhassett fails to land.
Blennerhassett tries a knee to the head but Zumo blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blennerhassett gets underhooks to prevent Zumo's takedown attempt.
Scot Blennerhassett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Zumo.
Blennerhassett lands a nice shot to the body.
Blennerhassett misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scot Blennerhassett dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zumo blocks a head kick by Blennerhassett.
Zumo feints and as Blennerhassett raises his hands in defense, Zumo changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Blennerhassett is trying to keep Zumo in close.
Zumo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blennerhassett is keeping the position for now.
Zumo postures up in Blennerhassett's guard and throws a big left but Blennerhassett blocks it.
Zumo postures up in Blennerhassett's guard and throws a big left but Blennerhassett blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zumo throws a big elbow that misses.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zumo's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zumo with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Blennerhassett looking for a sweep. Not yet Blennerhassett, not yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blennerhassett trying to keep a closed guard but Zumo is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zumo fails with the takedown
and Blennerhassett counters with a straight right hand.
Blennerhassett fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zumo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Blennerhassett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zumo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Blennerhassett won't be happy with that.
Zumo is chipping away with strikes.
Zumo working the head and body with strikes.
Zumo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Zumo lands an elbow.
Blennerhassett regains half guard, as Zumo was trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zumo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Blennerhassett defending well though.
Jeff Zumo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blennerhassett is looking to control Zumo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blennerhassett avoid being mounted?
Zumo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zumo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Blennerhassett to regain full guard.
Blennerhassett lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zumo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
We've been hearing that Blennerhassett has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Blennerhassett showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zumo's guard.
Blennerhassett is working for a kimura but Zumo is defending it quite comfortably.
Zumo kicks off Blennerhassett and gets to his feet.
Zumo darts in looking for a takedown but Blennerhassett gets double underhooks and turns Zumo into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zumo on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zumo tries for a takedown but Blennerhassett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Scot Blennerhassett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Zumo.
Zumo fails with the takedown
and Blennerhassett counters with a nice body shot.
Zumo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Blennerhassett jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blennerhassett looks to score with a jab to the body but Zumo is just out of range.
Zumo tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blennerhassett connects with a looping right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jeff Zumo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Zumo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Blennerhassett counters with a nice uppercut.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zumo.
Blennerhassett works over Zumo's head and body with a nice combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blennerhassett scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jeff Zumo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blennerhassett scores with a nice head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blennerhassett throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zumo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Scot Blennerhassett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jeff Zumo.
Zumo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zumo working the ground and pound.
Blennerhassett tries to buck Zumo off but Zumo is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blennerhassett is working hard here to advance position.
Blennerhassett struggling a bit here.
Blennerhassett is not content to let Zumo control the position.
Zumo lands a nice forearm strike.
Zumo wants to take a breather but Blennerhassett manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Zumo.
Zumo distracts Blennerhassett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zumo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zumo trying to control the position from guard on top but Blennerhassett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zumo works over Blennerhassett with some ground and pound from guard.
Zumo distracts Blennerhassett with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blennerhassett wants to improve his position but instead Zumo has moved into half guard.
Blennerhassett taking some punishment here, with Zumo in his half guard.
Zumo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zumo lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zumo is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zumo advances to half guard.
Zumo is trying to control. Blennerhassett wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Blennerhassett regains full guard. Nicely done.
Blennerhassett is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zumo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zumo trying to control the position from guard on top but Blennerhassett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Scot Blennerhassett.
I think Blennerhassett 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scot Blennerhassett!
A victorious Scot Blennerhassett thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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