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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bryan Sherk (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zhao Zhuo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zhuo has chosen Kung Fu You as his entrance music. Zhao Zhuo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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179 lbs
15 - 11 - 0 |
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177 lbs
2 - 0 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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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
15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Sherk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zhao Zhuo!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zhuo fails with a takedown attempt.
Sherk shoots for a takedown but Zhuo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zhuo shoots and misses
and Sherk counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Sherk.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zhuo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sherk won't allow Zhuo to get back to his feet.
Zhuo keeping full guard, as Sherk tries to pass.
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhuo wants to sweep but no luck.
Zhuo wants to stand up but Sherk is controlling him.
Sherk is pushing down on Zhuo's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zhuo is fighting to maintain full guard but Sherk has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zhuo slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sherk stopping the sweep attempt from Zhuo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk won't allow Zhuo to get back to his feet.
Sherk stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zhuo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sherk is working hard here to advance position.
Zhuo is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Sherk is controlling him.
Sherk wants to control from the top but Zhuo keeps moving.
Zhuo isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Sherk stacks Zhuo on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Sherk!
Zhuo is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sherk's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhuo kicks off Sherk and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sherk shoots in and gets a takedown into Zhuo's guard.
Sherk trying to control but Zhuo is working from the bottom.
Sherk prevents Zhuo from getting back to his feet.
Sherk looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhuo controls Sherk momentarily but Sherk frees himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sherk loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhuo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Zhuo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zhuo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sherk defending well though.
Zhuo throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Sherk to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sherk has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Sherk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zhuo preventing the sweep.
Zhuo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zhuo connects with a couple of short punches.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zhuo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sherk wants to stand and escape but Zhuo is having none of it.
Zhuo postures up in Sherk's guard and throws a big left but Sherk blocks it.
Sherk looking to control.
Zhuo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zhuo preventing the sweep.
Zhuo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zhuo with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sherk trying to control the position here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sherk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zhuo drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sherk manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zhuo has Sherk in his guard.
Zhuo wriggles free and stands up.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zhuo fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sherk avoids it really well and circles away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zhao Zhuo will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
The fighters circling - Sherk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sherk shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Sherk stalling away here and it's allowed Zhuo to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Zhuo is looking for a triangle but Sherk pushes his legs off easily.
Zhuo wants to get back to his feet but Sherk is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zhuo keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
Sherk throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zhuo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zhuo has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Sherk off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zhuo dives in and grabs Sherk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sherk pushes down on Zhuo's head and hops out.
Sherk scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Sherk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zhuo moves out of range as Sherk strikes.
Zhao Zhuo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sherk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhuo.
Zhuo dives in and grabs Sherk's left leg, looking for a takedown. Sherk pushes down on Zhuo's head and hops out.
Zhuo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Sherk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bryan Sherk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhao Zhuo.
Sherk clobbers Zhuo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Sherk connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Zhuo was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhuo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Sherk has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Sherk!
Sherk trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhuo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sherk looking to pass the guard.
Zhuo is looking to stand up but Sherk isn't so interested in that idea.
Sherk trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Sherk has passed into side control.
Zhuo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Sherk is controlling him well.
Zhuo bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Sherk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in full mount! That's better than Sherk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zhuo bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Sherk has control of Zhuo's left arm, preventing Zhuo from doing any damage.
Sherk utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zhuo is in close to Sherk's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sherk manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zhuo manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sherk trying to control but Zhuo is working from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zhuo is on top in guard.
Zhuo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zhuo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Sherk is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zhuo, into his guard.
Zhuo keeping moving, preventing Sherk from controlling successfully.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sherk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zhuo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Sherk won't allow Zhuo to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bryan Sherk will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sherk's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Zhuo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sherk stuffs the takedown attempt from Zhuo. Zhuo gets slowly back to his feet.
Sherk scores with a hook.
Zhuo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zhuo throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zhuo tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sherk sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zhuo somewhat.
Sherk looks to land a right hand but Zhuo moved out of range.
Sherk dives in and grabs Zhuo's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhuo pushes down on Sherk's head and hops out.
Sherk slaps away a takedown attempt from Zhuo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Bryan Sherk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zhao Zhuo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sherk ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhuo moves away.
Sherk shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zhuo pinned against the cage. Zhuo gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zhuo fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sherk.
Zhuo manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zhuo throwing shots but Sherk is blocking nicely.
Zhuo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Sherk defending well though.
Zhuo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Zhuo there.
Zhuo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Sherk's head.
Zhao Zhuo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zhuo is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sherk works his way to full guard. Good work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhuo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhuo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhuo takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zhuo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zhuo throws a big elbow that misses.
Zhuo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zhuo with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sherk is trying to keep Zhuo in close.
Sherk pulls Zhuo in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo landing with the ground and pound.
Sherk preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zhuo is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zhuo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sherk avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zhuo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zhuo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zhuo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zhuo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zhuo looking to pass the guard.
Sherk bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zhuo's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zhuo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sherk doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zhuo is tightening it up a little... Sherk has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sherk reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sherk taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zhuo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Zhao Zhuo!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zhao Zhuo made sure he mentioned .: AFFAKETIΘN :. $15.99 Winter Blowout, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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energy
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hype
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