Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: CCC 20 : Nagibatel vs Martinez
Date: Apr 14, 2024

#R1##CL#
Zaire closes the distance and clinches.
Klimov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
Zaire has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Klimov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Klimov misses with the head strike.
Klimov tries a body shot but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire stalling in the clinch but Klimov improves position.
A shot in the inside from Klimov.
Zaire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zaire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A frustrated look appears on Klimov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zaire wants to stall.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdullah Zaire.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Klimov moved away.
Klimov blocks the body kick.
Zaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Zaire tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Klimov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Klimov.
Klimov throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Klimov scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Klimov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire looks to land a combination but Klimov avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Klimov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire stalks Klimov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Klimov's face. Klimov staggers backwards, shaken.
Enokentiy Klimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Klimov counters with a straight right hand.
Zaire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Klimov cracks Zaire with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zaire looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Klimov finish him?
Zaire is breathing heavily.
Klimov lands with a good body shot.
Zaire tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Klimov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#T2#
Klimov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A quick step to the side and Zaire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire is looking to clinch. #KD2#
Klimov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zaire sprawling to the canvas! Zaire rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Klimov finish him?! #ROC2#Zaire is rocked!
Klimov fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Zaire out cold! Brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Enokentiy Klimov!
Enokentiy Klimov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: CCC 13 : Nogueira vs Oren
Date: Mar 17, 2024

#R1#
Oliva thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice uppercut there from Oliva.
Oliva lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Oliva finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Oliva.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Oliva throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Oliva.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva throws a nice looking combination but Zaire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good shot there by Oliva.
Oliva changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Oliva looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Oliva throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
As Oliva backs away, Zaire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
A lazy left from Oliva finds it's target.
Oliva lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Oliva blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Oliva tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Oliva misses with a low kick.
Zaire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Oliva.
Nice defenses there by Oliva.
Oliva tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Oliva connects with the punch.
Zaire lands a high kick!
Zaire dodges the punch combination from Oliva. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oliva lands with a right hand.
Oliva drops his hands momentarily and Zaire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Oliva lands a jab to the head.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Oliva.
Zaire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Oliva counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Oliva thuds his right hand into Zaire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oliva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Oliva bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaire's head.
Oliva is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zaire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zaire misses the jab.#T3#
Oliva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaire.
Oliva cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire checks a low kick from Oliva.
Oliva blocks a jab.
Zaire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oliva lands a jab to the nose.
Oliva throws a right hand that Zaire ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaire also avoids with ease.
Oliva takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Oliva back to the cage. Zaire follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.#CUT#It looks like Biscuit Oliva has been cut.#T4#
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!
A jab from Oliva misses.
Oliva misses with a body shot.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oliva swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaire.
Oliva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaire counters with a two punch combo.
Zaire throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oliva counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Oliva scores with the left hand. Zaire knows he should have avoided that one.
Oliva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Zaire misses.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oliva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva'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.#R2#
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Oliva moved away.
Oliva jabs Zaire right on the nose. Zaire blinks but takes it well.
Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Oliva misses with a jab, cross combination.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oliva takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire throws a counter high kick but Oliva was just alert enough to avoid it.
Oliva misses with a double jab.
It looked like Zaire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Oliva.
Biscuit Oliva seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Oliva connects with a looping right hand.
Oliva scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oliva cracks Zaire with a good jab.
Oliva misses with an uppercut.
As Oliva looks to move away, Zaire throws a big counter combo but Oliva just gets out of the way.
A lazy left from Oliva finds it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zaire. Oliva shrugs it off though. #T1#
Oliva missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oliva swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Oliva lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Oliva misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Oliva lands a nice shot to the body.
Oliva stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Oliva wants it to stay on the feet.
Oliva fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Oliva.
Oliva with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaire to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire misses with a head kick.
Oliva looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick
and Oliva counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Oliva darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut lands for Oliva. That snapped Zaire's head back.
Zaire takes one on the button.
Oliva digs a good hook to Zaire's body.
Zaire misses with a wild combination.
Oliva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Oliva misses with a few strikes there.
Zaire misses with a head kick. #T3#
Oliva swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oliva scores with a nice strike.
Oliva with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Oliva fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Oliva connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaire. Zaire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zaire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zaire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Oliva circles away quickly and effectively.
Oliva bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.
A lazy left from Oliva finds it's target.
Zaire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Oliva.
Oliva dodges the punch combination from Zaire. #T4#
Oliva lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oliva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oliva is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Oliva misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Oliva connects with a looping right hand.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Oliva's head but Oliva sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Oliva falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaire counters with a left and a right that stings Oliva.
Oliva throws out a powerful jab.
Oliva lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Biscuit Oliva showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Biscuit Oliva's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
A swing and a miss from Oliva.
Oliva takes one to the chin there.
Oliva connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Oliva - just one landing.
Zaire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #ROC2#Zaire is rocked!
Oliva circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Zaire to the canvas! Zaire doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Oliva keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Biscuit Oliva!
Biscuit Oliva gave a mention to KOMBAT KLOTHING in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).

Event: CCC 7 : Nogueira vs Zaire
Date: Feb 18, 2024

#R1##TD#
Nogueira shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Nogueira works his way into side control.
Nogueira trying to control the action but Zaire is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Nogueira looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Nogueira trying to control the position but Zaire is working away. #SUB#
Nogueira is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Zaire is trying to escape and Nogueira transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Zaire is forced to tap! Nice work there by Nogueira! Very nice indeed!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Nogueira!
Diego Nogueira is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious Diego Nogueira thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Nfld live 57
Date: Jan 13, 2024

#R1#
Picogram tries to clinch there but Zaire circles away.
Zaire throws a series of strikes that have Picogram backpedaling.
Zaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaire avoids the head kick by Picogram.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Nice shot by Zaire.#ROC#Picogram is rocked!
A solid leg kick lands there for Picogram.
Picogram is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaire finish him?
Zaire tries to bum rush Picogram with a series of wild strikes but Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Picogram seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Picogram moves out of range easily.
Picogram swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picogram connects with a body shot that sends Zaire's belly button to the back.
A jab from Zaire does it's job there.#CL#
Zaire clinches. #T1#
Zaire leaning his opponent against the cage.
Picogram being controlled against the cage.
Come on Zaire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Picogram being controlled against the cage.
Zaire has Picogram pressed against the cage. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdullah Zaire.
A jab from Picogram misses.
Zaire throws a wild body kick that Picogram sees coming a mile off.
Picogram keeps the fight on the outside.
Picogram only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Picogram.
Zaire scores with a body shot.
Zaire gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Picogram loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Picogram scores with a jab.#T3#
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Picogram avoids it.
Zaire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaire throws a nice looking combination but Picogram bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.#CL#
Zaire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaire.
Picogram misses with the head strike.
Zaire misses with a body punch.
Picogram throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire controlling the action here for a moment.
Zaire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Picogram up against the cage.#T4#
Picogram creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaire's defenses.
Picogram blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Picogram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaire trying to land knees to the body.
Zaire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zaire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zaire is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL#
Zaire gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Picogram can do to turn this around?
Zaire tries to work over Picogram's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaire misses with a body punch.
Picogram avoiding damage as Zaire throws knees to the body.
A bit of stalling here from Zaire.
Picogram misses with a hook from the clinch.
Picogram tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Picogram.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Picogram.
Zaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Picogram just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaire's brow.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Picogram controls his hands.
Zaire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Picogram up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Zaire.
Zaire stalling the fight.
Zaire is stalling here.
Picogram trying to land knees to the body.
Picogram stalling in the clinch.
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 missing with knees to the body. #T2#
Picogram blocks an elbow strike.
Picogram stalling in the clinch.
Picogram throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaire digs a right hand into Picogram's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Picogram's gas tank.
Picogram letting Zaire take a breather here.
Stalling in the clinch from Zaire.
The referee calls for Zaire to work.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdullah Zaire.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
And Picogram responds with a good body kick, but Zaire manages to step out the way in time.#T3#
Zaire scores with a body shot.
Zaire doesn't manage to clinch there - Picogram circles away.
Picogram catches Zaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaire wants to clinch up but Picogram keeps it at a distance.
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picogram chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Picogram off balance momentarily.#CL#
Zaire moves into the clinch successfully.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T4#
Zaire taking a breather.
Zaire is struggling to control the position.
Zaire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The referee calls for Picogram to work.
Picogram managing to block the knees to the body from Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Picogram tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Picogram stalls.
Picogram misses with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Picogram throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picogram takes one on the button.#CL#
Zaire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Picogram misses with the head strike.
Zaire content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A hook to the body from Zaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram tries to throw a body punch but Zaire avoids it by throwing Picogram back against the cage.
Picogram pressing his opponent against the cage. #T1#
Picogram missing with knees to the body.
Zaire stalling against the cage.
Picogram leaning against his opponent.
Zaire throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaire trying to land knees to the body.
Picogram avoiding damage as Zaire throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaire.
Zaire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Picogram stalling. #T2#
Picogram trying to stall but Zaire improves his position.
Zaire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zaire is stalling here.
Zaire seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdullah Zaire.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire tries to clinch up but Picogram circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Picogram swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Picogram throws an off balance right hand
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picogram throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
A cross from Picogram lands.#T3#
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaire 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.
Zaire tries to bum rush Picogram with a series of wild strikes but Picogram uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Picogram looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zaire throws a hook but Picogram blocks it.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picogram.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Picogram was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaire.
Picogram blocks a head kick by Zaire.
Picogram throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Picogram drives through and clinches with Zaire against the cage. #T4#
Zaire is trying to maintain a safe position but Picogram gets an underhook and turns Zaire into the cage.
Picogram stalling in the clinch.
Zaire looking to throw knees to the head but Picogram is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Picogram.
Zaire leaning against his opponent.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Picograms head.
Picogram throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Picogram scores a nice knee to the body.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Picogram has Zaire pushed against the cage.

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 Abdullah Zaire.
Well Zaire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdullah Zaire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Nfld live 55
Date: Dec 23, 2023

#R1#
Po connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Po misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!#TD#
Po shoots in for a takedown and gets it.#SUB#
Po looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Po trying to control the action but Zaire is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire is trying to stand up here but Po is controlling him well. #SUB#
Po is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Po is working for a kimura but Zaire is defending it quite comfortably. #T1#
Zaire looks like he's trying to stand up. #SUB#
Po is looking for a kimura but Zaire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Po to get the leverage.
Zaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaire wants to control but Po is keeping busy and won't allow it. #ES2#
Zaire manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Po keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage. #T2#
Po blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Po lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Po has Zaire pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zaire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Po successfully pulls guard.
Po wants to sweep here but Zaire controlling him for the moment.
Zaire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaire is looking to stand up but Po won't let him.
We've been hearing good reports from Po's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Po looking for a sweep. Not yet Po, not yet.
Zaire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Po is on top in guard. #REVR##T3#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Po wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving. #ES2#
Zaire kicks Po off and gets to his feet.
Po throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
Po throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Po tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaire tries a quick counter leg kick but Po is wise to it.
Po bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Po looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Zaire walks into a left hand.
Po with a poor takedown
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shen Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch lands to the side of Zaire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab from Zaire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Po lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CL2#
Zaire has closed the distance and engaged Po in a clinch.
Po trying to stall but Zaire improves his position.
Po throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire trying to land knees to the body.
Zaire blocks a body shot from Po.
Po lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaire takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Po tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaire's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shen Po dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Po loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire unleashes a big counter combination but Po bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zaire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Shen Po has been cut.
Po throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Po connects with a looping right hand.
Po throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Po.
Po is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaire can't do much from the bottom here.
Po trying to control the position but Zaire is working away.
Zaire gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there! #T1#
Zaire is wriggling around trying to escape.
Shen Po overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB#
Po has control of Zaire's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zaire regains control of the situation pretty easily. #SUB#
Po looking to secure an arm triangle but Zaire defends it well.
Zaire is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaire regains half guard.
Zaire is staying active underneath Po, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T2#
Zaire is looking for a sweep. Po is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Po is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaire taking some punishment here, with Po in his half guard.
Zaire trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Po trying to control from half guard but Zaire is working away.
Po is taking a breather. Zaire says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Po wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaire keeps working. #T3##SUB#
Po is looking for a kimura but Zaire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Po to get the leverage.
Zaire tries to roll over but Po keeps him under control.#SUB#
Zaire is defending against the submission attempts here by Po.
Po is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zaire wants to improve his position but Po is controlling well. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Po is trying to work for a kimura but Zaire is defending well.
Zaire wants to improve his position but Po is controlling well. #SUB#
Po is working for a kimura but Zaire is defending it quite comfortably.
Po is thwarting Zaire's attempts to control the position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire flicks out a counter leg kick but Po steps away.
Po throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Shen Po dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Shen Po's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Zaire throws a counter combo.
Po's corner calls for a 1-2. Po obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Po swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zaire counters with a thumping low kick.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Po sizes up Zaire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Po shoots in for a double leg but Zaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Po throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Po.
Shen Po is winning the standup battle so far.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Po.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po with a poor takedown
and Zaire counters with a series of strikes. Po will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shen Po. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
Zaire throws a fast counter high kick but Po manages to duck under it in time.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Po.
Zaire defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand. #T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Po misses with the head strike.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Po can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Po is struggling to control the position.
Zaire is pressed up against the cage. Po has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zaire down to the mat. Zaire avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zaire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaire wants it to stay on the feet.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Po fails with the takedown
and Zaire counters with a three punch combo that has Po backing up. Po nods at Zaire to acknowledge the strikes.
Po is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Po shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaire sprawls well. He's pushed Po's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaire counters with a body kick.#T2#
Po on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zaire wants to clinch up but Po keeps it at a distance.
Zaire is looking to slow Po down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Po swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Po seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Zaire shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Po is backing up but Zaire catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Po covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Zaire Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Nfld live 52
Date: Nov 25, 2023

#R1#
Veainu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Zaire throws a nice head kick!
Zaire throws a front kick that sends Veainu stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire throws a combination. Veainu tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Veainu looks to throw a body kick
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Veainu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Veainu misses with a double jab.
Zaire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Veainu defends well and Zaire ends up having to push Veainu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Veainu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Veainu.
Zaire looking to throw knees to the head but Veainu is blocking nicely.
Veainu lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. #T1#
The referee calls for Zaire to work.
Zaire has Veainu pressed against the cage.
Zaire gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Zaire has Veainu pressed against the cage, preventing Veainu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaire is pushing Veainu up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Veainu controls the action.
Veainu on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Veainu blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Veainu drags the fight down to the ground.
Zaire will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Veainu wants to get back to his feet but Zaire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T2#
Zaire trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Zaire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully. #T3#
Veainu is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Veainu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Veainu misses with a head kick.
Veainu is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Veainu is looking to clinch.
Veainu misses with the combination.
Sloppy strikes from Zaire. Those never looked like landing.
Veainu tries to clinch up but Zaire circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaire misses with a head kick. #T4#
Zaire throws a head kick that misses.
Veainu is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Veainu throws a right hand that Zaire ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaire also avoids with ease.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire fails with a takedown attempt.
Veainu misses with a combination
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Veainu circles away from the clinch attempt.
A solid body kick from Zaire.
Veainu swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Veainu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Veainu throws a lazy head kick
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaire tries for a takedown but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
That's time! Zaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Veainu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Veainu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire is looking to counter the offense by Veainu and move into the clinch.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Zaire avoids them all with ease.
Veainu throws a series of punches but Zaire moves out of range.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Zaire closes the distance and clinches.
Veainu tries to pull guard but Zaire holds him up against the cage and eventually Veainu drops back down to his feet. #BC2#
Veainu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Veainu throws a leg kick but Zaire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Veainu throws a right and a left that Zaire avoids nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Veainu takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T1#
Veainu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Veainu wants to clinch.
A nice combination there by Veainu. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Zaire fails to land with a series of punches.
Veainu tries to clinch up but Zaire circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Veainu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaire looks to land a combination but Veainu avoids it well.
Veainu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T2##CL#
Zaire has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
Zaire stalling.
Veainu wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaire has him pressed against the cage.
Zaire stalls.
Zaire slowing the pace effectively.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Veainu manages to break the clinch.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Veainu throws out the jab.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
It appears Zaire was looking to counter with a kick there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Veainu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Veainu is looking for the big counter here.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Zaire. #T3#
Veainu closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zaire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Veainu throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Veainu.
Veainu throws a body kick that misses.
Veainu blocks a head kick by Zaire.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Veainu misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaire is looking to clinch but Veainu is avoiding it.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Zaire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Veainu can do to turn this around?#T4#
Zaire wants to clinch.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Veainu lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Veainu shoots in for a double leg but Zaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zaire moves in looking to clinch but Veainu pushes him off.
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 interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zaire throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Veainu unleashes a big counter combination but Zaire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#CL#
Zaire has closed the distance and engaged Veainu in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Veainu.
Veainu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Veainu wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Veainu is trying to break the clinch but Zaire has him pressed against the cage.
Zaire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Veainu is defending well for now.
Veainu trying to land knees to the body.
Veainu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu tries a body shot but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Veainu tries to circle away but Zaire has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Zaire breaks from the clinch. #T1#
Veainu on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zaire tries to clinch up.
A combination from Veainu does no damage.
Veainu lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaire circles away quickly and effectively.
Veainu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Veainu misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Veainu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Zaire lands a nice shot that snaps Veainu's head back.
Zaire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
No joy there for Veainu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Veainu.#T2#
Zaire tries to clinch there but Veainu circles away.
As Zaire backs off Veainu throws a huge counter combo but Zaire manages to avoid it all.
A combination from Veainu does no damage.
Veainu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaire.
Zaire tries for a takedown but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaire looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Veainu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Veainu manages to avoid it.
Veainu tries to clinch
and Zaire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Veainu throws a right and a left that both miss.
Veainu slips under a jab.#T3##CL#
Zaire pushes Veainu up against the cage in a clinch.
A short uppercut from Zaire.
Veainu managing to block the knees to the body from Zaire.
Zaire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Veainu up against the cage.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Veainu controls his hands.
Veainu fails to pull guard.
Veainu lands a shot to the body.
Veainu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. #T4#
Veainu can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Veainu backwards.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaire.
Zaire taking a breather.
Zaire cracks Veainu with a nice body shot.
Veainu tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaire smiles and moves away.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Veainu with an uppercut!
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Veainu.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sonatane Veainu.
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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
An out of breath Abdullah Zaire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Nfld live 49
Date: Oct 28, 2023

#R1##CL#
Zaire moves into the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zaire misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Kebab.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire is looking to control Kebab's arms but Kebab gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaire has his back to the cage.
Zaire throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kebab up against the cage.
Kebab lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaire or not.
Kebab stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab working aggressively here.
Zaire trying to stall but Kebab improves his position.
Kebab tries to break the clinch but Zaire is controlling the position.
Zaire tries a body shot but Kebab blocks it. #BC2#
Kebab's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T1##CL#
Zaire gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
Kebab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Zaire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kebab.
Kebab dodges an elbow strike from Zaire.
Zaire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zaire can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Zaire taking a breather.
Kebab misses with the head strike.
Kebab misses with some punches.
Kebab misses with the head strike.
Kebab tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kebab misses with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kebab takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Kebab controls his hands. #T2#
Kebab scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kebab is pushing Zaire up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Kebab content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kebab receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Kebab misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Kebab controls the action.
Zaire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kebab.
A short right from Zaire on the inside.
Come on Kebab - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Kebab digs a right hand into Zaire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaire's gas tank.
Zaire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Kebab lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zaire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire tries to work over Kebab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Zaire trying to stall but Kebab improves his position.
Zaire tries a body shot but Kebab blocks it.
Zaire tries to land knees in the clinch but Kebab avoids the damage to the body.
Good body shot from Kebab.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kebab is trying to force a seperation but Zaire has the dominant position.
Zaire has Kebab pressed against the cage.
Kebab pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kebab doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kebab leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kebab tries to throw a body punch but Zaire avoids it by throwing Kebab back against the cage.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Kebab will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zaire up against the cage.
Kebab just leaning against Zaire, taking a breather.
Kebab throws a head punch that misses.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kebab lands a right hand.
Kebab lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaire throws an elbow but it misses.
Kebab taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zaire being controlled against the cage.
Zaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kebab's elbow.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#BC#
Zaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rulla Kebab dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaire!
Kebab throws a leg kick which misses Zaire's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaire tries to avoid it.
Zaire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kebab avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kebab throws a lazy head kick
and Zaire counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Kebab.
Kebab has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Zaire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kebab creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kebab lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire controlling the action here for a moment. #T1#
Zaire blocks a body shot from Kebab.
Kebab manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Kebab swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kebab misses with some punches.
Kebab lands a left hand.
Kebab swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kebab lands with a light punch inside.
Kebab can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Zaire slowing the pace effectively.#T2#
Kebab pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kebab lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Nice body punch from Kebab - that landed with a thud.
Kebab swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Kebab breaks the clinch.
Kebab is looking to land body kicks.
A swing and a miss from Kebab.
A head kick misses from Kebab.
Kebab dodges the punch combination 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!
Kebab fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaire.#T3#
Nice uppercut there from Kebab.
Zaire wants to clinch up but Kebab keeps it at a distance.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Kebab takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Rulla Kebab is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kebab with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kebab looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Kebab thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kebab looks for the body kick but Zaire saw that one coming.
Rulla Kebab seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaire!
Kebab throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
Kebab misses with a kick to the body. #T4#
Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Kebab misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Kebab lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaire off the cage and back into range.
Kebab walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rulla Kebab seems to be getting the better of the standup.
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!
Kebab missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kebab walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zaire.
Kebab fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaire in the body.
Kebab throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Kebab misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaire counters with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rulla Kebab showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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!#R3#
Kebab is looking to score with low kicks.
Kebab throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kebab.
Zaire moves in looking to clinch but Kebab pushes him off.
Kebab throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Kebab misses the shot to the body.
Zaire misses the jab.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Kebab saw that one coming.
Kebab looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kebab misses with a head kick.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Kebab is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kebab.
Kebab bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.#T1#
Kebab throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Kebab misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kebab throws a right hand that misses
and Zaire counters with a low kick, right behind Kebab 's knee.
Kebab throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kebab lands a body shot.
Zaire needs to keep his hands up - Kebab had a free shot at his head there.
Kebab scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kebab lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kebab lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back. #CL#
Zaire has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zaire tries to work over Kebab's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Kebab has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kebab struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaire controls his hands.
Zaire is trying to maintain a safe position but Kebab gets an underhook and turns Zaire into the cage.
Kebab misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Zaire to work.
Zaire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kebab up against the cage.
Zaire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Kebab avoids it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire tries to stall but Kebab uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#T3#
Zaire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kebab is defending well for now.
Zaire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kebab blocks it with crossed arms.
A head punch on the inside from Kebab fails to land.
Zaire trying to stall but Kebab improves his position.
Kebab stalling.
Kebab misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kebab on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kebab tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kebab throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
Zaire slowing the pace effectively.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Zaire misses with a knee to the head.
Kebab throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire misses with a knee to the head.
Kebab stalling in the clinch but Zaire improves position.
Kebab stalling in the clinch.
Kebab stalling in the clinch but Zaire improves position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kebab as Zaire tries to tie him up.
A head punch on the inside from Kebab fails to land.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Kebab controls the action.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kebab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kebab blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kebab lands a right hand.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rulla Kebab comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kebab has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rulla Kebab!
A very excited looking Rulla Kebab 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.

Event: Nfld live 47
Date: Oct 07, 2023

#R1#
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. #T1##CL#
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. #T2#
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. #T3#
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. #T4#
Picogram stalling in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Picogram. #CUT2#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!#R2#
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. #T1#
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. #CL#
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.#T2#
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. #T3#
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. #CL#
Zaire closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
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!#R3##CL#
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.#T1#
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.#CL2#
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. #T2#
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.#T3#
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.#T4#
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!#CL2#
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.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 09, 2023

#R1##KD#
Oooooh!!! Zaire has knocked Kenitov down with a huge combo! Zaire steps away and waves a wobbly Kenitov back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Kenitov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Kenitov throws a head kick but Zaire moves out of range.
Kenitov takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Kenitov circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Zaire. Kenitov falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Zaire!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 30, 2023

#R1#
Zaire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Aldemir Santos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Santos.
Zaire lands a slapping body shot.
Zaire misses with a head kick. #TD2#
Santos shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zaire's guard.

Zaire scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Santos darts in looking for a takedown but Zaire gets double underhooks and turns Santos into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Zaire darts in and clinches Santos up against the cage.
Santos on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zaire is pushing Santos up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Santos tries to pull guard but Zaire forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zaire managing to block the knees to the body from Santos. #T1##BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Santos fails to land the takedown.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldemir Santos.
Santos dives in and grabs Zaire's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zaire pushes down on Santos's head and hops out.#CL#
Santos tries to keep at a distance but Zaire has taken the fight into the clinch.
Santos'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.
Zaire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Santos goes for a takedown attempt but Zaire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Crunch! Zaire slams his shin into Santos's torso.#T2##CL#
Zaire drives through and clinches with Santos against the cage.
Santos avoids the elbow strike from Zaire, against the cage.
Zaire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Santos up against the cage.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Zaire has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Zaire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Santos unleashes a big counter combination but Zaire bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Santos fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Santos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Santos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Zaire gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Zaire lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Santos.#BC#
Zaire breaks from the clinch. #TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Santos.

Zaire sneaks out the side door and pushes Santos away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#TD2#
Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire tries to kick Santos off but Santos keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Santos is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Santos wants to advance to full mount but Zaire doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Zaire is keeping the position.#T4#
Santos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zaire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Santos is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#ES#
Zaire manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Santos blocks the body kick.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Santos swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaire is looking to clinch but Santos is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Santos with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaire counters with a big head kick but Santos shrugs it off.
Santos misses with a hook
and Zaire counters with a left to the body. #CL#
Zaire closes the distance and clinches.
Santos is trying to pull guard but Zaire has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Santos misses with a straight right.
Zaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Zaire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Zaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC#
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick. #T1#
Santos rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaire throws a big counter combination but Santos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Santos shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaire defends it nicely.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldemir Santos.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Santos lands a nice hook to Zaire's body. Zaire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Santos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Zaire counters with a quick kick to the body but Santos blocks it.
Santos swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaire.
Santos lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaire at a distance.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Santos moves out of range easily. #T2#
Santos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Zaire takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Santos tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zaire defends well and Santos ends up having to push Zaire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It appears Zaire was looking to counter with a kick there.#TD2#
Santos closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santos not doing much here.
Zaire is trying to stand. #T3#
Santos lands with a punch from half guard.
Santos wants to pass the guard but Zaire is defending well.
Santos is still trying to improve position.
Santos sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zaire defending well though.
Zaire looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zaire scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Santos manages to mount him!
Zaire wants to try and get back to his feet.
Santos landing strikes, looking to finish! #T4#
Santos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Santos trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Santos working the ground and pound effectively. #SUB2#
Santos goes for an armbar but Zaire turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zaire.
Our spies down at at Alpha Brasil inform us that Santos has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zaire stopping the sweep attempt from Santos.
Zaire wants to get up but he can't break Santos's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Zaire stuffs the takedown.
Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaire pinned against the cage. Zaire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Santos fails with the takedown
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aldemir Santos.#CL#
Zaire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Santos being controlled against the cage.
Zaire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zaire seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Abdullah Zaire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santos goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaire prevents it. #T1##BC#
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Horrible takedown attempt by Santos or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaire, which made it look bad.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Santos can do to turn this around?
Santos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Zaire closes the distance and pushes Santos back into the cage.#BC#
Zaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaire tries to clinch up.
Zaire slips under a jab.#T2#
Santos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire is looking to counter with head kicks.
Santos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire throws a big counter combination but Santos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zaire tries to clinch but Santos is having none of it.
Santos looks for a takedown but Zaire sprawls well.
Santos shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaire sprawls well. He's pushed Santos's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Santos takes a kick to the side of the head.
A punch combination from Santos misses.
Zaire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Santos shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Santos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T3#
Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap. #CL#
Zaire moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Zaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #TD2#
Santos throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zaire was covering up waiting for the punch and Santos finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Zaire manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Zaire has Santos pressed against the cage.
Santos has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zaire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T4#
Zaire prevents the takedown attempt. #BC#
Zaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Zaire forces Santos back against the cage and clinches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fighters circling - Santos throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Santos looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Aldemir Santos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Santos is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zaire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Santos. #SUB2#
Santos is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
Our winner, Abdullah Zaire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 149: Ryoto v Bloodaxe 2
Date: Aug 26, 2023

#R1#
Zaire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaire.
Zaire throws a series of punches but Hell moves out of range. #CL2#
Hell gets tackled into the cage by Zaire. Zaire maintains the clinch.
I was talking to Hell's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC2#
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire walks into a stiff left hand from Hell.
Zaire fails to land with a series of punches.
Hell throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hell jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire unleashes a big counter combination but Hell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zaire swinging wildly here.
It looked like Hell was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zaire.
Zaire drops his hands momentarily and Hell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Hell tries to keep at a distance but Zaire has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hell.#T1#
Zaire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hell looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hell.
Hell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hell missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hell lands a front kick.
Zaire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch but Hell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hell misses with an uppercut
and Zaire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hell.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Hell is just out of range.
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaire tries to score with a low kick but Hell moves his leg out of the way.
Robbie Hell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Zaire. #T2#
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hell.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hell lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hell with the inside leg kick.
Hell keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hell.
Hell misses with a looping right.
Hell misses with an uppercut
and Zaire counters with a series of strikes. Hell will be more careful next time no doubt.
Hell swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaire.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hell throws out the jab. #CL2#
Zaire drives through and clinches with Hell against the cage.
Zaire trying to stall but Hell improves his position.
Zaire tries to stall but Hell uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #T3#
Hell drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaire pulls his leg out and moves away.
A combination from Zaire does no damage.
Zaire motions for Hell to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hell swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zaire. Hell shrugs it off though.
Hell lands a jab.
Zaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Zaire rushes Hell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hell avoiding damage as Zaire throws knees to the body.
A short right from Zaire.
Hell is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Hell scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Hell.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hell has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Hell blocks a head kick by Zaire.
Hell checks a leg kick nicely.
Some wild striking there from Zaire.
Hell throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hell tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Hell.
Hell feints and then cracks Zaire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaire down.
Hell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Hell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hell is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hell misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire doesn't manage to clinch there - Hell circles away.
Hell throws out a powerful jab.
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 Robbie Hell will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zaire staying out of range there.
Zaire throws a fast counter high kick but Hell manages to duck under it in time.
Zaire tries to clinch but Hell is having none of it.
Hell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hell works Zaire's body with a nice hook.
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hell.
Zaire tries to clinch but Hell moves out of range. #CL2#
Zaire moves into the clinch.
Hell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hell is looking for a takedown.
Zaire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Hell tries to throw a body punch but Zaire avoids it by throwing Hell back against the cage.
Zaire prevents a takedown attempt there. #T1#
Nice body punch from Hell. #TD#
Hell manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hell is trying to keep Zaire in close.
Hell manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hell is controlling him. #T2#
Hell cracks Zaire with a solid left hand.
Hell with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zaire being controlled here, momentarily.
Zaire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Hell is controlling him.
Hell wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.
Hell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#T3#
Hell postures up in Zaire's guard and throws a big left but Zaire blocks it.
Hell is pushing down on Zaire's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zaire is fighting to maintain full guard but Hell has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hell is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hell not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zaire wants to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hell throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaire counters with a series of strikes. Hell will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL2#
Zaire instigates a clinch.
Hell fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Hell. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T4##TD#
Hell has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zaire uses from the top position. #SU2#
Zaire stands up and waves to Hell to follow him.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Hell steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hell scores with a three punch combo! #CL2#
Zaire has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Hell jumps guard but Zaire stands there with Hell around his waist. Hell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zaire lands a shot to the body.
Zaire is defending well against a takedown attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaire lands with a right to the head.
Zaire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Hell.
Hell wants a takedown but no success here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Robbie Hell dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Hell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zaire if he has to take too many more of those.
Hell avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Hell throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hell misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Hell.#CL2#
Zaire closes the distance and pushes Hell back into the cage.
Hell is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Hell pulls Zaire into guard. #SU2#
Zaire decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zaire moves in looking to clinch but Hell pushes him off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zaire darts in and clinches Hell up against the cage.
Zaire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Hell seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaire can turn it around.
Zaire misses with a knee strike.
Hell goes for a takedown attempt but Zaire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zaire moves in looking to clinch but Hell pushes him off.
Hell misses the shot to the body.
Zaire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Robbie Hell is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Crunch! Zaire slams his shin into Hell's torso.
Zaire tries to clinch but Hell is having none of it.
Zaire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#CL2#
Zaire rushes Hell and presses him up against the cage.
Hell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hell lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Hell swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zaire moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hell misses the shot to the body.
Zaire defending well as Hell loads up on a big left hand.
Hell moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZaire.#T2#
Zaire misses with a head kick.
Zaire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaire fails in his attempt to clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hell.
Zaire tries to clinch but Hell is having none of it.
Hell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Hell gets tackled into the cage by Zaire. Zaire maintains the clinch.
Hell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Hell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hell can't get the takedown.
Zaire will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Hell up against the cage.
Hell misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Hell throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Hell fails to land.
Hell tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaire smiles and moves away.
Hell throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hell misses with a straight right.
Hell throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Zaire rushes Hell and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Hell.
Zaire is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zaire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Hell tries to land a leg kick but Zaire saw it coming and moves away.
Hell cracks Zaire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hell.
Hell avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hell misses with a hook.
A nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hell paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Zaire darts in and clinches Hell up against the cage.
Hell blocks an elbow strike from Zaire.
Zaire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zaire missing with knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire is trying to force a seperation but Hell has the dominant position.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zaire's efforts to push away.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Hell controls his hands.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdullah Zaire.
I think Hell 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robbie Hell!
Robbie Hell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 137: Ryoto v Matikainen
Date: Jul 29, 2023

#R1#
Zaire wants to clinch.
Zaire throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heights.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heights has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Heights tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Heights.
Heights takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick by Zaire misses
and Heights counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Heights swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow Zaire down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heights misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire. #CL#
Heights gets tackled into the cage by Zaire. Zaire maintains the clinch. #T1##BC2#
Heights manages to break the clinch. #CL#
Zaire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Heights, pushing him back against the cage.
Heights wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch. #BC2#
Heights pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch but Heights swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A punch lands to the side of Heights 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heights.
Zaire seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Heights throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
It looked like Zaire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A right-left combo lands from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heights throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire misses with a few strikes there.
Heights appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaire doesn't manage to clinch there - Heights circles away.
Heights scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaire should have avoided that one.
Zaire tries to clinch up but Heights circles away and keeps his distance.
Heights is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zaire rather than just go for the knockout.
Zaire misses with a double jab
and Heights counters with a left to the body.
Heights lands a nice looking body shot.
Heights tries to land a front kick but Zaire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Heights stuns Zaire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#CL#
Zaire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
Zaire letting Heights take a breather here.#BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaire is looking to clinch.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses
and Heights counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zaire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Heights works the jab nicely.
Zaire throws an off balance right hand
and Heights counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses.
Heights throws a shot to the body.
Zaire throws a low kick but Heights avoids it.
Heights with a nice calf kick.
Heights scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T4#
Heights fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire is breathing heavily.
Heights slips a jab and a cross from Zaire.
Heights is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zaire with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heights lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zaire tries to clinch up.
Zaire tries to clinch but Heights is having none of it.
Heights cracks Zaire with a good jab.
Heights looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
As Heights looks to move away, Zaire throws a big counter combo but Heights just gets out of the way.
Zaire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seelow Heights dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Heights looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heights scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire throws a right hand that Heights ducks under and follows up with a left that Heights also avoids with ease.
Heights throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Zaire was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heights throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Heights looks to move away, Zaire throws a big counter combo but Heights just gets out of the way.
No joy there for Zaire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Heights cracks Zaire with an open hand slap.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Heights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire throws a head kick that half lands.
Zaire thuds a left hand into Heights's body.#T1#
Heights fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A good leg kick by Heights.
A nice leg kick from Heights, right into the meat of the thigh.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Heights counters with a nice body kick.
Heights lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Heights fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Heights swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heights throws a sloppy body shot
and Zaire counters with a three punch combo that has Heights backing up. Heights nods at Zaire to acknowledge the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Heights, right into the meat of the thigh.
Heights slips a jab and a cross from Zaire.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Heights in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
Zaire misses with a few strikes there.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire doesn't manage to clinch there - Heights circles away.
Zaire tries to clinch there but Heights circles away.
Heights has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Heights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Heights does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Zaire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Heights now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Heights paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A bone on bone clash there as Zaire blocks the leg kick.
Zaire moves in looking to clinch but Heights pushes him off.#T3#
Zaire thows a leg kick but Heights checks it
and Heights counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Zaire! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Heights!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights!
Seelow Heights seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: WVT 130: Account v Peterson
Date: Jul 15, 2023

#R1#
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
Rutger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaire is looking to counter punch.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Rutger takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rutger misses with a looping left.
Rutger moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rutger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Rufus Rutger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rutger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rutger slips under a jab from Zaire.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Zaire - just one landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire sizes up Rutger with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rutger fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rutger ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A clash of legs there as Rutger blocks the low kick.
Rutger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Rutger fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Rutger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rutger tries to counter by closing the distance.
Rutger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaire. Zaire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Zaire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Rutger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zaire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rutger's head backwards.
Rutger misses the shot to the body.
Rutger takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rutger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutger's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaire under the eye.
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!
Rutger throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Rutger wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Zaire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rutger walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Rutger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rutger moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rutger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaire connects with a right hand. Rutger shakes it off.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Rutger is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zaire.
Rutger throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Rutger misses with a head kick.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Rutger.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Rutger. Beautiful body shot.#T3#
Rutger connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
Rutger feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A jab from Rutger misses.
Rutger lands a right hook to the body.
Rutger throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Zaire slips a straight right by Rutger.
Rutger slips under a jab.
Zaire lands a head shot.#CL#
Zaire drives through and clinches with Rutger against the cage.
Rutger misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rutger misses with some punches.
Rutger blocking some punches.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Rutger being controlled against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rutger. #T4#
Rutger is looking to control Zaire's arms but Zaire gets an underhook and turns him. Now Rutger has his back to the cage.
Zaire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Rutger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rutger gets through Zaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I was talking to Zaire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Rutger's brow.
Rutger will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zaire up against the cage.
Zaire scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rutger misses with the head strike.
Zaire lands a left hand.
Zaire blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rufus Rutger will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
No joy there for Zaire, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rutger avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rutger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Rutger avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Rutger counters with a stiff right hand.
Rutger connects with a body shot.
Zaire works the jab nicely.
Rutger rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd cheers as Rutger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaire doesn't seem phased though.
Rutger misses the body punch
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rutger.
Rutger misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rutger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rutger's hands.
Rutger blocks a jab.#T1#
Rutger ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rutger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rutger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Rutger scores with a hook.
Rutger throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Good exchange - Rutger coming out on top.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Rutger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Zaire instigates a clinch.
Rutger just leaning against Zaire, taking a breather.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rutger.
Rutger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Rutger misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rutger's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rutger.
Zaire taking a breather.
Abdullah Zaire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Rutger throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rutgers head. #BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch.
Zaire tests Rutger's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Rutger cracks Zaire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaire connects with a single shot there.
Rutger throws a lazy head kick
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T3#
Zaire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Rufus Rutger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rutger lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Rutger's shoulder, as Rutger tries to avoid the shot.
Rutger lands a slapping body shot.
Rutger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire dodges the punch combination from Rutger.
Zaire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Rutger looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Zaire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rutger to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Rutger's head but Rutger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire lands the left hand.
Zaire walks into a left hand.
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!
Rutger cracks Zaire with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zaire falls to his knees and Rutger doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rufus Rutger!
An out of breath Rufus Rutger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 112: Custer v Heights
Date: Jun 03, 2023

#R1#
Dunes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A quick step to the side and Zaire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dunes throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
Dunes throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire jabs Dunes right on the nose. Dunes blinks but takes it well.
Dunes just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dunes. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Dunes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Dunes lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Dunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Dunes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dunes with a nice calf kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunes throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Dunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dunes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaire moves out of range as Dunes strikes.#T1#
Zaire throws a low kick but Dunes moves out of range easily.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunes throws a low kick but Zaire avoids it.
Dunes avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dunes.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dunes throws a leg kick which misses Zaire's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaire tries to avoid it.
Zaire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaire lands with a right hand.
Dunes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaire.
Zaire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A low kick lands for Zaire.
Dunes goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Dunes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zaire sizes up Dunes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A lazy left from Zaire finds it's target.#T2#
Dunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunes misses with the combination.
A big left from Dunes misses.
Dunes lands with a nice combination. Zaire backs away looking to recover.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dunes's hands.
A big right from Dunes misses.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunes.
Dunes ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Dunes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dunes is looking to score with low kicks.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Zaire moved away.
It looked like Zaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A bone on bone clash there as Dunes blocks the leg kick.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Dunes's head but Dunes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T3#
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dunes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Dunes's defenses.
Dunes misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Dunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zaire throws the left hand but Dunes avoids the punch easily.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Dunes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Dunes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dunes.
Dunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dunes misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A lazy left from Dunes finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A punch lands to the side of Dunes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Dunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Zaire with the inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
Zaire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dunes looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
A lazy left from Zaire finds it's target.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Dunes's body. Dunes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
Zaire defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Dunes moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zaire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dunes. Dunes obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Dunes's leg but Dunes calmly moves out of range.
Dunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Dunes misses.
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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Dunes misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dunes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaire stuns Dunes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
Dunes with a hook.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Dunes looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaire swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Dunes counter with a right hand.
Dunes throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Dunes swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Dunes connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaire throws a jab when Dunes was well out of range.#T1#
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaire moves out of range as Dunes strikes.
Dunes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dunes avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dunes digs a good hook to Zaire's body.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Dunes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dunes throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Dunes is just out of range.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunes misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Dunes tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Dunes ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Dunes.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dunes needs to keep his hands up - Zaire had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Dunes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire lunges at Dunes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dunes's hand.
Zaire moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the body from Zaire misses
and Dunes counters with a right hand to the body.
Dunes misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Dunes.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire with the inside leg kick.
Dunes moves away from the strike by Zaire.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dunes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Dunes.
Dunes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Zaire sees it coming and checks it nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Dunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dunes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dunes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaire avoids a kick to the body.
Dunes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Dunes's leg. Dunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Dunes looks to land a combination but Zaire avoids it well.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Dunes misses with a straight left.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire tests Dunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dunes throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dunes.
Dunes pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T4#
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaire is looking to counter punch.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dunes.
Zaire tried to counter with a leg kick but Dunes avoided it.
Dunes is looking to score with low kicks.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaire connects with a leg kick.
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Dunes throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaire on the side of the head.
A left lands for Zaire.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaire checks a leg kick.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire lands a slapping body shot.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Dunes's body. Dunes takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire throws a body punch but Dunes moves out of range.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dunes's sensitive parts.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Dunes.
Dunes tried to score with a low kick but Zaire checks it.
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.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Zaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dunes has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaire finds it's way round the side to connect with Dunes's head.
Dunes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dunes appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dunes cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Dunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Dunes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Dunes counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire scores with a nice strike.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice straight punches there by Dunes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dunes.
Dunes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Dunes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zaire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dunes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A jab lands there for Zaire.
Dunes ducks right into an uppercut from Zaire.
The fighters circling - Dunes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunes.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Dunes slips the punch.
Dunes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Dunes.
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire slips under a jab from Dunes.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Dunes.
Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Dunes misses.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire jabs at Dunes's body.
Slugger Dunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dunes lands with a shot to the body.
Dunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaire tests Dunes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A punch lands to the side of Dunes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Dunes staying out of range there.
Dunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Dunes.
Zaire jabs at Dunes's body.
Zaire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dunes doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T3#
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dunes.
Dunes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire misses the jab.
Dunes misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Zaire.
Nice body punch from Zaire.
Zaire is looking to chop away at Dunes's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Zaire punishes Dunes's body with a nice straight punch.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Dunes blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dunes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Dunes misses with a hook
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dunes can do to turn this around?#T4#
Zaire slips under a jab.
Dunes throws a right hand that misses
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dunes on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
It looks like Zaire has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zaire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaire throws a jab when Dunes was well out of range.
Dunes gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Dunes throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Dunes misses the jab.
Dunes wants to slow Zaire down by chopping away at his legs.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Dunes blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Dunes's defenses.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaire thumps Dunes with a low kick.
Dunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:27
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:27
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 103: Machado v Fabinho
Date: May 13, 2023

#R1#
Terrell misses with a straight left.
Terrell stuns Zaire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Terrell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Terrell's shoulder, as Terrell tries to avoid the shot.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zaire crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Terrell - the referee stops the clock and Zaire gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Terrell. Zaire manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaire is looking to slow Terrell down with leg kicks.
Zaire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Terrell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left and a right from Terrell both land. Nice combination.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Terrell sees it coming and moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrell takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire motions for Terrell to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terrell wants to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch position.
Terrell lands a nice hook to Zaire's body. Zaire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Terrell drops his hands momentarily and Zaire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaire misses with a hook. Terrell ducked under it nicely.
Terrell scores with a shot to the body.
Zaire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Terrell.
Good shot there by Zaire.
Terrell tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The fighters circling - Terrell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.#T1#
Terrell looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Terrell manages to avoid it.
Zaire tries to score with a low kick but Terrell moves his leg out of the way.
Terrell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaire on the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Terrell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell slips a jab from Zaire.
Terrell scores with a leg kick.
Terrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terrell's corner calls for a 1-2. Terrell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Terrell throws a sloppy body shot
and Zaire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Terrell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Terrell wants to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch position.
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Terrell sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Terrell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Terrell throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
Terrell jabs Zaire right on the nose. Zaire blinks but takes it well.
Zaire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire avoids the body shot from Terrell.
Zaire is looking to counter punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrell. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Some bone on bone action there as Terrell checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Terrell was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Terrell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Terrell lands a head shot.
Terrell misses with a wild body shot.
A clash of legs there as Zaire blocks the low kick.
Terrell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zaire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A nice leg kick lands there from Terrell.
Zaire throws a body punch but Terrell moves out of range.
Terrell misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaire off the cage and back into range.
Zaire scores with a hook.
Zaire misses with a hook. Terrell ducked under it nicely.
Terrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire connects with a single shot there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Terrell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terrell with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Terrell lands a glancing blow to the side of Zaire's head.
A head kick misses from Terrell.
Terrell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terrell lands a jab.
Terrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Terrell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Terrell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Terrell throws a leg kick
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrell manages to avoid it.
Terrell checks the leg kick nicely there.
Terrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Terrell.
Terrell throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire lunges at Terrell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Terrell's hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terrell takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Terrell checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaire lands with a straight right. Terrell didn't see that one coming.#T4#
Zaire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Terrell attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Terrell moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Zaire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Terrell is out of range and Zaire settles back down.
A jab lands there for Zaire.
Terrell jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL2#
Terrell rushes Zaire and presses him up against the cage.
Zaire has Terrell pressed against the cage.
Terrell blocks a body shot from Zaire.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Terrell.
Zaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Zaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire tries a body shot but Terrell blocks it.
Zaire just leaning against Terrell, taking a breather.
Terrell fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
I was talking to Zaire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zaire is looking to control Terrell's arms but Terrell gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaire has his back to the cage.
Zaire misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell dominated that round.
That's time! Zaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Terrell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaire. That did some damage!
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Terrell moves away and avoids it.
Terrell smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Terrell lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Terrell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaire avoids the head kick by Terrell.
Terrell digs a good hook to Zaire's body.
Zaire slips a jab from Terrell.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
Terrell thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terrell.
Zaire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terrell catches Zaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Terrell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Terrell slips a jab from Zaire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Terrell scores with a nice head shot.
Zaire scores with a hook.
Terrell scores with a hook to the body. Zaire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Terrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terrell tries to counter by closing the distance.
Terrell misses with a low kick.
Terrell swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaire counters with an outside leg kick.
Terrell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Terrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaire catches Terrell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Terrell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.#CL2#
Terrell clinches up against the cage.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire has had enough of the clinch but Terrell keeps him there for the moment.
A hook to the body from Zaire.
Terrell keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zaire's efforts to push away.
Zaire working aggressively here.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Terrell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaire misses with the head strike.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrell controls his hands.
Terrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A shot in the inside from Terrell.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Zaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Terrell, as that shot connected.
Zaire misses the jab.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Terrell moved away.
Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Terrell thinks about the counter body kick.
Nice shot by Terrell.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Terrell moved out of range nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Terrell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Terrell lands with a nice body punch.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Terrell ducks down to avoid it.
Zaire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Terrell takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Terrell scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Terrell misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire slips under a jab from Terrell.
Terrell tries to land a leg kick but Zaire saw it coming and moves away. #T3#
Terrell checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Terrell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Terrell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Terrell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It looked like Zaire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Terrell.
Zaire blocks a head kick by Terrell.
Terrell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zaire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Terrell checks it well.
Terrell lands with a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Terrell!
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Terrell.
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Terrell scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Terrell avoids the body shot from Zaire.
The crowd cheers as Terrell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaire doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrell connects with a single shot there.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Terrell moved out of range.
Zaire throws the left hand but Terrell avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Nice straight punches there by Terrell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Terrell.
Terrell throws a combination. Zaire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Terrell thuds his right hand into Zaire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Some wild striking there from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Terrell.
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire moves out of range as Terrell strikes.
Terrell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Terrell misses with the combination.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Terrell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Terrell throws a leg kick but Zaire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A countering left hand to the body from Terrell misses.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire is looking to counter punch.
Terrell takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Zaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Terrell scores with a shot to the body.
Terrell throws a leg kick
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Terrell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Terrell avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Terrell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Terrell is out of range.
Zaire cracks Terrell with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Terrell at a distance.
Terrell slips under a jab.
Terrell fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaire throws a body punch but Terrell moves out of range.
Terrell fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Terrell lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaire doesn't seem phased though.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Terrell's hands.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrell.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Terrell saw that one coming.
Terrell lands a head shot.
Terrell throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire misses with a straight left.
Terrell blocks a jab.#T1#
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Terrell sees it coming and moves out of range.
Terrell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Terrell slips under a jab.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Terrell.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Terrell ducks down to avoid it.
Terrell cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaire connects with a body shot that sends Terrell's belly button to the back.
Terrell fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Terrell's head but Terrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terrell steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Terrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terrell throws a solid leg kick but Zaire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Terrell.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaire throws a body punch but Terrell moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaire misses the target.
Terrell stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.#T2#
Terrell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Terrell.
Terrell throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Zaire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Good leg kick by Terrell.
Terrell lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaire off the cage and back into range.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaire misses the jab.
Terrell steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zaire.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Zaire throws a jab when Terrell was well out of range.
Terrell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zaire slips a straight right by Terrell.
Zaire 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.
Terrell throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Terrell, as that shot connected.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Terrell is out of range. #T3#
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Terrell saw that one coming.
Terrell wants to counter with a clinch but Zaire pushes him away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrell loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick from Terrell misses.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zaire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Terrell can pounce on him.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Terrell lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zaire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaire wants to slow Terrell down by chopping away at his legs.
Jab from Zaire.
Zaire's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Terrell down.
Terrell fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
Terrell lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Terrell under the eye.
Terrell throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T4#
A low kick lands for Terrell.
Terrell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaire is able to avoid easily.
Zaire tries to land a leg kick but Terrell saw it coming and moves away.
Terrell moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Terrell.
Terrell tries to move into range but Zaire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Terrell is looking to slow Zaire down with leg kicks.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Terrell is out of range.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd cheers as Zaire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Terrell doesn't seem phased though.
Terrell is looking to clinch.
As Terrell backs away, Zaire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A nice combination there by Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Terrell lands with a slapping head kick.
Terrell misses with a looping right.
Terrell slips under a jab from Zaire.

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 Abdullah Zaire.
I think Terrell 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!
A relieved looking Phillip Terrell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 91: Torvik v Tchusuk
Date: Apr 14, 2023

#R1#
Zaire connects with a right hand. Maldonado shakes it off.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Maldonado ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Maldonado moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Maldonado misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Zaire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Maldonado avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Maldonado checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Maldonado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Nice defenses there by Maldonado.
Maldonado thinks about countering with a body kick.
Maldonado moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldonado was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Maldonado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Maldonado misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire cracks Maldonado with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire misses with a hook to the body
and Maldonado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Maldonado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Maldonado moved away.
Maldonado looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaire throws a right hand that misses
and Maldonado connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice jab there from Zaire.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Maldonado avoids it with no problem.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Maldonado with an uppercut!
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Maldonado checks it.
Zaire punishes Maldonado's body with a nice straight punch.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire tests Maldonado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maldonado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaire misses with a hook.#T2#
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
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!
Maldonado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Maldonado throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Maldonado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaire.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Maldonado checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Maldonado is looking to counter punch.
Zaire thumps Maldonado with a low kick.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Maldonado moved out of range nicely.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Maldonado moved out of range.
Maldonado looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Maldonado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaire tries a quick counter leg kick but Maldonado is wise to it.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Maldonado ducks down to avoid it.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Maldonado.
Maldonado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maldonado checks a leg kick.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maldonado's corner calls for a 1-2. Maldonado obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T3#
Maldonado is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaire thows a leg kick but Maldonado checks it
and Maldonado counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaire thows a leg kick but Maldonado checks it
and Maldonado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Maldonado throws a push kick but Zaire slaps the foot to one side.
Good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire throws a body punch but Maldonado moves out of range.
Zaire lands with a straight right. Maldonado didn't see that one coming.
Maldonado takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Maldonado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaire moves out of range of the body kick.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire scores with a nice head shot.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Maldonado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Zaire tries to score with a low kick but Maldonado moves his leg out of the way.
And Maldonado counters with a quick kick to the body but Zaire blocks it.
Maldonado works the jab nicely.
Maldonado throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Maldonado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Maldonado throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Maldonado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Maldonado tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Maldonado blocks a jab.
Maldonado moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Zaire needs to keep his hands up - Maldonado had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A swing and a miss from Maldonado.
Maldonado avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Maldonado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Maldonado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Maldonado misses with a looping right.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maldonado moves away.
Maldonado lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Maldonado throws a chopping leg kick but Zaire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Maldonado avoids it.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldonado was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Maldonado counters with a head kick.
Maldonado checks a leg kick nicely.
Maldonado wants to land a leg kick but Zaire is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Maldonado sees it coming and moves out of range. #CL#
Maldonado closes the distance and pushes Zaire back into the cage.
Maldonado tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike. #T1#
A short right from Maldonado on the inside.
Maldonado blocks an uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaire.
Maldonado misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
Maldonado scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaire cracks Maldonado with a nice body shot.
Zaire tries to work over Maldonado's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Maldonado misses with a punch to the body.
Maldonado is struggling to control the position.
Maldonado working aggressively here.
Zaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maldonado backwards.
Zaire misses with some punches.
Zaire looking to stall.
Maldonado taking a breather. #T2#
Maldonado blocking some punches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaire.
Maldonado prevents a body shot from Zaire.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire is struggling to control the position.
Maldonado trying to stall but Zaire improves his position.
Zaire holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Maldonado blocks a body shot from Zaire.
Maldonado displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zaire up against the cage.
Maldonado blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Zaire. #T3##BC2#
Zaire breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from Maldonado.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Maldonado throws a sloppy body shot
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Maldonado misses with a looping left.
Maldonado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Zaire thows a leg kick but Maldonado checks it
and Maldonado counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Maldonado moved away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Maldonado checks a leg kick.
Maldonado throws a head kick but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire throws a body punch but Maldonado moves out of range.
Maldonado misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Maldonado throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4##CL#
Maldonado fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaire, pushing him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Maldonado.
Maldonado is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zaire is keeping busy.
A body shot lands from Maldonado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Maldonado prevents a body shot from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Maldonado misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Maldonado trying to control the position but instead, Zaire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Maldonado into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Zaire works on Maldonado's body with a couple of short punches.#BC2#
Zaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaire scores with a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldonado was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maldonado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zaire throws a hook but Maldonado blocks it.
Maldonado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Maldonado checks it.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Maldonado moves into the clinch.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Maldonado tries to stall but Zaire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Maldonado doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Zaire breaks from the clinch.
Zaire stuns Maldonado with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Maldonado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire tests Maldonado's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T1#
Maldonado misses with a body shot. #CL#
Maldonado has closed the distance and engaged Zaire in a clinch.
Maldonado lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Maldonado scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaire lands with a light punch inside.
Maldonado dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Maldonado swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Maldonado misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Maldonado gets through Zaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ralphie Maldonado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A big left from Zaire misses.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Maldonado looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Maldonado misses the shot to the body.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldonado.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Maldonado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Maldonado connects with a crisp jab.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Maldonado saw that one coming.
Zaire lands an overhand right.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Maldonado sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Maldonado thinks about countering with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Maldonado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldonado ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Maldonado throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Zaire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaire.#T3#
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #KD#
Maldonado drops Zaire with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zaire looks back up at him and smiles so Maldonado waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed. #CUT#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Maldonado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Maldonado moved away.#CL#
Maldonado takes the fight into the clinch.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Maldonado.
Maldonado softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch.
Maldonado misses with a looping right.
Maldonado checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Maldonado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Maldonado.
A quick step to the side and Maldonado tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T4#
Maldonado walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Zaire drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Maldonado swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Zaire's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ralphie Maldonado!
In his post fight interview, Ralphie Maldonado started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: WVT 80: Ihantala v Kersikov
Date: Mar 11, 2023

#R1#
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Heights avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
letting Heights counter with a right hand.
A low kick from Zaire misses
and Heights counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heights counters with a low kick, right behind Zaire 's knee.
Zaire swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Heights counter with a right hand.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range.
A jab lands there for Heights.
Heights staying out of range there.
A punch lands to the side of Zaire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaire tries a low kick but Heights avoids it.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heights tries to land a front kick but Zaire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Heights does it's job there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Heights's knee but Heights avoids it well.
Heights lands a nice hook to Zaire's body. Zaire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Heights is out of range.
Heights slips under a jab from Zaire.
Nice defenses there by Heights.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Heights throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Heights misses with an attempted mid kick.
Heights connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaire. Zaire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Heights blocks the body kick.
Nice defenses there by Heights.
Zaire thuds a left hand into Heights's body.
Zaire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Heights slips under a jab from Zaire.
It looked like Heights wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Heights.
Zaire scores with a nice strike.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Heights misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire slips a straight right by Heights.
Zaire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Zaire takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Heights.
Zaire cracks Heights with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Heights counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaire thinking.
Heights with a nice cross.
Zaire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Heights ducks down to avoid it.
Heights slips under a jab from Zaire.
Heights looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Heights throws a low kick but Zaire moves out of range easily.
Heights fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heights is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Heights cracks Zaire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Heights makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Heights's head but Heights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire scores with a push kick.#T3#
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heights throws out the jab.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaire drops his hands momentarily and Heights takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Heights cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A low kick lands for Heights.
Zaire throws a right hand that misses
and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaire is looking to score with low kicks.
Heights swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Heights scores with a body shot.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Heights appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Heights ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaire throws a push kick but Heights slaps the foot to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Heights, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy.
Zaire throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Heights to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T4#
Zaire cracks Heights with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Heights uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Heights moved out of range.
Heights uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaire has time to react.
Heights takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Heights jumps back.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Heights dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Heights fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
Heights checks the leg kick nicely there.
Heights scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heights chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaire checks a low kick from Heights.
Zaire defending well as Heights loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire lands with a nice body punch.
Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Jab from Heights.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seelow Heights dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zaire throws an off balance right hand
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Heights looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire motions for Heights to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Heights throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Heights wants to land a leg kick but Zaire is out of range.
Heights lands a body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zaire might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Heights has got the better of the exchanges.
A leg kick checked by Zaire.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heights.
Zaire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Heights lunges at Zaire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaire's hand.
Zaire throws a low kick but Heights moves out of range easily.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Heights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Heights avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heights catches Zaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heights throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Heights is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaire can do to turn this around?
Heights avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Heights slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Heights misses the target.
A thudding body kick lands there by Heights!
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heights scores with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A cross from Heights lands.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Heights.
Heights with a hook.
Heights throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Heights's knee but Heights avoids it well.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow Zaire down.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaire misses with the combination.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Heights.
Zaire throws a body punch but Heights moves out of range.
Heights checks a low kick from Zaire.
Heights scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Heights cracks Zaire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Heights saw that one coming.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Heights counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire throws a low kick but Heights moves out of range easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heights.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaire misses with a leg kick
and Zaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Heights. That's going to slow Zaire down.
Heights tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heights wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heights ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Heights looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Heights looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Zaire takes a swing at Heights's ribcage but misses.
Zaire motions for Heights to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Seelow Heights is winning the standup battle so far.
Heights blocks a low kick nicely.
Heights with a nice cross.
Heights cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Heights checks the leg kick.
Heights bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaire's head.
Zaire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Zaire misses with a leg kick
and Heights cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Heights's defenses.
Heights loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Nice defenses there by Heights.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Heights scores with a decent looking hook.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heights checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good shot there by Heights.
Heights loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Heights's head but Heights sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire tries a low kick but Heights avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heights.
Heights tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaire is able to avoid easily.
Heights lands a nice shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Heights sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Zaire throws a leg kick but Heights moved away.
A low kick from Zaire misses
and Heights counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire tries a low kick but Heights avoids it.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Heights counters with a straight right hand.
Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Heights.
Heights lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back.
Heights thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heights uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Crunch! Zaire slams his shin into Heights's torso.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Heights does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Heights counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Heights's leg but Heights calmly moves out of range.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
Heights throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Heights lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Seelow Heights dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Heights fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaire in the body.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.
Heights works the jab nicely.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Heights.
Heights lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Heights manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Heights slips a straight right by Zaire.
A shot to the liver by Heights. Beautiful body shot.
Heights throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaire throws a hook but Heights avoids it easily.
Heights throws a right hand that misses
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Heights throws a low kick but Zaire avoids it.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Zaire throws a low kick but Heights avoids it.
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Heights counters with a left to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Heights slips the punch.
Heights misses with a looping left.#T1#
Heights fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaire.
Good shot there by Heights.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Heights checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Good leg kick by Heights.
Zaire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Heights. Heights obviously looking to wear him down.
Heights throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heights.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Heights.
It looked like Heights was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zaire.
Heights throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Heights jabs Zaire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heights motions for Zaire to come forward. Heights throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Heights finds it's way through Zaire's defenses.
Heights misses with a body shot.
Heights connects with a solid leg kick. #T2#
A big left from Heights misses.
Heights fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
A low kick from Heights is predictable there
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.
Heights keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Some bone on bone action there as Heights checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heights tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Heights takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Heights uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Heights checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Heights.
Heights connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Seelow Heights is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Heights pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heights connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Heights throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Heights misses the target.
Zaire throws a low kick but Heights avoids it.#T3#
Heights throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Heights's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaire under the eye.
Zaire swings for the body but Heights moves out of range.
Heights throws a big shot that misses.
Heights misses the body punch
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Heights.
Zaire's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaire obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Heights.
Zaire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heights feints and then cracks Zaire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaire down.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Heights moves away.
Heights ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Heights moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heights throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heights is out of range.
Heights was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Heights looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Heights misses with a body shot.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Heights avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Heights misses the target.
Heights staying out of range there.
Zaire slips a jab from Heights.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
It seemed like Zaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Heights connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Heights checks a leg kick.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire motions for Heights to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heights keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heights.

And that's the end of the fight!
Seelow Heights showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heights has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seelow Heights!
Our winner, Seelow Heights, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: WVT 70: Karockas v Obilic
Date: Feb 10, 2023

#R1#
Dunes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
Zaire defending well as Dunes loads up on a big left hand.
Nice shot lands for Zaire.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Dunes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
Zaire with the inside leg kick.
Dunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Dunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dunes was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Dunes connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaire's hands.
We've been told by Dunes's head coaches at Champion Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dunes throws a low kick but Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dunes.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dunes fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaire in the body.
Dunes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 throws a jab when Dunes was well out of range.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dunes.
Zaire missing with a left hand there. Dunes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A low kick from Dunes misses
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire scores with a hook.#T1#
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire throws the left hand but Dunes avoids the punch easily.
Dunes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
Zaire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dunes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dunes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaire is out of range.
Dunes scores with a jab.
Zaire misses with an uppercut
enabling Dunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zaire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dunes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dunes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire with a nice calf kick.
Zaire works the jab nicely.
Dunes moves away from the strike by 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!
Nice uppercut there from Zaire.
Dunes throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zaire walks into a jab.#CUT#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Zaire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dunes doesn't seem phased though.
Zaire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dunes to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A jab from Dunes misses.
Dunes is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A shot to the body from Zaire misses
and Dunes counters with a low kick, right behind Zaire 's knee.
Dunes throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Dunes swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dunes misses with a hook.
Dunes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Dunes throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Dunes's shoulder, as Dunes tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dunes at a distance.
Dunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
An inside leg kick from Zaire misses. #T3#
A jab from Zaire misses.
Zaire lands an overhand right.
Dunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaire is out of range and Dunes settles back down.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaire lands with an overhand left.
Dunes connects with the punch.
A cross from Zaire lands.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Dunes ducks down to avoid it.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Zaire. Beautiful body shot.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dunes throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Dunes staying out of range there.
Dunes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes.
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Dunes counters with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Zaire. #T4#
Dunes tries to land a leg kick but Zaire saw it coming and moves away.
Dunes throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dunes lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dunes darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Dunes's shoulder, as Dunes tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Dunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Dunes swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dunes manages to avoid it.
Zaire with a jab.
Dunes scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but 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.#R2#
Dunes finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dunes misses with a left hand
and Zaire counters with a right hand to the body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Dunes might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Dunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dunes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dunes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Dunes.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dunes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Dunes's leg. Dunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dunes pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaire is out of range and Dunes settles back down.
Dunes misses with a two punch combination.
Zaire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Zaire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Duness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaire cracks a nice hook into Dunes's ribs.
Dunes lands a jab to the head. #T1#
Zaire checks a leg kick nicely.
Dunes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaire momentarily.
Zaire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dunes's head.
Dunes misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dunes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Dunes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Dunes slips under a jab from Zaire.
Dunes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dunes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Dunes.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Dunes off balance momentarily.
Dunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Dunes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A jab from Dunes misses.
Zaire with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T2#
Dunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire is looking to chop away at Dunes's legs.
Dunes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dunes misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Dunes has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dunes and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dunes slips a straight right by Zaire.
Dunes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Dunes blocks a jab.
Dunes tries a head kick but it misses.
Dunes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zaire's head.
Dunes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dunes misses with an uppercut.
Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire misses with a hook. Dunes ducked under it nicely.
Dunes throws an off balance right hand
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Dunes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Dunes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dunes connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Dunes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zaire misses with a hook to the body
enabling Dunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Dunes throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Dunes blocks a leg kick.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.
Dunes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Dunes.
Dunes misses with a straight left.
Dunes moves out of range of the strikes.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Dunes lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
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!
Dunes looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.#T4#
Dunes walks into a jab.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dunes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dunes.
Dunes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dunes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dunes missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Dunes saw that one coming.
It looked like Dunes wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dunes with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Dunes.
Zaire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Dunes's knee but Dunes avoids it well.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zaire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Dunes misses its intended target.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Dunes.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dunes has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dunes misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Dunes throws a low kick but Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Dunes moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
Zaire thumps Dunes with a low kick.
A cross from Zaire lands.
Dunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Dunes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dunes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Dunes moved out of range nicely.
Zaire throws a hook but Dunes avoids it easily.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dunes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire. #T1#
Zaire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dunes on the side of the head.
Both fighters circling a little - Zaire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Dunes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaire misses with a hook
enabling Dunes to counter with a crisp jab.
Dunes moves away from the strike by Zaire.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Dunes throws a leg kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dunes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire motions for Dunes to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire misses with an uppercut
and Dunes counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaire thinking.
Dunes throws a body shot but no joy.
A left lands for Zaire.
Dunes needs to keep his hands up - Zaire had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire connects with a leg kick.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Dunes's leg. Dunes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slugger Dunes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Dunes is out of range.
Zaire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dunes is out of range and Zaire settles back down.
An attempted straight right counter from Dunes misses the target.
Dunes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Dunes checks it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dunes.
A swing and a miss from Dunes.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dunes under the eye.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Zaire misses with a straight left.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dunes.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dunes. That did some damage!
Dunes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaire flicks out a counter leg kick but Dunes steps away.
Dunes takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Dunes moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dunes lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Dunes moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Zaire connects with a leg kick.
Dunes clobbers Zaire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zaire misses with a straight left.
Dunes chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Dunes throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Zaire misses.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire tries to move into range but Dunes moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dunes slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dunes misses the jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dunes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dunes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Jab from Zaire.
Dunes misses with a leg kick
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Zaire blocks a low kick nicely.
Dunes throws the kick towards the body but Zaire avoids it.
Dunes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire cracks a nice hook into Dunes's ribs.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Dunes misses with a hook
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Dunes moved out of range nicely.
Zaire scores with a sloppy right hand. Dunes should have avoided that one.
Dunes pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Zaire moves forwards but Dunes connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dunes misses with a hook.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaire cracks Dunes with an open hand slap.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL#
Dunes moves into the clinch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zaire 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: WVT 62: Smith v Sharma
Date: Jan 13, 2023

#R1#
Mongrel throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mongrel.
Zaire throws a body punch but Mongrel moves out of range.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It seemed like Mongrel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mongrel tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mongrel's head backwards.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mongrel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Mongrel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaire tests Mongrel's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mongrel takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mongrel slips under a jab from Zaire.
Mongrel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mongrel misses with a straight right.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Mongrel counters with a one-two to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Zaire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaire.
Zaire misses with a hook
and Mongrel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zaire swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mongrel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice jab there from Zaire.
Mongrel blocks a leg kick.
Mongrel throws out a counter right but Zaire avoids it with no problem.
Mongrel lands with a good body shot.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mongrel.
Mongrel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mongrel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaire tried to counter with a leg kick but Mongrel avoided it.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Zaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
Zaire throws a head kick but Mongrel moves out of range. #T3#
Zaire with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Zaire does it's job there.
Zaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaire jabs Mongrel right on the nose. Mongrel blinks but takes it well.
Mongrel misses with a body punch
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Mongrel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mongrel moves away.
Mongrel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mongrel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mongrel.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Mongrel manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T4#
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mongrel counters with a crisp right that sends Zaire to the canvas! Mongrel follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Mongrel!
An out of breath John Mongrel thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 52: Maestre v Beukeboom
Date: Dec 07, 2022

#R1#
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Abner at a distance.
Abner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
Abner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaire misses with a head kick.
Abner is looking to counter punch.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Abner.
Zaire throws a jab when Abner was well out of range.
Abner on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Abner throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Abner moves away and avoids it.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Abner was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Abner swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Abner avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Abner jumps back.
Abner takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Abner on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Abner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Abner stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Abner throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Abner slips the punch.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
We've been hearing reports that Abner has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T2#
Zaire lands a jab to the head.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Abner is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Abner swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abner takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaire with the inside leg kick.
Zaire with the inside leg kick.
Zaire lands with a straight right. Abner didn't see that one coming.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Abner.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abner.#T3#
Zaire lands a jab to Abner's midsection.
Zaire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Abner manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
Abner lands a jab-cross combination.
Abner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zaire throws a right hand that misses
and Abner counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Abner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaire.
Zaire jabs Abner to the body, keeping him at a distance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Abner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Abner moves out of range of the body kick.
Abner appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Abner connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
Zaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire cracks Abner with an open hand slap.
Zaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire misses with a hook. Abner ducked under it nicely.
Abner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Abner throws out a leg kick but Zaire moves out of range and Abner only half commits.
Good shot there by Abner.
Zaire swings for the body but Abner moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Abner avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire throws a jab when Abner was well out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Abner's head but Abner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abner throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Abner moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
Abner was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Abner takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Zaire tries to work over Abner's front leg with a kick but Abner checks it.
Good exchange - Zaire coming out on top.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
Zaire lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Abner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abner is looking to counter punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zaire.
Zaire lands the left hand.#T1#
Abner moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaire cracks Abner with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Abner throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Abner counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaire's knee momentarily.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Abner on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Abner ducks right into an uppercut from Zaire. #ROC2#Abner is rocked!
Zaire scores with a sloppy right hand. Abner should have avoided that one.
Oh Abner is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaire lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Abner falls backwards - clearly groggy! Zaire dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
Cayden Abner was interviewed post fight and said 'Well that was fun, but the result was all wrong and kinda sucked. Let's do it again!'.

Event: WVT 49: Ihantala v Svyatogor
Date: Nov 25, 2022

#R1#
Simone ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Simone.
Simone connects with a looping right hand.
Simone shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Simone misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Simone checks it.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Zaire lunges at Simone with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Simone's hand.
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire throws an off balance right hand
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Simone.
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Simone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Simone has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Marty Robbin's Fight Ranch in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Simone.
Good leg kick by Zaire.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Good standup being displayed there by Simone as he connects with a hook.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
Simone connects with a crisp jab.
Zaire throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Zaire lands a jab to Simone's midsection.
Simone connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaire is looking to slow Simone down with leg kicks.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaire, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simone misses with a straight right.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
The fighters circling - Simone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Simone blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simone under the eye.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T2#
Simone misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simone checks a leg kick.
Simone throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Simone scores with a jab. Zaire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Zaire is looking to chop away at Simone's legs.
Simone connects with a jab.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Simone sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Simone scores with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simone. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Simone misses.
Zaire looks to land a combination but Simone avoids it well.
Simone bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaire's head.
Simone connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Simone really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Simone takes a jab right on the kisser.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Simone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire. #T3#
Simone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Simone swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simone moves away from the strike by Zaire.
Simone throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.#CL#
Simone gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Simone misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaire tries to work over Simone's front leg with a kick but Simone checks it.
Simone just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Simone's leg but Simone calmly moves out of range.
Simone displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Simone throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Simone is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Simone lands an overhand right.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Simone is out of range and Zaire settles back down.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Simone throws out the jab.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Simone dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Simone sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Simone fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Simone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Simone.
Simone is looking to clinch.
Simone throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simone takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire tries to work over Simone's front leg with a kick but Simone checks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simone is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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 Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Simone digs a good body shot into Zaire's ribs.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Zaire slips a jab from Simone.
A swing and a miss from Simone.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Simone connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zaire scrambles back to his feet.
Simone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A leg kick checked by Simone.
Simone tries to counter by clinching up but Zaire breaks away and moves out of range.
Simone bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Simone ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Simone on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Simone throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire throws out a powerful jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL#
Simone drives through and clinches with Zaire against the cage.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaire is looking to control Simone's arms but Simone gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaire has his back to the cage. #T1##TD#
Simone has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zaire uses from the top position.
Simone has a closed guard, preventing Zaire from standing up.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Simone keeps moving.
Zaire would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simone wants to control but Zaire passes easily into half guard.
Simone manages to get to full guard.
Zaire sitting in guard, not really doing much. #SU2#
Zaire stands up from guard. Let's bang! #T2#
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Simone fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Simone throws a right and a left that Zaire avoids nicely.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Simone.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Simone lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Simone tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joey Simone is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Simone does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simone was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Simone.
Zaire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Zaire takes one on the button.#T3#
Simone takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The fighters circling - Simone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy.#CL#
Simone closes the distance and clinches.
Simone lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Simone misses with a short punch on the inside. #TD#
Simone successfully pulls guard.
Simone looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Simone is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SU2#
Zaire stands and steps away. Simone gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zaire takes one on the chin but seems OK. #T4#
Simone checks the leg kick.
Simone tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Simone avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Simone chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Simone connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A low kick lands for Zaire.
Zaire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simone tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Simone.
Zaire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Simone doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Simone's shoulder, as Simone tries to avoid the shot.
Simone throws out a powerful jab.
Zaire missing with a left hand there. Simone was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Zaire digs a good body shot into Simone's ribs.
Simone cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
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 Joey Simone will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Simone takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Simone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Simone cracks Zaire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Simone throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire misses with a hook. Simone ducked under it nicely.
Simone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Simone misses the jab.
Simone fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Simone.
Simone is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Jab, jab by Simone - just one landing.
Zaire drops his hands momentarily and Simone takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Simone uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simone uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Simone throws a big counter combination but Zaire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T1#
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A punch lands to the side of Simone 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Simone throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Simone misses with an uppercut.
Simone missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Simone here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Simone takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Simone is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Simone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Simone jabs at Zaire's body.
Zaire throws a hook but Simone avoids it easily.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Simone.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Simone misses with a looping right.
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simone is able to avoid easily.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simone, as that shot connected.
Simone swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with an outside leg kick.
Simone fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
Simone digs a good hook to Zaire's body.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Simone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Zaire looks to move away, Simone throws a big counter combo but Zaire just gets out of the way.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Simone under the eye.#CL#
Simone has closed the distance and engaged Zaire in a clinch. #BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Simone saw that one coming.
Simone tries to clinch up.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Simone's hands.
Simone tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Simone. Simone circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Simone keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zaire walks into a stiff left hand from Simone.
Simone fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Simone checks it.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Simone ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Simone misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simone moves away.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Simone is just out of range.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Simone throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Simone scores with a punch to the head.
Simone moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Simone counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Simone slips a jab from Zaire.#T4#
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaire takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Simone.
Simone avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simone blocks the body kick.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
Zaire 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.
Joey Simone is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaire takes a swing at Simone's ribcage but misses.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaire throws a hook but Simone blocks it.
Simone wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Simone checks a low kick from Zaire.
Simone tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simone moves out of range of the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Simone on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A shot to the liver by Simone. Beautiful body shot.

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 Joey Simone.
Well Simone has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joey Simone!
A very excited looking Joey Simone 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.

Event: WVT 43: Ihantala v Meat Boy
Date: Nov 04, 2022

#R1#
Zaire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Cubbedge gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaire.
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire jabs Cubbedge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cubbedge momentarily.
Cubbedge misses with the combination.
Zaire lands with a shot to the body.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cubbedge doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cubbedge . Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire throws out a powerful jab.
Zaire takes one to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cubbedge momentarily.
Cubbedge uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge needs to keep his hands up - Zaire had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaire.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaire.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaire tries to avoid it but Cubbedge manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaire to the ground. Zaire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cubbedge just manages to avoid it.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Zaire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cubbedge finds it's way round the side to connect with Zaire's head.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Cubbedge slips under a jab from Zaire.
Cubbedge throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cubbedge looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaire takes a swing at Cubbedge 's ribcage but misses.
Cubbedge is looking for the big counter here.#T2#
A big left from Zaire misses.
Zaire slips under a jab from Cubbedge .
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cubbedge walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zaire!
It looks like Zaire has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Cubbedge misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Cubbedge just misses with a punch to the body.
Cubbedge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Cubbedge misses.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Zaire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Cubbedge takes one to the side of the head.
Cubbedge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him. #T3#
Cubbedge connects with a body shot that sends Zaire's belly button to the back.
Zaire connects with a right hand. Cubbedge shakes it off.
Zaire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaire with the inside leg kick.
Cubbedge takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Cubbedge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cubbedge .
Zaire half committed to a counter leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaire.
Cubbedge misses with a body shot
and Zaire counters with a nice leg kick.
Zaire connects with a body shot that sends Cubbedge 's belly button to the back.
Zaire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cubbedge takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Zaire misses. #T4#
Cubbedge chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Zaire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#It looks like Billy Cubbedge has been cut.
Zaire bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cubbedge 's head.
Zaire is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Cubbedge 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Cubbedge blocks a leg kick.
Cubbedge takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cubbedge fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cubbedge takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cubbedge tries to move into range but Zaire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Cubbedge .
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Cubbedge was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy Cubbedge 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Cubbedge throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cubbedge throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire blocks a leg kick.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cubbedge can do to turn this around?
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cubbedge on the side of the head.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Cubbedge 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Cubbedge counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaire's knee momentarily.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Cubbedge misses.
Cubbedge looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Cubbedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheers as Zaire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Cubbedge doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire stuns Cubbedge with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaire scores with a nice head shot.
Cubbedge slips under a jab from Zaire.
Cubbedge shoots for a takedown but Zaire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire cracks Cubbedge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cubbedge under the eye.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Cubbedge might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zaire has got the better of the exchanges.
Zaire swings for the body but Cubbedge moves out of range.
A nice side step and Cubbedge releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cubbedge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Cubbedge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cubbedge fails to land with a series of punches. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Cubbedge 's shoulder, as Cubbedge tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cubbedge is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zaire rather than just go for the knockout.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cubbedge feints the counter takedown.
Zaire lands with a hook. Cubbedge tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Zaire lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Cubbedge lands a nice shot to the body.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a nice jab.#ROC#Cubbedge is rocked!
Cubbedge throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cubbedge is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaire finish him?
Zaire cracks Cubbedge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Cubbedge down.
Cubbedge seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Cubbedge stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Cubbedge misses with a combination
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Cubbedge throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Zaire connects with a jab.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cubbedge takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Cubbedge moves out of range easily.
Zaire misses with a body shot. #CL2#
Cubbedge clinches up against the cage.
Zaire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cubbedge pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cubbedge blocks a body shot from Zaire. #T4#
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Zaire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A short right from Zaire.
Zaire managing to block the knees to the body from Cubbedge .
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Cubbedge has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zaire after a bit of a struggle.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Cubbedge avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.
A short right from Zaire. #BC#
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Cubbedge on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zaire drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Cubbedge right on the button. Cubbedge goes down! Zaire follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Zaire gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: WVT 39: McDonald v Ihantala 2
Date: Oct 16, 2022

#R1#
Versu throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Versu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Zaire lands with a right hand.
Zaire jabs at Versu's body.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Versu with an uppercut!
Versu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Versu. Beautiful body shot.
Zaire is looking to score with low kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaire checks a leg kick.
Zaire misses with a hook to the body
and Versu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Versu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Versu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Versu tries a low kick but Zaire avoids it.
It looked like Zaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been informed that Versu has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Versu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick from Zaire misses.
Zaire feints and then cracks Versu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Versu down.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Versu sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T1#
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Versu is out of range.
Versu throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Versu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Versu looks for the body kick but Zaire saw that one coming.
Versu throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
Zaire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zaire misses with an uppercut
and Versu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire connects with a single shot there.
Zaire moves out of range as Versu strikes.
Zaire lands with a hook. Versu tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Versu avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Versu's body. Versu takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Versu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Versu throws out a counter right but Zaire avoids it with no problem.
Versu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromVersu.
Versu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Versu is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire jabs at Versu's body.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Versu off balance momentarily.#T2#
Zaire throws a push kick but Versu slaps the foot to one side.
Versu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Versu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Versu throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Versu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Versu lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zaire takes a step back to recover.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Versu's shoulder, as Versu tries to avoid the shot.
Versu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Versu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaire. That did some damage!
Jab by Zaire.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire throws a low kick but Versu avoids it.
Zaire slips a jab from Versu.
Zaire 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.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Versu throws an off balance right hand
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaire throws a jab when Versu was well out of range.
Versu misses with a hook
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Versu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Versu throws a right hand that Zaire ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaire also avoids with ease.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Versu.
Versu checks a low kick from Zaire.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Versu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Versu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Versu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
Versu throws out a leg kick but Zaire moves out of range and Versu only half commits.
Versu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Versu lands a slapping body shot.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Versu misses with a low kick.
A big right from Versu misses.
Versu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A head kick misses from Versu.
Versu pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T4#
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Versu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Versu has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaire finds it's way round the side to connect with Versu's head.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Versu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaire lands a lovely overhand right.
Zaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Versu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Versu throws a leg kick which misses Zaire's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaire tries to avoid it.
Versu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaire to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Versu checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Versu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaire has time to react.
Zaire takes a swing at Versu's ribcage but misses.
Nice straight punches there by Zaire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaire.
Zaire lands a slapping body shot.
Versu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zaire takes one on the button.
Zaire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Versu's head backwards.
A jab lands there for Zaire.
Zaire swings for the body but Versu moves out of range.
Versu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaire blocks a head kick by Versu.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Versu can do to turn this around?
Versu moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick by Versu misses
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Versu checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Versu misses with a left hand
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab, jab by Zaire - just one landing.
Versu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Versu jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Versu.
Versu's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Versu counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Versu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Versu looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Versu scores with a body shot.
Versu checks a leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Versu blocks the low kick.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zaire.
Zaire lands with an overhand left.
Versu has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Versu.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Versu manages to avoid it.
Versu feints and then cracks Zaire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaire down.
Versu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Versu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Versu steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Versu moves out of range of the body kick.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Versu counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
A swing and a miss from Versu.
Versu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Versu throws a leg kick but Zaire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Versu's sensitive parts.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Versu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Versu misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Versu lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaire off the cage and back into range.
Zaire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire scores with a shot to the body.
Versu looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
The fighters circle momentarily. Versu darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Versu scoring well with a low kick there.
A jab from Versu misses.
Zaire thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zaire lands a nice looking body shot. #T3#
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Versu manages to avoid it.
Versu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Versu there as he acknowledges the shot.
Versu missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Versu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Versu throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Versu.
Versu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Versu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire lands the left hand.
Versu walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Versu on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A big left from Versu misses.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Versu takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Versu takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Versu. #T4#
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Versu moves away.
Versu cracks Zaire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Versu.
Versu throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Versu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Versu throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Nice shot lands for Zaire.
Versu throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire lands a front kick.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Versu.
Zaire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Versu is out of range and Zaire settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Versu steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zaire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaire lands a jab to Versu's midsection.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Versu is just out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
That's time! Zaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Versu loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaire defending well as Versu loads up on a big left hand.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Left hook, right uppercut from Versu.
Zaire digs a good body shot into Versu's ribs.
Zaire throws a sloppy body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Versu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
The fighters circling - Versu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire lands a glancing blow to the side of Versu's head.
Versu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire throws a body punch but Versu moves out of range.
Versu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Versu.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Versu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Versu tries to land a front kick but Zaire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A looping hook to the body misses from Versu. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaire checks a leg kick. #T1#
Zaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Versu avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Versu blocks a low kick nicely.
Versu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Versu's leg. Versu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Versu doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Versu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Versu is looking to score with low kicks.
Versu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Versu misses with a straight right.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Geo Versu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Versu lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Versu lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Versu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Versu manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaire jabs at Versu's body.
Versu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire scores with a jab. Versu acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Versu scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaire should have avoided that one.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaire lands a jab to the nose.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Versu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Versu misses with a head kick.
Versu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Zaire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Versu. Versu circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T3#
Zaire throws out a powerful jab.
Versu misses with a low kick.
Zaire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Versu.
Versu throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with an inside leg kick.
Zaire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Versu misses with an uppercut
and Zaire counters with a left to the body.
Versu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaire bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Versu's head backwards.
Zaire digs a good hook to Versu's body.
Versu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Versu loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Versu.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Versu connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Versu tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Versu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Versu misses with the body kick
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Versu has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Versu there as he acknowledges the shot.
No joy there for Versu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Versu throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Versu was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Versu throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Versu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Versu misses with a low kick.
Zaire lands with a cross.
Versu on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Versu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
A good leg kick by Zaire.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: WVT 34: McDonald v Tchusuk
Date: Sep 23, 2022

#R1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Zaire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaire as he avoids it easily.
Lawrence has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Nice cross by Lawrence.
Zaire throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cope's in the buildup to the fight.
Lawrence walks into a jab.
Lawrence dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lawrence stuns Zaire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaire digs a good hook to Lawrence's body.
Lawrence loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lawrence looks to land a combination but Zaire avoids it well.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lawrence looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
No luck for Lawrence with that takedown attempt.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
Lawrence throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire lands with a right hand. #T1#
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lawrence lands a body shot.
Lawrence fails to land the takedown.
Zaire takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
Zaire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lawrence has a takedown stuffed.
Lawrence throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lawrence walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Nice body punch from Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lawrence looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire scores with a jab.
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 dips to his left and cracks Lawrence with an uppercut!
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lawrence has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Lawrence tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawrence somewhat.#T2#
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lawrence has time to react.#TD2#
Lawrence gets the takedown into side control.

Zaire sneaks out the side door and pushes Lawrence away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawrence is defended easily by Zaire.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Lawrence's leg. Lawrence is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Lawrence.
Zaire moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Malachi Lawrence has been cut.#TD2#
Lawrence scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
An elbow from Lawrence crashes against the mat. #T3#
Zaire wants to get back to his feet.
Lawrence misses with the ground and pound.
Lawrence misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lawrence landing a few strikes.
Lawrence misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
An elbow from Lawrence crashes against the mat.
Lawrence fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Lawrence connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zaire some visible discomfort.
Zaire defending against the ground and pound.
Lawrence working the ground and pound but Zaire is defending the strikes. #T4#
Lawrence tries to advance to mount but Zaire denies him.
Zaire is trying to buck Lawrence off.
An elbow from Lawrence crashes against the mat.
Lawrence looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zaire is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by Lawrence.
Zaire is pushing Lawrence's head away, looking to escape. Lawrence manages to hold on to the position though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A lull in the action here.
Lawrence misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Lawrence throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaire's waist but Zaire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lawrence off to one side.
Lawrence lands with a nice body punch.
Lawrence ducks right into an uppercut from Zaire.
Lawrence takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt - Zaire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaire works the jab nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Nice defenses there by Lawrence.
Lawrence connects with a looping right hand.
Zaire connects with a jab.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lawrence misses the body punch
and Zaire counters with an inside leg kick.
Lawrence looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Lawrence takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs. #T1#
Zaire misses with a jab to the body #CL2#
and Lawrence moves into the clinch.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Lawrence pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lawrence.
Zaire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lawrence in his tracks.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire scores with a hook.
Zaire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lawrence slips a jab from Zaire.
Some bone on bone action there as Lawrence checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaire.
Zaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lawrence. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lawrence's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lawrence throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lawrence cracks Zaire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lawrence. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire is looking to counter punch.
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt - Zaire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lawrence is breathing heavily.
Good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lawrence avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Zaire finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Lawrence looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Jab by Zaire.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lawrence can do to turn this around?
Zaire connects with a body shot that sends Lawrence's belly button to the back.#T3#
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lawrence sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire lands a jab to Lawrence's midsection.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaire. That snapped Lawrence's head back.
Lawrence looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zaire swings for the body but Lawrence moves out of range.
Lawrence staying out of range there.
Lawrence swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
Good work by Lawrence as he checks the leg kick.
Lawrence shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaire sprawls well. He's pushed Lawrence's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lawrence tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lawrence slips under a jab from Zaire.
A countering left hand to the body from Lawrence misses.
Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lawrence momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lawrence counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Good shot there by Zaire.
Zaire slaps away a takedown attempt from Lawrence, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lawrence's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Lawrence bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lawrence shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire throws the left hand but Lawrence avoids the punch easily.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Lawrence sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
It seemed like Lawrence was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaire takes a swing at Lawrence's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lawrence is defended easily by Zaire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaire counters with a right hand to the body.
Lawrence keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Malachi Lawrence'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!#R3#
Lawrence uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Lawrence moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaire connects with a looping right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Zaire there.
Lawrence thuds his right hand into Zaire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Lawrence.
Lawrence takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Lawrence counters with a left and a right that stings Zaire.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lawrence misses with the combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lawrence shoots for a takedown but Zaire saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lawrence tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lawrence somewhat.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lawrence takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lawrence walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zaire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lawrence if he has to take too many more of those.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaire defends it nicely.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malachi Lawrence.
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaire sizes up Lawrence with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lawrence tries for a takedown but Zaire circles away easily
and Zaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire digs a good hook to Lawrence's body.
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lawrence on the side of the head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire lands with a good body shot.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire cracks Lawrence with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Lawrence shoots in looking for a takedown. Zaire tries to sprawl out of it but Lawrence keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zaire manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Lawrence down.
Lawrence uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Malachi Lawrence has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
A head kick from Zaire lands but Lawrence takes it in his stride.
Zaire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lawrence gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaire.
Lawrence doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Zaire there.
Lawrence cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lawrence looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Lawrence takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lawrence on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lawrence jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lawrence shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Zaire lands a body shot.
Lawrence swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire scores with a jab. Lawrence acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Lawrence takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lawrence darts in looking for a takedown but Zaire gets double underhooks and turns Lawrence into the cage. #T4#
Zaire throws a nice looking combination but Lawrence bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
Lawrence fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaire. That snapped Lawrence's head back.
Zaire goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Lawrence's front leg but catches the back leg as Lawrence tries to avoid it.
A left lands for Zaire.
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Lawrence looks for a takedown but Zaire sprawls well.
Lawrence has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lawrence drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lawrence checks a leg kick nicely.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaire, 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa 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.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 160
Date: Jul 08, 2022

#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Patterson.
Nice uppercut there from Zaire.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A bone on bone clash there as Patterson blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Patterson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patterson to score with a decent uppercut.#TD2#
Patterson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zaire avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Patterson.
Zaire has his hands clasped together around Patterson's back. He's all about the action.
Patterson not doing much here. #T1#
Zaire moves into full guard.
Patterson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Patterson connects with a couple of short punches.
Patterson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Patterson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Patterson tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaire is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Patterson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Patterson cracks Zaire with a solid left hand.
Patterson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaire working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Patterson.
Zaire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Patterson wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving. #SUB2#
Patterson postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zaire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Patterson, into his guard. #REVR#
Patterson is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Zaire trying to stand up but can't free himself from Patterson's guard.
Zaire controlling from the top position.
Zaire continues to stall.
Patterson wants to sweep here but Zaire controlling him for the moment.
Patterson keeping full guard, as Zaire tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Patterson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Patterson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Patterson is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Zaire missing with a left hand there. Patterson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A big right from Patterson misses.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Patterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Patterson slips a jab from Zaire.
Good shot there by Zaire.
Patterson tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zaire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Patterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Horrible takedown attempt by Patterson or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaire, which made it look bad.
Zaire misses the jab.
Patterson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Patterson.
Patterson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Patterson connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
Patterson walks into a stiff left hand from Zaire.
Zaire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A punch lands to the side of Patterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Patterson closes the distance and pushes Zaire back into the cage.
Patterson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zaire after a bit of a struggle.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Patterson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
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 doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Patterson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patterson looking for a takedown.
Zaire tries to break free but Patterson pushes him back against the cage.
Patterson tries to throw a body punch but Zaire avoids it by throwing Patterson back against the cage.
Patterson is working for takedown but Zaire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zaire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Patterson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaire.
Patterson lands with a left to the head.
Zaire misses with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Zaire.
Zaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Patterson backwards.
Patterson lands an uppercut.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Patterson controls the action.
Patterson tries to work over Zaire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Zaire lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance. #T2#
Zaire scores with the left hand. Patterson knows he should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Patterson's sensitive parts.
Patterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaire misses its target.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Patterson goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Patterson keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zaire thuds a left hand into Patterson's body.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Patterson can do to turn this around?#CL2#
Patterson has closed the distance and engaged Zaire in a clinch.
Zaire tries to work over Patterson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Patterson.
Zaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Patterson lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Patterson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaire.
Patterson lands a left hand.
Zaire misses with a body punch. #BC#
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Patterson shoots in and drives through. Zaire sprawls well.
Patterson has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Patterson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Patterson.
Zaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Patterson checks a leg kick.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Patterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Zaire with a jab.
Patterson shoots in but Zaire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Patterson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaire cracks Patterson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Patterson tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Patterson avoids it.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Zaire throws a body punch but Patterson moves out of range.
Patterson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Patterson with an uppercut!
Patterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaire moves out of range as Patterson throws a body kick.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Patterson wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Patterson tries for a takedown but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Patterson ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Patterson on the side of the head.
Patterson misses with a body shot.
Zaire attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Patterson takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Derek Patterson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Patterson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zaire cracks Patterson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Patterson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zaire avoids it really well and circles away.
Patterson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD2#
Patterson gets a takedown into half guard.
Patterson thows a huge punch but Zaire dodges it nicely. #T1#
Patterson wants to control but Zaire is keeping him busy.
Patterson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Patterson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaire is trying to stand up here but Patterson is controlling him well.
Patterson prevents Zaire from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Patterson throwing shots but Zaire is blocking nicely.
Patterson lands strikes from half guard.
Patterson content to control rather than advance.
Patterson throwing shots but Zaire is blocking nicely. #T2#
Patterson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zaire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Patterson.
Patterson is trying to control. Zaire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Patterson is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Patterson.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Patterson manages to avoid it.
Patterson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Patterson.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire cracks a nice hook into Patterson's ribs.
Patterson cracks Zaire with a good jab.
Patterson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Patterson is just out of range.
Zaire works Patterson's body with a nice hook.
Zaire clobbers Patterson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Patterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Patterson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Patterson misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick. #CL2#
Patterson clinches with his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patterson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Patterson. #T4##TD2#
Patterson drags the fight down to the ground. #SU#
Zaire stands up from guard. Let's bang!
A punch lands to the side of Patterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Zaire coming out on top.
Patterson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaire wants to slow Patterson down by chopping away at his legs.
Sloppy strikes from Zaire. Those never looked like landing. #CL2#
Patterson closes the distance and pushes Zaire back into the cage.
A short right from Patterson on the inside.
Patterson is looking for a takedown.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Derek Patterson.
Patterson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Patterson controls his hands.
Patterson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Patterson successfully pulls guard.
Zaire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#SUB2#
Patterson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zaire defends well.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Derek Patterson.
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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
Our winner, Abdullah Zaire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 148
Date: May 25, 2022

#R1#
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
We've been hearing reports that Blikstein has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zaire thumps Blikstein with a low kick.
Blikstein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Blikstein avoids it with no problem.
Blikstein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Blikstein tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blikstein attempts a counter takedown but Zaire avoids it well and moves away.
Blikstein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
No joy there for Blikstein, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #T1#
Blikstein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Blikstein looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
A bone on bone clash there as Blikstein blocks the leg kick.
Zaire feints and then cracks Blikstein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Blikstein down.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Blikstein moved out of range nicely.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blikstein blocks a head kick by Zaire.
Blikstein throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blikstein throws a leg kick which misses Zaire's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaire tries to avoid it. #T2#
A low kick from Blikstein misses
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
A punch combination from Blikstein misses.
Blikstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Blikstein scrambles back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.#TD#
Blikstein throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zaire tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Blikstein is in Zaire's guard.
Blikstein lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Blikstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
Blikstein distracts Zaire with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Blikstein stands up over Zaire, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein trying to control but Zaire is working from the bottom. #T3#
Blikstein keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaire's head.
Blikstein looking to pass the guard.
Blikstein missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Blikstein postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaire managing to control the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blikstein throws an elbow that misses. Zaire uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blikstein's guard. Nice move by Zaire!#REVB##T4#
Blikstein has Zaire pulled in close to control his posture.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Blikstein keeps moving.
Blikstein being controlled here, momentarily.
Zaire trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Blikstein manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Blikstein loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blikstein lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Paulo Blikstein dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Blikstein scores with a hook.
Blikstein is looking to slow Zaire down with leg kicks.
Blikstein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Good exchange - Blikstein coming out on top.
Blikstein shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaire sprawls well. Zaire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Blikstein gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaire blocks a leg kick.
Blikstein tries a low kick but Zaire avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Blikstein shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blikstein's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Blikstein tries to land a leg kick but Zaire saw it coming and moves away. #T1#
Blikstein looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Blikstein throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zaire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Blikstein thinking.
Blikstein looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Blikstein.
Blikstein cracks Zaire with a big right hand but Zaire just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blikstein misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zaire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Blikstein throwing strikes but Zaire manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire working away.
Blikstein tries to bench press Zaire off him but Zaire keeps the position. #T2#
Zaire taking a breather here.
A bit of a lull in the action here.#SU2#
Zaire decides to stand up, so the ref orders Blikstein to his feet.
Blikstein cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Blikstein lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaire off the cage and back into range.
Zaire checks a low kick from Blikstein.
Zaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blikstein comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A lazy left from Zaire finds it's target.#T3#
Blikstein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Blikstein on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blikstein doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zaire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blikstein moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Blikstein throws a leg kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire takes a swing at Blikstein's ribcage but misses.
Blikstein misses with a low kick.
Zaire feints a counter leg kick.
Blikstein fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A punch lands to the side of Blikstein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaire checks a leg kick.
Zaire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Blikstein. #T4#
Blikstein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Blikstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Blikstein connects with a body shot that sends Zaire's belly button to the back.
Blikstein throws a low kick but Zaire moves out of range easily.
Blikstein with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Blikstein throws a nice outside leg kick.
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 Paulo Blikstein 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zaire cracks Blikstein with a good jab.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire swings for the body but Blikstein moves out of range.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Paulo Blikstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blikstein slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein looks to land a body kick but Zaire moved away.
Blikstein avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Blikstein.#T1#
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Blikstein throws a big shot that misses.
Blikstein slips under a jab.
Blikstein throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Blikstein tries to work over Zaire's front leg with a kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Blikstein avoids it with no problem.
Blikstein tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blikstein somewhat.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blikstein manages to avoid it.
Blikstein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blikstein slips under a jab from Zaire.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blikstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Blikstein changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#TD#
Blikstein feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.#T2#
Blikstein in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Blikstein throwing strikes but missing.
Zaire avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Blikstein throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zaire works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zaire is trying to control the position but Blikstein postures up.
Blikstein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Blikstein accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Blikstein throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaire is looking to stand up but Blikstein isn't so interested in that idea. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Blikstein misses with an uppercut.
Blikstein throws a low kick, looking for Zaire's leg but Zaire calmly moves out of range.
A nice leg kick lands there from Blikstein.
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blikstein half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blikstein.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paulo Blikstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blikstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Blikstein is just out of range.#T4#
Blikstein throws a right hand that misses
and Zaire counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blikstein looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Blikstein throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Blikstein misses with a low kick.
A nice side step and Zaire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Blikstein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Blikstein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Blikstein.
Blikstein finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Paulo Blikstein is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire scores with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Blikstein 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 29:28
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Paulo Blikstein!

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 139
Date: Apr 24, 2022

#R1#
Zaire fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Bob's body. Bob takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bob moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaire slips under a jab from Bob.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Zaire punishes Bob's body with a nice straight punch.
Zaire takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Bob takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaire.
Nice uppercut there from Zaire.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Bob finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Bob defending well as Zaire loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bob checks a leg kick.
Zaire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bob. Bob obviously looking to wear him down.
Bob tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Bob jumps back.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Bob counters with a nice body kick. #T1#
Zaire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaire tests Bob's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Zaire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Bob moves away and avoids it.
Bob wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
A jab from Bob finds it's way through Zaire's defenses.
Zaire motions for Bob to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire tries to move into range but Bob moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaire lands the left hand.
Bob tries a low kick but Zaire avoids it.
Bob has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Bob bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bob buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bob scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Bob avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage. #T2#
Bob misses with an elbow over the top.
Zaire is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bob lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Zaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bob blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Zaire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bob lands a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Bob escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bob fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaire is out of range.
Bob lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bob misses with a leg kick
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bob throws a leg kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bob under the eye.
Bob fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaire is out of range.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Bob lands with a right hand.
Bob misses with a low kick. #T3#
Zaire throws a hook but Bob avoids it easily.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire blocks a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zaire.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.#CL2#
Bob has managed to clinch.
A short body shot lands from Zaire as the two fighters clinch.
Zaire pushes Bob back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire throws a hook but Bob blocks it.
Zaire scores with a nice right hand.
Bob throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaire on the side of the head.
Bob feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zaire blocks the body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bob misses with a low kick as Zaire jumps back.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire swings for the body but Bob moves out of range. #T4#
Bob on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bob connects with a crisp jab.
Zaire misses with a hook. Bob ducked under it nicely.
Bob looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bob connects with the punch.
Bob throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zaire counters with a left and a right that stings Bob.
Zaire slips a straight right by Bob.
It looked like Zaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaire takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Bob takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bob in his tracks.
Zaire throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Zaire throws a series of punches but Bob avoids them all with ease.
Nice cross by Bob.
Bob digs a good hook to Zaire's body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bob clobbers Zaire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zaire scores with a nice right hand.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Bob makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zaire really felt that one!
Bob tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bob ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bob is out of range.
Zaire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Bob manages to avoid it.
Bob throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Bob displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Bob misses with a low kick as Zaire jumps back.
Zaire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bob connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zaire scrambles back to his feet.
Bob slips a straight right by Zaire.
Zaire scores with a punch to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Bob.
Bob changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bob buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bob pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#T1#
Bob attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Bob counters with a nice body kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bob.
Zaire throws a hook but Bob blocks it.
Bob scores with a jab.
Zaire connects with a single shot there.
Zaire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bob.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Bob is out of range.
Zaire backing away here, and Bob unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Bob lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bob jabs Zaire right on the nose. Zaire blinks but takes it well.
Zaire throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Bob scores with a nice head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bob scores with a spinning back kick!
Decent striking displayed by Zaire there.
Bob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bob walks into a left hand. #T2#
Zaire lands with a cross.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bob.
Bob scores with a jab. Zaire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bob keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
An inside leg kick lands from Bob.
Zaire moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bob feints and then cracks Zaire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaire down.
Zaire will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zaire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bob. That did some damage!
Zaire moves out of range as Bob strikes.
Bob's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Bob counters with an inside leg kick.
Bob misses with a low kick as Zaire jumps back.
Bob thumps Zaire with a low kick.
Bob throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bob connects with a crisp jab.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Bob makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bob tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Bob lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zaire will feel that in the morning.
Bob tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T3#
A big left from Zaire misses.
Bob misses with a body shot.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaire lands a slapping body shot.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Bob is just out of range.
Bob feints and then cracks Zaire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaire down.
Zaire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Bob checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaire tries a low kick but Bob avoids it.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bob was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Bob tries to work over Zaire's front leg with a kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire is looking to counter punch.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Bob's shoulder, as Bob tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bob.
Bob bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.
Bob just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob checks the leg kick.#T4#
Bob misses with a body kick.
Zaire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bob chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaire blocks the body kick.
Zaire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.
Bob doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Good work by Bob as he checks the leg kick.
Zaire takes a swing at Bob's ribcage but misses.
Zaire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bobs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bob throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob slips under a jab from Zaire.
Zaire throws a right hand that misses
and Bob counters with a stiff right hand.
Bob uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire swings widly with a right hand
and Bob connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaire checks the leg kick.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Bob is out of range.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Bob.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Silent Bob showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Bob wants to slow Zaire down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Bob uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bob fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaire.
Bob throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bob avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bob has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Bob swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bob lands a leg kick that knocks Zaire off balance momentarily.
Bob attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Bob takes the fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Bob ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bob no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zaire looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Zaire preventing the sweep. #T1#
Zaire is stalling in the full guard.
Bob is pulling down on Zaire's head. It's preventing any offense from Zaire, at least for the moment.
Zaire trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
Bob controls Zaire momentarily but Zaire frees himself.
Zaire trying to control but Bob is working from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bob not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Bob fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Bob on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bob misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire misses the jab.
Bob follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bob checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaire lands the left hand.
Bob swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Donk. Bob catches Zaire right on the button with a cross.
Zaire throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Bob counter with a right hand.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaire checks a leg kick.
Bob slips a jab from Zaire.#T3#
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Bob counters with a thumping low kick.
Bob moves away from the strike by Zaire.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bob.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Zaire misses with a hook to the body
and Bob counters with a thumping low kick.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Bob moves out of range easily.
Bob has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab from Bob.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
Bob only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bob.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Bob does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bob was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Bob is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Bob's leg but Bob calmly moves out of range.
Zaire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bob. Bob obviously looking to wear him down.
Bob misses with a low kick as Zaire jumps back.
Bob is looking to slow Zaire down with leg kicks.
Bob looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range. #T4#
Bob on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bob is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bob scores with a hook to the body. Zaire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bob throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bob has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Bob moved away.
Zaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Bob moves out of range of the strikes.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaire.
Zaire throws a body punch but Bob moves out of range.
Silent Bob seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bob counters with an inside leg kick.
Bob looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bob.

And that's the end of the fight!
Silent Bob comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bob has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Silent Bob!
During a confident post fight interview, Silent Bob thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Sucker Punch Pro Series 135
Date: Apr 10, 2022

#R1#
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Doe is out of range.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Doe.
Zaire throws a hook but Doe blocks it.
Doe throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Doe looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Doe blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire connects with the punch.
Zaire connects with a single shot there.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been told by Doe's head coaches at Globo Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Doe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Doe.
Zaire tries to bum rush Doe with a series of wild strikes but Doe uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Doe lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Zaire throws a nice looking combination but Doe bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaire throws a jab when Doe was well out of range.
Zaire scores with a shot to the body.
Doe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Doe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Doe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zaire.
Doe lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Doe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doe slips a straight right by Zaire.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Doe.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Doe is looking to counter punch.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
A shot to the liver by Doe. Beautiful body shot.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Doe.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Doe's head but Doe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire misses with a hook
and Doe counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Doe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire scores with a punch to the head.
Zaire scores with a nice strike.
Doe misses with a few strikes there.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doe sizes up Zaire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A big left from Doe misses.
Doe checks the leg kick.
Doe throws a big counter combination but Zaire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Doe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Doe.
Doe blocks a jab.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Doe's shoulder, as Doe tries to avoid the shot.
Doe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.#T3#
A big right from Zaire misses.
Zaire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doe lands a right hook to the body.
Doe throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Doe's knee but Doe avoids it well.
Zaire connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Doe staying out of range there.
Doe has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Doe there as he acknowledges the shot.
A big left from Doe misses.
Doe comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doe slips a jab from Zaire.
Doe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T4#
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Doe.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Doe closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Doe lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Doe breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Doe moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses.
Doe scores with a hook.
Nice shot by Zaire.
Zaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Doe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire misses with a hook. Doe ducked under it nicely.
Doe checks the leg kick.
Doe's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Doe duly obliges.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaire misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
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.#R2#
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire lands a really nice looking cross but Doe seems unphased.
Doe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Doe misses the shot to the body.
Doe throws a right and a left that Zaire avoids nicely.
Doe throws a leg kick which misses Zaire's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaire tries to avoid it.
Doe slips under a jab.
Doe thumps Zaire with a low kick.
Zaire throws a body punch but Doe moves out of range.
Doe throws a leg kick which misses Zaire's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaire tries to avoid it.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Good leg kick by Doe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the liver by Zaire. Beautiful body shot.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Doe throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Doe.
Doe throws a head kick that misses.
Doe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T1#
Zaire misses with a leg kick
and Doe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Doe throws a leg kick which misses Zaire's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaire tries to avoid it.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Doe saw that one coming.
Zaire motions for Doe to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Doe uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaire has time to react.
Doe tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Zaire misses.
Doe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaire misses with a hook. Doe ducked under it nicely.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Doe ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Doe drops his hands momentarily and Zaire takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaire lands with a hook. Doe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Doe staying out of range there.
It looked like Doe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Doe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Doe's defenses. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doe looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Doe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doe jabs at Zaire's body.
Doe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Doe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Doe moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
Doe wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Doe tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Doe.
Doe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Doe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire throws a low kick but Doe moves out of range easily.
Doe checks a leg kick.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Doe ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Zaire lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Doe lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Doe misses with a hook.
Doe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Doe avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Doe staying out of range there.
Zaire slips a jab from Doe.
Zaire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doe with a body shot.
Doe misses with the combination.
Doe throws a combination. Zaire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Doe throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Doe lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire throws out a powerful jab.
Zaire checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T4#
A punch combination from Zaire misses.
Doe lands a glancing blow to the side of Zaire's head.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Doe is looking for a counter combo.
Nice defenses there by Doe.
Doe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Doe on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Doe slips a jab from Zaire.
Doe is looking for a counter combo.
Zaire swings for the body but Doe moves out of range.
Doe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Doe moved out of range nicely.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Doe's knee but Doe avoids it well.
Doe wants to clinch.
Zaire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
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 John Doe will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Nice shot lands for Zaire.
Zaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Doe tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Doe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
Zaire lunges at Doe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Doe's hand.
Doe slips a straight right by Zaire.
It looked like Doe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zaire.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Doe is out of range.
Zaire throws a low kick but Doe moves out of range easily.
Zaire needs to keep his hands up - Doe had a free shot at his head there.
Zaire lands a jab to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doe lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Zaire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Doe in his tracks.
A big left from Doe misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doe looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Doe backing away here, and Zaire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Doe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Zaire throws a jab when Doe was well out of range.
Zaire takes a swing at Doe's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Doe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Doe's body. Doe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Doe throws a leg kick but Zaire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Doe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire checks a leg kick.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaire.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaire. That snapped Doe's head back.
Doe swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Doe misses the target.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Doe.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zaire jabs at Doe's body.
Zaire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T2#
Zaire swings for the body but Doe moves out of range.
Doe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Doe throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Doe misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Zaire connects with a looping right hand.
Doe avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Doe checks a leg kick.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Doe is just out of range.
An inside leg kick from Zaire misses.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Doe tried to counter with a leg kick but Zaire avoided it.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Doe throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Doe's body. Doe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Doe moves into range and clinches up with Zaire.
A nice left hand lands by Doe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
Doe prevents a body shot from Zaire. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Doe creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doe swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Doe controls the action.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire lands a nice uppercut.
Doe digs a right hand into Zaire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaire's gas tank.
Zaire takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Doe lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. #BC#
Doe breaks from the clinch.
Zaire misses the body punch #CL#
and Doe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Doe.
Zaire prevents a body shot from Doe.
Doe blocks a body shot from Zaire. #BC#
Doe pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire lands with a shot to the body.
Doe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire checks a low kick from Doe.
Zaire thuds a left hand into Doe's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Doe lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T4#
Zaire lands with an overhand left.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doe manages to avoid it.
Doe takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Doe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doe throws a front kick aimed at Zaire's knee but Zaire avoids it well.
Doe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Doe misses with a left hand
and Zaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Doe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser. #CL#
Doe rushes Zaire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doe.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Doe.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Doe avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdullah Zaire.
I think Zaire 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Abdullah Zaire!
An out of breath Abdullah Zaire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: GC 420 Abner vs. Ragnaar
Date: Mar 05, 2022

#R1#
Drummond scores with a hook to the body. Zaire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jake Drummond seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Drummond throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Drummond lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheers as Zaire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Drummond doesn't seem phased though.
Drummond keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
Drummond tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Drummond connects with a body shot.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A clash of legs there as Zaire blocks the low kick.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drummond. That did some damage!
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummond was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Drummond moves out of range easily.
Drummond connects with a solid leg kick.
Drummond throws a big shot that misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Drummond.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drummond scores with a leg kick.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drummond lands a head shot.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Drummond scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaire lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Zaire slips under a jab from Drummond.
Drummond dips to his left and cracks Zaire with an uppercut!
Drummond looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Drummond has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zaire swings for the body but Drummond moves out of range.
Drummond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Drummond misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Drummond throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Drummond misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Drummond misses.
Zaire motions for Drummond to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Drummond finds it's target.
Zaire connects with a crisp jab.
Drummond cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Drummond throws a leg kick
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drummond throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
Zaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Drummond swinging wildly here.
Drummond walks into a straight right hand from Zaire.#T2#
Drummond throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Drummond just manages to avoid it.
Drummond throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Drummond misses the shot to the body.
Zaire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Drummond throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire takes a swing at Drummond's ribcage but misses.
Drummond lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Drummond swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a body kick that stops Drummond in his tracks momentarily.
Zaire slips a jab from Drummond.
Drummond needs to keep his hands up - Zaire had a free shot at his head there.
Zaire moves out of range of the body kick.
Drummond throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zaire's head.#CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Nice cross by Zaire.
Drummond looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Zaire swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zaire misses the jab.
Zaire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Drummond can pounce on him.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Drummond.
Drummond misses with a head kick.
Zaire tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Zaire with a nice cross.
Drummond slips under a jab from Zaire.
Drummond drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zaire defends it well.
Drummond thuds his right hand into Zaire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Drummond takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaire lands a jab to Drummond's midsection.
Drummond fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Drummond does a little dance to reset his feet.
Drummond steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zaire.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drummond throws a front kick aimed at Zaire's knee but Zaire avoids it well.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drummond takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Drummond.
Zaire lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Drummond down.
Drummond lands a leg kick that knocks Zaire off balance momentarily.#T4#
Zaire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drummond swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Drummond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drummond is looking to score with low kicks.
Zaire blocks a low kick nicely.
A big left from Drummond misses.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drummond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Drummond lands the left hand.
Zaire throws a hook but Drummond avoids it easily.
Drummond lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Drummond misses with a low kick.
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Drummond moves away and avoids it.
Zaire connects with a single shot there.
Drummond misses with a looping left.
Zaire connects with the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire defending well as Drummond loads up on a big left hand.
Drummond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Drummond.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jake Drummond dominated that round.
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!#R2#
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaire thuds his shin into the meat of Drummond's side.
Jake Drummond seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Drummond chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Drummond avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Drummond.
Drummond throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Drummond backs away, Zaire returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Drummond rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Drummond takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drummond looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire cracks Drummond with a good jab.
Drummond throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Drummond looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drummond looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Drummond misses with a straight right. #TD2#
Drummond shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zaire is looking to control Drummond's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zaire avoid being mounted?#T1#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Drummond looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Drummond throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zaire regains full guard. Nicely done.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire pulls Drummond in to control the position.
Zaire tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zaire holds on and takes a little breather.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaire is on top in guard. #REVR#
Zaire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Drummond controls Zaire momentarily but Zaire frees himself.
Zaire sitting in guard here, content to control. #T2#
Drummond tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Drummond looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zaire controlling from the top position.
Drummond is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zaire is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #T3#
Zaire postures up.
Drummond is adopting a defensive guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drummond throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drummond slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Drummond throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire with a hook.
Drummond misses with a hook.
Drummond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Drummond misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Drummond takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Drummond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Drummond lands with a cross.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire moves away from the strike by Drummond. #T4#
Zaire takes a swing at Drummond's ribcage but misses.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummond was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Drummond tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Drummond.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Zaire thumps Drummond with a low kick.
Drummond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zaire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drummond misses with a right hand
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Drummond's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaire lands with a nice body punch.
Zaire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Drummond in his tracks.
Drummond swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Drummond avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire lands a lovely overhand right.
Drummond wants to land a leg kick but Zaire is out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Drummond.
Drummond chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nice straight punches there by Drummond. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drummond.
Drummond thumps Zaire with a low kick.
A big left from Drummond misses.
Drummond walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire throws a low kick but Drummond avoids it.
Drummond misses with a looping left.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Drummond.
Zaire lands a nice looking body shot.
Drummond avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Drummond throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Drummond throws a leg kick that misses.
Drummond tries to work over Zaire's front leg with a kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Drummond.
Drummond misses with an uppercut
and Zaire makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Drummond really felt that one!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drummond wants to land a leg kick but Zaire is out of range.
Drummond takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A big left from Drummond misses. #T1#
Zaire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Drummond throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Zaire stuns Drummond with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Drummond with a nice cross.
Zaire defending well as Drummond loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Drummond misses.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
A head kick misses from Drummond.
Zaire lunges at Drummond with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Drummond's hand.
Drummond misses with a low kick as Zaire jumps back.
Drummond scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Drummond moves out of range easily.
Zaire throws a hook but Drummond avoids it easily.
Drummond lands a jab.
Drummond takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Drummond avoids the body shot from Zaire.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Drummond thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zaire if he has to take too many more of those.
Drummond fails with a takedown attempt.
Drummond takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Drummond throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Drummond has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaire cracks Drummond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A slow jab from Drummond misses its intended target.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Drummond manages to avoid it.
Drummond wants to counter with a clinch but Zaire pushes him away.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Drummond misses with a hook.
Zaire lands with a hook. Drummond tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Drummond's defenses.
Drummond avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Drummond uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Drummond feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A left lands for Zaire.
Drummond ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick. #T3#
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Drummond moves away and avoids it.
Drummond tries to score with a low kick but Zaire moves his leg out of the way.
Zaire checks the leg kick.
Drummond misses with a low kick as Zaire jumps back.
Good work by Zaire as he checks the leg kick.
Zaire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaire checks a leg kick.
Drummond waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
An inside leg kick from Drummond misses.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Drummond misses with an uppercut.
Zaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Drummond connects with a looping right hand.
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Drummond misses with an uppercut.
Zaire cracks Drummond with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Drummond was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.#T4#
Drummond finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big left from Drummond misses.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Drummond is just out of range.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Drummond dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaire. That did some damage!
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Drummond's front leg but catches the back leg as Drummond tries to avoid it.
Drummond throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Drummond.
Drummond throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drummond pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaire is out of range and Drummond settles back down.
Drummond wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire scores with a head kick.
Zaire blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire is looking to counter with a body kick.
Drummond takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Drummond throws a lazy head kick
and Zaire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.

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 Abdullah Zaire.
Well Zaire has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
After winning the bout, Abdullah Zaire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 415 Zaire vs. Abner
Date: Jan 29, 2022

#R1#
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Abner counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Abner.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Abner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire lands a slapping body shot.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Abner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner blocks a jab.
Abner only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice shot lands for Zaire.
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Abner flicks out a counter leg kick but Zaire steps away.
Abner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaire finds it's way round the side to connect with Abner's head.
Zaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Abner displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Abner moves away from the strike by Zaire.
A countering left hand to the body from Abner misses.
Abner shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaire pinned against the cage. Zaire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abner shoots in but Zaire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Abner.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Abner takes a jab right on the kisser.
Abner moves out of range of the body kick.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Abner moved away.#T2#
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Abner swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Abner takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Abner has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Abner has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaire finds it's way round the side to connect with Abner's head.
A shot to the liver by Zaire. Beautiful body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abner walks into a left hand.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Abner.
Zaire digs a good body shot into Abner's ribs.
Zaire misses with a hook.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Abner counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaire misses the body punch
letting Abner counter with a right hand.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Abner checks it.
Abner on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Zaire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Abner moved away.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Abner counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zaire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Abner walks into a jab.
Abner tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Abner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Abner misses.
Abner scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaire throws a combination that misses
and Abner counters with a one-two to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Abner takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Abner's head but Abner sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Abner blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire scores with a nice strike.
Abner takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Abner.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Abner counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Zaire.
Abner dodges the punch combination from Zaire.
Abner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zaire rather than just go for the knockout.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Zaire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
An inside leg kick from Zaire misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
The fight stays on the outside here - Abner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abner chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Abner misses with a straight right.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire lands a jab to the nose.
Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Zaire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Zaire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Abner tries a quick counter leg kick but Zaire is wise to it.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Zaire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Abner takes a step back to recover.
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Abner just misses with a punch to the body.
Abner defending well as Zaire loads up on a big left hand.
Abner now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Abner tenderised Zaire's leg. Zaire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Abner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Zaire there.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Abner sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Zaire misses with a hook. Abner ducked under it nicely.
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
Abner misses with a leg kick
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Abner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Abner throws a leg kick but Zaire checks it.
It looked like Zaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire cracks Abner with a good jab.
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Abner moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
Zaire misses with a jab to the body
enabling Abner to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Abner cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.#T3#
Abner takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaire misses with a telegraphed body shot #KD2#
and Abner counters with a nice right hand that sends Zaire toppling to the canvas! Zaire scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Abner finish him?!#ROC2#Zaire is rocked!
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Abner moved out of range.
Oh Zaire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Abner counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cayden Abner!
Cayden Abner is the new middleweight champion!
Cayden Abner decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: GC 410 Championship Chaos
Date: Dec 25, 2021

#R1#
Chen Lo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaire checks a low kick from Chen Lo.
Zaire throws a head kick that half lands.
Zaire blocks a leg kick.
Zaire dodges the punch combination from Chen Lo.
Zaire shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zaire connects with a looping right hand.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chen Lo finds it's way round the side to connect with Zaire's head.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Chen Lo with an uppercut!
Chen Lo throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire feints and then cracks Chen Lo's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Chen Lo down.
Zaire is looking to score with low kicks.
Chen Lo scoring well with a low kick there.
Chen Lo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chen Lo throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Chen Lo missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen Lo throws a right hand that misses
and Zaire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chen Lo thinking.
Chen Lo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chen Lo avoids the body shot from Zaire.
A jab from Zaire misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaire.
Chen Lo with a hook.
Zaire scores with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chen Lo back to the cage. Zaire follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chen Lo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire lands a jab to the head.
Chen Lo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen Lo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Zaire tries a low kick but Chen Lo avoids it.#T2#
Zaire throws a sloppy body shot
and Chen Lo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaire thinking.
Zaire scores with a push kick.
Chen Lo will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaire scores with a nice strike.
Chen Lo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Chen Lo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Chen Lo wants to land a leg kick but Zaire is out of range.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire swings for the body but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Chen Lo lands a head shot.
Chen Lo throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Zaire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick that knocks Zaire off balance momentarily.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire tries a quick counter leg kick but Chen Lo is wise to it.#T3#
No joy there for Chen Lo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaire takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zaire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaire scores with a kick to the body.
Zaire has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Chen Lo delivers a nice body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Chen Lo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Chen Lo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Chen Lo.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chen Lo.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen Lo misses the target.
Chen Lo checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick that misses.
Zaire has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Chen Lo tenderised Zaire's leg. Zaire is trying to keep his angry face on.
A good leg kick by Chen Lo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Chen Lo cracks Zaire with an open hand slap.
Zaire missing with a left hand there. Chen Lo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T4#
A leg kick checked by Zaire.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Chen Lo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chen Lo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Chen Lo.
Zaire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaire connects with a looping right hand.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Chen Lo throws a lazy uppercut
and Chen Lo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chen Lo scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chen Lo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Chen Lo throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Chen Lo throws a head kick but Zaire moves out of range.
Chen Lo looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zaire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaire misses with a hook.
A jab from Zaire does it's job there.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Chen Lo is out of range.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Chen Lo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Chen Lo is just out of range.
Chen Lo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
A slapping leg kick lands for Chen Lo.
The fighters circle momentarily. Chen Lo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire with a jab.#T1#
Chen Lo staying out of range there.
Chen Lo takes one to the side of the head.
Zaire lands a jab to Chen Lo's midsection.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chen Lo throws out the jab.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Chen Lo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chen Lo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zaire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chen Lo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chen Lo. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Chen Lo with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Chen Lo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zaire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick that misses.
Zaire tries to work over Chen Lo's front leg with a kick but Chen Lo checks it. #T2#
Chen Lo throws a combination. Zaire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire throws a body punch but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaire lands a jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chen Lo.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Chen Lo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire takes a swing at Chen Lo's ribcage but misses.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chen Lo moves out of range as Zaire strikes.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Chen Lo lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zaire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Chen Lo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Chen Lo missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chen Lo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chen Lo throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chen Lo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chen Lo there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zaire throws a right hand that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a big head kick but Zaire shrugs it off.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Chen Lo moved out of range nicely.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Chen Lo is out of range.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Chen Lo looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Zaire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chen Lo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T4#
Zaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chen Lo was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
A low kick lands for Chen Lo.
Chen Lo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Chen Lo is out of range.
Chen Lo swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Chen Lo moves away from the strike by Zaire.
Zaire is looking to score with low kicks.
Zaire walks into a stiff left hand from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zaire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chen Lo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chen Lo throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Nice shot lands for Zaire.
Zaire scores with a sloppy right hand. Chen Lo should have avoided that one.
Zaire checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire scores with a punch to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R3#
Chen Lo throws a leg kick that misses.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Chen Lo moved away.
Chen Lo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Chen Lo takes one to the chin there.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Zaire takes a swing at Chen Lo's ribcage but misses.
Chen Lo missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chen Lo on the side of the head.
Chen Lo throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Chen Lo's head but Chen Lo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire lands a front kick.
Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Chen Lo's knee but Chen Lo avoids it well.
Zaire misses with a shot to the body
and Chen Lo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T1#
Nice jab there from Zaire.
Chen Lo misses with a left hand
and Zaire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Chen Lo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire lands a jab to the nose.
Zaire throws a head kick but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Chen Lo misses with a low kick.
Zaire blocks a low kick nicely.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chen Lo moves away.
Chen Lo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaire lands with a hook. Chen Lo tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chen Lo is able to avoid easily.
Chen Lo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chen Lo misses with a looping right.#T2#
Chen Lo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zaire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Nice uppercut there from Chen Lo.
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 scores with a sloppy right hand. Chen Lo should have avoided that one.
Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chen Lo is out of range.
A clash of legs there as Chen Lo blocks the low kick.
Chen Lo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Chen Lo takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Chen Lo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Chen Lo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Chen Lo lands a jab to the nose.
Chen Lo throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Chen Lo ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a leg kick
and Chen Lo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chen Lo explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.#T3#
Chen Lo throws a solid leg kick but Zaire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chen Lo.
Nice jab there from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chen Lo counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Chen Lo looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire stuns Chen Lo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Chen Lo lands with a straight right. Zaire didn't see that one coming.
Chen Lo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Chen Lo misses with a hook.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chen Lo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Chen Lo looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chen Lo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaire is out of range and Chen Lo settles back down.
Chen Lo lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Chen Lo lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaire's sensitive parts.
Chen Lo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo lands a jab to the head.
Zaire swings widly with a right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a good low kick that Zaire was not able to check.
Chen Lo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo throws out a leg kick but Zaire moves out of range and Chen Lo only half commits.
Zaire throws a low kick but Chen Lo avoids it.
Chen Lo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with a low kick, right behind Chen Lo 's knee.
Zaire throws the left hand but Chen Lo avoids the punch easily.
Chen Lo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Chen Lo walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Timiko Chen Lo did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Zaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Chen Lo doesn't seem bothered though.
Chen Lo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Chen Lo swinging wildly here.
Chen Lo lands a right hook to the body.
Chen Lo misses the jab.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Chen Lo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
Zaire throws a head kick but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Chen Lo lands a jab.
Zaire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chen Lo. Chen Lo obviously looking to wear him down. #T1#
Zaire lands a head kick. Chen Lo smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Chen Lo is looking to chop away at Zaire's legs.
The fighters circling - Chen Lo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
Chen Lo slips under a jab from Zaire.
A quick step to the side and Chen Lo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire tries to land a leg kick but Chen Lo saw it coming and moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Chen Lo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Chen Lo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chen Lo takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Chen Lo lands with a shot to the body.
Chen Lo lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Chen Lo.
Chen Lo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chen Lo walks into a stiff left hand from Zaire.#T2#
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen Lo with the inside leg kick.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chen Lo swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab from Chen Lo.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Chen Lo moved out of range.
An inside leg kick from Chen Lo misses.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick but Zaire moved away.
Zaire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chen Lo connects with a solid leg kick.
Chen Lo is looking to chop away at Zaire's legs.
Zaire feints a counter leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Zaire blocks the leg kick. #T3#
Chen Lo lands with a cross.
Zaire dodges the punch combination from Chen Lo.
Chen Lo with the inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Chen Lo misses the jab.
Zaire lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Zaire connects with a leg kick.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Chen Lo walks into a stiff left hand from Zaire.
Chen Lo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Chen Lo.
Zaire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zaire there as he acknowledges the shot.
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 misses with a body shot.
Chen Lo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
Chen Lo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chen Lo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chen Lo tried to counter with a leg kick but Zaire avoided it.
Chen Lo throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Chen Lo counters with a slapping leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Chen Lo.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Chen Lo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Chen Lo thumps Zaire with a low kick.
Zaire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chen Lo counters with a slapping leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Timiko Chen Lo had his way with Abdullah Zaire in that round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Chen Lo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chen Lo.
The crowd cheers as Chen Lo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaire doesn't seem phased though.
Zaire scores with a jab to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chen Lo checks a leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Zaire.
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Chen Lo misses with a wild body shot.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire throws a jab when Chen Lo was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Chen Lo.
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chen Lo misses with a leg kick
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chen Lo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Chen Lo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Chen Lo throws a head kick that misses.
Chen Lo throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Zaire checks a leg kick.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Chen Lo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zaire takes a swing at Chen Lo's ribcage but misses.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chen Lo manages to avoid it.
Chen Lo swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Chen Lo.
Zaire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Good leg kick by Chen Lo.
Zaire with the inside leg kick.
Chen Lo misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Zaire throws a leg kick but Chen Lo checks it.
Chen Lo will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A lazy left from Zaire finds it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chen Lo dips to his left and cracks Zaire with an uppercut!
Zaire tries to score with a low kick but Chen Lo moves his leg out of the way.
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Chen Lo moves away and avoids it.
Chen Lo scores with a hook to the body. Zaire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chen Lo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Chen Lo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Zaire misses with a straight left.
Chen Lo moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from Chen Lo misses the target.
Chen Lo just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Zaire lands a body shot.
Zaire swings for the body but Chen Lo moves out of range.
Zaire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Chen Lo with a hook.
Chen Lo checks a leg kick.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Chen Lo avoids it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chen Lo checks a leg kick.
Zaire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaire checks the leg kick.
Chen Lo walks into a jab.#TD#
Chen Lo shoots in and gets a takedown into Zaire's guard.
Chen Lo throws a big right hand that misses.
Chen Lo scoring with some ground and pound.
Chen Lo trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Zaire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zaire looking to control.
Chen Lo wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.
Zaire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Chen Lo controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zaire keeping moving, preventing Chen Lo from controlling successfully.
Chen Lo stays in close to Zaire's body and controls the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chen Lo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdullah Zaire.
I think Zaire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 47:48
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 47:48

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdullah Zaire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Timiko Chen Lo had this to say: 'I want to thank Freebok for sponsoring me. Buy there the have cool stuff!!! FREEBOK!!!'.

Event: GC 405
Date: Nov 20, 2021

#R1#
Zaire digs a good body shot into Bates's ribs.
Bates throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bates.
Zaire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bates.
Bates has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bates scores with a shot to the body.
Bates throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bates blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Bates ducks down to avoid it.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Bates scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Bates saw that one coming.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Bates's front leg but catches the back leg as Bates tries to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bates misses with a looping right.
Zaire walks into a left hand.
Zaire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bates circles away quickly and effectively.
Bates misses with a looping left.#T1#
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bates scores with a decent looking hook.
Bates misses with a straight left.
Zaire takes a swing at Bates's ribcage but misses.
Zaire misses with a hook. Bates ducked under it nicely.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Bates.
Zaire takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Bates moves away and avoids it.
Zaire lands a body shot.
Zaire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zaire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaire is out of range and Bates settles back down.
Zaire is looking to slow Bates down with leg kicks.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Bates checks it.
Bates tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zaire manages to circle out of the way.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T2#
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Bates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaire momentarily.
Zaire connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bates. Bates circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bates lands with a right hand.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire cracks Bates with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bates shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaire but Zaire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bates.
Bates walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zaire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bates moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaire thows a body kick. Bates tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zaire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bates. That did some damage!
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bates throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Bates ducks right into an uppercut from Zaire.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bates.
Bates feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire lands the left hand.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bates scoring well with a low kick there.
Bates avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire slips under a jab from Bates.
Zaire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bates had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Bates saw that one coming.
Bates swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#T4#
Zaire swings widly with a right hand
and Bates counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Bates takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Zaire connects with a looping right hand.
Nice defenses there by Bates.
Bates looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bates. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
A shot to the liver by Zaire. Beautiful body shot.
Zaire checks a low kick from Bates.
Bates misses with a straight right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Bates moved out of range.
Zaire with a nice calf kick.
A cross from Zaire lands.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Bates on the side of the head.
Bates just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Bates is out of range.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bates checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bates keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bates might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bates misses with a two punch combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates misses with a body punch
and Zaire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bates's knee momentarily.
Zaire scores with a punch to the head.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bates slips a jab from Zaire.
Bates fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaire just manages to avoid it.
Bates on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T1#
Bates on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Bates throws an off balance right hand
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Zaire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Bates checks it.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A combination from Zaire does no damage.
Zaire checks a low kick from Bates.
Bates checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
Bates clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaire.
Bates lands an uppercut.
Zaire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bates backwards.
Zaire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bates lands a nice shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right hook to the body lands for Zaire.
Zaire lands with a short shot to the head. #T2#
Bates lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bates swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Zaire cracks a nice hook into Bates's ribs.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Bates saw that one coming.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Bates sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bates defending well as Zaire loads up on a big left hand.
Bates tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy.
Bates will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaire momentarily. #T3#
Zaire slips a straight right by Bates.
Bates takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bates can pounce on him.
Zaire with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bates keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bates on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zaire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaire scores with a spinning back kick!
Bates throws a one two combo.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Bates misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Bates misses with a straight left.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Good shot there by Zaire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire scores with a jab. Bates acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T4#
Bates slips under a jab.
It looked like Bates wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bates with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaire to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Bates misses with a wild body shot.
Bates misses the jab.
It seemed like Zaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Bates's leg. Bates is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bates tries to clinch up.
Bates is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bates throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Bates throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire lands a head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire slips a jab from Bates.
Bates misses the jab.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Bates.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bates's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bates misses the target.
Bates misses the shot to the body.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Bates's body. Bates takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Bates misses.
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
Bates looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bates moves away.
Bates swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zaire counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Bates looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bates.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bates looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bates throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bates.#T1#
Zaire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bates in his tracks.
Bates scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaire should have avoided that one.
Zaire throws a hook but Bates blocks it.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bates.
Bates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Bates listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bates tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaire is able to avoid easily.
Zaire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Zaire does it's job there.
Zaire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
Zaire connects with a body shot that sends Bates's belly button to the back.
Bates moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Bates throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range. #T2#
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bates.
Bates misses with a body shot.
Jab by Zaire.
Bates comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire thumps Bates with a low kick.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire throws the left hand but Bates avoids the punch easily.
Bates bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Bates swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Bates staying out of range there.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
Bates jabs at Zaire's body.
Bates fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Bates.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bates feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Bates throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Bates smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zaire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zaire lands a jab to Bates's midsection.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bates.
Armad Bates has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zaire slips under a jab from Bates.
Bates misses with the combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire cracks Bates with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaire cracks Bates with a good jab.
Zaire lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaire, as that shot connected.
Zaire misses with a two punch combination.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Bates.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Bates moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Bates's head but Bates sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaire has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
After winning the bout, Abdullah Zaire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: GC 397
Date: Sep 30, 2021

#R1#
Zaire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Winks tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winks bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaire's head.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Winks at a distance.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Winks's hands.
Winks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.
Winks throws a body shot but no joy.
A low kick lands for Winks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Winks swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Zaire tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winks dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaire. That did some damage!
Nice shot by Winks.#T1#
Winks punishes Zaire's body with a nice straight punch.
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaire leaves Winks with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Winks.
Good shot there by Zaire.#CUT#It looks like Harry Winks has been cut.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Winks thows a body kick. Zaire tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Winks lands with a cross.
Winks throws a sloppy body shot
and Zaire counters with a thumping low kick.
Winks lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Winks scores with a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.#T2#
Winks looks for the body kick but Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Winks misses with a low kick.
Zaire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A telegraphed right hand from Winks misses the target. #TD2#
Winks shoots in and bounces Zaire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zaire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Winks stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaire swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaire has Winks pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB2#
Winks drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zaire looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zaire looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zaire! #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winks being controlled for a moment.
Winks holds on to Zaire's head and controls the position momentarily. #T4#
A lull in the action here.
Zaire trying to control the action but Winks is working from the bottom.
Zaire just content to control the position.
Winks manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Harry Winks's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Winks tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Winks lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaire off the cage and back into range.
Zaire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Winks misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Winks throws a leg kick
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.
Winks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winks throws out the jab.
Harry Winks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winks scores with a kick to the body.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Winks moves away.
A shot to the liver by Winks. Beautiful body shot.
Winks scores with a three punch combo!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winks pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Winks pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaire is out of range and Winks settles back down.
Winks scores with a shot to the body.
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Winks pushes Zaire away with a front kick.
Winks lands a jab to the nose.
Winks misses with a body shot.
Winks changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Harry Winks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Winks cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Winks shoots in but Zaire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Winks ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T2#
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Winks moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Winks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And Winks responds with a good body kick, but Zaire manages to step out the way in time.
Zaire misses with a double jab
and Winks counters with a nice leg kick.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Winks moved out of range.
Winks moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Winks blocks a low kick nicely.
Winks tries for a takedown but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Winks misses with a kick to the body.
Zaire blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaire connects with the punch.#T3#
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Winks.
Winks connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaire's hands.
Winks moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Winks throws a chopping leg kick but Zaire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winks is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harry Winks.
A solid leg kick lands there for Winks.
Winks lands an overhand right.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Winks throws a solid leg kick but Zaire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Winks.
Winks walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Winks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Winks just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Winks.
Winks connects with a looping right hand.
Crunch! Winks slams his shin into Zaire's torso.
Winks lands a jab to the nose.
Winks lands with a nice body punch.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Winks scores with a punch to the head.#TD2#
Winks looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.

Zaire has one foot on Winks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Harry Winks showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Harry Winks'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Winks throws a nice outside leg kick.
Winks digs a good body shot into Zaire's ribs.
Winks throws a leg kick that misses.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Winks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaire to score with a decent uppercut.
Winks connects with a jab.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Winks uses good head movement to avoid it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Winks.
Winks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Winks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire misses the jab.
Winks throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Winks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire throws a nice looking combination but Winks bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Winks throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire defending well as Winks loads up on a big left hand.
Zaire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Winks. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Winks slips under a jab.
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winks counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Winks uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Harry Winks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Winks lands the left hand.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Winks moved out of range nicely.
Winks throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Winks connects with the punch.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
letting Winks counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Winks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Winks.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
Zaire takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Winks misses the jab.
Zaire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Winks connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zaire scrambles back to his feet.#T3#
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Winks counters with a straight right hand.
Winks gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body kick there by Winks.
Winks throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winks counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winks throws a push kick but Zaire slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Winks is out of range.
Zaire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Winks with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Winks scores with a leg kick. #T4#
Nice uppercut there from Winks.
Zaire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Winks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
Winks ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Winks throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Winks.
Nice defenses there by Winks.
Winks dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Winks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Winks comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Winks 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Winks!
Harry Winks was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: OFK 120 - Knox Vs Mad Onion
Date: Sep 01, 2021

#R1#
Kurtev fails with the takedown.
Kurtev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaire circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kurtev blocks a low kick nicely.
Kurtev walks into a left hand.
Kurtev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire leaves Kurtev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Kurtev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurtev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Kurtev.
Kurtev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kurtev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaire tries to avoid it but Kurtev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaire to the ground. Zaire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kurtev throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Zaire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Kurtev fails with the takedown.
Kurtev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire stuffs the takedown attempt from Kurtev. Kurtev gets slowly back to his feet. #TD#
Kurtev shoots in and bounces Zaire off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zaire wants to hit a sweep here but Kurtev passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zaire there!
Zaire working to try and regain half guard.
Zaire avoids a series of strikes thrown by Kurtev. #T2#
Poor strikes thrown by Kurtev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Zaire tries to reverse the position but Kurtev maintains control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire tries to lock up and control but Kurtev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Kurtev prevents Zaire from getting the reversal.
Zaire tries to lock up and control but Kurtev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Poor strikes thrown by Kurtev there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev prevents Zaire from getting the reversal.
Kurtev thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Zaire is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kurtev thowing shots but they're missing.
Kurtev takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zaire tries to lock up and control but Kurtev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.#T3#
Zaire tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kurtev misses with a head shot.
Zaire working to try and regain half guard.
Zaire prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Zaire is desperately trying to improve his position but Kurtev has a good base and remains in mount.
Zaire bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Kurtev keeping full guard, as Zaire tries to pass.
Kurtev trying to strike off his back.
Zaire looking to pass the guard.
Kurtev controls Zaire momentarily but Zaire frees himself. #T4##SUB#
Kurtev escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Kurtev is retaining full guard.
Kurtev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zaire controlling from the top position. #SUB#
Kurtev looking for a guillotine here but Zaire defends easily.
Zaire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Kurtev is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
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 Krisko Kurtev 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.#R2#
Zaire takes a swing at Kurtev's ribcage but misses.
Kurtev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Kurtev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zaire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kurtev is working for takedown but Zaire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zaire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kurtev backwards. #BC2#
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Kurtev doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaire circles away.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Kurtev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Kurtev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurtev cracks Zaire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire lands with a right hand. #T1#
Kurtev with a poor takedown
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kurtev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zaire swings for the body but Kurtev moves out of range.
Zaire lands a head shot.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Kurtev sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kurtev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.#TD#
Kurtev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.

Zaire has his feet on Kurtev's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kurtev wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaire sprawls well. Zaire wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kurtev gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##TD#
Kurtev throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zaire was covering up waiting for the punch and Kurtev finishes the takedown easily into guard.

Zaire pushes Kurtev off and gets back to his feet.
Kurtev is looking to clinch.
Zaire scores with a shot to the body. #TD#
Zaire gets caught napping as Kurtev dives in and scores a takedown. Zaire manages to retain guard.
Kurtev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Krisko Kurtev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaire is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zaire seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Kurtev is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaire has wrist control.
Zaire is pulling down on Kurtev's head to control his posture.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaire is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurtev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire is looking to stand up but Kurtev won't let him.
Zaire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Kurtev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kurtev wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Kurtev is looking for a triangle here but Zaire uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zaire taking a breather here.
Zaire has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Kurtev is working to get back to half guard.
Zaire controlling from mount.
Kurtev flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Kurtev throwing hammer fists to the chest of Zaire. What's that going to do exactly?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kurtev doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaire circles away.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaire has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jab, jab by Zaire - just one landing. #TD#
Kurtev shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zaire is trying to defend but Kurtev finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zaire is controlling Kurtev's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Zaire's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Kurtev throwing shots but Zaire is blocking nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Zaire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kurtev's guard. #REVB#
Zaire sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Kurtev trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Zaire stays in close to Kurtev's body and controls the position.
Kurtev controls Zaire momentarily but Zaire frees himself.
Zaire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving. #SUB#
Kurtev is looking for a triangle but Zaire pushes his legs off easily.
Kurtev wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kurtev throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Kurtev keeps moving. #SU2#
Zaire gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #TD#
Kurtev gets a double leg takedown into Zaire's guard.
Zaire is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Kurtev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kurtev is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaire has wrist control.
Kurtev being controlled here momentarily.
Kurtev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaire tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Zaire is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kurtev is controlling him.
Zaire looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaire, not yet.
Zaire working a defensive guard but Kurtev passes into half guard.
Kurtev wants to take a breather but Zaire is having none of it.
Kurtev trying to pass the guard but Zaire defending well.
Zaire trying to hold on to Kurtev's head to control him but Kurtev postures up.
Zaire is not content to let Kurtev control the position.
Kurtev prevents Zaire from improving his position.
Kurtev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurtev winds up and cracks Zaire with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaire is looking to escape.#T4#
Zaire wants to improve his position but Kurtev is controlling well.
Kurtev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Kurtev is looking to advance position but Zaire won't allow it.
Zaire trying to control but Kurtev postures up.
Kurtev is trying to control. Zaire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zaire wants to control but Kurtev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zaire preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zaire tries to roll over but Kurtev keeps him under control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kurtev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.

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 Krisko Kurtev.
I think Kurtev 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Krisko Kurtev!
During a confident post fight interview, Krisko Kurtev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 115 - Gomez Vs Copeland
Date: Aug 14, 2021

#R1#
White lands the left hand.
Zaire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
White on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with a body kick.
White digs a good body shot into Zaire's ribs.
White takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaire misses with a straight left.
White throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
White scores with a head kick. #CUT2#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
White looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
White scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaire should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
White misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaire misses its target.
Zaire feints and then cracks White's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow White down.
White throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
White tried to score with a low kick but Zaire checks it.
Ralphie White seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.#T1#
White connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
White throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zaire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from White finds it's way round the side to connect with Zaire's head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as White checks a leg kick.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zaire with a body shot.
White blocks a leg kick.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like White was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
White misses with a jab to the body
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
White misses the body punch
and Zaire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps White thinking.
Zaire lands with a nice body punch.
White tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Nice jab there from White. #T2#
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 turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
White's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on White's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
White throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
White doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as White throws out the jab.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
White throws an off balance right hand
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
White keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
White listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
White scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaire in his tracks.
White walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
White swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire is looking to wear down White with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3#
Zaire checks a leg kick.
Nice shot by White.
White misses with a looping left.
Zaire slips a jab from White.
A jab from White misses.
Zaire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from White.
White is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zaire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A big left from White misses.
Good leg kick by White.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#KD#
Zaire lands a big head kick that sends White tumbling to the mat! Zaire takes a step backwards and waves White back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#White is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White throws a body shot but no joy.
White throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
White fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as White lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaire doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
White misses with an uppercut
and Zaire counters with a right hand to the body.
White misses with a straight left.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
White takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
White takes one to the side of the head.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by White.
White avoids the body shot from Zaire.
White smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
White misses with a jab to the body
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Zaire throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire avoids the head kick by White.
White scores with the left hand. Zaire knows he should have avoided that one.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
White tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire throws a push kick but White slaps the foot to one side.
White throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A jab from White finds it's way through Zaire's defenses.
Zaire thows a body kick. White tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The fighters circling - White throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
White scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaire sizes up White with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
White connects with a looping right hand.
White misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Zaire tried to counter with a leg kick but White avoided it.
Zaire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent White stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
White slips under a jab.#T1#
White misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but White manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from White. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ralphie White seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crunch! White slams his shin into Zaire's torso.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from White.
White lands a head kick!
Zaire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaire connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from White.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire avoids the body shot from White.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A big right from White misses.
White just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZaire.
Zaire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zaire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
White throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2#
Zaire misses with a hook. White ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire throws a right hand that misses
and White counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
White misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Zaire on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before White has time to react.
White uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a head kick.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaire throws a hook but White avoids it easily.
White lands with a cross.
White loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
White jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
White pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaire throws a quick counter kick to the body but White avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by White.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
White scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
White lands a jab to the nose.
White throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
White takes a shot to the body in his stride.
White is breathing heavily.
Zaire takes a swing at White's ribcage but misses.
Zaire avoids the body shot from White.
White works the jab nicely.
Good leg kick by Zaire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from White misses.
White throws a right hand that misses
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
White's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T4#
White misses with a jab to the body
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White misses with a hook to the body #KD#
and Zaire counters with a head kick that drops White to the mat! White scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
White is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaire finish him?
Zaire shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. White takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Zaire sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! White bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 106 - Mad Onion Vs Knox
Date: Jul 14, 2021

#R1#
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kurtev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Kurtev counters with a nice double leg into guard.

Zaire wriggles free and stands up.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaire slaps away a takedown attempt from Kurtev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kurtev fails with a takedown attempt.
Kurtev fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kurtev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurtev checks the leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kurtev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kurtev.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Kurtev shoots in but no luck this time. #T1#
Kurtev doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zaire counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Kurtev counters with a nice body shot. #TD#
Kurtev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zaire is looking for a sweep.
Zaire is trying to control Kurtev's posture but Kurtev avoids it.
Zaire is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kurtev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurtev lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Kurtev throwing shots but Zaire is blocking nicely.
Zaire keeping control of the position. #T2#
Zaire tries to get to full guard but Kurtev has control of the leg.
Kurtev scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire is trying to maintain the position but Kurtev is very close to passing his half guard.
Kurtev drops an elbow to the side of Zaire's head.
Zaire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Kurtev stopping the sweep attempt from Zaire.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zaire wants to sweep here but Kurtev controlling him for the moment.
Zaire looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Zaire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zaire wants to get back to his feet but Kurtev is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kurtev is working Zaire over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kurtev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kurtev throws a big right hand that misses.
Zaire controlling the position.
Let's hope that Zaire has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kurtev throwing strikes from guard but Zaire blocks nicely.
Zaire is controlling Kurtev's posture.
Zaire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zaire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kurtev stopping the sweep attempt from Zaire.
Kurtev is fighting to break Zaire's control of his arms but Zaire is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kurtev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kurtev looks for a takedown but Zaire sprawls well.
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaire counters with a good, hard body kick but Kurtev shrugs it off.
Kurtev with a poor takedown
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Kurtev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kurtev shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Zaire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kurtev goes for a double leg but Zaire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaire continues to drive forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Kurtev misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaire counters with an outside leg kick.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kurtev shoots in for a double leg but Zaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Kurtev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kurtev shoots and misses
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Krisko Kurtev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire throws a right and a left that Kurtev avoids nicely.
Nice body kick from Zaire.
Zaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kurtev.
Zaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire cracks Kurtev with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire scores with a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zaire darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kurtev tries for a takedown but Zaire circles away easily
and Zaire counters with a good low kick that Kurtev was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Zaire misses.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Kurtev darts in looking for a takedown but Zaire gets double underhooks and turns Kurtev into the cage.
Kurtev has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zaire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zaire lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zaire.
Zaire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kurtev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaire pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zaire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zaire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kurtev.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt. #KD2#
Zaire lands a big head kick that sends Kurtev tumbling to the mat! Zaire takes a step backwards and waves Kurtev back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#Kurtev is rocked!#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire delivers a nice body kick.
Oh Kurtev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaire cracks a nice hook into Kurtev's ribs.
Zaire weaves into range and cracks Kurtev right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kurtev goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Zaire is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdullah Zaire!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdullah Zaire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 99 - Tepes lii Vs Horn
Date: Jun 19, 2021

#R1#
Sledgehammer throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sledgehammer misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Sledgehammer.
A combination from Sledgehammer does no damage.
Sledgehammer connects with a crisp jab.
Zaire dodges the punch combination from Sledgehammer.
Sledgehammer moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
Sledgehammer moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Sledgehammer misses with a combination
and Zaire counters with a left to the body.
Sledgehammer takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire moves out of range as Sledgehammer throws a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Nice cross by Sledgehammer.#T1#
Sledgehammer throws a leg kick
and Zaire counters with an outside leg kick.
Zaire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zaire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zaire throws a low kick but Sledgehammer avoids it.
Hanny Sledgehammer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sledgehammer throws a leg kick which misses Zaire's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaire tries to avoid it.
Zaire blocks a head kick by Sledgehammer.
Zaire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sledgehammer throws a head kick that misses.
Sledgehammer misses with the combination.
Zaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Sledgehammer moves away and avoids it.
Sledgehammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by Sledgehammer's head coaches at Kaptajnernes TrÃ¦ningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sledgehammer's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Sledgehammer duly obliges.
A head kick by Sledgehammer misses
and Zaire counters with a right hand to the body.
Sledgehammer is breathing heavily.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Sledgehammer off balance momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sledgehammer throws a combination that misses
and Zaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Sledgehammer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sledgehammer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaire only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T2#
Good leg kick by Zaire.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Sledgehammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sledgehammer momentarily.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sledgehammer.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Sledgehammer avoids it with no problem.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sledgehammer wants to clinch.
Sledgehammer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaire avoids a punch combination nicely.
Sledgehammer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Zaire throws a leg kick but Sledgehammer moved away.
Sledgehammer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sledgehammer throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Sledgehammer misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Sledgehammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sledgehammer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sledgehammer closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sledgehammer throws a series of punches but Zaire moves out of range.
A lazy body kick from Sledgehammer
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Sledgehammer throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Sledgehammer gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sledgehammer moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sledgehammer tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sledgehammer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T4#
Sledgehammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Sledgehammer ducks down to avoid it.
Sledgehammer throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Sledgehammer throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Sledgehammer works Zaire's body with a nice hook.
Sledgehammer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sledgehammer's corner calls for a 1-2. Sledgehammer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Zaire scores with a punch to the head.#ROC2#Sledgehammer is rocked!
Sledgehammer leaves his chin hanging out and Zaire seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Sledgehammer crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdullah Zaire!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdullah Zaire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 91 - Zaire Vs Pullum
Date: May 22, 2021

#R1#
Zaire lands a nice looking body shot.
Pullum misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Pullum swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Pullum ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Pullum slips the punch.
Pullum shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Pullum's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Pullum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Zaire lands with a right hand.
Zaire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pullum has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pullum ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Pullum has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Zaire punishes Pullum's body with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Pullum is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#TD2#
Pullum fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zaire to the ground. Pullum is now in Zaire's guard.

Zaire scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Pullum misses with a straight left.
Pullum fails with the takedown
and Zaire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaire lands an overhand right.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Zaire gets caught napping as Pullum dives in and scores a takedown. Zaire manages to retain guard.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Pullum throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaire seems keen to control Pullum's posture.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zaire pulls Pullum in to control the position.
Pullum missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3#
Zaire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pullum is one step ahead there.
Pullum wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.
Pullum is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zaire wants to sweep here but Pullum controlling him for the moment.
Pullum trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've been hearing good reports from Zaire's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zaire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zaire wants to hit a sweep here but Pullum passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zaire there!
Zaire is trying to stand.#T4#
Zaire is looking to get to half guard.
Pullum lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Pullum with a couple of short strikes.
Pullum trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zaire can't escape the position.
Zaire holds on to Pullum around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Pullum avoids the attempt from Zaire to control.
Zaire is trying desperately to improve position.
Pullum postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zaire looks a forlorn figure.
Pullum putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL2#
Pullum closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zaire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pullum backwards.
A hook to the body from Pullum.
Pullum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Pullum misses with a punch to the body.
Pullum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaire gets underhooks to prevent Pullum's takedown attempt.
A short left from Pullum.
Zaire lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pullum backwards.
Zaire blocks a body shot from Pullum.
Zaire has a couple of punches blocked by Pullum.
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pullum pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pullum lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Pullum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pullum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zaire counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Pullum shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Pullum takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Furnum Pullum.
No luck for Pullum with that takedown attempt.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Pullum on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Pullum moves into the clinch.
Zaire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pullum jumps guard but Zaire turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaire has a couple of punches blocked by Pullum. #T2#
Zaire gets underhooks to prevent Pullum's takedown attempt.
Pullum misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Pullum fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Pullum controls the action.
Pullum tries to throw a body punch but Zaire avoids it by throwing Pullum back against the cage.
Pullum swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Pullum has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zaire clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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Pullum has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire covering up well and avoiding damage.
Zaire is in bad spot here.
Furnum Pullum has got the better of the ground game so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire trying to control the hands but Pullum breaks the grip.
Pullum has the hooks in. Zaire is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Pullum struggling to land strikes to the head as Zaire covers up. #T3#
Zaire is really stuck here.
Zaire trying to control the hands but Pullum won't let him.
Zaire is taking damage to the body and head.
Pullum missing with strikes. #SUB2#
Pullum is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Pullum trying to control.
Pullum scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Zaire trying to control but not successfully. #SUB2#
Pullum is persistently looking for the submission but Zaire is defending it well. #T4#
Zaire trying to control but not successfully.
Zaire is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Pullum controlling well, preventing Zaire from escaping the position. #SUB2#
Zaire showing good submission defense here.
Zaire is really stuck here.
Zaire breaks Pullum's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #SUB2#
Zaire lying in Pullum's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Pullum decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Zaire taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Furnum Pullum!
Furnum Pullum is the new middleweight champion!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Furnum Pullum made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: OFK 85 - Pullum Vs Kutlev
Date: May 01, 2021

#R1#
Wanker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wanker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Wanker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaire with a hook.
Wanker throws a right hand that Zaire ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaire also avoids with ease.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Wanker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zaire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Wanker saw that one coming.
An inside leg kick lands 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!
Wanker throws a nice looking combination but Zaire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wanker missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wanker fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wanker attempts a counter takedown but Zaire avoids it well and moves away.
Zaire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Wanker moves away and avoids it.
The crowd cheers as Zaire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wanker doesn't seem phased though.#T1#
Wanker throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaire getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire connects with a jab.
Zaire takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Wanker throws a good cross that connects.
Zaire works Wanker's body with a nice hook.
Wanker takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wanker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wanker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wanker lands a jab to the nose.
Zaire throws a low kick but Wanker avoids it.
Wanker tries to counter with a takedown but Zaire is quick to defend against it.
Zaire with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Wanker to score with a decent uppercut.
A jab from Wanker misses. #T2#
Zaire slips under a jab from Wanker.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wanker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wanker throws a series of punches but Zaire moves out of range.
Wanker throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#It looks like Orla Wanker has been cut.
Zaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Wanker doesn't seem bothered though.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wanker throws a body kick, spinning off balance
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wanker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A head kick from Zaire lands but Wanker takes it in his stride.
Wanker checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wanker misses with a hook.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Wanker avoids it.
Wanker half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaire lands the left hand.
Zaire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Wanker had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Zaire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Wanker misses with a wild combination.
Wanker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zaire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wanker connects with a high kick.
Zaire connects with a crisp jab.
Wanker staying out of range there.
Nice defenses there by Wanker.#TD#
Wanker scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.

Zaire throws Wanker to one side and escapes!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Orla Wanker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A punch lands to the side of Zaire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wanker throws a head kick but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Wanker is just out of range.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
A jab from Wanker misses.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Wanker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zaire is fending him off so far but Wanker persists. Nope, Zaire circles away and we're back to standing.
It seemed like Zaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wanker moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Wanker throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Zaire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Wanker swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wanker throws a lazy head kick
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wanker ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Wanker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wanker closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wanker is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wanker misses the jab.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Wanker is defended easily by Zaire.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire lands with a good body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Orla Wanker's cut.
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.#R2#
Wanker throws a solid leg kick but Zaire takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Wanker.
Wanker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaire but Zaire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Wanker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaire scores with a jab. Wanker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wanker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Wanker misses.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wanker manages to avoid it.
Zaire throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zaire cracks Wanker with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Wanker.
Wanker misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Wanker's knee but Wanker avoids it well.
Wanker lands a head kick! #CUT#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Zaire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Wanker 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Wanker lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Wanker fails to land the takedown.
And Zaire responds with a good body kick, but Wanker manages to step out the way in time.
Zaire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Wanker.
Zaire with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheers as Zaire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Wanker doesn't seem phased though.
Wanker ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wanker.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wanker.
Wanker throws a leg kick which misses Zaire's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaire tries to avoid it.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Wanker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wanker moves away.
Zaire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Zaire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanker shoots in but Zaire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Wanker backing away here, and Zaire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Wanker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Wanker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Wanker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire misses the jab.
Zaire scores with a shot to the body.
Zaire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T3#
Wanker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wanker.
Wanker feinted with a counter takedown.
Wanker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Wanker down.
Zaire jabs Wanker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaire is looking to slow Wanker down with leg kicks.
Wanker misses with a kick to the body
and Zaire counters with a body kick that stops Wanker in his tracks momentarily.
Nice shot lands for Zaire.
Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Wanker blocks a jab.
A big right from Wanker misses.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaire lands an overhand right.
Wanker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanker is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wanker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wanker looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
Wanker misses with a head kick.
Wanker throws a series of punches but Zaire avoids them all with ease.
Zaire thumps Wanker with a low kick.
Wanker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wanker throws a series of strikes that have Zaire backpedaling.
Wanker with a jab.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wanker.
Zaire is looking to slow Wanker down with leg kicks.
Wanker dips to his left and cracks Zaire with an uppercut!
Zaire lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wanker missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire is looking to chop away at Wanker's legs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaire!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wanker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Wanker sees it coming and moves out of range.
Wanker closes the distance and clinches up with Zaire, looking for a takedown. Wanker pushes Zaire against the cage but Zaire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Zaire misses.
Zaire stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaire wants it to stay on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Zaire throws a head kick that half lands.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Wanker.
Wanker has his takedown stuffed
and Zaire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Wanker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wanker is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Wanker off balance momentarily.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaire!
Wanker fails to land the takedown.
Zaire scores with a nice strike.
Wanker moves out of range of the strikes.
Wanker will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zaire throws a hook but Wanker avoids it easily.
Zaire keeps Wanker at a distance using the push kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire jabs at Wanker's body.
Zaire swings for the body but Wanker moves out of range. #T1#
Wanker walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zaire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wanker looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Zaire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zaire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wanker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Wanker throws a nice outside leg kick.
Wanker moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wanker.
Zaire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaire scores with a nice strike.
Zaire misses with a hook. Wanker ducked under it nicely.
Wanker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wanker misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Wanker misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wanker misses with a shot to the body
and Zaire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Wanker's knee momentarily.#T2#
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wanker.
Wanker backing away here, and Zaire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Wanker misses with an uppercut
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Wanker's defenses.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Wanker misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
A head kick misses from Wanker.
Wanker is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wanker with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat of the thigh.
A left lands for Zaire.
Wanker on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wanker avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Wanker fails with the takedown.
Zaire blocks a head kick by Wanker. #T3#
Wanker misses with a looping left.
Zaire jabs at Wanker's body.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wanker throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Wanker just misses with a punch to the body.
Wanker attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Wanker takes one on the button.
Wanker moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanker shoots in but Zaire avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Wanker dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.#BC#
Wanker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Wanker throws a wild body kick that Zaire sees coming a mile off.
Zaire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wanker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire blocks a head kick by Wanker. #T4#
Zaire with the inside leg kick.
Wanker slips a straight right by 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 connects with a solid leg kick.
Wanker misses with a left hand
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Wanker tries to counter with a takedown but Zaire is quick to defend against it.
Wanker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Wanker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zaire avoids it really well and circles away.
Zaire is looking to slow Wanker down with leg kicks.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Wanker with an uppercut!
Wanker tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire really dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wanker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R4#
Wanker blocks a head kick by Zaire.
Wanker wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice jab there from Zaire. #TD#
Wanker looking to score a takedown here. Zaire is defending well but Wanker drives through and ends up in Zaire's guard.
Wanker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wanker being controlled here momentarily.
Wanker stands and throws Zaire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire is looking to regain half guard here but Wanker keeps moving and retains side control.
Wanker wants to control but Zaire is keeping him busy. #T1#
Zaire can't do much from the bottom here.
Wanker takes a little break here. Zaire wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zaire is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Wanker's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wanker is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaire is looking to improve his position.
We've been hearing that Wanker has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.#T2#
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.
Wanker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaire is looking to improve his position.
Wanker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaire keeps working.
Wanker wants to free his trapped foot but Zaire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaire is looking to improve his position.
Wanker is looking to advance position but Zaire won't allow it.
Wanker is taking a breather. Zaire says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wanker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T3#
A swing and a miss from Zaire.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zaire enables Wanker to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zaire manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zaire pulls Wanker in close to prevent any damage.
Wanker controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zaire looking to control.
Zaire is adopting a defensive guard.
Wanker works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T4#
Wanker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaire keeps working.
Zaire tries to roll over but Wanker keeps him under control.
Wanker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zaire is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wanker perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Wanker seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zaire for as long as he can get away with.
Wanker works his way into full mount!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Orla Wanker had his way with Abdullah Zaire in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Wanker's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R5#
Wanker avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a straight left.
Zaire throws a hook but Wanker blocks it.
Wanker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Wanker.
Wanker takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Wanker off balance momentarily.
Zaire thows a body kick. Wanker tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Wanker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wanker loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Wanker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wanker cracks Zaire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wanker checks a low kick from Zaire.
Wanker throws a right and a left that Zaire avoids nicely.
Wanker tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Wanker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Wanker throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Wanker throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Wanker. Those never looked like landing.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Wanker takes one to the chin there.
Zaire is looking to slow Wanker down with leg kicks.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Wanker misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Zaire scores with the left hand. Wanker knows he should have avoided that one.
Wanker with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wanker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Wanker misses with an uppercut.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wanker throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Wanker takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#T2#
Wanker fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wanker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaire on the side of the head.
Wanker's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A swing and a miss from Wanker.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Wanker is out of range.
Wanker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaire connects with a crisp jab.
Wanker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Wanker shoots in for a double leg but Zaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wanker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaire swivels and escapes.
Zaire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wanker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
A combination from Zaire does no damage.
Wanker shoots in and drives through. Zaire sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Orla Wanker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire punishes Wanker's body with a nice straight punch.
Crunch! Zaire slams his shin into Wanker's torso.
Wanker connects with the punch.#T3#
Wanker fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zaire avoids it really well and circles away.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Wanker's leg. Wanker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wanker misses with a wild combination.
Wanker goes for a double leg but Zaire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaire continues to drive forward.#BC#
Wanker escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaire delivers a nice body kick.
Zaire tests Wanker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice uppercut there from Zaire.
Wanker tries to bum rush Zaire with a series of wild strikes but Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Wanker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Wanker.#T4#
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Wanker swinging wildly here.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Wanker's head but Wanker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nice body kick there by Zaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wanker misses with a hook
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wanker wants to slow Zaire down by chopping away at his legs.
Wanker throws a nice looking combination but Zaire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zaire throws a hook but Wanker avoids it easily.
Nice sprawl there from Zaire as Wanker shoots in.
Wanker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Wanker misses with a combination
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.
Orla Wanker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zaire 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 46:49
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 46:49
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 46:49

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Abdullah Zaire thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: OFK 80 - Reilly vs Zaire
Date: Apr 14, 2021

#R1#
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Reilly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reilly.
Zaire connects with a leg kick.
Reilly lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Reilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reilly has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Razor Sharp Training Systems in the buildup to the fight.
Reilly avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reilly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Reilly walks into a left hand.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaire should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire checks a leg kick.
Reilly jabs Zaire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reilly moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Reilly off balance momentarily.
We've been informed that Zaire has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#CL#
Reilly forces Zaire back against the cage and clinches.
Reilly blocks a body shot from Zaire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly. #T1#
Zaire misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab lands there for Reilly.
Zaire throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly thuds a left hand into Zaire's body.
John C Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reilly is out of range and Zaire settles back down.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jab from Zaire.
Reilly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reilly misses with a left hand
and Zaire counters with a solid body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Reilly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire connects with a leg kick.
Reilly lands with a right hand.
Reilly takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a hook.
Reilly with a hook.
A big right from Reilly misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaire gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reilly jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Reilly tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zaire manages to circle out of the way.
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Reilly checks a low kick from Zaire.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaire, as that shot connected.
Reilly punishes Zaire's body with a nice straight punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Reilly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Reilly looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A lazy left from Reilly finds it's target.
Zaire takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Reilly looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Reilly fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Zaire throws a nice head kick!
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Reilly's defenses.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Decent striking displayed by Zaire there.
Reilly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A left lands for Reilly.
Reilly works Zaire's body with a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Reilly moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
The fight stays on the outside here - Reilly looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Reilly swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reilly looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Reilly lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased. #T4#
Zaire clobbers Reilly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Reilly with a jab.
Zaire scores with a nice strike.
Reilly connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.#CUT#It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Reilly tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaire is able to avoid easily.
Zaire steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Reilly. That did some damage!
Reilly on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Reilly.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Reilly feinted with a counter takedown.
Reilly connects with a solid leg kick.
Reilly ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Good work by Reilly as he checks the leg kick.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Reilly was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Reilly.
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 John C Reilly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Reilly looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
Zaire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Reilly takes a step back to recover.
Nice uppercut there from Zaire.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Reilly.
Reilly missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Reilly looking to score a takedown here. Zaire is defending well but Reilly drives through and ends up in Zaire's guard.
Zaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Reilly is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving.
Zaire is trying to keep Reilly in close.
Reilly postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T1#
Zaire is adopting a defensive guard.
Reilly throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaire being controlled here, momentarily.
Zaire is adopting a defensive guard.
Reilly is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zaire controlling the position.
Reilly passes Zaire's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Reilly is taking a breather. Zaire says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zaire blocking the ground and pound attempt from Reilly. #SUB#
Reilly is looking for a kimura here.
Reilly looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zaire is looking to improve his position.
Ground and pound from Reilly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zaire is refusing to be controlled, as Reilly sits in half guard.
Reilly is pressing down on Zaire's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaire is holding on for now.
Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaire keeps working.
Zaire is trying to maintain the position but Reilly is very close to passing his half guard.#T3#
Zaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Reilly is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaire is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Reilly is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zaire wants to get back to his feet.
Reilly trying to control the pace.
Zaire wants to control but Reilly is keeping busy and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reilly.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire slips a jab from Reilly.
John C Reilly is winning the standup battle so far.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Reilly!
Zaire blocks a jab.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reilly moves away from the strike by Zaire.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
A jab from Reilly misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Reilly.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire digs a good hook to Reilly's body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John C Reilly dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Reilly moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
Zaire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaire.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Reilly connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaire momentarily.
Reilly paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Reilly.
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Zaire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaire checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Reilly misses the shot to the body.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Reilly moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reilly takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
A punch lands to the side of Zaire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Reilly cracks Zaire with an open hand slap.#T1#
Reilly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Reilly swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Reilly.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Reilly moved out of range nicely.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Reilly jumps back.
Reilly is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Reilly jumps back.
Reilly misses with a looping right.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Reilly is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zaire.
Reilly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zaire counters with a head kick.
Reilly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Reilly moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire lands a head shot.
Reilly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range. #T2#
Reilly with a jab.
Zaire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire throws a jab when Reilly was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Reilly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaire doesn't seem phased though.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Reilly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Reilly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire jabs Reilly to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Reilly takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Reilly looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Reilly walks into a stiff left hand from Zaire.
Zaire slips under a jab from Reilly.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
The fighters circling - Reilly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Reilly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Reilly changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Reilly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Reilly cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.
A swing and a miss from Reilly.
Zaire drops his hands momentarily and Reilly takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaire throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.#CL#
Reilly moves into the clinch.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Reilly misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire misses with a body punch.
Reilly lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaire backwards. #T4#
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly lands an uppercut.
Zaire cracks Reilly with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Reilly.
Reilly blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaire controls his hands.
Zaire misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short body shot lands from Reilly as the two fighters clinch.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

John C Reilly clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R4#
Zaire slips a jab from Reilly.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Reilly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reilly.
Good exchange - Zaire coming out on top.
Zaire throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Reilly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Good exchange - Zaire coming out on top.
Reilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaire's hands.
Zaire staying out of range there.
A bone on bone clash there as Reilly blocks the leg kick.
Reilly tries to counter with a takedown but Zaire is quick to defend against it.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Reilly misses with a looping left.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Reilly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A big right from Reilly misses. #T1#
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Zaire cracks Reilly with a good jab.
Zaire with a nice calf kick.
Zaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reilly closes the distance and clinches up with Zaire, looking for a takedown. Reilly pushes Zaire against the cage but Zaire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaire's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Reilly connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zaire scrambles back to his feet.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Reilly.
Zaire stuffs the takedown attempt from Reilly. Reilly gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaire.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Reilly moves out of range easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Reilly misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Reilly is predictable there
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Reilly swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Reilly.
Reilly cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.
Reilly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Reilly loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Reilly misses with a straight right.
Jab from Reilly.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire defending well as Reilly loads up on a big left hand.
Reilly thuds a left hand into Zaire's body.
Zaire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Reilly is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Reilly has his takedown stuffed
and Zaire counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John C Reilly. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T3#
Zaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Reilly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Reilly avoids it with no problem.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Zaire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Reilly clinches up against the cage.
Zaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Reilly throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaire is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Reilly is working Zaire over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Reilly scores with a nice short uppercut.
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 tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Reilly. #T4#
Reilly lands a nice uppercut.
Reilly works on Zaire's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaire lands a right hand.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike. #TD#
Reilly turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Reilly manages to end up in side control.
Zaire trying to remain calm as Reilly controls from the top position.
Zaire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Reilly wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaire keeps working.
The strikes coming from Reilly are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Zaire tries to buck Reilly off but Reilly is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that John C Reilly will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Abdullah Zaire's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Reilly avoids it.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Reilly.
As Zaire tries to get set, Reilly tries to push him back and clinch up but Zaire manages to avoid the attempt.
Reilly throws out a powerful jab.
Reilly takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Reilly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
Reilly scores with a jab.
A jab from Reilly misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly slips a straight right by Zaire.
A jab from Reilly misses.
Zaire slips a straight right by Reilly.
Reilly shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #T1#
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Reilly stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Reilly scores with a hook to the body. Zaire takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A shot to the body from Reilly misses
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Reilly throws a body shot but no joy.
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Reilly checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaire connects with the punch.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reilly stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reilly throws a big shot that misses.
Reilly throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Reilly jabs Zaire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T2#
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Reilly throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
A countering left hand to the body from Zaire misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Reilly darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Reilly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Reilly slips under a jab from Zaire.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Reilly throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Reilly works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Reilly staying out of range there.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
Reilly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Reilly.
Reilly misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Reilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaire's hands.#T3#
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Reilly is able to avoid easily.
A slow jab from Reilly misses its intended target.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Reilly under the eye.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaire throws a wild body kick that Reilly sees coming a mile off.
A jab lands there for Zaire.
Reilly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Zaire.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Reilly is just out of range.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nice uppercut there from Reilly.
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reilly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Reilly checks it.
Zaire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaire misses the jab.
Reilly misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The crowd cheers as Zaire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Reilly doesn't seem phased though.#T4#
Zaire connects with a jab.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Reilly finds it's target.
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Zaire walks into a stiff left hand from Reilly.#ROC#Zaire is rocked!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zaire is still on wobbly legs! Can Reilly finish him?
Zaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire seems to have recovered his senses.
Reilly pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Reilly lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Zaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Reilly's elbow.
Zaire presses Reilly against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Reilly lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Reilly creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zaire with a big uppercut! Zaire tries to clinch up but Reilly pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zaire to the mat! Zaire covers up and Reilly unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John C Reilly!
John C Reilly retains his middleweight title!
John C Reilly decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: OFK 72- Mad Onion Vs Dela Cruz
Date: Mar 17, 2021

#R1#
Nice uppercut there from Zaire.
Zaire throws a push kick but Askren slaps the foot to one side.
Askren throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Askren with an uppercut!
We've been told by Zaire's head coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zaire keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Askren scores with a nice head shot.
Askren looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
It looked like Zaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zaire clinches up with Askren and pushes him back against the cage.
Askren stalls.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Zaire pushes Askren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Askren prevents a body shot from Zaire.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Askren scores with a nice hook to the head.
Askren looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Askren blocks a body shot from Zaire.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
Askren blocks a body shot from Zaire.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Askren throws a head punch that misses. #T2#
Zaire working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaire.
Still in the clinch, Askren scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Askren misses with the head strike.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Zaire.
Askren is trying to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Askren pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Askren lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Zaire working aggressively here.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Zaire.
Zaire misses with some punches. #T3#
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Zaire misses with some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Askren effectively controlling the action here.
Zaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Askren lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Askren as Zaire tries to tie him up.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Askren lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Askren stalls.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
Zaire tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
Askren trying to control the position but instead, Zaire has worked for underhooks and has pushed Askren into the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Askren blocks a body shot from Zaire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Askren.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
A short uppercut from Zaire.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
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.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Askren throws a good cross that connects.
Askren keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Askren cracks Zaire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Askren.
Zaire walks into a stiff left hand from Askren.
Jab from Askren.
Zaire takes a swing at Askren's ribcage but misses.
Askren avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Askren throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Matt Askren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire slips under a jab from Askren.
Askren connects with a jab.#T1#
A jab from Askren does it's job there.
Askren uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Askren bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaire's head.
Askren loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Askren! But no joy.
Askren keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Askren tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire feints and then cracks Askren's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Askren down.
Askren misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Askren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Askren cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.#T2#
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big left from Askren misses.
Askren moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Askren darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Askren connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Askren misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice shot by Askren.
Askren looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Askren misses with a left hand
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.
Askren clobbers Zaire with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Askren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T3#
Zaire staying out of range there.
Nice shot lands for Askren.
Askren missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire misses the jab.
Askren with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaire to score with a decent uppercut.
Askren misses with an uppercut.
Zaire appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Donk. Zaire catches Askren right on the button with a cross.
Zaire walks into a left hand.
Askren throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Askren stuns Zaire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Askren smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zaire stuffs the takedown.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaire misses its target.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Askren chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Zaire is looking to clinch but Askren is avoiding it.
Askren missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Askren swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Askren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaire defending well as Askren loads up on a big left hand.
Askren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Askren swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaire.
Askren swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL#
Zaire forces Askren back against the cage and clinches.
Zaire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Matt Askren showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Good leg kick by Zaire. #CL#
Zaire has closed the distance and engaged Askren in a clinch.
Askren controlling the action here for a moment.
A short right from Askren.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Askren throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaires head.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Askren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T1#
Askren blocking some punches.
Zaire scores with a shoulder strike.
Askren is stalling here.
Zaire lands an uppercut.
Askren has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A right hand to the body from Zaire.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Askren lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Askren swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire takes a shot to the head.
Askren swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Abdullah Zaire has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Zaire's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaire works on Askren's body with a couple of short punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire misses with the head strike.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Askren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Askren fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Askren blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Askren controls the action.
A short right from Askren on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3#
Askren is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Askren.
Askren throws a head punch that misses.
Askren misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Askren's elbow.
Askren will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zaire up against the cage.
A short right from Zaire.
Zaire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Askren.
Askren dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Zaire looking to slow down the pace here.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Askren.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Askren controls his hands.
Askren lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stalling in the clinch from Askren.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Askren.
Zaire misses with the head strike.
Askren lands a shoulder strike.
Askren tries to stall but Zaire uses the opportunity to gain a better position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire showed his dominance in that final round.
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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: OFK 63 -
Date: Feb 13, 2021

#R1#
Tennessen misses with a wild body shot.
Tennessen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
A big right from Tennessen misses.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tennessen.
A shot to the body from Tennessen misses
and Zaire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tennessen tries for a takedown but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Tennessen.#TD#
Tennessen scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zaire gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Tennessen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tennessen sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zaire defending well though.
Tennessen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.
Tennessen throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zaire is looking for a sweep. Tennessen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
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 has his hands clasped together around Tennessen's back. He's all about the action.
Zaire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tennessen is working away from the top position though.#T1#
Zaire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB#
Tennessen is trying to work for a kimura but Zaire is defending well.
Zaire has his hands clasped together around Tennessen's back. He's all about the action.
Tennessen not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zaire wants to control but Tennessen is keeping busy.
Tennessen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tennessen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tennessen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zaire's head.
Zaire trying to hold on to Tennessen's head to control him but Tennessen postures up.
Tennessen thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zaire's head. #T2#
Zaire is looking for a sweep. Tennessen is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaire works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zaire controlling Tennessen's posture.
Tennessen looking to pass the guard.
Tennessen throws a big elbow that misses.
Tennessen throwing strikes but missing.
Tennessen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaire pulls Tennessen in close to prevent any damage. #SUB#
Tennessen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tennessen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tennessen has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tennessen throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Zaire pulls Tennessen in close to his closed guard and prevents Tennessen from doing any damage or advancing position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tennessen accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Tennessen postures up in Zaire's guard and throws a big left but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire is pulling down on Tennessen's head to control his posture.
Tennessen is in close to Zaire's body, working some short punches and elbows.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaire is on top in guard. #REVB#
Tennessen looking to control.
Zaire passes Tennessen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zaire slows the pace down in half guard.
Tennessen wants to get back to full guard.#T4##SUB#
Tennessen actively working from the bottom here.
Zaire sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Tennessen defending well though.
Tennessen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zaire stays in close to Tennessen's body and controls the position.
Tennessen controls Zaire momentarily but Zaire frees himself.
Zaire not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tennessen wants to sweep here but Zaire controlling him for the moment.
Tennessen is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zaire won't allow Tennessen to sweep him here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Caspian Tennessen dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
A lazy body kick from Zaire #TD#
and Tennessen counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.

Zaire pushes Tennessen off and gets back to his feet.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tennessen.
It seemed like Zaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Caspian Tennessen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tennessen.
Tennessen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire blocks a jab.
A punch combination from Tennessen misses.
Tennessen blocks a jab.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Tennessen ducks down to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tennessen misses with a straight right.
Tennessen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaire but Zaire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tennessen throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Tennessen throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zaire counters with a nice leg kick. #T1#
Tennessen scores with a jab to the body.
Tennessen fails with a takedown attempt.
Tennessen lands a nice looking body shot.
Tennessen throws a sloppy body shot
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tennessen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Tennessen.
Zaire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tennessen at a distance.
Tennessen moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Caspian Tennessen is winning the standup battle so far.
Tennessen throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Tennessen avoids it with no problem.
Tennessen misses with a hook
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tennessen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Tennessen.#T2#
Nice body kick there by Zaire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tennessen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tennessen connects with a looping right hand.
Zaire scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tennessen throws an off balance right hand
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tennessen has time to react.#ROC2#Tennessen is rocked!
Tennessen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Tennessen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tennessen throws a right hand that misses
and Zaire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tennessen's knee momentarily.
Tennessen misses with a left hand
and Zaire counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tennessen loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Zaire! Tennessen is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
An out of breath Abdullah Zaire thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: OFK 59 - Vanorden Vs Dall
Date: Jan 30, 2021

#R1#
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones .
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jones stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
Zaire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jones throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Jones backing away here, and Zaire unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones .
Jones throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire thows a leg kick but Jones checks it
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #CL#
Jones closes the distance and pushes Zaire back into the cage.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Jones working aggressively here. #T1#
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire controlling the action here for a moment.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
Colt Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire tries a low kick but Jones avoids it.
Jones is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws the left hand but Jones avoids the punch easily.
Jones tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it. #T2#
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Jones pushes Zaire up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
Zaire pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zaire scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Zaire tries to work over Jones 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Jones gets through Zaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones . #T3#
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Zaire tries to tie him up.
Zaire is trying to maintain a safe position but Jones gets an underhook and turns Zaire into the cage.
Jones lands an uppercut.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire lands a left hand.
Zaire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Jones .
Zaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaire lands an uppercut.
Zaire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaire lands with a light punch inside.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Zaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#CUT2#It looks like Colt Jones has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Jones .
Jones swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Jones makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaire cracks Jones with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Jones misses with a wild body shot.
Jones uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Zaire wants to slow Jones down by chopping away at his legs.
Jones misses with a hook to the body
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Jones scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Jones slips the punch.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Zaire scores with a push kick.
Jones changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Jones 's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL#
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zaire. #T1#
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire lands with a right to the head.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands a left hand.
Jones lands a left hand.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire is looking to control Jones 's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaire has his back to the cage.
A shot in the inside from Jones .
Zaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Zaire is stalling here.
Jones working aggressively here. #T2#
Jones working aggressively here.
Zaire working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire lands a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones working aggressively here.
Zaire tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
Zaire defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Jones swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaire.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Jones saw that one coming.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaire steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Jones has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Jones and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaire lands a nice looking body shot.
Jones swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Jones comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Jones uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Jones lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire misses with a hook. Jones ducked under it nicely.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones cracks Zaire with a good jab.
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
Jones ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Jones connects with a single shot there.#T4#
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
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!
Jones tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire throws a hook but Jones blocks it.
Zaire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jones takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jones misses with a straight right.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Jones connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Zaire misses
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Jones dips to his left and cracks Zaire with an uppercut!
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Colt Jones dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Colt Jones 's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Jones misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Jones moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Jones misses.
Zaire throws a body punch but Jones moves out of range.
Jones tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Jones does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaire wants to stall.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Zaire struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Zaire has a couple of punches blocked by Jones .
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones .
Jones working aggressively here.
Zaire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
Jones being controlled against the cage.
Zaire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire taking a breather.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage. #T2#
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaire working hard to break the clinch.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaire works on Jones 's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land. #BC2#
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #CL#
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Zaire lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Zaire trying to control the position but instead, Jones has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zaire into the cage.
Jones working aggressively here.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jones misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jones swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire is looking to control Jones 's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaire has his back to the cage.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire wants to stall.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones prevents a body shot from Zaire.
Jones lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Zaire misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire gets through Jones 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A shot in the inside from Jones .
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body.
Zaire displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jones up against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdullah Zaire.
I think Zaire 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:29

The fight is ruled a draw!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 22, 2021

#R1#
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Zaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kingsmill doesn't seem bothered though.
Kingsmill shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaire as he avoids it easily.
Zaire lands with a nice body punch.
Kingsmill has his takedown stuffed
and Zaire counters with a left to the body.
Kingsmill looks winded!
Kingsmill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kingsmill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Barry Kingsmill.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Kingsmill moved away.
Kingsmill changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingsmill takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#It looks like Barry Kingsmill has been cut.
Zaire lands with an uppercut that bounces Kingsmill off the cage and back into range.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Kingsmill.
Zaire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kingsmill at a distance. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Zaire looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
Kingsmill with a lazy takedown attempt
and Kingsmill takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kingsmill on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Barry Kingsmill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsmill shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Kingsmill down.
Kingsmill walks into a stiff left hand from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Kingsmill is out of range.
Kingsmill tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T2#
Kingsmill will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
It looked like Zaire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kingsmill.
Zaire tests Kingsmill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire tests Kingsmill's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kingsmill tries for a takedown but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaire lands with a nice body punch.
Kingsmill tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zaire cracks Kingsmill with a good jab.#CUT#That has opened up Barry Kingsmill's cut even more.
Zaire pounces like a tiger and cracks Kingsmill with a vicious hook! Kingsmill is down but not out! Zaire follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abdullah Zaire!
After winning the bout, Abdullah Zaire thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 06, 2020

#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zaire misses the target.
Buckeye drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaire sprawls and moves away.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Buckeye's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Buckeye scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Zaire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Buckeye.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Buckeye.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaire as he jumps to the side.
Zaire scores with a one two! Buckeye had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zaire connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Buckeye avoids it.
Buckeye takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
Jab Buckeye's cut is getting worse.
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!#TD#
Buckeye bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zaire can't do much from the bottom here.
Zaire tries to bench press Buckeye off him but Buckeye keeps the position. #T1#
Buckeye lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zaire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buckeye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Buckeye throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Zaire is looking for a sweep.
Zaire sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Buckeye is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Buckeye missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zaire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Buckeye has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zaire wants to sweep here but Buckeye controlling him for the moment.
Zaire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire pulls Buckeye in to control the position. #T2#
Zaire trying to control the position.
Buckeye trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaire trying to control the position here. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Buckeye takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Good exchange - Zaire coming out on top.
Zaire swings widly with a right hand #TD#
and Buckeye counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #ES2#
Zaire kicks Buckeye off and gets back to his feet.#T3#
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Buckeye tries to counter with a takedown but Zaire is quick to defend against it.
Buckeye tries for a takedown but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Buckeye fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Buckeye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire leaves Buckeye with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Buckeye slips under a jab from Zaire.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zaire stuffs the takedown.
Zaire cracks Buckeye with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zaire.
Zaire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Buckeye counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Zaire explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire throws a push kick but Buckeye slaps the foot to one side.
A little feinted left hand from Buckeye on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Buckeye avoids the head kick by Zaire. #TD#
Buckeye scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Buckeye working the head with strikes.
Zaire is trying to control Buckeye's posture but Buckeye avoids it.
Zaire is looking for a sweep.
Buckeye in the domination position with Zaire hanging on.
Zaire takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zaire is trying to improve his position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Buckeye trying to control the action but Zaire is working from the bottom.
Zaire tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Buckeye wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jab Buckeye's cut.
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.
#R2#
Jab, jab by Zaire - just one landing.
Buckeye ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Buckeye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A lazy left from Zaire finds it's target.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Buckeye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaire. That snapped Buckeye's head back. #CUT2#
Jab Buckeye's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Buckeye slips a jab from Zaire.
Buckeye drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaire sprawls and moves away.
Zaire lands a head shot.
Sloppy strikes from Zaire. Those never looked like landing.
Buckeye half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire throws a jab when Buckeye was well out of range.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Buckeye shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaire but Zaire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Buckeye fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zaire avoids it really well and circles away.#T1#
Buckeye takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaire throws a hook but Buckeye avoids it easily.
Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
Buckeye tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zaire defends well and Buckeye ends up having to push Zaire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Buckeye looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jab Buckeye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Buckeye throws out the jab.
Buckeye walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT2#
Jeez, Jab Buckeye's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Zaire scores with a jab to the head.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire misses with a straight left.
Zaire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Buckeye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Buckeye is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jab Buckeye's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Abdullah Zaire!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 30, 2020

#R1#
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maze.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaire moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Maze has managed to clinch. #TD#
Maze has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zaire is trying to keep an underhook but Maze manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zaire tries to roll over but Maze keeps him under control.
Maze tries to pass to full mount but Zaire defends it. #SUB#
Zaire is defending against the submission attempts here by Maze.
Maze prevents Zaire from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaire manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zaire has Maze pulled in close to control his posture.
Zaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaire looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Maze drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Maze jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #T1#
Zaire has Maze pulled in close to control his posture.
Maze passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Maze tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zaire regains half guard.
Zaire is looking to improve his position. #SUB#
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Maze seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zaire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Maze is looking for a kimura but Zaire is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Maze to get the leverage. #T2#
Zaire is trying to maintain the position but Maze is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB#
Maze is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Maze looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Maze wants to free his trapped foot but Zaire is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaire trying to control here. #SUB#
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zaire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Zaire moves into full guard. #T3#
Maze passes Zaire's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Maze stops Zaire from getting back to his feet. #SUB#
Maze seems to be looking for submissions.
Zaire wants to control but Maze is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Maze looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Maze is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zaire doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Maze.
Zaire works his way to full guard. Good work.#T4#
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.
Zaire working a defensive guard here.
Maze preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Maze drops back looking for a leg! Zaire is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zaire manages to kick Maze off! Maze jumps back into Zaire's guard.
Maze sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zaire's guard.
Zaire wants to control but Maze is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Maze is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Maze is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Moonlight Maze dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Maze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maze on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Maze closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zaire circles away.
Zaire lands with an uppercut that bounces Maze off the cage and back into range.
Zaire scores with a nice right hand.
Zaire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Maze.#ROC2#
Maze is rocked!
Maze gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Zaire points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Maze wakes up just in time to hear Zaire thank his coaches in the post fight interview.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Abdullah Zaire!
Moonlight Maze was interviewed post fight and said 'blessed'.

Event: BUDOKAI DENSETSU 2019!
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Tsuruta cracks Zaire with an open hand slap.
Zaire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Tsuruta sizes up Zaire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tsuruta throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Tsuruta ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
Zaire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tsuruta lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Tsuruta misses with a jab to the body
and Zaire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Tsuruta looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Tsuruta cracks Zaire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A head kick misses from Zaire.
Zaire walks into a left hand.
Tsuruta is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#T1#
Tsuruta throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Nice straight punches there by Tsuruta. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tsuruta.
Zaire slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD#
Tsuruta drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zaire controlling Tsuruta's posture.
Tsuruta throwing strikes but missing.
Tsuruta landing some decent shots from guard.
Tsuruta postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T2#
Tsuruta trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zaire is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta passes into half guard.
Zaire trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #T3#
Zaire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zaire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsuruta is working away from the top position though.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Zaire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've been hearing that Tsuruta has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Tsuruta wants to control but Zaire is keeping him busy.
Zaire is trying to control but can't.
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. Tsuruta connects with a nice short shot to Zaire's temple. #SUB2#
Zaire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaire is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Zaire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zaire trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up. #T4#
Zaire is refusing to be controlled, as Tsuruta sits in half guard.
Zaire is trying to control but can't.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tsuruta is working away from the top position though.
Tsuruta is nestled in close to Zaire, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zaire is looking for a sweep. Tsuruta is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tsuruta wants to control but Zaire is keeping him busy.
Zaire trying to control but Tsuruta postures up. #T5#
Tsuruta lands with a punch from half guard.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta is looking to take a break and control but Zaire is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaire gets back to full guard.
Tsuruta in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaire preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tsuruta lands a couple of elbows.
Zaire is trying to control the position but Tsuruta postures up. #SUB2#
Zaire working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tsuruta has passed into half guard!
Tsuruta thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T6#
Tsuruta working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zaire controlling the position well.
Tsuruta lands strikes from half guard.
Tsuruta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaire wants to control but Tsuruta is keeping busy.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.#T7#
Zaire taking some punishment here, with Tsuruta in his half guard.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Ground and pound from Tsuruta.
Zaire trying to control but Tsuruta postures up.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Tsuruta prevents Zaire from improving his position.
Tsuruta seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T8#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tsuruta lands a nice short elbow.
Zaire has hold of Tsuruta's hands but Tsuruta slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zaire regains full guard. Nicely done.
Tsuruta trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tsuruta slips nicely into half guard.
Zaire is looking to control Tsuruta's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zaire avoid being mounted?
Zaire is not content to let Tsuruta control the position.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Zaire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tsuruta pulls his head out easily.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T9#
Zaire trying to hold on to Tsuruta's head to control him but Tsuruta postures up. #SUB2#
Zaire looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zaire actively working from the bottom here.
Tsuruta takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Tsuruta slips a nice elbow through Zaire's hands, connecting with Zaire's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsuruta is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Tsuruta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tomomisan Tsuruta dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R2#
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back.
Tsuruta goes for a double leg but Zaire avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Zaire continues to drive forward.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Tsuruta lands with a straight right. Zaire didn't see that one coming.
Tsuruta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaire can do to turn this around?
Zaire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tsuruta or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaire, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire thinks about the counter body kick.
Zaire scores with a kick to the body.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Tsuruta throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire lands a jab.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is winning the standup battle so far.
Tsuruta lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Tsuruta throws a body shot but no joy.
Tsuruta fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zaire is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomomisan Tsuruta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Tsuruta connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Tsuruta misses with a jab to the body
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire misses with the body kick
and Tsuruta connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tsuruta fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire. #T2#
Tsuruta connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsuruta misses with a looping left.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Tsuruta moved away.
Tsuruta misses with a hook
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaire with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Tsuruta.
Good shot there by Tsuruta.
Zaire slips a straight right by Tsuruta.#T3#
Tsuruta keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tsuruta throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tomomisan Tsuruta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
A shot to the liver by Tsuruta. Beautiful body shot.
Tsuruta lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Tsuruta swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T4#
Zaire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tsuruta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaire sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Tsuruta somewhat.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Tsuruta avoids it with no problem.
Zaire takes one on the button.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Tsuruta looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tsuruta darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tsuruta throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T5#
Good exchange - Tsuruta coming out on top.
Zaire slips a straight right by Tsuruta.
The fighters circling - Tsuruta throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tsuruta throws out the jab.
Tsuruta lands a jab to the nose.
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tsuruta smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Tsuruta.
A countering left hand to the body from Zaire misses.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with a three punch combo that has Tsuruta backing up. Tsuruta nods at Zaire to acknowledge the strikes.
Tsuruta digs a good hook to Zaire's body.
Tsuruta with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T6#
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 throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsuruta sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsuruta throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown but Zaire circles away easily
and Tsuruta takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by Tsuruta.
Tsuruta swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a nice body kick.
Tsuruta pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tsuruta throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with a good low kick that Tsuruta was not able to check.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tsuruta tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Tsuruta takes a step back to recover.
Tsuruta throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Tsuruta avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Jab, jab by Tsuruta - just one landing.
Tsuruta lands a jab.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Tsuruta on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaire leaves Tsuruta with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Tsuruta looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire walks into a stiff left hand from Tsuruta.
Tsuruta tries for a takedown but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T8#
Nice shot lands for Zaire.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsuruta.
A big right from Tsuruta misses.
Zaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
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!
Tsuruta sizes up Zaire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tsuruta.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tsuruta.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Tsuruta.
It seemed like Zaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T9#
Tsuruta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tomomisan Tsuruta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaire moves out of range as Tsuruta strikes.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Tsuruta.
Zaire throws a low kick but Tsuruta avoids it.
Tsuruta misses with a hook.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Tsuruta moves out of range easily. #TD#
Tsuruta shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zaire is trying to defend but Tsuruta finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Tsuruta seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tomomisan Tsuruta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tsuruta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Tomomisan Tsuruta!
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight for Tomomisan Tsuruta!

Tomomisan Tsuruta wins by unanimous decision!
Tomomisan Tsuruta managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.

Event: BFF 80: TWIN CROWN FINALS
Date: Aug 17, 2019

#R1#
Gaston on the wrong end of a kick to the body. #CL#
Gaston moves into the clinch.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Gaston avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the ropes.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Gaston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gaston tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaire smiles and moves away.
Zaire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire scores with a nice head shot.
Gaston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Zaire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice defenses there by Gaston.
Gaston moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Gaston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire swings for the body but Gaston moves out of range.
Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaire misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Zaire misses with a straight left.
Zaire looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A right-left combo lands from Gaston. #CUT#
It looks like Abdullah Zaire has been cut.
Gaston cracks Zaire with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gaston checks a leg kick.
Gaston is looking to counter punch.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Gaston looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gaston checks it well.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Gaston saw that one coming.
Gaston looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Zaire. Beautiful body shot.
Zaire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Gaston.
Good leg kick by Zaire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Gaston ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Gaston stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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 throws a push kick but Gaston slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire jabs at Gaston's body.#T2#
Gaston misses with a low kick.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gaston lands with a cross. #CL#
Gaston gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Zaire lands a jab to the nose.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Gaston jumps back.
Gaston avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Zaire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gaston.
A lazy body kick from Zaire
enabling Gaston to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire misses with a hook. Gaston ducked under it nicely.
Gaston moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gaston connects with a leg kick. Zaire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL#
Gaston has taken the fight to the clinch. #BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T3#
Zaire gets cracked there but stands up to it. #CL#
Gaston clinches up with Zaire and pushes him back against the ropes.
Gaston lands a left hand.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Gaston lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gaston taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Gaston on the inside.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Zaire being controlled against the ropes.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Gaston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Gaston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Abdullah Zaire's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zaire as Gaston tries to tie him up.
Gaston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gaston has Zaire pressed against the ropes, preventing Zaire from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A short right from Zaire on the inside.
Gaston jumps guard but Zaire stands there with Gaston around his waist. Gaston gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gaston scores with a nice hook to the head.#T5#
Gaston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gaston tries to pull guard but Zaire forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Roy Gaston. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Gaston as Zaire tries to tie him up.
Still in the clinch, Gaston scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Zaire.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Gaston.
Zaire letting Gaston take a breather here.
Gaston fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T6#
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gaston throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaston is just out of range.
Gaston with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire throws a sloppy body shot
and Gaston counters with a leg kick.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaston is just out of range.
Gaston misses with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gaston can pounce on him.
Gaston tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gaston.
Zaire throws a wild body kick that Gaston sees coming a mile off.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Gaston sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Zaire tries to get set, Gaston tries to push him back and clinch up but Zaire manages to avoid the attempt.
Zaire throws a lazy head kick
and Gaston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gaston misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T7#
Zaire throws a head kick but Gaston moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Gaston misses the target.
Gaston avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Zaire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gaston.
Zaire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Gaston avoids it.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gaston is just out of range.
Zaire fails to land with a series of punches.
Gaston tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire thinks about the counter body kick.#CL#
Gaston closes the distance and clinches.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire has a couple of punches blocked by Gaston.
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch. #CL#
Gaston takes the fight into the clinch. #T8#
Zaire scores with a shot to the side of Gaston's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire gets through Gaston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gaston half committed to a counter leg kick.
Gaston lands a jab to the nose.
Gaston fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL#
Gaston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zaire wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zaire working aggressively here.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaire.#BC2#
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Gaston tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Gaston rather than just go for the knockout.#T9#
A clash of legs there as Gaston blocks the low kick.
Gaston throws a big counter combination but Zaire scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zaire's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Decent striking displayed by Gaston there.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gaston manages to avoid it.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Gaston fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaire just manages to avoid it.
Zaire swings for the body but Gaston moves out of range.
Zaire throws a leg kick that misses.
Gaston feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaire's calf.
Gaston lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back.
Zaire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gaston lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaire's sensitive parts.
Zaire swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gaston counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Zaire badly! He tries to strike back but Gaston puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Zaire out cold! Oh man, Zaire will never hear the end of this one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Roy Gaston!
Roy Gaston made sure to mention his sponsor, Pit Bull Development in his post fight interview.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 16, 2018

#R1#
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez feints the counter takedown.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Gonzalez with the counter takedown but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gonzalez manages to avoid it.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Gonzalez feints the counter takedown.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Gonzalez avoids the body shot from Zaire. #T1#
Crunch! Zaire slams his shin into Gonzalez's torso.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gonzalez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaire takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zaire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Gonzalez takes a step back to recover.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gonzalez looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gonzalez just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gonzalez with the counter takedown but Zaire avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Gonzalez.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Gonzalez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gonzalez is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonzalez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T3##TD2#
Gonzalez shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zaire napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Gonzalez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gonzalez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gonzalez taking a breather here.
You can see the frustration on Zaire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zaire knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gonzalez on the ground.#SUB2#
Gonzalez is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaire is defending well. #SUB2#
Gonzalez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T4#
Zaire can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire is looking to regain half guard here but Gonzalez keeps moving and retains side control.
Gonzalez tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Gonzalez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Gonzalez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaire tries to improve position but can't.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Nathan Gonzalez 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.
#R2#
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Gonzalez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaire keeps the fight on the outside.
Gonzalez lands a right hook to the body.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Gonzalez's front leg but catches the back leg as Gonzalez tries to avoid it.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gonzalez changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonzalez showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zaire. #T1#
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Gonzalez moved out of range nicely.
Zaire takes a swing at Gonzalez's ribcage but misses.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Gonzalez. That did some damage!
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Gonzalez avoids it.
Gonzalez tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Gonzalez sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gonzalez jabs Zaire to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Zaire misses with an uppercut
and Gonzalez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gonzalez moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gonzalez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zaire defends it well.
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Gonzalez counters with a nice body shot.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Gonzalez saw that one coming.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Gonzalez is just out of range.#T3#
Gonzalez blocks the body kick.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Gonzalez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zaire with a body shot.
Zaire misses with a leg kick #TD2#
and Gonzalez counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zaire won't be happy with that.
Zaire wants to control but Gonzalez postures up.
Nathan Gonzalez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaire is letting Gonzalez control him for a moment.
Gonzalez moves into full mount! #SUB2#
Zaire tries to improve his position but Gonzalez has taken his back! Gonzalez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Zaire tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Gonzalez pushes Zaire away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Nathan Gonzalez!
Nathan Gonzalez decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

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