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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 1358 p4p, 3643 weight class) and Urho Viikate (ranked 78 p4p, 185 weight class). Tzeng comes to the cage accompanied by Mantra Chant. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Powerful takedowns
Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Urho Viikate!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Viikate misses the target.
Viikate throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tzeng.
Viikate misses with a straight right.
Tzeng forces Viikate back against the cage and clinches.
Viikate throws a knee to the head but misses.
Tzeng wants to stall.
Viikate working aggressively here.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Viikate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Viikate's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Viikate misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viikate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tzeng fails to pull guard.
Tzeng has been working on his balance at Fist of Fury Training Center, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Viikate.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viikate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikate using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Tzeng jumps guard.
Viikate postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Viikate has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Viikate controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tzeng working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Viikate doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Viikate manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Viikate passes Tzeng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Tzeng wants to control but Viikate is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Viikate is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Tzeng defends it well.
Tzeng is refusing to be controlled, as Viikate sits in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng is concentrating on defense, preventing Viikate from advancing position.
Tzeng is pressing down on Viikate's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Viikate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viikate passes into half guard.
Viikate wants to take a breather but Tzeng is having none of it.
Tzeng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tzeng holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Tzeng is looking for a sweep. Viikate is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Viikate seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng wants to improve his position but Viikate is controlling well.
Viikate wants to work for an arm triangle but Tzeng is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Tzeng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viikate pulls his head out easily.
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
Tzeng tries to roll over but Viikate keeps him under control.
Tzeng is refusing to be controlled, as Viikate sits in half guard.
Tzeng wants to control but Viikate is keeping busy.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tzeng is not content to let Viikate control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tzeng clinches up against the cage.
Viikate misses with the head strike.
Tzeng ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tzeng no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Viikate is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Tzeng is trying to control the position but Viikate postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Viikate from controlling successfully.
Viikate got a little sloppy there for a moment and Tzeng has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Viikate has managed to get both his arms back between Tzeng's legs - danger averted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Urho Viikate will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Tzeng checks a leg kick.
Urho Viikate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viikate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viikate misses with a body shot.
Tzeng is looking to counter the offense by Viikate and move into the clinch.
Viikate tries a low kick but Tzeng avoids it.
Tzeng is looking to counter the offense by Viikate and move into the clinch.
Tzeng uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Viikate.
Viikate tries a head kick but it misses.
Tzeng gets a clinch.
Tzeng on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tzeng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viikate smiles and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikate misses with a straight left.
Tzeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Viikate misses with a body shot.
Viikate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Tzeng, pushing him back against the cage.
Tzeng on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Viikate won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Viikate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tzeng is defending well for now.
Tzeng takes a knee to the side of the body.
Tzeng ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tzeng no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Viikate is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tzeng looking for a guillotine here but Viikate defends easily.
Viikate cracks Tzeng with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Viikate defends it easily.
Viikate is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tzeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viikate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Viikate avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Viikate tries to free his leg and advance position but Tzeng is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viikate stays in close to Tzeng's body and controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Viikate keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Tzeng's head.
Tzeng looking to control.
Tzeng wants to sweep but no luck.
Viikate sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tzeng has his foot on Viikate's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Viikate works his way back into a safe position though.
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viikate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tzeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tzeng tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Viikate manages to circle out of the way.
Viikate throws a lazy right hand but Tzeng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tzeng circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viikate tries to clinch up.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Tzeng.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Viikate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzeng shoots in for a double leg but Viikate sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tzeng avoids the body shot from Viikate.
Tzeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viikate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Viikate just misses with a punch to the body.
Tzeng wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Viikate throws a nice looking combination but Tzeng bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Viikate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action!
Viikate throws a hook but Tzeng avoids it easily.
Viikate misses with a body shot.
Tzeng darts in and clinches Viikate up against the cage.
Viikate stalling in the clinch but Tzeng improves position.
Viikate misses with the head strike.
Viikate misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tzeng.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Tzeng takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Viikate letting Tzeng take a breather here.
Tzeng pressing his opponent against the cage.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Tzeng for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikate stalling in the clinch but Tzeng improves position.
Viikate misses with some punches.
Viikate leaning against his opponent.
Tzeng stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Viikate to keep the fight standing.
Viikate is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tzeng is defending well for now.
Tzeng avoiding damage as Viikate throws knees to the body.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Viikate just stands there and leans against the cage.
Viikate trying to land knees to the body.
Viikate has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tzeng seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Viikate can turn it around.
Tzeng tries to pull guard but Viikate forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shu Fang Tzeng. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tzeng fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Viikate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tzeng leaning against his opponent.
Tzeng slows down the pace here.
Viikate has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tzeng is trying to pull guard but Viikate has him pressed against the cage.
Tzeng leaning his opponent against the cage.
Tzeng tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Viikate smiles and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viikate moves into the clinch successfully.
Viikate lands a knee to the body.
Tzeng managing to block the knees to the body from Viikate.
Tzeng pulls Viikate into guard.
Tzeng throws his legs up looking for a submission but Viikate uses it to pass to side control.
Viikate takes a little break here. Tzeng wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Tzeng is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Viikate is looking to take a break and control but Tzeng is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Urho Viikate has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng tries to improve position but can't.
You can see the frustration on Tzeng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Viikate landing strikes.
Viikate has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Tzeng wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Tzeng wants to control his opponent's hands but Viikate gets his hands free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viikate is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Tzeng looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Viikate punches Tzeng on the ear.
Viikate working for a choke but Tzeng is defending well.
Viikate has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viikate has the hooks in. Tzeng is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Urho Viikate 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.
Tzeng uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viikate.
Tzeng is looking to counter the offense by Viikate and move into the clinch.
Viikate finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Tzeng leaves Viikate with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Tzeng has managed to clinch.
Tzeng pulls guard effortlessly.
Viikate seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tzeng has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Viikate can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Viikate from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Viikate gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tzeng trying to keep a closed guard but Viikate is proving a slippery customer.
Viikate connects with a couple of short punches.
Viikate passes Tzeng's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
Viikate is working for a kimura but Tzeng is defending it quite comfortably.
Tzeng actively working from the bottom here.
Viikate wants to control but Tzeng is keeping him busy.
Viikate lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Tzeng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viikate is working away from the top position though.
Well, if Viikate is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tzeng has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Viikate is working away from the top position though.
Viikate content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Viikate connects with a nice short shot to Tzeng's temple.
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back.
Tzeng is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Viikate pulls his head out easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Viikate wants to lay and pray for a moment but Tzeng keeps working.
Viikate looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Tzeng rushes Viikate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Tzeng prevents a body shot from Viikate.
Viikate lands a nice knee to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Viikate is stalling here.
Viikate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tzeng wants to stall.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Urho Viikate will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Viikate throws an overhand right that lands on Tzeng's shoulder, as Tzeng tries to avoid the shot.
Viikate throws a good cross that connects.
Shu Fang Tzeng is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Viikate tries to close the distance and clinch but Tzeng swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Viikate jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tzeng slips under a jab from Viikate.
Tzeng tries to counter by clinching up but Viikate breaks away and moves out of range.
Viikate throws a body punch but Tzeng moves out of range.
Tzeng tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Viikate manages to circle out of the way.
Viikate looks for the body kick but Tzeng saw that one coming.
Nice sprawl there from Tzeng as Viikate shoots in.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikate missing with a left hand there. Tzeng was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tzeng seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Viikate tries to keep at a distance but Tzeng has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tzeng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Viikate walks away with a smile on his face. Tzeng gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Viikate misses with a lunging right hand
and Tzeng counters by moving into the clinch.
Tzeng pulls guard successfully.
Viikate works over Tzeng with some ground and pound from guard.
Viikate with a nice head shot there.
Tzeng looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Viikate not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Viikate advances to half guard.
Tzeng is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikate is thwarting Tzeng's attempts to control the position.
Tzeng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Viikate in particular looking to stall.
Viikate is nestled in close to Tzeng, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Viikate wants to take a breather but Tzeng is having none of it.
Viikate stalling.
Tzeng is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Viikate's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Viikate's back!
Tzeng controlling well, preventing Viikate from escaping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Viikate trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Viikate can't escape the position.
Viikate tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Viikate working to try and regain half guard.
Tzeng is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Viikate has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Viikate!
Viikate is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Viikate wants to pass the guard but Tzeng is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Viikate stands up over Tzeng, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Tzeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Urho Viikate is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Viikate is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Tzeng is looking for a triangle but Viikate pushes his legs off easily.
Viikate engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Viikate trying to control the position from guard on top but Tzeng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shu Fang Tzeng has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viikate is posturing up here but Tzeng has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Viikate tries to roll out but it's too tight and Viikate has to tap! Slick submission there by Tzeng!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shu Fang Tzeng!
After winning the bout, Shu Fang Tzeng 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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