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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alpa Chino (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamad Al Zahran (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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185 lbs
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178 lbs
26 - 18 - 2 |
Good takedowns
Excellent MT
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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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
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpa Chino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hamad Al Zahran!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Cecil Peabody and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chino misses with a body punch
and Al Zahran counters by moving into the clinch.
Al Zahran scores with a hook to the body.
Al Zahran scores with a shoulder strike.
Chino has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Al Zahran avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Chino tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Chino stalling.
Chino stalling.
Al Zahran tightens his grip and picks Chino up, before dumping him to the ground. Chino manages to land in guard.
Al Zahran slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Al Zahran is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Al Zahran drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Al Zahran jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zahran is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Chino swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Al Zahran pushing down on Chino's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Al Zahran is trying to control. Chino wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Al Zahran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Al Zahran passes to full mount!
Al Zahran sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Al Zahran working for a submission but Chino is keeping him at bay.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran controlling from the full mount.
Chino sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Chino tries to get to full guard but Al Zahran has control of the leg.
Al Zahran prevents Chino from standing back up.
Al Zahran trying to control the pace.
Chino is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Al Zahran working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Al Zahran goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Chino turns into him and now he's in Al Zahran's guard.
Chino has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Al Zahran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Chino defends well.
Al Zahran wants to sweep here but Chino controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran is looking for a triangle but Chino pushes his legs off easily.
Chino wants to control from the top but Al Zahran keeps moving.
Al Zahran working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chino doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chino manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Al Zahran tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Zahran keeping moving, preventing Chino from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chino takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chino is defended easily by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran misses with a wild body shot.
Chino takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Al Zahran tries to keep at a distance but Chino has taken the fight into the clinch.
Al Zahran holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Al Zahran lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zahran lands a shot to the body.
Al Zahran works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Chino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Al Zahran is controlling him.
Al Zahran wants to control from the top but Chino keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Al Zahran is one step ahead there.
Chino is working hard here to advance position.
Chino is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Al Zahran dives into side control.
Al Zahran trying to control the position but Chino is working away.
Chino tries to bench press Al Zahran off him but Al Zahran keeps the position.
Al Zahran tries for a kimura but Chino is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Al Zahran looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Al Zahran goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Chino has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Al Zahran but great work by Chino.
Al Zahran manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Al Zahran takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Al Zahran is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Al Zahran looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chino gets back to full guard.
Al Zahran controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Chino is looking for a triangle here but Al Zahran uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Al Zahran taking a breather here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Zahran is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Chino knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Al Zahran is looking to take a break and control but Chino is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Al Zahran is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Chino has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Al Zahran working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Chino just misses with a punch to the body.
Chino fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Al Zahran manages to avoid it.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Al Zahran.
Chino wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Al Zahran has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Chino's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Chino is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Al Zahran!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Hamad Al Zahran!
An out of breath Hamad Al Zahran thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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