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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Muza Django (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Zack Myers (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The key to victory for Muza Django has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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180 lbs
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172 lbs
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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
Granite chin |
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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
4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Muza Django!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zack Myers!
The judges for this bout are Aafke Stam, Wagner Zegers and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Myers throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Django was covering up waiting for the punch and Myers finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Myers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Myers with a nice head shot there.
Myers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Django working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Myers doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Myers manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Django will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Myers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Django avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Myers trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Django can't keep his opponent in guard - Myers advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Myers thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Myers looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Myers has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Django is on top in guard.
Myers isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Django stacks Myers 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 Django!
Myers is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Django has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Django is looking to take a break and control but Myers is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Django goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Myers has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Django but great work by Myers.
Myers wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Django, who protects the arm well.
Myers grinds an elbow into Django's temple.
Django regains half guard, as Myers was trying to land strikes.
Myers is looking for a kimura but Django is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Myers to get the leverage.
Myers not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Myers looks to land a strike but Django avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Django is trying to control the position but Myers postures up.
Myers has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Django manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Myers manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Myers keeping moving, preventing Django from controlling successfully.
Myers is wriggling around but Django manages to pass to half guard.
Myers regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Django.
Django is stalling in the full guard.
Django is looking to pass into half guard but Myers pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Myers is in guard.
Myers working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Myers throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Myers throwing strikes from guard but Django blocks nicely.
Myers keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Django's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Myers accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Myers avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Myers postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Myers has gone for a leg lock! Django slips out almost immediately though and dives into Myers's guard.
Myers looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Django trying to control but Myers is working from the bottom.
Myers looking for a guillotine here but Django defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Myers dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Myers 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Zack Myers has been cut.
Django connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Myers throws a head kick but Django moves out of range.
Django really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Myers shoots in looking for a takedown but Django manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Myers's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Django misses with an uppercut.
Muza Django is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sloppy strikes from Myers. Those never looked like landing.
Myers misses with a takedown
and Django counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Myers dodges the punch combination from Django.
Myers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Django as he avoids it easily.
Muza Django has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zack Myers.
Django throws a series of punches but Myers moves out of range.
Myers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Django slaps away a takedown attempt from Myers, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Myers shoots in and gets a takedown into Django's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Myers lands a couple of digs.
Django manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Myers manages to get himself to full guard.
Myers has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Django can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zack Myers has got the better of the ground game so far.
Django stops Myers from standing up.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Django with a flurry of punches that miss.
Django is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Myers working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Django has passed into half guard!
Myers looking for subs from the bottom but Django mounts him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Myers is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Django sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Myers keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Myers is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Django has taken his back!
Django is looking for the choke from the back position but Myers is controlling his hands well.
Django throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Myers wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Django is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Myers knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Myers for a finish.
Myers trying to get back to his feet but Django is in full control for now.
Django is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Myers has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Django is persistently looking for the submission but Myers is defending it well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
I really don't envy Myers right now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Django is working for a rear naked choke. Myers is not defending it well and Django has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Myers refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Myers's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Muza Django!
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