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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between YYEESS NNNOOO (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cade Zi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). NNNOOO's entrance music is Yes-No. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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146 lbs
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139 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Good kicks
Good chin |
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, YYEESS NNNOOO!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cade Zi!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zi shoots for a double leg takedown but NNNOOO sprawls well. He's pushed Zi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
NNNOOO moves in looking to clinch but Zi pushes him off.
Zi closes the distance but NNNOOO moves to the side
and NNNOOO counters with a nice body kick.
NNNOOO lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zi will feel that in the morning.
Zi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zi stalling the fight.
NNNOOO prevents Zi from breaking the clinch.
Zi unloads a knee to the mid-section. NNNOOO lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
NNNOOO is working for takedown but Zi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zi misses with a knee strike.
Zi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
NNNOOO tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
NNNOOO circles away from the clinch attempt
and NNNOOO counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by NNNOOO.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NNNOOO blocks the elbow strike.
NNNOOO drags the fight down to the ground.
Zi working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zi trying to stand up but can't free himself from NNNOOO's guard.
Zi trying to control but NNNOOO is working from the bottom.
Zi is looking to stand up but NNNOOO won't let him.
NNNOOO looking for a sweep. Not yet NNNOOO, not yet.
NNNOOO manages to escape and get back to his feet.
NNNOOO lands a nice looking body kick.
Zi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zi wants to clinch
and NNNOOO connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zi wants to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zi wants to clinch but NNNOOO slips to the side
and NNNOOO counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zi darts in trying to clinch
enabling NNNOOO to counter with a crisp jab.
Zi wants to clinch but NNNOOO slips to the side
and NNNOOO counters with a good, hard body kick but Zi shrugs it off.
Zi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and NNNOOO counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cade Zi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zi wants to clinch
and Zi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zi throws a lazy head kick
and NNNOOO moves into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zi fails to land.
Zi tries a knee to the head but NNNOOO blocks it.
NNNOOO swings wildly with an uppercut but Zi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zi tries to land a knee to the head but NNNOOO blocks with his arms.
Zi manages to break the clinch.
Zi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and NNNOOO counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zi tries to clinch but fails miserably
and NNNOOO counters with a good, hard body kick but Zi shrugs it off.
Zi misses with a kick to the body
and NNNOOO connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zi throws a combination that misses
and NNNOOO cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
NNNOOO wants a takedown.
Zi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but NNNOOO has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
NNNOOO tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YYEESS NNNOOO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
NNNOOO fails to pull guard.
NNNOOO scores with a shoulder strike.
Zi breaks from the clinch.
Zi clinches but NNNOOO breaks the clinch
and NNNOOO cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zi wants to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a solid body kick.
Zi wants to clinch but NNNOOO slips to the side
and NNNOOO counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zi with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zi is trying to stall.
Zi is trying to break free.
Zi blocking some punches.
NNNOOO is working for takedown but Zi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zi has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from NNNOOO.
Zi stops a takedown attempt from NNNOOO.
Zi tries a knee to the head but NNNOOO blocks it.
Zi stops a takedown attempt from NNNOOO.
Zi lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
NNNOOO jumps guard but Zi stands there with NNNOOO around his waist. NNNOOO gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
NNNOOO swings wildly with an uppercut but Zi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zi misses with a knee strike.
NNNOOO has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
NNNOOO throws a head punch that misses.
NNNOOO swings away with an uppercut that misses.
NNNOOO drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
NNNOOO is working for takedown but Zi is calmly controlling the position for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that YYEESS NNNOOO 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.
A low kick from Zi misses
and NNNOOO connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zi clinches but NNNOOO breaks the clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a nice body kick.
Zi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and NNNOOO counters with a straight right hand.
Zi throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zi looks to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zi throws a lazy head kick
and NNNOOO counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zi closes the distance but NNNOOO moves to the side
and NNNOOO finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zi tries to clinch but NNNOOO moves away
and NNNOOO cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zi misses with a straight right.
Zi misses with a kick to the body
and NNNOOO finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jab by NNNOOO.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zi tries to clinch up
and NNNOOO counters with a body kick that stops Zi in his tracks momentarily.
Zi wants to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a solid body kick.
Zi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zi landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from NNNOOO.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zi throws an elbow but misses.
Zi landing knees to the head.
NNNOOO is working for takedown but Zi is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of NNNOOO backwards.
Zi tries a knee to the head but NNNOOO blocks it.
NNNOOO blocks an elbow strike from Zi.
Zi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
NNNOOO tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zi keeps the fight on the outside.
Zi misses with a double jab
and NNNOOO cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zi is breathing heavily.
NNNOOO gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zi breaks the clinch.
YYEESS NNNOOO is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zi tries to clinch
and NNNOOO counters by clinching up.
NNNOOO lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zi breaks the clinch.
Zi fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cade Zi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zi misses with a shot to the body
and NNNOOO counters with a nice body kick.
Zi misses with a double jab
and NNNOOO connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zi wants to clinch but NNNOOO slips to the side
and NNNOOO counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
NNNOOO circles away from the clinch attempt
and NNNOOO counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zi wants to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a lovely straight right hand!
NNNOOO fails with an attempt to clinch.
NNNOOO doesn't manage to clinch there - Zi circles away.
Zi closes the distance but NNNOOO moves to the side
and NNNOOO cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zi wants to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
NNNOOO walks into a left hand.
Zi darts in trying to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a nice kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zi closes the distance looking to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a nice body kick.
NNNOOO lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zi throws a quick inside leg kick.
NNNOOO is looking to clinch but Zi is avoiding it.
Zi throws a sloppy head kick
and NNNOOO counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zi tries to clinch but NNNOOO moves away
and NNNOOO counters with a nice uppercut.
Zi darts in trying to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
YYEESS NNNOOO dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
NNNOOO circles away from the clinch attempt
and NNNOOO counters with a nice kick to the body.
A lazy body kick from Zi
letting NNNOOO counter with a right hand.
Zi wants to clinch
and NNNOOO moves into the clinch.
Zi stalls.
NNNOOO lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zi with a knee to the head.
NNNOOO being controlled against the cage.
NNNOOO tries for a takedown. No joy.
NNNOOO throws a head punch that misses.
Zi using the Thai plumb to throw knees but NNNOOO has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
NNNOOO doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zi scores with a shot to the side of NNNOOO's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
NNNOOO makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zi misses with the head strike.
Zi prevents the takedown attempt.
NNNOOO has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zi is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for YYEESS NNNOOO. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zi tries to land a knee to the head but NNNOOO blocks with his arms.
NNNOOO tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zi just stands there and leans against the cage.
NNNOOO throws a punch but it's blocked by Zi.
Zi effectively controlling the action here.
NNNOOO is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zi gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
NNNOOO has a couple of punches blocked by Zi.
Zi with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zi blocking some punches.
Zi breaks from the clinch.
NNNOOO circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling NNNOOO to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two 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.
Zi throws a left and a right that both miss
and NNNOOO counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zi closes the distance but NNNOOO moves to the side
and NNNOOO counters with a nice kick to the body.
Zi looks to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zi throws a big shot that misses.
Zi throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and NNNOOO counters with a nice uppercut.
Zi wants to clinch but NNNOOO slips to the side
and Zi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zi misses with a combination
and NNNOOO connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zi closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zi throws a predictable looking body shot
and NNNOOO cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
NNNOOO tries to keep at a distance but Zi has taken the fight into the clinch.
NNNOOO wants a takedown.
NNNOOO avoids a wild elbow strike from Zi.
NNNOOO throws a head punch that misses.
NNNOOO lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zi backwards.
Zi gets underhooks to prevent NNNOOO's takedown attempt.
NNNOOO changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zi fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zi wants to clinch
and NNNOOO cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zi looks to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a solid body kick.
NNNOOO moves away from the strike by Zi.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zi wants to clinch but NNNOOO slips to the side
and NNNOOO counters with a stiff right hand.
Zi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. NNNOOO tries to avoid it but Zi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag NNNOOO to the ground. NNNOOO escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zi falls off balance throwing a combination
and NNNOOO counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zi tries to clinch but NNNOOO moves away
enabling NNNOOO to counter with a crisp jab.
Zi wants to clinch
and NNNOOO counters with a good, hard body kick but Zi shrugs it off.
NNNOOO circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling NNNOOO to counter with a crisp jab.
Cade Zi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zi swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and NNNOOO counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to YYEESS NNNOOO.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for NNNOOO, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... YYEESS NNNOOO!
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energy
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hype
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