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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zeburdiah Zappatista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Donny Hammerson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zappatista's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Kanye West - Runaway. Donny Hammerson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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199 lbs
15 - 9 - 0 |
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180 cm
28
190 lbs
13 - 12 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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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
15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zeburdiah Zappatista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Donny Hammerson!
The judges for this bout are , Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hammerson misses the jab.
Zappatista fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammerson, pushing him back against the cage.
Hammerson managing to block the knees to the body from Zappatista.
Zappatista prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zappatista fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zappatista prevents the takedown attempt.
Zappatista jumps guard but Hammerson stands there with Zappatista around his waist. Zappatista gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zappatista gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Hammerson wants to improve his position but Zappatista is controlling well.
Hammerson trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappatista throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zappatista prevents Hammerson from improving his position.
OK we're going to have a standup here. Donny Hammerson hasn't been effective enough on the ground and the referee wants a restart.
Hammerson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zappatista was well out of range. Poor timing from Hammerson.
Donny Hammerson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hammerson lands with a right hand.
Zappatista shoots for a double leg takedown but Hammerson sprawls well. He's pushed Zappatista's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeburdiah Zappatista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammerson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zappatista.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hammerson scores with a hook to the body. Zappatista takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hammerson tests Zappatista's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zappatista walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hammerson.
Hammerson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zappatista moves out of range as Hammerson throws a body kick.
Zappatista tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Donny Hammerson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerson moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hammerson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zappatista moves away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista avoids a kick to the body.
Zappatista moves out of range as Hammerson throws a body kick.
Hammerson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zappatista on the side of the head.
Hammerson swinging wildly here.
Zappatista throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Hammerson tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zappatista is in Hammerson's guard.
Hammerson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zappatista manages to get himself to full guard.
Hammerson landing some decent shots from guard.
Zappatista wants to sweep here but Hammerson controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson postures up.
Zappatista keeping full guard, as Hammerson tries to pass.
Hammerson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammerson gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerson connects with a leg kick. Zappatista looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zappatista wants to clinch.
Zappatista has his takedown stuffed
and Hammerson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Hammerson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zappatista has his takedown stuffed
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
and Hammerson counters with a straight right hand.
Zappatista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hammerson throws a good cross that connects.
Hammerson throws a body punch but Zappatista moves out of range.
Hammerson throws a push kick but Zappatista slaps the foot to one side.
Zappatista moves out of range of the body kick from Hammerson.
Hammerson works Zappatista's body with a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Hammerson.
Zappatista with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hammerson to score with a decent uppercut.
Hammerson lands a nice shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hammerson throws a solid leg kick but Zappatista takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hammerson.
Hammerson throws a leg kick that misses.
Hammerson scores with a jab. Zappatista acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zappatista moves forwards but Hammerson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Good leg kick by Hammerson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hammerson thows a leg kick but Zappatista checks it
and Zappatista counters with a takedown into side control.
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!
Zappatista throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Hammerson manages to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista is working for an americana but Hammerson has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Zappatista was thinking about the submission.
Zappatista postures up.
Hammerson wants to sweep but no luck.
Zappatista trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammerson scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hammerson looks to land a body kick but Zappatista moved away.
Hammerson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zappatista stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zappatista moves out of range of the body kick from Hammerson.
Zappatista walks into a jab.
Hammerson connects with a looping right hand.
Hammerson thuds a left hand into Zappatista's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammerson throws a wild body kick that Zappatista sees coming a mile off.
Hammerson throws a wild body kick that Zappatista sees coming a mile off.
Hammerson lands with a nice body punch.
Hammerson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zappatista.
Hammerson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Horrible takedown by Zappatista or perhaps it was just good defense by Hammerson which made him look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeburdiah Zappatista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hammerson scores with a jab to the jaw.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hammerson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hammerson lands with a hook. Zappatista tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Donny Hammerson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hammerson!
Zappatista is rocked!
Hammerson misses with a double jab.
Oh Zappatista is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zappatista misses with a takedown
and Hammerson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Hammerson finds it's way through Zappatista's defenses.
Hammerson circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zappatista to the canvas! Zappatista doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Hammerson keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donny Hammerson!
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