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Event:
TR86
Date: Sep 10, 2022 |
#R1#
Zahari thuds a left hand into Mendez's body.
Mendez ducks under a wild hook from Zahari.
Zahari closes the distance but Mendez moves to the side #TD#
and Mendez counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Mendez sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Mendez lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mendez lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#CUT#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
Mendez makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zahari wants to stand up but Mendez is controlling him.
Mendez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez wants to control from the top but Zahari keeps moving.
Zahari is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Mendez dives into side control.
#T1#
Mendez landing strikes.
Zahari pushes Mendez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Mendez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zahari takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Mendez scores with punches from side control.
Zahari taking punishment in the form of punches.
#CUT#That has opened up Ghasem Zahari's cut even more.
Mendez trying to control the action but Zahari is working from the bottom.
Zahari taking a bit of punishment here - Mendez scoring with strikes. #CUT#The cut above Ghasem Zahari's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Mendez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet.
Zahari is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Mendez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Mendez lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face. #T2#
Mendez in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Zahari looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Mendez turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Mendez! |
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Event:
TR77
Date: Jul 17, 2022 |
#R1#
Karelin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
The crowd cheers as Zahari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Karelin doesn't seem phased though.#CUT#It looks like Brock Karelin has been cut.#TD2#
Karelin manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zahari on his heels. He'll look to pass Zahari's guard now, I'm sure.
Zahari wants to stand and escape but Karelin is having none of it.
Zahari working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Karelin.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin is in close to Zahari's body, working some short punches and elbows.
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.
Karelin stops Zahari from standing up.
Karelin works over Zahari with some ground and pound from guard.
Zahari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet but Karelin is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Karelin is stalling in the full guard.
Karelin chips away with some ground and pound.
Zahari wants to stand and escape but Karelin is having none of it.
Karelin stands up over Zahari, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Karelin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Karelin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Karelin stands and throws Zahari's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zahari tries to escape but Karelin is in control. #T2#
Zahari trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Zahari taking punishment in the form of punches.
#SUB2#
Karelin has hold of Zahari's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zahari seems comfortable defending it but Karelin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zahari is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zahari is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Karelin couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Brock Karelin! |
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Event:
TR72: On The Mainland Boys
Date: Jun 29, 2022 |
#R1#
Zahari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Zahari coming out on top.
Zahari 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.
Zahari wants to clinch up but Frank keeps it at a distance.
Frank was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Frank takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CL#
Frank has Zahari up against the cage in a clinch.
Frank digs a right hand underneath Zahari's ribcage. Zahari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Frank tries to work over Zahari's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zahari is trying to force a seperation but Frank has the dominant position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frank.
Frank throws a punch but it's blocked by Zahari.
Frank throws a knee to the head but misses.
Frank putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zahari in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frank lands a shot to the body.
Zahari looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Frank as the two fighters clinch.
Zahari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frank tries to throw a body punch but Zahari avoids it by throwing Frank back against the cage.
Frank misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Frank. #CUT#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Frank blocks an uppercut.
Frank with a knee to the head.
A knee to the head by Frank.
Frank crunches a lovely knee into Zahari's ribcage.
Frank scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Frank lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frank landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Frank scores with a shoulder strike.
Frank landing knees to the head.
#ROC#Zahari is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Zahari's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Zahari drops to his knees and Frank pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tempest Frank!
During a confident post fight interview, Tempest Frank thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TR71: Island Finale?
Date: Jun 15, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Zahari clinches with his opponent.
Abbott working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Abbott.
Zahari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abbott misses with a punch on the inside.
Zahari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Abbott lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Abbott misses with some punches.
Zahari blocks a body shot from Abbott.
Zahari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abbott misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zahari takes a shot to the head.
Abbott throws a punch but it's blocked by Zahari.
Zahari blocks an uppercut.
Knees in the clinch landing for Abbott.
Zahari looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Abbott leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zahari misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zahari managing to block the knees to the body from Abbott.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zahari.
Abbott scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Zahari tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abbott lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zahari blocks an uppercut.
Abbott tries to throw a body punch but Zahari avoids it by throwing Abbott back against the cage.
Abbott lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zahari.
Abbott throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abbott.
Abbott stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Abbott misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abbott lands a right hand.
Abbott digs a right hand underneath Zahari's ribcage. Zahari let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Abbott.
Abbott throws a punch but it's blocked by Zahari.
Abbott scores a nice knee to the body.
Abbott throws a big uppercut that drops Zahari! More strikes from Abbott and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zahari lies dazed against the cage as Abbott celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chris Abbott!
Chris Abbott seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
TR64: Rockafella's Debut
Date: May 28, 2022 |
#R1#
Quama is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zahari circles away from the clinch attempt.
Quama wants to clinch.
Ghasem Zahari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Quama instigates a clinch.
Zahari misses with the head strike.
Quama swings wildly with an uppercut but Zahari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Quama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zahari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahari blocking some punches.
Zahari struggles to land a body shot inside as Quama controls his hands.
Quama tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zahari's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Quama fails to land.
A short right from Zahari on the inside.
Zahari is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T1#
Quama throws a punch but it's blocked by Zahari.
Quama lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Quama.
Quama scores with a shot to the side of Zahari's head. #CUT2#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
Quama lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zahari backwards.
Zahari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zahari wants to break free but Quama has control.
Quama lands with a right to the head.
Quama presses Zahari against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zahari is breathing heavily.
Quama misses with a body punch.
Quama scores with a shoulder strike.
Zahari blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Quama. #KD2#
Quama drops Zahari onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zahari is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#Zahari is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quama unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zahari! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Quama is unloading with more strikes now! Zahari drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kiase Quama!
During a confident post fight interview, Kiase Quama thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
TR62: Black Wheels
Date: May 22, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Zahari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bo, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zahari.
Bo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zahari lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Zahari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zahari blocks a jab.
Bo lands with an uppercut that bounces Zahari off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
Good exchange - Zahari coming out on top.
Zahari scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Soe Nyan Bo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick from Bo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zahari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bo slips under a jab from Zahari.
Zahari connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#CL2#
Zahari instigates a clinch.
Zahari works on Bo's body with a couple of short punches.
Zahari'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.
Zahari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short body shot lands from Zahari as the two fighters clinch.
Bo is breathing heavily.#BC2#
Zahari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zahari throws a leg kick but Bo moved away.
Zahari slips a jab from Bo.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1#
Zahari lands a hook that snaps the head of Bo backwards.
Bo throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bo.
Bo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bo misses with some punches.
Zahari lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bo backwards.
Zahari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zahari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zahari leaning his opponent against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zahari.
Bo misses with a body punch.
Zahari lands with a right to the head.
Zahari lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zahari pushes Bo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zahari lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!#BC2#
Zahari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zahari fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Bo, pushing him back against the cage.
Zahari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bo backwards. #ROC2#Bo is rocked!#T2#
Zahari creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Bo with a big uppercut! Bo tries to clinch up but Zahari pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Bo to the mat! Bo covers up and Zahari unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ghasem Zahari! |
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Event:
TR56:Did Life Give You A Lemon
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Tun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zahari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tun has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT2#It looks like Khaing Tun has been cut.
Tun misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zahari scores with a jab. Tun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Tun shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zahari but Zahari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khaing Tun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zahari motions for Tun to come forward. Zahari throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Zahari moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Zahari.
Tun is breathing heavily.
Zahari is stalling here.
Zahari has Tun pressed against the cage.
Zahari lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tun or not. #T1#
Zahari lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tun.#BC2#
Zahari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zahari gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Zahari pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zahari rushes Tun and presses him up against the cage.
Tun letting Zahari take a breather here.
The referee calls for Zahari to work.
The crowd are getting on Zahari's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Zahari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#Khaing Tun's cut is getting worse.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zahari creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Zahari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zahari cracks Tun with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Tun tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Zahari pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Tun is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghasem Zahari! |
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Event:
TR52: McClane's Request
Date: Apr 30, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Zahari takes the fight into the clinch.
McGavin can't get the takedown.
McGavin working hard to break the clinch.
McGavin working hard to break the clinch.
McGavin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Stalling in the clinch from Zahari.
McGavin working hard to break the clinch.
McGavin working hard to break the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Zahari.
McGavin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
McGavin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGavin taking a breather.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zahari stalls. #T1#
Zahari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zahari lands a right hand. #CUT#It looks like Brucie McGavin has been cut.
Zahari lands with a short shot to the head.
McGavin tries to circle away but Zahari has him pinned against the cage.#BC#
Zahari manages to break the clinch.
McGavin is looking to clinch but Zahari is avoiding it.
McGavin misses with a hook. Zahari ducked under it nicely. #CL#
Zahari closes the distance and pushes McGavin back into the cage.
Zahari tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zahari lands with a right to the head.
Zahari lands a hook that snaps the head of McGavin backwards.
McGavin takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zahari. #T2#
Zahari softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Zahari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ghasem Zahari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGavin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
An attempted straight right counter from Zahari misses the target.
McGavin just misses with a punch to the body.
Zahari lands the left hand.
Zahari scores with a jab to the head.
Zahari throws an overhand right that lands on McGavin's shoulder, as McGavin tries to avoid the shot.
McGavin shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zahari but Zahari pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zahari misses with a low kick.
Zahari blocks a head kick by McGavin.
#CL#
Zahari has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zahari pushes McGavin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
McGavin breaks the clinch.
#CL#
Zahari forces McGavin back against the cage and clinches.#T3##BC#
Zahari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zahari uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#That has opened up Brucie McGavin's cut even more.
Zahari throws a looping overhand right but McGavin ducks down to avoid it. #CL#
Zahari rushes McGavin and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zahari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McGavins head.
Zahari prevents McGavin from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Zahari breaks the clinch.
Zahari tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGavin was well out of range. Poor timing from Zahari.
McGavin avoids the body shot from Zahari.
Jab from Zahari.#ROC#McGavin is rocked!
Zahari is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches McGavin flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! McGavin is out cold! Zahari holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghasem Zahari!
In defeat, Brucie McGavin stepped up to the mic, saying 'I snorted a blaze before the fight and couldn't concentrate.'. |
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Event:
TR43: Knock Em Off; Polamalu
Date: Apr 06, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Zahari pushes Turbo up against the cage in a clinch.
Turbo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zahari just stands there and leans against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zahari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turbo tries to pull guard but Zahari won't allow it.
Zahari holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Turbo stalls.
Nice body punch from Zahari.
Turbo looks winded!
Zahari has had enough of the clinch but Turbo keeps him there for the moment.
Zahari lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turbo backwards.
Turbo has Zahari pressed against the cage, preventing Zahari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zahari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Zahari - that landed with a thud.
Zahari lands with a short shot to the head.
Zahari is trying to force a seperation but Turbo has the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zahari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zahari.
Zahari digs a right hand into Turbo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Turbo's gas tank.
Turbo has Zahari pressed against the cage, preventing Zahari from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zahari works on Turbo's body with a couple of short punches.
Zahari pushes Turbo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zahari'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.
Nice body punch from Zahari.
Zahari is struggling to control the position.
Nice body punch from Zahari - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Zahari breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #KD#
Zahari drops Turbo with a beautiful combination! Turbo stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zahari is looking for the KO!#ROC#Turbo is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Tony Turbo has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zahari connects with a stiff jab that staggers Turbo - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ghasem Zahari! |
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Event:
TR35: Lemme Get A Trey Five
Date: Mar 19, 2022 |
#R1#
Veainu throws a jab when Zahari was well out of range.
Veainu keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zahari.
Zahari throws a right hand that misses
and Veainu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CUT2#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
Zahari rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Veainu counter with a right hand.
Veainu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zahari.
Zahari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zahari tries to clinch but Veainu is having none of it.
Veainu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Veainu.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zahari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Veainu.
Veainu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Zahari misses.
Zahari darts in trying to clinch#KD2#
and Veainu counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zahari! Veainu lets Zahari back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Zahari is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zahari misses with a left hand
and Veainu counters with a big left hand that crumples Zahari! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fotu Veainu! |
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Event:
TR27: Running the Cash Up
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1#
Zahari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dory connects with the punch.#CUT2#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
Zahari slips a jab from Dory.
Dory bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Zahari.
Zahari clobbers Dory with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like John Dory has been cut.
Zahari misses with a wild combination.
Zahari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zahari throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dory misses with an uppercut. Zahari saw that one coming.
Zahari throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zahari throws a leg kick but Dory checks it.
Dory throws out a counter right but Zahari avoids it with no problem.
Zahari throws a lazy right hand but Dory sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zahari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zahari moves into range and connects with a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zahari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Zahari ducks under a wild hook from Dory.
Zahari cracks Dory with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zahari moves out of range of the strikes.
Zahari throwing a counter right hand but Dory manages to avoid it.
Zahari displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dory avoids the body shot from Zahari.
Dory looks to score with a jab to the body but Zahari is just out of range.
As Dory looks to move away, Zahari throws a big counter combo but Dory just gets out of the way.
Zahari lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zahari.
Dory tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zahari was well out of range. Poor timing from Dory.
A low kick from Zahari misses
and Dory counters with a straight right hand.
Zahari avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Zahari forces Dory back against the cage and clinches.
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!
Zahari presses Dory against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Dory tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dory makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Dory takes a shot to the head.
Dory tries to stall but Zahari uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Dory goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Dory tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zahari'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.
Zahari presses Dory against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zahari working hard to break the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Zahari as the two fighters clinch.
Dory with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dory looks winded!
Zahari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dory misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Dory breaks the clinch.
Zahari misses with a low kick as Dory jumps back.
Zahari throws a series of punches but Dory moves out of range.
Zahari lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheers as Zahari lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dory doesn't seem phased though.#T3##CL#
Zahari rushes Dory and presses him up against the cage.
Dory trying to stall but Zahari improves his position.
Dory works on Zahari's body with a couple of short punches.
Zahari lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dory backwards.
Dory swings wildly with an uppercut but Zahari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dory fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zahari works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zahari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zahari wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dory is trying to maintain a safe position but Zahari gets an underhook and turns Dory into the cage.
A short left from Zahari.
Dory can't find room to land a body shot as Zahari controls the action.
Zahari tries to circle away but Dory has him pinned against the cage.
Zahari blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zahari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zahari lands a nice uppercut.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Dory'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.#T4#
Zahari is working Dory over against the cage.
Dory tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zahari's elbow.
Dory keeps control of Zahari as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dory struggles to land a body shot inside as Zahari controls his hands.
A short left from Zahari.
Zahari digs a right hand underneath Dory's ribcage. Dory let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dory is trying to maintain a safe position but Zahari gets an underhook and turns Dory into the cage.
Dory throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zahari lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zahari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zahari makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zahari lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zahari lands a nice uppercut.
Zahari lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zahari is leaning against Dory and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zahari gets through Dory's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zahari stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Zahari.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghasem Zahari dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zahari!
Zahari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dory can do to turn this around?
Zahari lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zahari uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dory.
Zahari misses with a series of wild punches.
It seemed like Dory was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dory walks into a straight right hand from Zahari.#CUT#That has opened up John Dory's cut even more.
Zahari lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Dory throws a hook but Zahari blocks it.
Zahari tries to clinch but Dory moves out of range.
Zahari misses with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahari misses with an uppercut. Dory saw that one coming.
Zahari throws a solid leg kick but Dory takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zahari.#CL#
Zahari drives through and clinches with Dory against the cage.
Zahari tries to break the clinch but Dory is controlling the position.
Zahari dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T1#
Zahari cracks Dory with a nice body shot.
Dory is breathing heavily.
Zahari has had enough of the clinch but Dory keeps him there for the moment.
Zahari lands a shoulder strike.
Zahari pushes Dory back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zahari lands with a left to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zahari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zahari lands a shot to the body.
Zahari lands with a short shot to the head.
Zahari presses Dory against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zahari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zahari lands a right hand.
Zahari stalls.
Zahari is trying to break free.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Dory 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.
Zahari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dory tries a knee to the head but Zahari blocks it.
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 nice left hand lands by Zahari.
Zahari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T2#
Dory's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC#Dory is rocked!
A nice left hand lands by Zahari.
Dory is still on wobbly legs! Can Zahari finish him?#CUT#The cut above John Dory's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zahari wants to get back to striking at distance but Dory won't allow it.
A nice left hand lands by Zahari.
Zahari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Zahari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Zahari instigates a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zahari.
Dory seems to have recovered his senses.
Zahari lands a body shot.
Zahari pushes Dory back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zahari stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zahari lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zahari has had enough of the clinch but Dory keeps him there for the moment.
Ghasem Zahari has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zahari lands with a left to the head.
Dory misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zahari lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dory struggles to land a body shot inside as Zahari controls his hands.
Zahari lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC#
Zahari breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#KD#
Zahari drops Dory with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Dory looks back up at him and smiles so Zahari waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#T3#
Zahari throws an overhand right that has Dory reeling! Zahari follows up with more punches and Dory is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ghasem Zahari! |
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Event:
TR21: Friday Night Lights
Date: Feb 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Abbott scores with a body shot.
Zahari is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abbott.
Abbott throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zahari stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Abbott fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zahari looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zahari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Abbott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Abbott looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Abbott throws a shot from downtown. Zahari moves away and avoids it.
Zahari throws an off balance right hand
and Abbott connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
Abbott circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zahari keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abbott lands a body shot.
A punch combination from Zahari misses.
Zahari tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Abbott counters with a left to the body.
Zahari is breathing heavily.
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!
Abbott moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zahari misses with a combination
and Abbott counters with a right hand to the body. #T1#
Zahari ducks under a wild hook from Abbott.
Zahari swings widly with a right hand
and Abbott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Abbott blocks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Abbott on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zahari misses with a double jab.
A shot to the body from Zahari misses
and Abbott counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zahari definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#KD2#
Abbott cracks Zahari with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Abbott has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zahari to stand back up!#ROC2#Zahari is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zahari leaves his chin hanging out and Abbott seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Zahari crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chris Abbott!
After winning the bout, Chris Abbott thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
TR14:Got Questions, Now Answer
Date: Feb 02, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Zahari drives through and clinches with Abreu against the cage.
Zahari lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zahari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Abreu manages to break the clinch.
Zahari takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
Abreu scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Abreu throws an off balance right hand
and Zahari counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zahari ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abreu moves away.
Abreu connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Zahari as he connects with a hook.#CL#
Zahari closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good body shot from Zahari.
Abreu tries to break free but Zahari pushes him back against the cage.
Zahari looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zahari wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A short right from Zahari on the inside.
Zahari tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abreu's elbow.
A short right from Zahari.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zahari. #T1#
Zahari is leaning against Abreu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Abreu is trying to break the clinch but Zahari is controlling him.#BC#
Zahari escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zahari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#ROC#Abreu is rocked!
Abreu throws a shot from downtown. Zahari moves away and avoids it.
Abreu is still on wobbly legs! Can Zahari finish him?
Zahari fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Abreu square on the jaw! Damn, Abreu is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghasem Zahari! |
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Event:
TR10: Shit Get Wicked
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Zahari pushes Akin up against the cage in a clinch.
Akin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Akin fails to land.
Zahari blocking some punches.
Akin lands a right hand.
Akin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akin misses with a punch to the body.
Akin misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Zahari.
Akin tries to throw a body punch but Zahari avoids it by throwing Akin back against the cage.
Akin has a couple of punches blocked by Zahari.
Zahari's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zahari blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zahari stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Akin throws a head punch that misses.
Akin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Akin.
Zahari blocking some punches.
Zahari goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Akin can't find room to land a body shot as Zahari controls the action.
Akin lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zahari blocks an uppercut.
#T1#
Akin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zahari throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right hook to the body lands for Akin.
Zahari wants to break the clinch but can't.
Akin lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Akin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akin misses with a punch to the body.
Akin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akin lands with a short shot to the head.
Zahari swings wildly with an uppercut but Akin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Akin struggles to land a body shot inside as Zahari controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Akin fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Zahari.
Akin looks winded!
Zahari has had enough of the clinch but Akin keeps him there for the moment.
A frustrated look appears on Zahari's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC#
Zahari breaks the clinch.
Akin misses with a body shot.
Zahari misses with a lunging right hand
and Akin counters with a nice uppercut.
Zahari lands with an uppercut that bounces Akin off the cage and back into range.#CUT#It looks like Adu Akin has been cut.
Zahari wobbles Akin with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Zahari dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Akin to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ghasem Zahari! |
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Event:
TR05: Five-Five Bunch Gang
Date: Jan 05, 2022 |
#R1#
Finkelstein throws out a loose jab but Zahari uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finkelstein lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.#TD#
Finkelstein scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zahari throws Finkelstein to one side and escapes!
A punch combination from Zahari misses.
Zahari misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Finkelstein catches Zahari with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vadim Finkelstein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahari slips under a jab from Finkelstein.#TD#
Finkelstein gets a double leg takedown into Zahari's guard.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Finkelstein manages to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#REVB#
Zahari is trying to stand.
Finkelstein scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zahari is trying to stand.
Finkelstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zahari pushes Finkelstein off looking to stand but Finkelstein dives back in and keeps control.
#T1#
Finkelstein slips a nice elbow through Zahari's hands, connecting with Zahari's forehead.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet.
Zahari looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Finkelstein controlling the pace.
Finkelstein prevents Zahari from standing back up.
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. Finkelstein connects with a nice short shot to Zahari's temple.
Finkelstein throwing shots but Zahari is blocking nicely.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zahari can do anything to dispel that myth.
Finkelstein trying to control from half guard but Zahari is working away.
Finkelstein lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zahari is looking to escape.#T2#
Finkelstein throwing shots but Zahari is blocking nicely.
Zahari is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Finkelstein scores with a couple of nice shots.#ES2#
Zahari makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Finkelstein connects with a body shot.
Zahari is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zahari throws an overhand right that lands on Finkelstein's shoulder, as Finkelstein tries to avoid the shot.
Finkelstein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zahari.
Ghasem Zahari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Finkelstein dives in and grabs Zahari's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zahari pushes down on Finkelstein's head and hops out.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice uppercut lands for Zahari. That snapped Finkelstein's head back.
#TD#
Finkelstein manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zahari on his heels. He'll look to pass Zahari's guard now, I'm sure.
Finkelstein is breathing heavily.
Zahari is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zahari is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.#T3##ES2#
Zahari pushes Finkelstein off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zahari shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Finkelstein misses with a double jab.
#CL2#
Zahari moves into the clinch successfully.
Zahari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zahari has Finkelstein pushed against the cage.
Zahari will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Finkelstein up against the cage.
Finkelstein tries for a takedown but Zahari manages to get underhooks.
Finkelstein is trying to force a seperation but Zahari has the dominant position.
Finkelstein wants a takedown but no success here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vadim Finkelstein. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zahari scores with a shot to the side of Finkelstein's head.
Zahari working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zahari throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Finkelsteins head. #T4##BC2#
Zahari's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zahari lands with a right hand.
Zahari misses with a looping right.
Zahari flashes Finkelstein a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Finkelstein's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Finkelstein crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Zahari punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ghasem Zahari! |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by Bingbong or perhaps it was just good defense by Zahari, which made it look bad.
Bingbong gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zahari.
Zahari connects with a crisp jab.
Zahari tries to close the distance and clinch but Bingbong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bingbong tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zahari swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bingbong.
Zahari stalks Bingbong and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Bingbong's face. Bingbong staggers backwards, shaken.#CL2#
Bingbong darts in and clinches Zahari up against the cage.#TD2#
Bingbong has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zahari regains guard immediately.
Zahari knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bingbong on the ground.
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!
Bingbong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bingbong prevents Zahari from getting back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bingbong is stalling in the full guard. #T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bingbong wants to stand but Zahari has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bingbong cracks Zahari with a solid left hand.
Bingbong is stalling in the full guard.
Zahari has a closed guard, preventing Bingbong from standing up.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet but Bingbong is in a dominant position 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.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.#CL2#
Bingbong closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Bingbong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zahari's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bingbong under the eye.
Zahari cracks Bingbong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CL#
Zahari closes the distance and clinches.
Zahari tries to circle away but Bingbong has him pinned against the cage.
Bingbong is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zahari is defending well.
Bingbong fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ghasem Zahari has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sumdem Bingbong.
Zahari lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zahari tries to break the clinch but Bingbong is controlling the position.
Zahari working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bingbong changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zahari fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Bingbong will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bingbong looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Zahari closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zahari scores with a nice strike.
Bingbong throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zahari's waist but Zahari gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bingbong off to one side.
Nice shot lands for Zahari.
Nice body punch from Zahari.
Zahari throws a good cross that connects.
Zahari is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Bingbong doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Zahari counter with a right hand.
Bingbong takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ghasem Zahari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahari scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bingbong loads up on a big right hand but Zahari slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Zahari on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zahari wants to clinch.#T4#
Zahari fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zahari could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Bingbong misses with a left hand
and Zahari connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bingbong doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zahari counters with a stiff right hand.
Zahari jabs Bingbong right on the nose. Bingbong blinks but takes it well.
Zahari stuffs the takedown.
Zahari misses with a two punch combination.
Zahari moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zahari checks a low kick from Bingbong.
Bingbong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bingbong wants to clinch
and Zahari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bingbong misses with an attempted mid kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ghasem Zahari dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zahari tries to close the distance and clinch but Bingbong swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zahari scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bingbong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zahari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bingbong can do to turn this around?
Zahari connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bingbong. Bingbong circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bingbong darts in looking for a takedown but Zahari gets double underhooks and turns Bingbong into the cage.
A quick step to the side and Zahari tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zahari tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bingbong swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bingbong has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bingbong closes the distance but Zahari moves to the side
and Zahari cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zahari is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zahari tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bingbong manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bingbong takes one to the chin there.#TD2#
Bingbong shoots in and bounces Zahari off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Bingbong scoring with some ground and pound. #CUT2#It looks like Ghasem Zahari has been cut.
Bingbong trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zahari's guard.#T1#
Bingbong won't allow Zahari to get back to his feet.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet but Bingbong passes into half guard.
Zahari is looking to escape.
Bingbong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zahari wants to get back to his feet.
Bingbong looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Bingbong is continuing to stall.
Zahari is trying to stand.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bingbong lands strikes from half guard.
Zahari is trying to stand back up but Bingbong is controlling him
Zahari tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Bingbong manages to move to mount!
Bingbong content just to control the position here.
Zahari is trying to stand.
Bingbong content just to control the position here.
Zahari is trying to stand up.#T3#
Zahari is in a horrible position here. Bingbong smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
#CUT2#Ghasem Zahari's cut is getting worse.
Bingbong controlling from the full mount. #SUB2#
Bingbong working for a submission but Zahari is keeping him at bay.
Zahari's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up. #SUB2#
Bingbong is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zahari has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Zahari wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bingbong controlling the pace for now.
Bingbong lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.#CUT2#Ghasem Zahari's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ghasem Zahari's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sumdem Bingbong! |
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