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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Erich Stanley (ranked 24944 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhang Tiequan (ranked 8238 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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161 lbs
2 - 1 - 0 |
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155 lbs
1 - 2 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
Cuts easily |
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Excellent MT
Intelligent |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Erich Stanley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Zhang Tiequan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiequan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stanley, pushing him back against the cage.
Tiequan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Stanley tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tiequan jumps into guard, dragging Stanley to the mat.
Tiequan trying to control the position.
Stanley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stanley could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Stanley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Stanley works over Tiequan with some ground and pound from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley is in close to Tiequan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Stanley wants to stand but Tiequan has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Stanley throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tiequan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiequan controls Stanley momentarily but Stanley frees himself.
Tiequan is working an open guard so Stanley takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Stanley shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Tiequan is trying to defend but Stanley finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Stanley looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Stanley is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stanley is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Tiequan sees it coming and defends easily.
Stanley slips a nice elbow through Tiequan's hands, connecting with Tiequan's forehead.
Tiequan is looking for a sweep. Stanley is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Stanley really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Stanley seems to be looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Tiequan trying to hold on to Stanley's head to control him but Stanley postures up.
Tiequan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Stanley.
Tiequan is defending against the submission attempts here by Stanley.
Stanley is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Stanley is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Stanley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Stanley seems to be working for a kimura but Tiequan defends the submission attempt.
Stanley thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Erich Stanley dominated that round.
That's time! Stanley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Tiequan feints and as Stanley raises his hands in defense, Tiequan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Stanley uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Stanley moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tiequan clinches up with Stanley and pushes him back against the cage.
Tiequan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Tiequan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
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!
Stanley wants to get back to his feet.
Stanley preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Stanley is refusing to be controlled, as Tiequan sits in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley scores with a few weak punches.
Stanley gets full guard.
Stanley is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Tiequan stopping the sweep attempt from Stanley.
Tiequan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tiequan pushes down on Stanley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Stanley trying to control but Tiequan postures up.
Stanley makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Tiequan drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Stanley is wriggling around but Tiequan manages to pass to half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tiequan is looking for a kimura but Stanley is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Tiequan to get the leverage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiequan blocks the strikes from Stanley.
Stanley is looking to improve his position.
Stanley is working hard here to advance position.
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!
Stanley is refusing to be controlled, as Tiequan sits in half guard.
Stanley is looking to escape.
Stanley is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Stanley is not content to let Tiequan control the position.
Stanley gets back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stanley wants to get back to his feet but Tiequan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Tiequan wanted to stand there but Stanley had control of the position.
Stanley is looking to stand up but Tiequan isn't so interested in that idea.
Tiequan trying to control the position from guard on top but Stanley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Stanley not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Tiequan.
Tiequan throws a one two combo.
Stanley dives in and grabs Tiequan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Tiequan pushes down on Stanley's head and hops out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiequan closes the distance and pushes Stanley back into the cage.
Stanley wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiequan has him pressed against the cage.
Tiequan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tiequan works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Stanley manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tiequan lands a body punch.
Tiequan trying to control the position but instead, Stanley has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tiequan into the cage.
Stanley just leaning against Tiequan, taking a breather.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zhang Tiequan 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! This is the final round!
Tiequan throws a nice head kick!
It looks like Erich Stanley has been cut.
Stanley with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tiequan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiequan closes the distance and clinches.
Stanley tries to pull guard but Tiequan holds him up against the cage and eventually Stanley drops back down to his feet.
Stanley stalling.
Tiequan is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Stanley can't fight it off and eventually Tiequan manages to take the fight to the floor. Stanley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Stanley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Tiequan dives into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stanley is not content to let Tiequan control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stanley can't do much from the bottom here.
Tiequan wants to stand but Stanley has his arm trapped.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stanley striking from the bottom but nothing landed.
You can see the frustration on Stanley's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Stanley might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stanley is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stanley pushes Tiequan away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tiequan gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tiequan wants to stand but Stanley is controlling his arm.
Stanley throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Stanley is trying to control Tiequan's posture but Tiequan avoids it.
Stanley misses with a strike from the bottom.
Stanley is trying to control Tiequan's posture but Tiequan avoids it.
Tiequan wants to lay and pray for a moment but Stanley keeps working.
Erich Stanley overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Stanley is looking to reverse the position.
Tiequan wants to stand but Stanley is controlling his arm.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tiequan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Tiequan lands with a nice body kick.
Zhang Tiequan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tiequan clinches up with Stanley and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Stanley.
Tiequan pulls guard successfully.
Tiequan looking to control.
Stanley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Stanley working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Stanley is looking to work some ground and pound but Tiequan has wrist control.
Stanley is looking to stand up but Tiequan won't let him.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Tiequan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four 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.
Tiequan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Stanley manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Stanley pushes Tiequan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tiequan closes the distance and clinches.
Stanley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Tiequan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Stanley to the mat. Stanley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Stanley looking to control but Tiequan passes into half guard.
Stanley is looking for a sweep. Tiequan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zhang Tiequan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Tiequan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zhang Tiequan!
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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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