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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zachariah Sutton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Seaj Vrinzwal (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Seaj Vrinzwal enters the cage!
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193 lbs
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182 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zachariah Sutton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Seaj Vrinzwal!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Winston Howard and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sutton throws a sloppy head kick
and Vrinzwal counters with a shoot takedown. Sutton fights it but they end up in guard.
Vrinzwal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Vrinzwal throws a big elbow that misses.
Vrinzwal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Vrinzwal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vrinzwal is pushing down on Sutton's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sutton is fighting to maintain full guard but Vrinzwal has managed to sneak the leg through.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinzwal passes the guard and advances to mount!
Sutton is desperately trying to improve his position but Vrinzwal has a good base and remains in mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sutton is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Sutton really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Vrinzwal takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Vrinzwal stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Vrinzwal shoots in looking for a takedown. Sutton tries to sprawl out of it but Vrinzwal keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sutton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Vrinzwal throws a head kick that Sutton semi-blocks.
It looks like Zachariah Sutton has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrinzwal tries to clinch but Sutton is having none of it.
Vrinzwal closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Sutton quickly recovers to half guard.
Sutton manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Vrinzwal keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vrinzwal drags the fight down to the ground.
Vrinzwal tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sutton trying to control but Vrinzwal is working from the bottom.
Vrinzwal has a closed guard, preventing Sutton from standing up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Vrinzwal is on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrinzwal wants to get up but he can't break Sutton's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Vrinzwal stands up from Sutton's guard - Vrinzwal perhaps looking for a knockout.
Nice sprawl there from Sutton as Vrinzwal shoots in.
Vrinzwal looks winded!
Vrinzwal fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zachariah Sutton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seaj Vrinzwal.
Sutton fails with an attempt to clinch.
Vrinzwal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Seaj Vrinzwal seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Vrinzwal shoots and misses
and Sutton counters with a two punch combo.
Sutton moves into the clinch successfully.
Sutton ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Sutton no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Sutton looking to control.
Vrinzwal has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vrinzwal stays in close to Sutton's body and controls the position.
Vrinzwal avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sutton keeping moving, preventing Vrinzwal from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Seaj Vrinzwal will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Sutton's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sutton tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vrinzwal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vrinzwal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sutton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vrinzwal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sutton counters with a big head kick but Vrinzwal shrugs it off.
Vrinzwal shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Sutton defends it nicely.
Sutton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zachariah Sutton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seaj Vrinzwal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vrinzwal with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sutton counters with a one-two to the body.
Sutton tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sutton drives through and clinches with Vrinzwal against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrinzwal is pushing Sutton up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Vrinzwal is breathing heavily.
Sutton tries to break free but Vrinzwal pushes him back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Sutton's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Sutton jumps guard and drags Vrinzwal to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sutton controlling the position.
Vrinzwal trying to control the position from guard on top but Sutton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sutton controls Vrinzwal momentarily but Vrinzwal frees himself.
Vrinzwal wants to pass the guard but Sutton is keeping the position.
That's two 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.
Sutton wants to stand up but Vrinzwal is controlling him.
Vrinzwal throws a strike but Sutton rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Sutton stands up and waves to Vrinzwal to follow him.
Sutton tries to clinch there but Vrinzwal circles away.
No luck for Vrinzwal with that takedown attempt.
Sutton thinks about countering with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Vrinzwal or perhaps it was just good defense by Sutton, which made it look bad.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutton clinches.
Sutton wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vrinzwal drops down looking for an ankle pick but Sutton pulls his leg out and moves away.
Sutton throws a head kick but Vrinzwal moves out of range.
Vrinzwal is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sutton sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Vrinzwal misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrinzwal with a poor takedown
and Sutton counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zachariah Sutton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vrinzwal with a poor takedown
and Sutton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Sutton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vrinzwal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sutton gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sutton has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sutton pulls guard effortlessly.
Sutton keeping moving, preventing Vrinzwal from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sutton pulls Vrinzwal in close to prevent any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zachariah Sutton dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zachariah Sutton's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Sutton doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrinzwal circles away.
Vrinzwal gets a clinch.
Sutton gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Vrinzwal manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sutton throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Sutton throws a head kick that Vrinzwal semi-blocks.
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!
Sutton feints and as Vrinzwal raises his hands in defense, Sutton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sutton trying to control the position from guard on top but Vrinzwal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vrinzwal pulls Sutton in close to prevent any damage.
Vrinzwal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrinzwal has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Sutton 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 Vrinzwal.
Sutton stands up and beckons Vrinzwal to his feet.
Vrinzwal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vrinzwal darts in looking for a takedown but Sutton gets double underhooks and turns Vrinzwal into the cage.
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.
Nice uppercut there from Sutton.
Vrinzwal shoots for a takedown but Sutton saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sutton doesn't manage to clinch there - Vrinzwal circles away.
Sutton leaves Vrinzwal with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Sutton tries to counter by clinching up but Vrinzwal breaks away and moves out of range.
Zachariah Sutton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Seaj Vrinzwal.
A head kick misses from Sutton.
Sutton shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sutton showed some decent athleticism there.
Vrinzwal is looking to get back to is feet but Sutton passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sutton decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Sutton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Vrinzwal, pushing him back against the cage.
Vrinzwal looking to slow down the pace here.
Sutton is trying to break the clinch but Vrinzwal is controlling him.
Sutton manages to pull guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrinzwal is fighting to break Sutton's control of his arms but Sutton is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zachariah Sutton overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Vrinzwal trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sutton keeping moving, preventing Vrinzwal from controlling successfully.
Vrinzwal wants to stand but Sutton has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Vrinzwal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Vrinzwal is stalling in the full guard.
Vrinzwal with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zachariah Sutton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Sutton 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 Bruno Hogan scores the fight 29:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zachariah Sutton!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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