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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Fenton (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Haatim Zaki (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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180 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ White Belt
Dangerous knees
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vinny Fenton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Haatim Zaki!
The judges for this bout are Matti Vanhoillinen, Johanna Lukiainen and Arvi Lind.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaki displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fenton.
A cross from Zaki lands.
Zaki's coach down at Cozad MMA Helsinki was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zaki's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fenton is looking to clinch but Zaki is avoiding it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaki! But no joy.
Fenton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaki.
Zaki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fenton tries for a takedown but Zaki sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Fenton throws a front kick that sends Zaki stumbling back into the cage.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaki.
Zaki throws a leg kick but Fenton moved away.
Fenton looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zaki lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaki misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fenton fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Fenton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fenton.
Haatim Zaki seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaki pushes Fenton away with a front kick.
Zaki lands with a kick to the temple. Fenton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zaki lands a front kick.
Fenton is breathing heavily.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaki as he connects with a hook.
Zaki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaki lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaki fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Fenton.
Zaki throws a head kick that misses.
Fenton throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaki! But no joy.
Zaki lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fenton's sensitive parts.
Zaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Zaki.
Fenton closes the distance and clinches up with Zaki, looking for a takedown. Fenton pushes Zaki against the cage but Zaki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaki shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zaki scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaki lands with a slapping head kick.
Fenton takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Fenton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fenton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaki scores with a nice body kick.
Zaki throws a nice head kick!
Zaki scores with a spinning back kick!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaki.
Zaki throws a head kick that misses.
Zaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fenton is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaki throws a body kick that misses.
Zaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zaki throws a head kick but Fenton moves out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaki, right into the meat.
Zaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fenton.
Zaki is looking to slow Fenton down with leg kicks.
Haatim Zaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaki lands with a kick to the ribs.
That kick from Zaki tenderised Fenton's leg. Fenton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Fenton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zaki. That one must have hurt.
Zaki chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Fenton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaki delivers a nice body kick.
Fenton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaki jabs Fenton right on the nose. Fenton blinks but takes it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Fenton has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zaki throws a sloppy head kick and Fenton moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaki.
Fenton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaki can pounce on him.
Zaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zaki cracks Fenton with a good jab.
Zaki feints and then cracks Fenton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Fenton down.
Zaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaki lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaki lunges at Fenton with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fenton's hand.
Zaki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haatim Zaki dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Zaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Fenton gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zaki counters with a solid body kick.
Fenton checks a low kick from Zaki.
Fenton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Fenton swings for the body but Zaki moves out of range.
Fenton drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fenton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fenton will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fenton takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fenton shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaki as he avoids it easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaki 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.
A good leg kick by Zaki.
Zaki throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaki!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fenton misses with a takedown attempt - Zaki sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Fenton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fenton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fenton.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zaki.
Zaki plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zaki scores with a spinning back kick!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fenton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zaki - the referee stops the clock and Fenton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zaki. Fenton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zaki is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fenton will feel that in the morning.
Zaki scores with a head kick. Fenton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Fenton. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Zaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Fenton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zaki buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Fenton blocks a head kick by Zaki.
Zaki keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaki scores with a head kick. Fenton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaki.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaki dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fenton. That did some damage!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fenton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zaki - the referee stops the clock and Fenton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zaki. Fenton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zaki throws a body kick that misses.
Zaki scores with a push kick.
Nice body kick from Zaki.
Fenton avoids the head kick by Zaki.
Zaki lands with a kick to the temple. Fenton shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Fenton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaki bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fenton takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Fenton on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaki as he connects with a hook.
Zaki lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fenton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zaki. That one must have hurt.
Zaki lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zaki cracks the inside of Fenton's front leg.
Zaki throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A head kick misses from Zaki.
Zaki lands with a nice body kick.
Zaki scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zaki delivers a nice body kick.
Zaki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fenton wants to clinch up but Zaki keeps it at a distance.
Zaki throws a head kick that Fenton semi-blocks.
Haatim Zaki seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaki connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaki delivers a nice body kick.
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!
Zaki scores with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaki throws a push kick but Fenton slaps the foot to one side.
Fenton drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaki sprawls and moves away.
Zaki lets loose with a powerful body kick. Fenton will feel that in the morning.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaki.
Zaki misses with a body kick.
Zaki turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaki throws a head kick that half lands.
Zaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fenton.
Vinny Fenton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fenton changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaki tries to avoid it but Fenton manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaki to the ground. Zaki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fenton tries to clinch there but Zaki circles away.
Zaki throws a fast counter high kick but Fenton manages to duck under it in time.
Zaki fakes the leg kick and cracks Fenton in the body.
Zaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Fenton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Haatim Zaki showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Zaki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaki stuffs the takedown attempt from Fenton. Fenton gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaki lands a head kick. Fenton smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fenton shoots in looking for a takedown. Zaki tries to sprawl out of it but Fenton keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zaki manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaki scores with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaki!
Zaki cracks the inside of Fenton's front leg.
Zaki slips a jab and a cross from Fenton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaki throws a body kick that misses.
Fenton tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fenton fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vinny Fenton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaki fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Crunch! Zaki slams his shin into Fenton's torso.
Zaki scores with a nice body kick.
Fenton takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zaki scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaki pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Zaki slams his shin into Fenton's torso.
Zaki looks to land a combination but Fenton avoids it well.
Zaki looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Haatim Zaki is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaki with a jab.
Zaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fenton under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fenton's head.
That kick from Zaki tenderised Fenton's leg. Fenton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaki has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fenton dives in and grabs Zaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zaki pushes down on Fenton's head and hops out.
Zaki throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zaki misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaki lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaki scores with a decent looking hook.
Fenton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zaki. That one must have hurt.
Fenton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaki can pounce on him.
Fenton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zaki throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaki fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Fenton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zaki throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Fenton takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zaki lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fenton misses with a head kick.
Zaki lands with a right hand.
Fenton steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zaki. That one must have hurt.
Zaki is looking to slow Fenton down with leg kicks.
Fenton dives in and grabs Zaki's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zaki pushes down on Fenton's head and hops out.
Fenton avoids the head kick by Zaki.
Fenton appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zaki throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Fenton.
Fenton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaki.
Both fighters circling a little - Zaki finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaki moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fenton fails with the takedown.
Nice body kick from Zaki.
Zaki lands the left hand.
Zaki tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaki thumps Fenton with a low kick.
Zaki bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Fenton's head.
Zaki throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fenton blocks a head kick by Zaki.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Fenton crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zaki - the referee stops the clock and Fenton gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zaki. Fenton manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Vinny Fenton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fenton shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaki scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Haatim Zaki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaki 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Johanna Lukiainen scores the fight 24:30
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Haatim Zaki!
Our winner, Haatim Zaki, 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.
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energy
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hype
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