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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Paul Birchall (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Vikta Zhang (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhang comes into a darkened arena with his song building. I Dont giva F bout u kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Paul Birchall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Paul Birchall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Vikta Zhang!
The judges for this bout are David Hoff, Sandra Marshall and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Birchall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhang swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Birchall throws a body punch but Zhang moves out of range.
Zhang throws a looping overhand right but Birchall ducks down to avoid it.
Birchall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Birchall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zhang.
Birchall fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zhang misses with a head kick.
Birchall lands a nice looking body shot.
Zhang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Birchall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhang was well out of range. Poor timing from Birchall.
Birchall throws a series of punches but Zhang avoids them all with ease.
Zhang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zhang misses with a takedown attempt - Birchall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Birchall. Zhang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhang misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Birchall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhang circles away quickly and effectively.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Birchall circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchall tries to counter by clinching up but Zhang breaks away and moves out of range.
Zhang throws a big shot that misses.
Birchall connects with a single shot there.
Birchall blocks a head kick by Zhang.
Zhang looks winded!
Zhang shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Birchall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhang thinking.
Paul Birchall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vikta Zhang.
Birchall throws a right and a left that Zhang avoids nicely.
Birchall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Birchall takes a swing at Zhang's ribcage but misses.
Birchall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhang.
Birchall misses the shot to the body.
Paul Birchall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Birchall lands a nice hook to Zhang's body. Zhang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Birchall connects with a body shot.
Birchall lands a two punch combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birchall throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Birchall cracks a nice hook into Zhang's ribs.
Birchall is looking to wear down Zhang with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchall misses with a few strikes there.
Birchall tries to bum rush Zhang with a series of wild strikes but Zhang uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Birchall lands a nice shot to the body.
Birchall digs a good body shot into Zhang's ribs.
Zhang showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Birchall.
Birchall fails to land with a series of punches.
Birchall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Birchall connects with a body shot.
Birchall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zhang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhang takes one on the button.
Birchall works Zhang's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchall scores with a punch to the head.
Birchall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Birchall lands a nice looking body shot.
Birchall looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Birchall rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zhang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Birchall fails to land with a series of punches.
Birchall connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Birchall takes a swing at Zhang's ribcage but misses.
Sloppy strikes from Birchall. Those never looked like landing.
Birchall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Birchall looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhang is looking for the big counter here.
Birchall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Birchall lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Birchall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Zhang has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchall digs a good body shot into Zhang's ribs.
Birchall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Birchall wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Birchall scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Birchall ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Birchall lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zhang takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Paul Birchall is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zhang dives in and grabs Birchall's left leg, looking for a takedown. Birchall pushes down on Zhang's head and hops out.
Birchall throws a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Birchall misses.
Birchall dips to his left and cracks Zhang with an uppercut!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sloppy strikes from Birchall. Those never looked like landing.
Birchall swings for the body but Zhang moves out of range.
Birchall throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zhang will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Birchall dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Birchall scores with a body shot.
Birchall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhang manages to avoid it.
Zhang shoots in looking for a takedown but Birchall manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zhang's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Birchall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birchall comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Birchall misses with a few strikes there.
Birchall fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhang looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Birchall looks to land a combination but Zhang avoids it well.
Birchall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhang circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchall misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhang is trying desperately to land a takedown but Birchall is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zhang.
Birchall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhang manages to avoid it.
Zhang is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Zhang.
A counter left hand to the body from Birchall misses its target.
Birchall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhang can do to turn this around?
Birchall feints a jab promting Zhang to slip. Birchall then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zhang slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Birchall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhang manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchall lands a really nice looking cross but Zhang seems unphased.
Danga de danga de dang - Birchall scores with a four punch combination!
Zhang takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Birchall lands with a good body shot.
Birchall connects with a body shot that sends Zhang's belly button to the back.
Birchall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birchall works over Zhang's head and body with a nice combination.
Paul Birchall is winning the standup battle so far.
Birchall throws a right hand that Zhang ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhang also avoids with ease.
Birchall throws a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sloppy strikes from Birchall. Those never looked like landing.
Birchall takes a swing at Zhang's ribcage but misses.
Zhang looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zhang avoids the body shot from Birchall.
Birchall lands a nice hook to Zhang's body. Zhang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paul Birchall is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Birchall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhang was well out of range. Poor timing from Birchall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Birchall lands with a shot to the body.
Birchall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zhang drops his hands momentarily and Birchall takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Birchall scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zhang is rocked!
Birchall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhang.
Zhang is still on wobbly legs! Can Birchall finish him?
Birchall scores with a jab to the body.
Zhang seems to have recovered his senses.
Birchall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Birchall throws a series of punches but Zhang moves out of range.
A left and a right from Birchall both land. Nice combination.
Birchall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhang.
Zhang doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zhang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Birchall's waist but Birchall gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zhang off to one side.
Birchall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zhang was well out of range. Poor timing from Birchall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Birchall jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Birchall lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zhang circles away quickly and effectively.
Birchall scores with a hook to the body. Zhang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Birchall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Birchall ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhang moves away.
Birchall with a hook.
Birchall lands a nice hook to Zhang's body. Zhang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Birchall stuns Zhang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Birchall misses with the combination.
Birchall scores with a punch to the head.
A nice combination there by Birchall.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhang shoots for a double leg takedown but Birchall sprawls well. He's pushed Zhang's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Paul Birchall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vikta Zhang.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchall lands a body shot.
Birchall looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhang is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Zhang's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Birchall swings for the body but Zhang moves out of range.
Zhang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Birchall misses the shot to the body.
Birchall lands with a good body shot.
Birchall works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Birchall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zhang throws a looping overhand right but Birchall ducks down to avoid it.
Birchall scores with a hook to the body. Zhang takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Birchall slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhang has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhang takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Birchall lands a right hook to the body.
Birchall connects with a body shot.
Birchall ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Paul Birchall dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Sloppy strikes from Birchall. Those never looked like landing.
Zhang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Birchall with a body shot.
Zhang shoots in but Birchall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zhang tries a head kick but it misses.
As Zhang tries to get set, Birchall tries to push him back and clinch up but Zhang manages to avoid the attempt.
Zhang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Birchall manages to avoid it.
Birchall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zhang gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Birchall counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zhang drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Danga de danga de dang - Birchall scores with a four punch combination!
Zhang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhang on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Birchall lands a jab to Zhang's midsection.
Birchall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhang.
Zhang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Paul Birchall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vikta Zhang.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Birchall misses with a series of wild punches.
Good standup being displayed there by Birchall as he connects with a hook.
Birchall takes a swing at Zhang's ribcage but misses.
Zhang misses with a looping right.
Zhang throws a sloppy head kick and Birchall moves out of range easily.
Birchall is looking to counter punch.
The crowd cheers as Birchall lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhang doesn't seem phased though.
Birchall throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhang.
Zhang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Birchall counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zhang thinking.
Birchall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Birchall lands a nice hook to Zhang's body. Zhang takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Birchall lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zhang takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Birchall swinging wildly here.
Zhang takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zhang shoots in but Birchall avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Birchall swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Birchall misses with a body shot.
Birchall swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Birchall misses with a wild combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhang. Birchall does a little dance to reset his feet.
Birchall misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Birchall misses with a few strikes there.
A shot to the liver by Birchall. Beautiful body shot.
Birchall swinging wildly here.
Zhang takes a swing at Birchall's ribcage but misses.
Zhang misses with a takedown attempt
and Zhang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Birchall throws a right and a left that Zhang avoids nicely.
Birchall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhang tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Birchall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birchall.
Zhang is trying hard to land a takedown here. Birchall sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Birchall connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Birchall looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhang is just out of range.
Birchall fails to land with a series of punches.
Birchall closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Birchall scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zhang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Birchall.
Zhang shoots in for a takedown but Birchall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Birchall fails to land with a series of punches.
Sloppy strikes from Birchall. Those never looked like landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhang! But no joy.
Birchall lands a right hook to the body.
Birchall keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Birchall takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vikta Zhang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhang looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Paul Birchall showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Birchall has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 David Hoff scores the fight 30:25
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:25
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paul Birchall!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Paul Birchall made sure he mentioned Alpha Nutrition HIGHEST QUALITY ON THE ISLAND , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Vikta Zhang was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometimes you run into the wrong problem with no answer.'.
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