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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hafthor Bjornsson (ranked 3757 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ughanda Zamolo (ranked 8370 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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300 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hafthor Bjornsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ughanda Zamolo!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Sandra Marshall and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zamolo.
Zamolo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bjornsson defends well and Zamolo ends up having to push Bjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zamolo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bjornsson defends well and Zamolo ends up having to push Bjornsson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Zamolo tries to get set, Bjornsson tries to push him back and clinch up but Zamolo manages to avoid the attempt.
Hafthor Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ughanda Zamolo.
Bjornsson rushes Zamolo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bjornsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zamolo avoids the damage to the body.
Bjornsson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zamolo tries for a takedown but Bjornsson manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from Bjornsson.
It looks like Ughanda Zamolo has been cut.
Bjornsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zamolo is working for takedown but Bjornsson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Bjornsson avoiding damage.
Bjornsson throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson taking a breather.
Zamolo gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Bjornsson is looking to control Zamolo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bjornsson avoid being mounted?
Zamolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson trying to control but Zamolo postures up.
Bjornsson keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zamolo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bjornsson is looking for a sweep. Zamolo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bjornsson is trying to maintain the position but Zamolo is very close to passing his half guard.
Zamolo thows a huge punch but Bjornsson dodges it nicely.
Zamolo slips a nice elbow through Bjornsson's hands, connecting with Bjornsson's forehead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bjornsson wants to improve his position but Zamolo is controlling well.
Bjornsson is working hard here to advance position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bjornsson wants to control but Zamolo is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamolo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bjornsson wants to get back to full guard.
Zamolo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bjornsson is trying to get back to full guard.
Bjornsson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Bjornsson tries to get out of the position.
Bjornsson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zamolo's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zamolo's back!
Bjornsson is trying to stick to Zamolo's back but Zamolo is turning into Bjornsson. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Bjornsson's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zamolo.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zamolo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bjornsson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zamolo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zamolo with a nice head shot there.
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Zamolo defends it easily.
Bjornsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamolo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Zamolo postures up.
Bjornsson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zamolo throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bjornsson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bjornsson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zamolo is one step ahead there.
Zamolo lands a couple of elbows.
Zamolo landing some decent shots from guard.
Bjornsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zamolo defends it easily.
Zamolo lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zamolo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bjornsson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bjornsson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zamolo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zamolo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Bjornsson is breathing heavily.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.
Zamolo throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely.
Bjornsson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamolo.
Zamolo throws a big elbow that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ughanda Zamolo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ughanda Zamolo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bjornsson tries to sprawl but Zamolo drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Bjornsson knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zamolo on the ground.
Zamolo working Bjornsson over with strikes.
Zamolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zamolo working over Bjornsson with some ground and pound. Bjornsson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zamolo lands strikes from half guard.
Bjornsson is trying to control but can't.
Zamolo slips a nice elbow through Bjornsson's hands, connecting with Bjornsson's forehead.
Zamolo prevents Bjornsson from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Zamolo.
Bjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zamolo drops an elbow to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Zamolo is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bjornsson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zamolo seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson taking some punishment here, with Zamolo in his half guard.
Zamolo seems to be looking for submissions.
Bjornsson has hold of Zamolo's hands but Zamolo slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zamolo thows a huge punch but Bjornsson dodges it nicely.
Bjornsson trying to control from the bottom.
Bjornsson taking some punishment here, with Zamolo in his half guard.
Zamolo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zamolo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bjornsson is pressing down on Zamolo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zamolo scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zamolo lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zamolo landing some decent shots from guard.
Ughanda Zamolo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zamolo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bjornsson working for a triangle but Zamolo defends it easily.
Zamolo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bjornsson looking for a sweep. Not yet Bjornsson, not yet.
Zamolo keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Zamolo working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bjornsson's head.
Bjornsson has his foot on Zamolo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zamolo works his way back into a safe position though.
Zamolo lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zamolo lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamolo lands a couple of elbows.
Zamolo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zamolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zamolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zamolo postures up in Bjornsson's guard and throws a big left but Bjornsson blocks it.
Zamolo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bjornsson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zamolo with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zamolo postures up and lands a big shot to Bjornsson's brow.
Zamolo works over Bjornsson with some ground and pound from guard.
Bjornsson looking for a guillotine here but Zamolo defends easily.
Zamolo landing with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zamolo is in close to Bjornsson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zamolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bjornsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zamolo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zamolo content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bjornsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bjornsson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zamolo.
Zamolo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zamolo scoring with some ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ughanda Zamolo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ughanda Zamolo's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bjornsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Bjornsson lands a nice elbow.
Bjornsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zamolo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bjornsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjornsson.
Bjornsson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bjornsson trying to stall but Zamolo improves his position.
Bjornsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Bjornsson lands an elbow inside.
Bjornsson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zamolo lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Zamolo changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Bjornsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bjornsson instigates a clinch.
Hafthor Bjornsson has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bjornsson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands a knee to the head.
Bjornsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Bjornsson scores a nice knee to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zamolo as Bjornsson tries to tie him up.
Bjornsson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bjornsson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zamolo takes a knee to the side of the body.
Nice elbow from Bjornsson.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjornsson.
Zamolo takes an elbow to the temple.
Bjornsson lands a damaging elbow.
Nice elbow from Bjornsson.
That has opened up Ughanda Zamolo's cut even more.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson landing knees to the body.
Hafthor Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bjornsson lands an elbow that stopped Zamolo in his tracks for a moment.
Zamolo goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bjornsson prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson scores with a knee to the head.
Bjornsson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Hafthor Bjornsson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ughanda Zamolo.
Knees in the clinch landing for Bjornsson.
Bjornsson is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bjornsson stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bjornsson tries to stall but Zamolo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zamolo gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zamolo defends well.
Bjornsson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zamolo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bjornsson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zamolo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zamolo cracks Bjornsson with a solid left hand.
Zamolo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Bjornsson is pulling down on Zamolo's head to control his posture.
Zamolo landing some decent shots from guard.
Bjornsson controls Zamolo momentarily but Zamolo frees himself.
Bjornsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zamolo defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Zamolo landing with the ground and pound.
Zamolo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zamolo throwing strikes from guard but Bjornsson blocks nicely.
Bjornsson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bjornsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zamolo defends it easily.
Zamolo landing with the ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hafthor Bjornsson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zamolo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 28:29
Judge Winston Alpacca scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ughanda Zamolo!
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FIGHT
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