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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saint Pierre (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Saint Pierre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Abdullah Zaire!
The judges for this bout are Aleksei Zolotukhin, Valeri Chadov and Fedor Mirinova.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pierre, pushing him back against the ropes.
Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Pierre is trying to drag Zaire to the mat but Zaire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Pierre tries for a takedown but Zaire manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saint Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pierre blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Pierre dodges an elbow strike from Zaire.
Pierre has Zaire pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zaire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zaire prevents the takedown attempt.
Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zaire is persisting with his attempts to control the action in the clinch, rather than do any real damage.
Zaire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pierre is trying to drag Zaire to the mat but Zaire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Pierre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Zaire.
Good body shot from Zaire.
Zaire with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zaire swings wildly with an uppercut but Pierre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pierre is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Zaire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaire manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pierre dodges an elbow strike from Zaire.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Pierre is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zaire lands an elbow inside that Pierre shrugs off.
Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierres head.
Pierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaire prevents it.
Zaire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pierre is breathing heavily.
A hook to the body from Zaire.
Zaire tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zaire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaire digs a right hand underneath Pierre's ribcage. Pierre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Pierre has Zaire pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zaire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Pierre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zaire lands a body shot.
Zaire has Pierre pushed against the ropes.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierres head.
Zaire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaire misses with an elbow strike.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zaire obliges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaire.
Zaire avoiding damage.
Zaire tries to land knees in the clinch but Pierre avoids the damage to the body.
Pierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaire prevents it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire lands an elbow just above Pierre 's eye.
Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Zaire.
Zaire lands an elbow inside.
A nice right hand lands inside 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 lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zaire trying to control the position but instead, Pierre has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zaire into the ropes.
Zaire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaire pushes Pierre back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pierre can't get the takedown.
Zaire lands a shot to the body.
Zaire lands a damaging elbow.
Zaire presses Pierre against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Zaire on the inside.
Zaire lands a right hand.
Zaire lands a damaging elbow.
Pierre is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Zaire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pierre takes an elbow to the temple.
Zaire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zaire taking a breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zaire.
Zaire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Pierre drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zaire gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pierre takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zaire lands a shoulder strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaire.
Zaire lands an elbow that stopped Pierre in his tracks for a moment.
Pierre takes an elbow to the temple.
Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaire stalling the fight.
The crowd are getting on Zaire's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Zaire lands a body punch.
Zaire looking to stall.
Zaire leaning against his opponent.
Zaire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaire lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zaire lands an elbow inside that Pierre shrugs off.
Zaire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
A right hand to the body from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire lands a damaging elbow.
Pierre is trying to drag Zaire to the mat but Zaire just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Nice body punch from Zaire - that landed with a thud.
Pierre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Pierre goes for a takedown attempt but Zaire pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Zaire darts in and clinches Pierre up against the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Zaire on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zaire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pierre avoids it.
Zaire scores with a shot to the side of Pierre's head.
Pierre changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaire fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Pierre has his takedown stuffed
and Zaire counters with a nice leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zaire darts in and clinches Pierre up against the ropes.
Zaire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pierre.
Zaire crunches a lovely knee into Pierre's ribcage.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Pierre takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zaire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Pierre's calf.
Zaire clinches with his opponent.
Pierre has Zaire pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zaire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zaire lands an uppercut.
Pierre is looking for a takedown up against the ropes. Zaire gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Pierre wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saint Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaire landing knees to the body.
Zaire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zaire lands a nice elbow.
Zaire scores a nice knee to the body.
Zaire working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zaire.
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 elbow.
Zaire lands a shot to the body.
Zaire lands an uppercut.
Zaire lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zaire is working Pierre over against the ropes.
Zaire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pierre or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaire.
Pierre takes a shot to the head.
Zaire lands an elbow that stopped Pierre in his tracks for a moment.
Zaire is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Pierre is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pierre is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zaire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Zaire pushes off an throws an elbow but Pierre leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Zaire prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zaire cracks Pierre with a nice body shot.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaire.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire scores with a hook to the body.
Zaire lands a nice uppercut.
Zaire using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zaire works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Zaire.
Zaire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaire lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaire.
Pierre has Zaire pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zaire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zaire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A knee to the head by Zaire.
Zaire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire lands an uppercut.
Pierre is rocked!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaire.
Oh Pierre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Zaire.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaire.
Nice body punch from Zaire - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Pierre seems to have got his legs back now.
Zaire lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaire.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire lands a nice elbow.
Zaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Zaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaire has Pierre pushed against the ropes.
Zaire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zaire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaire lands an elbow that stopped Pierre in his tracks for a moment.
Zaire tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Pierre avoids it.
Zaire misses with the head strike.
Pierre goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaire prevents it.
Zaire scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaire lands a damaging elbow.
Zaire is working Pierre over against the ropes.
Zaire lands a left hand.
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaire taking a breather.
Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaire.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zaire utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zaire lands with a left to the head.
Pierre takes an elbow to the forehead.
A right hand to the body from Zaire.
Knees in the clinch landing for Zaire.
Zaire with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Zaire lands a nice knee to the body.
Zaire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pierre's defenses.
Zaire tries to land a knee to the head but Pierre blocks with his arms.
Zaire lands a damaging elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaire.
A short left from Zaire.
Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaire presses Pierre against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaire gets through Pierre's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Pierre is working for takedown but Zaire is calmly controlling the position for now.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaire lands an elbow that stopped Pierre in his tracks for a moment.
Zaire landing knees to the body.
Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire missing with knees to the body.
Zaire is leaning against Pierre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zaire prevents a takedown attempt there.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zaire.
Zaire lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pierre takes a knee to the side of the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zaire obliges.
Zaire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pierre or not.
Zaire lands a damaging elbow.
Zaire scores with a shot to the side of Pierre's head.
Zaire scores with a shot to the side of Pierre's head.
Zaire scores with a shot to the side of Pierre's head.
Zaire stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Good body shot from Zaire.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zaire lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Pierre is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaire pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Zaire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Pierre's defenses.
And thats 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 minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Zaire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pierre, pushing him back against the ropes.
Zaire gets underhooks to prevent Pierre's takedown attempt.
Zaire lands an elbow inside that Pierre shrugs off.
Pierre blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Zaire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pierre's brow.
Zaire lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pierre has Zaire pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zaire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zaire lands with a left to the head.
Zaire prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Saint Pierre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Pierre as Zaire tries to tie him up.
Zaire lands an elbow inside that Pierre shrugs off.
Zaire lands a shot to the body.
Zaire lands a hook to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Zaire.
Zaire is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from Zaire as the two fighters clinch.
Zaire lands a knee to the body.
Good body shot from Zaire.
Zaire landing some nice looking knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire lands a right hand.
Zaire landing knees to the head.
Zaire lands a damaging elbow.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaire misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pierre.
The referee calls for Zaire to work.
Zaire creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A hook to the body from Zaire.
Pierre drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaire lands a nice uppercut.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pierres head.
Pierre has Zaire pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Zaire manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zaire taking a breather.
A short right from Zaire on the inside.
Pierre can't get the takedown.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaire.
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaire lands a body punch in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zaire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zaire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zaire lands an elbow inside.
Zaire lands with a short shot to the head.
Pierre wants a takedown.
Zaire gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zaire stalling in the clinch.
Zaire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaire using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pierre has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zaire lands with a left to the head.
Zaire lands with a short shot to the head.
Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Pierre has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zaire is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zaire dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Zaire continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Zaire lands an elbow that stopped Pierre in his tracks for a moment.
Zaire prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaire lands a body shot.
Zaire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaire lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaire gets underhooks to prevent Pierre's takedown attempt.
Zaire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Zaire lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaire lands a knee to the head.
Pierre has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zaire avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zaire tries to land a knee to the head but Pierre blocks with his arms.
Zaire lands an elbow inside.
Zaire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zaire stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Abdullah Zaire.
Pierre shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zaire 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.
Pierre misses with a takedown
and Zaire counters by moving into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaire stops a takedown attempt from Pierre.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
Zaire lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaire.
Zaire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaire - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zaire lands an elbow inside that Pierre shrugs off.
Pierre tries for a takedown. No joy.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaire presses Pierre against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Pierre takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zaire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pierre tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaire shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Pierre.
Saint Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
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 Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 24:30
Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 24:30
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
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