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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Christian Wolf (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Max Zu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Decent wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Christian Wolf!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Zu!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zu darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Wolf really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wolf won't allow Zu to pass to mount.
Wolf taking some punishment here, with Zu in his half guard.
Wolf regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zu.
Zu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zu.
Zu looking to sit in guard and control but Wolf gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Zu keeps moving.
Zu 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 one minute gone in the round.
Wolf would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Wolf is fighting to break Zu's control of his arms but Zu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Zu keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wolf working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf wants to stand and escape but instead Zu has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Zu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zu throwing strikes but missing.
Wolf is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Wolf utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zu closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Wolf did well to prevent Zu getting side control.
Zu missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zu is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Wolf defends it well.
Wolf is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Wolf wants to get back to his feet.
Wolf is staying active underneath Zu, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zu throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wolf pushes Zu off looking to stand but Zu dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zu working the head and body with strikes.
Zu scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zu not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Wolf regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zu.
Zu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zu landing some decent shots from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zu.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Zu dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zu darts in and clinches Wolf up against the cage.
Zu gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Wolf regains guard.
Zu postures up in Wolf's guard and throws a big left but Wolf blocks it.
Wolf is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Zu from controlling successfully.
Wolf is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zu trying to stand up but can't free himself from Wolf's guard.
Wolf looking for a guillotine here but Zu defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zu's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wolf controls Zu momentarily but Zu frees himself.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Wolf pushes Zu up against the cage in a clinch.
Zu pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zu working a defensive guard here.
Wolf with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zu is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Wolf tries to stand but Zu is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wolf gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zu has Wolf pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zu pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wolf tumbling to the mat - Zu dives into Wolf's guard.
Wolf wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zu working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zu.
Wolf is trying to keep Zu in close.
Wolf keeping moving, preventing Zu from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zu throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
Zu trying to control but Wolf is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Max Zu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
A nice combination there by Wolf.
Christian Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf tries to clinch up.
Zu keeps the fight on the outside.
Zu tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zu closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zu lands in his opponent's guard.
Zu wants to control from the top but Wolf keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zu looking to pass the guard.
Zu postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Wolf is trying to keep Zu in close.
Wolf will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zu working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wolf's head.
Zu trying to control the position from guard on top but Wolf is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Wolf gets caught flat footed, as Zu shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zu.
Wolf is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wolf is controlling Zu's posture.
Zu landing some decent shots from guard.
Zu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zu throwing strikes from guard but Wolf blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zu wants to pass the guard but Wolf is keeping the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zu throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wolf works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wolf fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zu drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Wolf managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zu.
Zu lands an elbow.
Wolf tries to improve position but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zu creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Wolf sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Zu trying to control the action but Wolf is working from the bottom.
Zu is putting a hurting on Wolf here, landing some big shots from side control.
Wolf takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Wolf is trying to control Zu's posture but Zu avoids it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zu throwing shots but missing, from side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Zu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zu 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Max Zu!
In his post fight interview, Max Zu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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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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FIGHT
RATING
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