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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Do (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hamad Al Zahran (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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178 lbs
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Good wrestling
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World class MT
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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
24 - 7 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bruce Do!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Hamad Al Zahran!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Al Zahran tries to clinch but Do moves out of range.
Do has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Demon's Progym, LOP in the buildup to the fight.
Do throws a hook but Al Zahran blocks it.
Al Zahran motions for Do to come forward. Al Zahran throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Do avoids the body shot from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran takes one on the button.
Al Zahran takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Al Zahran lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Do at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Zahran. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Do throws a lazy right hand but Al Zahran sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Al Zahran swings for the body but Do moves out of range.
Al Zahran cracks the inside of Do's front leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Al Zahran.
Do slips under a jab from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick which misses Do's front leg but catches the back leg as Do tries to avoid it.
Al Zahran shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Al Zahran trying to pass the guard but Do defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Al Zahran missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Al Zahran wants to control but Do is keeping him busy.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Do is trying to control but can't.
Al Zahran is looking to take a break and control but Do is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Al Zahran controlling the action here.
Do won't allow Al Zahran to pass to mount.
Al Zahran thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Do is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Al Zahran looks to score with a jab to the body but Do is just out of range.
Al Zahran connects with a leg kick. Do looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Al Zahran slips a straight right by Do.
Al Zahran lands with a nice body punch.
Al Zahran swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Al Zahran misses with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran checks a leg kick.
Do throws a solid leg kick but Al Zahran takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Do.
Do throws a jab when Al Zahran was well out of range.
Al Zahran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Al Zahran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Do throwing a counter right hand but Al Zahran manages to avoid it.
Al Zahran misses with an uppercut.
Al Zahran throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Do stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Do gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Al Zahran.
Do throws a jab when Al Zahran was well out of range.
Al Zahran misses with a hook. Do ducked under it nicely.
Do throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Al Zahran connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Al Zahran does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Do scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Do works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Do misses with a two punch combination.
Al Zahran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A swing and a miss from Do.
Al Zahran tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A big right from Do misses.
Al Zahran misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Do tries to counter by clinching up but Al Zahran breaks away and moves out of range.
Al Zahran is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Do rather than just go for the knockout.
A big right from Do misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Do crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Al Zahran - the referee stops the clock and Do gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Al Zahran. Do manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Al Zahran swats away the attempt to clinch by Do.
Al Zahran throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Do was covering up waiting for the punch and Al Zahran finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Al Zahran with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hamad Al Zahran dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Do lands with an uppercut that bounces Al Zahran off the cage and back into range.
Do throws a nice outside leg kick.
Al Zahran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Do.
Al Zahran avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Do with a hook.
It looks like Hamad Al Zahran has been cut.
Al Zahran looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Al Zahran shoots for a takedown but Do saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Al Zahran just misses with a punch to the body.
Al Zahran swings for the body but Do moves out of range.
Al Zahran chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Al Zahran throws out a loose jab but Do uses good head movement to avoid it.
Do jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Al Zahran has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Zahran misses with a hook to the body
and Do cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Do throws the kick towards the body but Al Zahran avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Al Zahran.
Do with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Al Zahran to score with a decent uppercut.
A slow jab from Do misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran stalks Do and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Do's face. Do staggers backwards, shaken.
Do just misses with a punch to the body.
Do throws a shot from downtown. Al Zahran moves away and avoids it.
Do tries to work over Al Zahran's front leg with a kick but Al Zahran checks it.
Nice defenses there by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran thumps Do with a low kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Do blocks the leg kick.
Do throws a hook but Al Zahran avoids it easily.
Al Zahran gets a double leg takedown into Do's guard.
Al Zahran forces his way into half guard.
Al Zahran throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Al Zahran wants to pass to mount but Do is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Al Zahran trying to control the position from guard on top but Do is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
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!
Al Zahran wants to stand but Do is controlling his posture from full guard.
Al Zahran throws an elbow that misses. Do uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Al Zahran's guard. Nice move by Do!
Al Zahran is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Do defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Al Zahran is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Do is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Al Zahran working for a triangle but Do defends it easily.
Al Zahran trying to control the position.
Do chips away with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Al Zahran looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Al Zahran is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Do is aware though and is defending well.
Al Zahran kicks Do off and gets to his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Do. Those never looked like landing.
Al Zahran keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruce Do is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Do misses with an uppercut.
Al Zahran takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Al Zahran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Do on the side of the head.
Do throws a body kick that misses.
Do misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hamad Al Zahran will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hamad Al Zahran's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Do tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Al Zahran shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Do as he jumps to the side.
Do is looking to counter with head kicks.
Al Zahran scores with a jab to the body.
Do throws a hook but Al Zahran avoids it easily.
Do feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Al Zahran's calf.
Do scores with a kick to the midsection.
Do feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Al Zahrans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Do has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Al Zahran finds it's way round the side to connect with Do's head.
Al Zahran scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Do checks a low kick from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran looks to throw the jab but Do is out of range.
A big left from Al Zahran misses.
Do misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Al Zahran swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Do throws a quick counter kick to the body but Al Zahran avoids it.
Al Zahran throws a body punch but Do moves out of range.
Al Zahran tests Do's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Al Zahran throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Do moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Al Zahran misses with a hook. Do ducked under it nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Al Zahran.
Al Zahran throws a leg kick but Do sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Al Zahran. Do does a little dance to reset his feet.
Do is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Al Zahran.
Do scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Al Zahran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Do was well out of range. Poor timing from Al Zahran.
Do throws a hook to the side of Al Zahran's head but Al Zahran sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Do closes the distance and clinches.
Al Zahran misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Do is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Al Zahran is defending well for now.
Do blocking some punches.
Do digs a right hand underneath Al Zahran's ribcage. Al Zahran let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Al Zahran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Do after a bit of a struggle.
Al Zahran is looking to take this one to the mat.
Bruce Do has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hamad Al Zahran.
Do with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hamad Al Zahran is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Al Zahran throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Do tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Do putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Al Zahran in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Al Zahran has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Do after a bit of a struggle.
Do looking to throw knees to the head but Al Zahran is blocking nicely.
A short right from Do.
Al Zahran tightens his grip and picks Do up, before dumping him to the ground. Do manages to land in guard.
Al Zahran takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Do has Al Zahran pulled in close to control his posture.
Al Zahran throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Do preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Al Zahran tries to free his leg and advance position but Do is retaining full guard.
Al Zahran trying to control but Do is working from the bottom.
Al Zahran postures up.
Bruce Do has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Al Zahran is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Al Zahran with a flurry of punches that miss.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Al Zahran misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Do.
Do throws a shot from downtown. Al Zahran moves away and avoids it.
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.
Do shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Do looks to land a right hand but Al Zahran moved out of range.
Al Zahran cracks Do with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Al Zahran walks into a straight right hand from Do.
Al Zahran lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Al Zahran.
Do stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Al Zahran.
Al Zahran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Al Zahran moves out of range as Do strikes.
Al Zahran showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Do.
Al Zahran has his takedown stuffed
and Do makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Al Zahran wants to slow Do down by chopping away at his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Hamad Al Zahran.
I've got Al Zahran winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hamad Al Zahran!
A victorious Hamad Al Zahran thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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