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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ezra Pugh (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Antoni Van Zyl (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Antoni Van Zyl acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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140 lbs
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135 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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 Hilo, Ezra Pugh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Antoni Van Zyl!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pugh shoots in and bounces Van Zyl off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Van Zyl has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Pugh is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Van Zyl.
Van Zyl is looking to reverse the position.
Van Zyl striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
Pugh will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Pugh controls the position from side control.
Van Zyl is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Pugh has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
You can see the frustration on Van Zyl's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Van Zyl tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Zyl tries to improve position but can't.
Van Zyl has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Van Zyl sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Van Zyl actively working from the bottom here.
Pugh slows the pace down in half guard.
Pugh really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pugh working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
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.
Pugh is controlling the pace.
Pugh knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Van Zyl on the ground.
Van Zyl is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pugh pulls his head out easily.
Van Zyl is trying to stand back up but Pugh is controlling him
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Pugh is nestled in close to Van Zyl, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Van Zyl trying to get back to full guard but Pugh takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Van Zyl is in all sorts of trouble here.
Pugh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Pugh cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Van Zyl is desperately trying to improve his position but Pugh has a good base and remains in mount.
Pugh tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Van Zyl is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Pugh looking to control and managing it successfully.
Van Zyl is working to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pugh pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Van Zyl is trying to escape the mount.
Van Zyl bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Van Zyl looks winded!
Pugh has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Van Zyl can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Zyl drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Zyl jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugh is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Pugh throwing rabbit punches from the bottom - showing the judges that he's keeping busy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Pugh dominated that round.
That's time! Pugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pugh changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Van Zyl tries to avoid it but Pugh manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Van Zyl to the ground. Van Zyl escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Pugh gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Van Zyl trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Van Zyl wants to stand but Pugh has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Pugh is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Ezra Pugh overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Zyl drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Van Zyl 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.
Van Zyl stops Pugh from standing up.
Van Zyl is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Pugh is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Pugh has escaped and now he's on top!
Pugh has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugh 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.
Pugh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Van Zyl throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Pugh avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Van Zyl is breathing heavily.
Pugh is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Pugh wanted to stand there but Van Zyl had control of the position.
Van Zyl has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pugh can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Zyl isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Pugh stacks Van Zyl on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Pugh!
Van Zyl tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Pugh wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pugh tries to stand but Van Zyl is controlling his head.
Pugh scoring with punches from side control.
Pugh stands up and beckons Van Zyl to his feet.
Pugh scores with a takedown into Van Zyl's guard.
Van Zyl is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Pugh dives into side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Zyl struggling a bit here.
Pugh cracks Van Zyl with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Van Zyl is looking to reverse the position.
Pugh tries to stand but Van Zyl is controlling his head.
Pugh wants to control but Van Zyl is keeping him busy.
Van Zyl tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Van Zyl tries to escape but Pugh is in control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ezra Pugh dominated that second round.
That's time! Pugh's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Van Zyl shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Pugh manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Van Zyl throwing strikes from guard but Pugh blocks nicely.
Pugh is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Zyl can do to turn this around?
Pugh pulls Van Zyl in close to prevent any damage.
Van Zyl throws a strike but Pugh rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pugh's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Van Zyl looking for subs off his back but Pugh has passed one foot through into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Zyl looks like he's trying to stand up.
Van Zyl takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pugh wants to stand up but Van Zyl has a hold of him and won't allow it.
Pugh performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Pugh lands a nice short elbow.
Van Zyl has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Pugh escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Pugh!
Van Zyl wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Pugh in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Van Zyl is trying to control Pugh's posture but Pugh avoids it.
Van Zyl is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Pugh off and has taken his back!
Pugh tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Van Zyl has control of Pugh's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Pugh regains control of the situation pretty easily.
You get the feeling that Pugh really doesn't like being in this position too much.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Zyl looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Pugh gets back to half guard.
Van Zyl prevents Pugh from standing back up.
Van Zyl is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Pugh throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Pugh landing rabbit punches to the side of Van Zyl's head. Not doing much damage but still scoring a few points.
That's four 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.
Pugh wants to get back to his feet.
Pugh tries to roll over but Van Zyl keeps him under control.
Pugh is trying to stand.
Van Zyl working over Pugh with some ground and pound. Pugh looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Van Zyl seems to be working for a kimura but Pugh defends the submission attempt.
Pugh tries to kick Van Zyl off but Van Zyl keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Pugh trying to control from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pugh missing with punches from the bottom.
Van Zyl is looking to advance position but Pugh won't allow it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoni Van Zyl comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Pugh 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ezra Pugh!
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energy
A | B |
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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RATING
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