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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zee Land (ranked 56 p4p, 215 weight class) and Jian Zhao (ranked 12 p4p, 38 weight class). Land kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is For Heavy Metal we will die!. Zhao has chosen Dirty Harry (Schtung Chinese New Year Remix) - Gorillaz as his entrance music. Zee Land has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zee Land!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Jian Zhao!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Land fails to land with a series of punches.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Land avoids it with no problem.
Land works the jab nicely.
Land tries to work over Zhao's front leg with a kick but Zhao checks it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhao misses.
Zhao misses the jab.
Land throws a leg kick but Zhao moved away.
Zhao tries a quick counter leg kick but Land is wise to it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Land. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Zhao throws a lazy right hand but Land sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Land on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Land throws a leg kick but Zhao sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zhao replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Land blocks it well.
Zhao takes a jab right on the kisser.
Land fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhao has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhao misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Land ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little feinted left hand from Land on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Land misses with a looping left.
And Zhao responds with a good body kick, but Land manages to step out the way in time.
We've been informed that Zhao has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zhao on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Land dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhao. That did some damage!
Land takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've been hearing reports that Land has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhao connects with a nice looking jab.
Jian Zhao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Land works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Land.
A low kick from Land misses
and Zhao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhao takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Land is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Land avoids a kick to the body.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
Land misses with a body kick.
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Land misses with a hook. Zhao ducked under it nicely.
Zhao is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Land with a body shot.
Zhao misses with an uppercut. Land saw that one coming.
Zee Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Land shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Land is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao is looking to control Land's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zhao avoid being mounted?
Land throwing shots but Zhao is blocking nicely.
Land has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zhao tries to get to full guard but Land has control of the leg.
Zhao is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Land's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Land's back!
Zhao controlling well, preventing Land from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land is working hard here to advance position.
Zhao slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Land tries to break free.
Zhao tries to get the hooks in deep but Land pushed the leg off.
Zhao is hanging on to Land's back as he tries to escape.
Land prevents Zhao from getting a body triangle.
Zhao controlling well, preventing Land from escaping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land trying to control the hands but Zhao won't let him.
Land tries to escape the position.
I would not like to be Land right now.
Land manages to reverse the position and now he's in Zhao's guard. Nice work there by Land.
Land connects with a couple of short punches.
Land really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zhao seems keen to control Land's posture.
Zhao tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Land shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Land throws a leg kick which misses Zhao's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhao tries to avoid it.
Land connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zhao momentarily.
Land throws a leg kick that misses.
Zhao misses with a wild body shot.
Land is looking to counter punch.
A big left from Land misses.
Land throws a push kick but Zhao slaps the foot to one side.
Zhao throws out a counter right but Land avoids it with no problem.
Land will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zhao now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zhao scores with a hook to the body. Land takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Land's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zhao connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Land scrambles back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao throws out a loose jab but Land uses good head movement to avoid it.
Land lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Land dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zhao. That did some damage!
Land throws out a leg kick but Zhao moves out of range and Land only half commits.
Land cracks Zhao with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Land defending well as Zhao loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao misses the shot to the body.
Zhao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Land.
Land thuds his right hand into Zhao's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Land fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A head kick misses from Land.
Land cracks a nice hook into Zhao's ribs.
Zhao looks for the body kick but Land saw that one coming.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Land was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Land tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Land creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zhao sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Land lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zhao is trying to get back to half guard.
Zhao is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Land is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zhao knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zhao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zhao wants to control but Land postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zhao is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zhao can't do much from the bottom here.
Zhao parries the strikes from Land easily there. Land is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zhao to escape.
Zhao manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zhao has hold of Land's hands but Land slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Land slips a nice elbow through Zhao's hands, connecting with Zhao's forehead.
Land drops an elbow to the side of Zhao's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhao has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Land is working away from the top position though.
Land is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhao can do to turn this around?
Land is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Land is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zhao keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Land is looking for a kimura here.
Land will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zhao manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land dominated that second 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.
Zhao takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zhao bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Land fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Land tried to score with a low kick but Zhao checks it.
Zhao lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Land throws a hook to the side of Zhao's head but Zhao sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Land throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zhao looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhao loads up on a big right hand but Land slips the punch.
Land moves out of range of the body kick.
Land throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Zhao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land shoots in looking for a takedown but Zhao manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Land's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zhao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zhao throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhao circles away.
Land throws the kick towards the body but Zhao avoids it.
Zhao lands with a nice body kick.
Zhao misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Land shoots in for a takedown but Zhao shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Land. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Land tries to land a leg kick but Zhao saw it coming and moves away.
Zhao thinks about the counter body kick.
Zhao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Land sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhao lands with a thumping leg kick.
Land misses with a leg kick.
Zhao has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zhao there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zhao takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhao jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Land was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zhao looks to land a body kick but Land moved away.
Land was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhao throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhao connects with a right hand. Land shakes it off.
Zhao 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Land misses.
Zee Land is winning the standup battle so far.
Land connects with the punch.
Zhao blocks a leg kick.
Zhao keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Land blocks the body kick.
Land throws a chopping leg kick but Zhao manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zhao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Land is defended easily by Zhao.
A big right from Zhao misses.
Land is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zhao's waist but Zhao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Land off to one side.
Land takes one on the button.
Land throws a half hearted mid kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhao! But no joy.
Land tries to land a body kick
and Zhao counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jian Zhao has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhao ducks under a wild hook from Land.
Zhao changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhao misses with a body kick.
A quick step to the side and Land tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Land misses with a kick to the body
and Zhao counters with a nice body kick.
Zhao fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Land on the side of the head.
Land goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Land moves out of range easily.
Zhao takes a swing at Land's ribcage but misses.
Zhao sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zhao to the mat! Zhao manages to get full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhao pulls Land in close to his closed guard and prevents Land from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zhao working a defensive guard here.
Land preventing the sweep.
Land postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zhao utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Land in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Land throwing strikes from guard but Zhao blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jian Zhao really 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.
Land connects with a body shot.
Land lands a head kick. Zhao smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Land lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zhao takes a swing at Land's ribcage but misses.
A good leg kick by Land.
Land darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Land tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zhao defends well and Land ends up having to push Zhao into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zhao blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Zhao.
Zhao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zhao misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhao has a couple of punches blocked by Land.
Land tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhao.
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!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhao.
Land decides to pull guard.
Land is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Land is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zhao defends well.
Land is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zhao content to stall in guard here.
Land working for a triangle but Zhao defends it easily.
Zhao stands and steps away. Land gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zhao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Land.
Land is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Land misses with a low kick.
Zhao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhao throws a hook but Land avoids it easily.
Zhao pushes Land away with a front kick.
Zhao takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zhao throws a sloppy head kick and Land moves out of range easily.
Land throws a wild body kick that Zhao sees coming a mile off.
Land plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good shot there by Land.
Zhao throws a hook but Land avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhao counters with a straight right hand.
Land uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zhao has time to react.
Land lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhao off the cage and back into range.
Zhao takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Land throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zhao on the side of the head.
Land takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Land throws the left hand but Zhao avoids the punch easily.
Land swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zhao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Land. That's going to slow Zhao down.
Zhao throws a hook but Land avoids it easily.
Land was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhao lands with a good body shot.
Zhao walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Land bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Land shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhao as he avoids it easily.
Zhao checks a leg kick.
Land looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zhao is fending him off so far but Land persists. Nope, Zhao circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Land. That's going to take a lot out of him.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Land lands a leg kick that knocks Zhao off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhao. Land does a little dance to reset his feet.
Land avoids the head kick by Zhao.
A solid body kick from Zhao.
A jab lands there for Zhao.
Land ducks under a wild hook from Zhao.
A nice leg kick from Land, right into the meat of the thigh.
Land looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Land getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land had his way with Jian Zhao in that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zhao wants to clinch.
Zhao misses with an uppercut
and Land counters with a thumping low kick.
Land thumps Zhao with a low kick.
Land misses with a wild body shot.
Zhao tries to clinch there but Land circles away.
Zhao cracks a nice hook into Land's ribs.
Land tries to land a front kick but Zhao steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhao looks to land a body kick but Land moved away.
Land lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Land scores with a push kick.
Zhao throws a looping overhand right but Land ducks down to avoid it.
Zhao keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhao takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Land avoids a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Land - just one landing.
Zhao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Land's sensitive parts.
Zhao tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Land lands a jab to the head.
Land scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Land swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhao misses with a body shot.
Land connects with a leg kick.
Zhao has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A clash of legs there as Zhao blocks the low kick.
Land scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhao in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Land.
Land connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zhao. Zhao circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Land throws a low kick, looking for Zhao's leg but Zhao calmly moves out of range.
Land lands with a slapping head kick.
Zhao takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zhao tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Land paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Land shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Land looking to pass the guard.
Zhao managing to control the position.
Land won't allow Zhao to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land tries to free his leg and advance position but Zhao is retaining full guard.
Zhao is trying to control the position but Land postures up.
Zhao is looking to sweep but instead, Land has passed into half guard.
Land slips a nice elbow through Zhao's hands, connecting with Zhao's forehead.
Zhao controlling the position for now.
Zhao is looking for a sweep. Land is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Land drops an elbow to the side of Zhao's head.
Land working Zhao over with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land winds up and cracks Zhao with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zhao is trying to get back to full guard.
Land thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zhao's head.
Zhao trying to hold on to Land's head to control him but Land postures up.
Land throwing shots but Zhao is blocking nicely.
Land throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zhao is looking to control Land's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zhao avoid being mounted?
Ground and pound from Land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zee Land showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Land has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 49:46
Judge James Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zee Land!
Zee Land retains his lightweight title!
After winning the bout, Zee Land thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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