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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Zach Didion (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Arman Shaker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Arman Shaker has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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32
173 lbs
14 - 21 - 1 |
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180 cm
26
182 lbs
9 - 8 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Good gas tank |
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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
14 - 21 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zach Didion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arman Shaker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Radbod Blank and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Didion has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Shaker lands with a shot to the body.
Shaker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Didion checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Didion throws a sloppy head kick
and Shaker counters with a stiff right hand.
Shaker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Shaker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shaker throws a body punch but Didion moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Didion jumps guard and drags Shaker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Didion is retaining full guard.
Shaker loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Didion trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Didion keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Shaker is pushing down on Didion's leg trying to pass to half guard. Didion is fighting to maintain full guard but Shaker has managed to sneak the leg through.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Shaker content to control rather than advance.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Didion takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Didion tries to keep at a distance but Shaker has taken the fight into the clinch.
Didion manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Didion has his hands on Shaker's head, controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Didion is looking to sweep but instead, Shaker has passed into half guard.
Well, if Shaker is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Didion is looking to control Shaker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Didion avoid being mounted?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Didion is refusing to be controlled, as Shaker sits in half guard.
Didion tries to get to full guard but Shaker has control of the leg.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shaker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Didion can't get the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Didion prevents a body shot from Shaker.
Shaker lands an elbow just above Didion 's eye.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Shaker trying to stall but Didion improves his position.
Didion's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Didion.
Didion scores with a nice strike.
Didion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Shaker sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Didion somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Didion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Didion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Didion changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shaker tries to avoid it but Didion manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shaker to the ground. Shaker escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Shaker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Didion swinging wildly here.
Shaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Didion is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Shaker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shaker.
Zach Didion is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Didion checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Didion on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shaker. Shaker obviously looking to wear him down.
Shaker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Didion looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shaker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shaker.
Shaker wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Didion moves into the clinch.
Didion drops down looking for an ankle pick but Shaker pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shaker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Shaker connects with an inside leg kick.
Shaker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shaker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Didion.
Didion tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shaker counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker digs a good hook to Didion's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Didion.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zach Didion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Didion tries to close the distance and clinch but Shaker swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Didion is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Didion throws a hook to the side of Shaker's head but Shaker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Didion backing away here, and Shaker unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zach Didion seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shaker moves into the clinch.
Shaker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Didion is defending well for now.
Didion tries for a takedown but Shaker manages to get underhooks.
Didion tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shaker just stands there and leans against the cage.
Shaker lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Didion drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shaker gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shaker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shaker.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker looking to stall.
Shaker misses with a punch to the body.
Didion tries to pull guard but Shaker won't allow it.
Didion is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shaker to keep the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Shaker.
Shaker is leaning against Didion and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Shaker stalling the fight.
Shaker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Didion is looking for a takedown.
Shaker struggles to land a body shot inside as Didion controls his hands.
Shaker trying to stall but Didion improves his position.
Didion is fighting off a takedown attempt but Shaker is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Didion to the mat. Didion regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Didion is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shaker looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Shaker trying to control but Didion is working from the bottom.
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.
Shaker controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Didion trying to control the position here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Didion shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Shaker but Shaker pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Shaker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Didion rather than just go for the knockout.
Shaker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Didion checks a leg kick.
Didion drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shaker sprawls and moves away.
Didion closes the distance but Shaker moves to the side
and Shaker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Didion clinches up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arman Shaker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Shaker misses with a double jab.
Didion lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Shaker circles away quickly and effectively.
Shaker looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Didion wriggles free and stands up.
Shaker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Didion if he has to take too many more of those.
Shaker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Didion was well out of range. Poor timing from Shaker.
Shaker digs a good body shot into Didion's ribs.
Didion stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shaker.
Shaker connects with a leg kick. Didion looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Didion looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Shaker is fending him off so far but Didion persists. Nope, Shaker circles away and we're back to standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Didion shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Shaker as he jumps to the side.
Shaker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaker misses with a low kick.
Didion looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Shaker throws a body punch but Didion moves out of range.
Shaker misses with a low kick.
Shaker uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Didion.
Didion keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Didion fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shaker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shaker showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Didion.
Shaker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Shaker lands a nice shot that snaps Didion's head back.
Shaker thumps Didion with a low kick.
Shaker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Didion's guard.
Shaker scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shaker trying to control but Didion is working from the bottom.
Didion is trying to keep Shaker in close.
Shaker's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Didion keeping moving, preventing Shaker from controlling successfully.
Shaker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Didion controls Shaker momentarily but Shaker frees himself.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Shaker circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Shaker lands a hook that snaps the head of Didion backwards.
Shaker has picked Didion up - he's going for a ride! Shaker dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Shaker is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Didion on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zach Didion has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Arman Shaker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaker wants to control but Didion is keeping him busy.
Shaker content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Didion trying to control here.
Didion tries to roll over but Shaker keeps him under control.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Shaker slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that's the end of the fight!
Arman Shaker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shaker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Arman Shaker!
In defeat, Zach Didion stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am wondering who i get next?'.
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energy
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hype
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RATING
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