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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 2328 p4p, 2041 weight class) and Jonny Picogram (ranked 323 p4p, 301 weight class). Zaire comes to the cage accompanied by Hypnotize U by N*E*R*D. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice body punch from Zaire.
Picogram connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Picogram lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Picogram attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Picogram takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Picogram circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Picogram.
Zaire throws a body punch but Picogram moves out of range.
Zaire misses with a double jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire closes the distance and clinches.
Zaire pressing his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Picogram misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaire slowing the pace effectively.
Zaire is trying to break the clinch but Picogram has him pressed against the cage.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Picogram looking to throw knees to the head but Zaire is blocking nicely.
Picogram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
A right hand to the body from Zaire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picogram avoiding damage as Zaire throws knees to the body.
Picogram taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Picogram with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Picogram misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaire.
Picogram avoiding damage as Zaire throws knees to the body.
Zaire avoiding damage.
Zaire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with Zaire for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
Picogram avoids a wild elbow strike from Zaire.
A bit of stalling here from Zaire.
Zaire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Picogram tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire has Picogram pushed against the cage.
Zaire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Picogram up against the cage.
Picogram leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Picogram.
Zaire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Picogram has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zaire seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Picogram can turn it around.
Picogram throws a knee to the head but misses.
Picogram controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Picogram stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Picogram.
It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Zaire working aggressively here.
Picogram pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire is trying to break free.
Picogram landing knees to the body.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaire avoids it.
Zaire just leaning against Picogram, taking a breather.
Picogram tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaire avoids the damage to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Zaire scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zaire swings for the body but Picogram moves out of range.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Zaire throws a push kick but Picogram slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Picogram.
Picogram throws out a counter right but Zaire avoids it with no problem.
Picogram checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zaire misses with a head kick.
Despite the aggression on Picogram's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Picogram swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaire is looking for a counter combo.
Zaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Picogram swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Picogram wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire takes one on the button.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Picogram takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Picogram wants to slow Zaire down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Picogram tries to keep at a distance but Zaire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Picogram letting Zaire take a breather here.
Zaire being controlled against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire is trying to force a seperation but Picogram has the dominant position.
Zaire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zaire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
Picogram blocks a body shot from Zaire.
Zaire on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zaire is stalling here.
Picogram with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Zaire to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Picogram.
Abdullah Zaire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zaire wants to break free but Picogram has control.
Zaire stalls.
Zaire stalling.
Zaire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdullah Zaire.
Picogram throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zaire closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Picogram is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Picogram managing to block the knees to the body from Zaire.
Picogram blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Come on Picogram - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zaire stalling in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaire throws an elbow that misses.
Zaire stalls.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire'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!
Zaire has managed to clinch.
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Picogram trying to land knees to the body.
Zaire avoids a wild elbow strike from Picogram.
Zaire missing with knees to the body.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Picograms head.
Zaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee calls for Zaire to work.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaire.
Zaire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Picogram up against the cage.
Zaire seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire stalling the fight.
Zaire stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdullah Zaire.
Picogram throws a nice looking combination but Zaire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaire went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire is looking to clinch.
Zaire throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Picogram.
Zaire stalks Picogram and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Picogram's face. Picogram staggers backwards, shaken.
Picogram gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Picogram.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picogram throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Picogram lands an elbow inside.
Good body shot from Zaire.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Picogram drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zaire looks to land a combination but Picogram avoids it well.
Picogram is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zaire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Picogram circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram misses with a hook
and Zaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Picogram throws a body shot but no joy.
Picogram throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Picogram jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Picogram with a nice cross.
Zaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sloppy strikes from Zaire. Those never looked like landing.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Picogram staying out of range there.
Picogram keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picogram swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picogram scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Picogram circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Picogram's sensitive parts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A low kick lands for Picogram.
Picogram cracks Zaire with an open hand slap.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Picogram closes the distance and clinches.
Picogram is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaire is defending well for now.
Zaire misses with a knee strike.
Zaire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A bit of stalling here from Zaire.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonny Picogram.
I think Zaire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
A very excited looking Abdullah Zaire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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