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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Gomes Da Rocha (ranked 821 p4p, 101 weight class) and Zarko Zidane (ranked 1266 p4p, 154 weight class). Zidane has chosen Sharp Dressed Man as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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195 lbs
9 - 2 - 0 |
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192 lbs
10 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tiago Gomes Da Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Zarko Zidane!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Da Rocha throws a big shot that misses.
Zidane feints the counter takedown.
Zidane wants to clinch
and Da Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
Da Rocha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zidane manages to avoid it.
Da Rocha tests Zidane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Rocha lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Rocha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Rocha lands a jab to the nose.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Rocha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zidane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da Rocha has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Da Rocha throws a right hand that misses
and Zidane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Da Rocha has his foot on Zidane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zidane works his way back into a safe position though.
Da Rocha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Rocha has momentary wrist control but Zidane slips an elbow through the middle.
Zidane controlling from the top position.
Zidane throws a big elbow that misses.
Zidane works over Da Rocha with some ground and pound from guard.
Da Rocha is looking for a triangle but Zidane pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zidane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Rocha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zidane has managed to get both his arms back between Da Rocha's legs - danger averted.
Da Rocha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Da Rocha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zidane defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Da Rocha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zidane defends well.
Zidane is working Da Rocha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Da Rocha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Rocha looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zidane has picked Da Rocha up and slammed him! Da Rocha can't keep hold of the triangle and Zidane manages to pass to side control!
Zidane working the ground and pound.
Da Rocha is letting Zidane control him for a moment.
Da Rocha taking a bit of punishment here - Zidane scoring with strikes.
Da Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidane landing strikes.
Da Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zidane trying to control the action but Da Rocha is working from the bottom.
Zidane landing strikes.
Zidane in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zidane is working Da Rocha over with some ground and pound from side control.
Da Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zidane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zidane working the head with strikes.
Da Rocha is looking to regain half guard here but Zidane keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zidane lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Da Rocha down.
Da Rocha is looking to regain half guard here but Zidane keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Rocha takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Da Rocha sneaks back into half guard.
Da Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zidane is trying to control. Da Rocha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zidane working the head and body with strikes.
Zidane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Da Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Rocha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zidane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Da Rocha wants to improve his position but Zidane is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zarko Zidane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zidane shoots and misses
and Zidane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zidane defending well as Da Rocha loads up on a big left hand.
Da Rocha scores with a jab. Zidane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Da Rocha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Rocha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Rocha throws the left hand but Zidane avoids the punch easily.
Zidane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Rocha defends it well.
Da Rocha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Rocha throws a shot from downtown. Zidane moves away and avoids it.
Zidane with the counter takedown but Da Rocha avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Rocha but Da Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zidane slips a jab from Da Rocha.
Zarko Zidane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zidane shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Rocha sprawls well. He's pushed Zidane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zarko Zidane.
Zidane moves out of range as Da Rocha strikes.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Rocha misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane gets the takedown into side control.
Da Rocha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zidane off and has taken his back!
Da Rocha biding his time, looking for the opening.
Despite having Zidane's back, Da Rocha says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Zidane seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Decent striking displayed by Da Rocha there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Rocha tries to bum rush Zidane with a series of wild strikes but Zidane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Rocha as he jumps to the side.
Da Rocha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Da Rocha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Rocha wants it to stay on the feet.
Zidane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zidane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Da Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zidane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha manages to get back to half guard.
Da Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zidane pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zidane connects with a nice short shot to Da Rocha's temple.
Da Rocha looking for subs from the bottom but Zidane mounts him!
Da Rocha tries to reverse the position but Zidane maintains control.
Da Rocha regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Rocha is refusing to be controlled, as Zidane sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Da Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
Zidane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Zidane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Da Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zidane moves away.
Zidane feints the counter takedown.
Zidane darts in looking for a takedown but Da Rocha gets double underhooks and turns Zidane into the cage.
Zidane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zidane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Da Rocha gets caught flat footed, as Zidane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Rocha keeping moving, preventing Zidane from controlling successfully.
Zidane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zidane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Rocha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zidane connects with a couple of short punches.
Zidane connects with a couple of short punches.
Zidane postures up in Da Rocha's guard and throws a big left but Da Rocha blocks it.
Da Rocha has his foot on Zidane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zidane works his way back into a safe position though.
Zidane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zidane lands a couple of elbows.
Zidane is in close to Da Rocha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zidane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Rocha's head.
Da Rocha has his foot on Zidane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zidane works his way back into a safe position though.
Zidane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Da Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zidane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zidane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zidane lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zidane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Da Rocha working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zidane has passed into half guard!
Da Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Zidane trying to control the pace.
Da Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Zidane.
Da Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Zidane is keen to just control but Da Rocha is a slippery customer.
Zidane is nestled in close to Da Rocha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Zidane there.
Da Rocha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Rocha is working hard here to advance position.
Da Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
Zidane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Da Rocha is rocked!
Da Rocha with the active half guard here but Zidane passes nicely into side control.
Oh Da Rocha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zidane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Zarko Zidane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zidane cracks Da Rocha with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zidane immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Da Rocha is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zidane!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
Zarko Zidane thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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energy
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hype
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