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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Killua Zoldyk (ranked 3895 p4p, 316 weight class) and Jay Brown (ranked 1255 p4p, 125 weight class). Brown is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hate Me Now by Nas. Killua Zoldyk has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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152 lbs
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157 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Killua Zoldyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jay Brown!
The judges for this bout are Albert Achterberg, Nard Betker and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown cracks Zoldyk with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zoldyk scores with a one two! Brown had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Jay Brown has been cut.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
A shot to the liver by Brown. Beautiful body shot.
Brown throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Brown misses the jab.
Zoldyk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown catches Zoldyk with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Zoldyk's head but Zoldyk sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brown lands a jab to the nose.
Brown throws the left hand but Zoldyk avoids the punch easily.
Zoldyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
Zoldyk lands a body shot.
Zoldyk scores with a body shot.
Zoldyk lands a nice looking body shot.
Good exchange - Zoldyk coming out on top.
A big right from Brown misses.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Brown has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zoldyk takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown lands a right hook to the body.
Brown closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zoldyk circles away.
Brown avoids the body shot from Zoldyk.
Brown tries to move into range but Zoldyk moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zoldyk tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brown was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoldyk.
Zoldyk swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zoldyk.
Brown misses with a hook.
Brown closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Brown lands in his opponent's guard.
Brown pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zoldyk is keeping the position for now.
Zoldyk working for a triangle but Brown defends it easily.
Zoldyk controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
Zoldyk keeping full guard, as Brown tries to pass.
Brown wants to control from the top but Zoldyk keeps moving.
Brown throwing strikes but missing.
Brown wants to control from the top but Zoldyk keeps moving.
Zoldyk is trying to keep Brown in close.
Zoldyk is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zoldyk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Brown manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zoldyk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zoldyk trying to control but Brown is working from the bottom.
Zoldyk lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zoldyk with a nice head shot there.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zoldyk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown trying to control the position.
Zoldyk slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk working the ground and pound.
Zoldyk is working Brown over with some ground and pound from side control.
Zoldyk staying calm.
Zoldyk works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Brown tries to bench press Zoldyk off him but Zoldyk keeps the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've been hearing that Zoldyk has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Zoldyk trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Zoldyk is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Brown's shoulder. That is not cool.
Brown looks to move to half guard but instead Zoldyk has passed into mount! Damn!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killua Zoldyk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jay Brown'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.
Brown takes one to the chin there.
Zoldyk throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoldyk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brown can do to turn this around?
Zoldyk scores with a nice head shot.
Zoldyk slips under a jab.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Zoldyk lands a body shot.
Brown throws a nice looking combination but Zoldyk bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
A lazy left from Brown finds it's target.
Zoldyk connects with a body shot that sends Brown's belly button to the back.
Zoldyk lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Brown misses its intended target.
Zoldyk works over Brown's head and body with a nice combination.
Brown is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brown closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zoldyk did well to prevent Brown getting side control.
Brown is still in real trouble! Can Zoldyk finish him?
Brown passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zoldyk!
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Zoldyk is looking to get to half guard.
Brown looking to control but Zoldyk is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zoldyk to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zoldyk shrugs it off.
Zoldyk is desperately trying to improve his position but Brown has a good base and remains in mount.
Brown trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zoldyk tries to reverse the position but Brown maintains control.
Brown looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Brown prevents Zoldyk from getting the reversal.
Zoldyk tries to lock up and control but Brown gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zoldyk bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zoldyk slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk looking to pass the guard.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zoldyk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown working for a triangle but Zoldyk defends it easily.
Zoldyk tries to free his leg and advance position but Brown is retaining full guard.
Brown has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zoldyk can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brown looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zoldyk has picked Brown up and slammed him! Brown can't keep hold of the triangle and Zoldyk manages to pass to side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk is staying tight to Brown's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zoldyk cracks Brown with a big elbow.
Brown tries to bench press Zoldyk off him but Zoldyk keeps the position.
Zoldyk trying to control the action but Brown is working from the bottom.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Zoldyk connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Brown some visible discomfort.
Brown is looking to regain half guard here but Zoldyk keeps moving and retains side control.
Brown takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Brown is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zoldyk connects with a decent elbow.
Brown is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown is still trying to improve position.
Brown is not content to let Zoldyk control the position.
Zoldyk works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zoldyk landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
Brown manages to get back to half guard.
Brown is looking for a sweep. Zoldyk is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zoldyk is taking a breather. Brown says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zoldyk is keen to just control but Brown is a slippery customer.
Zoldyk prevents Brown from improving his position.
Zoldyk working over Brown with some ground and pound. Brown looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Killua Zoldyk dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jay Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Zoldyk shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brown eats them both and turns towards Zoldyk to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brown fails with a takedown attempt.
Zoldyk slips under a jab from Brown.
Brown avoids the body shot from Zoldyk.
Brown throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zoldyk counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zoldyk looks to score with a jab to the body but Brown is just out of range.
Brown shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Brown with a hook.
Zoldyk staying out of range there.
Zoldyk works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk lands a nice hook to Brown's body. Brown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoldyk loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Zoldyk uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown lunges at Zoldyk with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zoldyk's hand.
Zoldyk is looking to wear down Brown with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Brown lands a nice looking body shot.
A punch combination from Brown misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoldyk throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Brown stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Brown shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zoldyk as he avoids it easily.
Brown takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zoldyk connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Brown slips a jab from Zoldyk.
Brown changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zoldyk throws a shot from downtown. Brown moves away and avoids it.
Zoldyk scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zoldyk swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Zoldyk scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zoldyk keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Zoldyk - just one landing.
Zoldyk cracks Brown with a good jab.
Zoldyk misses the shot to the body.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zoldyk was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Danga de danga de dang - Brown scores with a four punch combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoldyk scores with a body shot.
Zoldyk misses the shot to the body.
Zoldyk lands a nice shot that snaps Brown's head back.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Killua Zoldyk is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Killua Zoldyk is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk swings for the body but Brown moves out of range.
Killua Zoldyk is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brown throws a hook but Zoldyk avoids it easily.
A cross from Zoldyk lands.
Zoldyk paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Zoldyk stuffs the takedown.
It looked like Zoldyk wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Killua Zoldyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jay Brown.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zoldyk darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Brown slips a jab and a cross from Zoldyk.
Nice jab there from Zoldyk.
Zoldyk throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zoldyk defends it well.
Brown goes for a double leg but Zoldyk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zoldyk continues to drive forward.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Zoldyk is out of range.
Brown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brown tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zoldyk swivels and escapes.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zoldyk!
Zoldyk lands a lovely overhand right.
Zoldyk cracks Brown with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown dives in for a single leg takedown but Zoldyk sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zoldyk connects with a body shot.
Brown misses with a series of wild punches.
Zoldyk misses with a body shot.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zoldyk.
Zoldyk with a jab.
Zoldyk scores with a hook to the body. Brown takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zoldyk connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
Zoldyk defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brown.
Zoldyk lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zoldyk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brown.
Zoldyk lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A shot to the body from Brown misses
and Zoldyk counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brown fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zoldyk looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zoldyk blocks a jab.
Brown is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zoldyk's half guard.
Zoldyk moves into full guard.
Brown wants to pass the guard but Zoldyk is keeping the position.
Zoldyk throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zoldyk looking for a sweep. Not yet Zoldyk, not yet.
Brown trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brown is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Zoldyk is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Killua Zoldyk showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zoldyk 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 Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight 30:27
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Killua Zoldyk!
A victorious Killua Zoldyk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Jay Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'Maybe next time'.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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