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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mike Zampidis (ranked 4539 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stefan Gustafsson (ranked 4612 p4p, 0 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mike Zampidis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stefan Gustafsson!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jorge Garcia and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustafsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gustafsson lands with a hook. Zampidis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gustafsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zampidis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gustafsson tries to avoid it but Zampidis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gustafsson to the ground. Gustafsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gustafsson rushes Zampidis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafsson prevents Zampidis from breaking the clinch.
Zampidis is trying to push Gustafsson away but Gustafsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gustafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gustafsson cracks Zampidis with a nice body shot.
Gustafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gustafsson tries a body shot but Zampidis blocks it.
Zampidis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zampidis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Gustafsson.
Zampidis is trying to pull guard but Gustafsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gustafsson lands a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson misses with the head strike.
Gustafsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zampidis is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zampidis blocks a body shot from Gustafsson.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Zampidis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gustafsson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Zampidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson - that landed with a thud.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Gustafsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Gustafsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Zampidis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zampidis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a light punch inside.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zampidis trying to land knees to the body.
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zampidiss head.
Gustafsson is leaning against Zampidis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
Zampidis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Gustafsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Zampidis controls his hands.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Zampidis avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch.
Zampidis tries a knee to the head but Gustafsson blocks it.
Gustafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zampidis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gustafsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gustafsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Gustafsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zampidis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gustafsson prevents Zampidis from breaking the clinch.
Zampidis takes a shot to the head.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Gustafsson dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches.
Zampidis blocks an uppercut.
Zampidis pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zampidis keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Zampidis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zampidis pulls Gustafsson in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Zampidis is keeping the position.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Gustafsson 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.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zampidis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zampidis throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
Gustafsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two 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.
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gustafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zampidis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustafsson lands a right hand.
Zampidis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zampidis blocking some punches.
Zampidis prevents a body shot from Gustafsson.
Zampidis takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zampidis throws an elbow but misses.
Zampidis fails to pull guard.
Zampidis tries to stall but Gustafsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Zampidis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustafsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zampidis.
Gustafsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zampidiss head.
Zampidis tries to pull guard but Gustafsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Zampidis drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Zampidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson throws a head punch that misses.
Zampidis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Zampidis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zampidis tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Zampidis has Gustafsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gustafsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zampidis.
Gustafsson pushes Zampidis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
A short left from Gustafsson.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zampidis.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Stefan Gustafsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson lands a right hand.
Gustafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Gustafsson gets through Zampidis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Zampidis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gustafsson defends it nicely.
Zampidis shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustafsson tries to sprawl out of it but Zampidis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zampidis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustafsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zampidis somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Zampidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Zampidis's head.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Gustafsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gustafsson.
A short body shot lands from Gustafsson as the two fighters clinch.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zampidis or not.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Gustafsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gustafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gustafsson as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson pushes Zampidis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a right hand.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zampidis is rocked!
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Zampidis's head.
Oh Zampidis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zampidis seems to have got his legs back now.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zampidis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gustafsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Stefan Gustafsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustafsson.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zampidis is trying to pull guard but Gustafsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Zampidis's head.
Zampidis trying to stall but Gustafsson improves his position.
Zampidis is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustafsson has double underhooks.
Zampidis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gustafsson pushes Zampidis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Gustafsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike Zampidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zampidis trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gustafsson has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Gustafsson!
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