PBP Commentary

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zabud Zabirov (ranked 2734 p4p, 248 weight class) and Wiam Lekdoor (ranked 3112 p4p, 278 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.

Zabirov
vs
Lekdoor

189 cm
25
245 lbs
3 - 0 - 0

199 cm
25
270 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Basic striking
Big right hand

Decent wrestler
Decent boxing
Tends to cut

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zabud Zabirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Wiam Lekdoor!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Colin Fotheringham and Paul Tew.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zabirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lekdoor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lekdoor moves out of range as Zabirov strikes.
Lekdoor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zabirov with a body shot.
Lekdoor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lekdoor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zabirov.
Lekdoor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zabirov with a body shot.
Lekdoor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lekdoor connects with a right hand. Zabirov shakes it off.
Zabirov throws an overhand right that lands on Lekdoor's shoulder, as Lekdoor tries to avoid the shot.
Lekdoor misses with an uppercut.
Lekdoor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lekdoor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zabirov lands with a hook. Lekdoor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

It looks like Wiam Lekdoor has been cut.
Zabirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lekdoor at a distance.
Zabirov throws a shot from downtown. Lekdoor moves away and avoids it.
Zabirov misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lekdoor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zabirov moves away from the strike by Lekdoor.
A big left from Zabirov misses.
Lekdoor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zabirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lekdoor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zabirov.
Zabirov needs to keep his hands up - Lekdoor had a free shot at his head there.
Lekdoor misses with a looping left.
Lekdoor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zabirovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lekdoor closes the distance and lands a one-two.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Zabirov misses with a right hand
and Lekdoor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zabirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A lazy left from Lekdoor finds it's target.
A jab from Zabirov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lekdoor! But no joy.
Lekdoor defending well as Zabirov loads up on a big left hand.
Lekdoor throws out a counter right but Zabirov avoids it with no problem.
Zabirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lekdoor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zabirov.
Zabirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zabirov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lekdoor to score with a decent uppercut.
Zabirov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lekdoor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zabirov throws an overhand right that lands on Lekdoor's shoulder, as Lekdoor tries to avoid the shot.
Zabirov misses with a looping left.
Lekdoor staying out of range there.
Donk. Lekdoor catches Zabirov right on the button with a cross.
Zabirov avoids the body shot from Lekdoor.
Zabirov misses with a hook
and Lekdoor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zabirov looks to land a right hand but Lekdoor moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zabirov swings widly with a right hand
and Lekdoor counters with a nice body shot.
Lekdoor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zabirov.
Lekdoor is looking to clinch.
Zabirov throwing a counter right hand but Lekdoor manages to avoid it.
Lekdoor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lekdoor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zabirov on the side of the head.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lekdoor throws a nice looking combination but Zabirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zabirov misses with a right hand
and Zabirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Lekdoor misses the target.
Zabirov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zabirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zabirov throws a shot from downtown. Lekdoor moves away and avoids it.
Zabirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Zabirov misses.
Lekdoor with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Lekdoor misses.
Lekdoor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zabirov.
Lekdoor tries to clinch but Zabirov moves out of range.
Zabirov clobbers Lekdoor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Zabirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lekdoor tests Zabirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lekdoor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zabirov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lekdoor looks to land a combination. Zabirov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zabirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lekdoor throws a looping overhand right but Zabirov ducks down to avoid it.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

Lekdoor instigates a clinch.
Lekdoor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lekdoor misses with a punch to the body.
Zabirov takes a shot to the head.
Zabirov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lekdoor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zabirov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lekdoor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lekdoor tries to throw a body punch but Zabirov avoids it by throwing Lekdoor back against the cage.

Zabirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lekdoor looks to throw the jab but Zabirov is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zabirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zabirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zabirov thuds a left hand into Lekdoor's body.
Zabirov misses with a looping right.
Zabirov connects with the punch.
Lekdoor slips under a jab.
Lekdoor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zabirov.
Lekdoor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lekdoor ducks under a wild hook from Zabirov.
Zabirov lands an overhand right.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lekdoor moves out of range as Zabirov strikes.
Lekdoor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zabirov.
Zabirov throws a hook but Lekdoor blocks it.
Zabirov lands with a straight right. Lekdoor didn't see that one coming.
Zabirov circles away from the clinch attempt.

Zabirov has closed the distance and engaged Lekdoor in a clinch.
Zabirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lekdoor.
Lekdoor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lekdoor.
Zabirov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lekdoor.
Zabirov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lekdoor's face.
Zabirov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!

That has opened up Wiam Lekdoor's cut even more.
Lekdoor looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zabirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zabirov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zabirov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zabirov blocking some punches.
Zabirov connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wiam Lekdoor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wiam Lekdoor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.

Zabirov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zabirov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wiam Lekdoor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lekdoor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lekdoor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lekdoor lands a nice shot that snaps Zabirov's head back.
Zabirov throws a hook but Lekdoor blocks it.

Lekdoor moves into the clinch.
Lekdoor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zabirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lekdoor.
Zabirov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lekdoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Zabirov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zabirov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lekdoor has a couple of punches blocked by Zabirov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lekdoor lands a left hand.
Lekdoor has a couple of punches blocked by Zabirov.
Zabirov blocking some punches.
Zabirov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zabirov fails to land.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Lekdoor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zabirov backwards.
Zabirov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lekdoor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lekdoor working aggressively here.
Zabirov blocking some punches.
Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lekdoor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zabirov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zabirov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lekdoor's face.
Lekdoor is breathing heavily.
Zabirov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lekdoor throws a punch but it's blocked by Zabirov.
A nice left hand lands by Zabirov.
Lekdoor throws a punch but it's blocked by Zabirov.
Zabud Zabirov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zabirov.
Zabirov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zabirov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.

Zabirov breaks from the clinch.
Zabirov misses with a hook.
Zabirov lands with a good body shot.
Zabirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lekdoor.
Lekdoor throws a hook but Zabirov blocks it.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lekdoor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zabirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lekdoor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zabirov misses with a looping left.
Zabirov throws a hook but Lekdoor avoids it easily.
Zabirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lekdoor counters with a straight right hand.
Zabirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lekdoor.
Zabirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lekdoor ducks under a wild hook from Zabirov.
Lekdoor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danga de danga de dang - Lekdoor scores with a four punch combination!
Lekdoor scores with a punch to the head.
Zabirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lekdoor throws the left hand but Zabirov avoids the punch easily.
Zabirov lands with a good body shot.
Lekdoor blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Zabirov.

Lekdoor drives through and clinches with Zabirov against the cage.
Lekdoor misses with the head strike.
Lekdoor misses with a hook from the clinch.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zabirov blocking some punches.
Zabirov throws a head punch that misses.
Lekdoor lands a nice uppercut.
Zabirov misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Lekdoor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zabirov.

The cut above Wiam Lekdoor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zabirov crunches a lovely knee into Lekdoor's ribcage.
A short left from Zabirov.
Zabirov lands a knee to the body.
Zabirov pushes Lekdoor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Zabirov.
Zabirov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lekdoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zabirov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zabirov.
Zabirov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zabirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lekdoor backwards.

Zabirov drops Lekdoor with a big knee straight up the middle! Lekdoor is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!

Lekdoor is rocked!

Wiam Lekdoor's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zabirov looks to throw the jab but Lekdoor is out of range.
Lekdoor is still on wobbly legs! Can Zabirov finish him?
Lekdoor moves out of range as Zabirov strikes.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zabirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lekdoor misses with a hook. Zabirov ducked under it nicely.
Lekdoor seems to have recovered his senses.
Lekdoor slips a jab from Zabirov.
Lekdoor slips under a jab.

Zabirov lands a big uppercut and Lekdoor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lekdoor looks OK. Zabirov waves Lekdoor back to his feet!

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zabud Zabirov!
Zabud Zabirov thanked the fans post fight for their support.