Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Syn 628 Slice vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 21, 2019

#R1#
Brah scores with a jab. Worthington acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brah lands a head shot.
Brah lands a body shot.
Worthington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Brah finds it's way round the side to connect with Worthington's head.
Brah jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Worthington slips under a jab from Brah.
Nice uppercut lands for Brah. That snapped Worthington's head back.
Worthington takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Brah throws a good cross that connects.
Worthington takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthington is just out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthington blocks a jab.
Brah rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Worthington counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Brah tests Worthington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big left from Brah misses.
Worthington misses with a two punch combination.
Brah jabs Worthington right on the nose. Worthington blinks but takes it well.
Worthington lands a jab to the head.
Edgy Brah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Worthington scores with a jab. Brah acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brah misses with a few strikes there.
Worthington moves away from the strike by Brah.
Edgy Brah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brah needs to keep his hands up - Worthington had a free shot at his head there.
Brah misses with a right hand
and Worthington counters with a nice low kick that buckles Brah's knee momentarily.
Worthington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Brah lands a jab to the nose.
Worthington misses with a shot to the body
and Brah counters with a head kick. That will keep Worthington thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Brah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brah moves out of range as Worthington strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#CL#
Brah rushes Worthington and presses him up against the cage.
Worthington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brah's elbow.
Worthington jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Brah walks away with a smile on his face. Worthington gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Brah looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Worthington.
Worthington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Brah. Brah obviously looking to wear him down.
The fighters circling - Brah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Brah.
Brah throws a body punch but Worthington moves out of range.
Brah misses with a body punch
enabling Worthington to counter with a crisp jab.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthington is just out of range.
Brah moves away from the strike by Worthington.
Brah throwing a counter right hand but Worthington manages to avoid it.
Brah is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brah throws a lazy uppercut
and Worthington counters with a right hand to the body.
Worthington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Brah throws a lazy right hand but Worthington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Worthington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Worthington changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brah lands a nice looking body shot.
Brah moves into range and connects with a jab. #T3#
Brah has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brah there as he acknowledges the shot.
Brah checks a leg kick.
Brah throwing a counter right hand but Worthington manages to avoid it.
Brah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Brah finds it's target.
Brah throws a right hand that misses
and Worthington counters with an outside leg kick.
Brah lands a glancing blow to the side of Worthington's head.
Worthington uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brah.
Worthington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brah lands a jab to the head. #CL#
Brah instigates a clinch.
Worthington lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brah.
Brah is pressed up against the cage. Worthington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brah down to the mat. Brah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Brah misses the jab.
Worthington throws a series of punches but Brah moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Brah throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Worthington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL#
Brah forces Worthington back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Brah lands a right hand.
Worthington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Brahs head.
Brah is pressed up against the cage. Worthington has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Brah down to the mat. Brah avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Edgy Brah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Worthington.
Worthington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brah.
Brah throws a hook but Worthington blocks it.
Worthington looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Brah misses with a hook.
Worthington tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Worthington ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Brah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brah. Worthington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brah throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Worthington counter with a right hand.
Brah digs a good body shot into Worthington's ribs.
Brah loads up on a big right hand but Worthington slips the punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worthington avoids a kick to the body.
Worthington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Brah's waist but Brah gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Worthington off to one side.
Worthington moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Worthington takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brah swinging wildly here.
Worthington moves in looking to clinch but Brah pushes him off.
Some bone on bone action there as Brah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Brah connects with a crisp jab.
Brah lands an overhand right.
Brah blocks a low kick nicely.
Brah missing with a left hand there. Worthington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Worthington can do to turn this around?
A jab from Brah misses.
Worthington blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worthington throws a hook but Brah blocks it.
Brah throws a shot from downtown. Worthington moves away and avoids it.
Worthington has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Worthington there as he acknowledges the shot.
Worthington ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
A combination from Brah does no damage.
Worthington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Worthington throws a lazy right hand but Brah sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Worthington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Worthington throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Worthington ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Worthington takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Worthington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Worthington slips under a jab from Brah.
Worthington throws a shot from downtown. Brah moves away and avoids it.
Worthington slips under a jab.
Worthington has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Brah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brah connects with a solid leg kick.
Brah avoids the head kick by Worthington.
It looked like Brah wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brah lands a head shot.
Brah tests Worthington's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T2#
Brah throws a jab when Worthington was well out of range.
Brah throws a looping overhand right but Worthington ducks down to avoid it.
Brah lands a head shot.
Brah throws a big shot that misses.
Worthington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brah takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Brah scores with a jab.
Brah misses with a straight right.
Brah lunges at Worthington with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Worthington's hand.
Brah tests Worthington's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brah swings for the body but Worthington moves out of range.
Brah throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Worthington throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
And Worthington tries to counter it with a takedown but Brah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Worthington fails with a takedown attempt. #T3#
Brah throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Worthington sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brah looks to land a left hand but Worthington moved out of range nicely.
Worthington throws out a powerful jab.
Brah misses with a straight left.
Brah moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Worthington moves out of range of the strikes.
And Worthington tries to counter it with a takedown but Brah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Brah looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthington is just out of range.
Worthington feints the counter takedown.
Brah lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A clash of legs there as Brah blocks the low kick.
Worthington blocks a jab.
Worthington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brah throws out the jab.
Edgy Brah is winning the standup battle so far.
Brah looks to land a right hand but Worthington moved out of range.
Worthington takes a jab right on the kisser.
Brah looks to throw the jab but Worthington is out of range. #T4#
Worthington changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Brah lands a nice looking body shot.
Good shot there by Brah.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brah swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brah avoids the body shot from Worthington.
Brah ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worthington moves away.
Worthington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Brah misses with a wild body shot.
Worthington is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Worthington looks to land a body kick but Brah moved away.
Brah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brah thumps Worthington with a low kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Brah.
Worthington misses with a head kick.
Brah takes a swing at Worthington's ribcage but misses.
Worthington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Worthington ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
And Worthington tries to counter it with a takedown but Brah pushes his down on his head and steps out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Edgy Brah dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brah lands with a cross.
Worthington shoots in and drives through. Brah sprawls well.
Worthington takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Brah works Worthington's body with a nice hook.
Worthington steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brah.
Brah scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Worthington ducks under a wild hook from Brah.
Worthington misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brah.
Worthington shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Worthington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Brah gets a clinch.
Worthington misses with the head strike.
Brah lands a body punch. #TD2#
Brah is fighting off a takedown attempt but Worthington is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Brah to the mat. Brah regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worthington lands a couple of digs.
Brah keeping moving, preventing Worthington from controlling successfully. #T1#
Brah is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #ES#
Brah is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Brah lands with a right to the head.
Brah misses with a punch to the body.
Brah lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Worthington.
Worthington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brah throws a head punch that misses.
Brah lands a hook that snaps the head of Worthington backwards.
Worthington misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Brah as the two fighters clinch.
Worthington takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Brah tries a body shot but Worthington blocks it.
Brah has a couple of punches blocked by Worthington.
Brah blocks a body shot from Worthington.
Brah tries to work over Worthington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
Brah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brah prevents a takedown attempt there.
Worthington misses with the head strike.
Worthington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
Brah misses with a body punch.
Brah scores with a shoulder strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brah can't find room to land a body shot as Worthington controls the action.
Brah cracks Worthington with a nice body shot.
Worthington blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Worthington tries to pull guard but Brah forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Edgy Brah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Forrest Worthington.
Brah struggles to land a body shot inside as Worthington controls his hands.
Worthington lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worthington.
Worthington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brah stops a takedown attempt from Worthington.
Brah pushes Worthington back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Brah misses with a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Brah.
Nice body punch from Brah - that landed with a thud. #T3#
Brah lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Edgy Brah has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Brah softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Brah.
Brah tries to work over Worthington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Brah blocks a body shot from Worthington.
Brah misses with a hook to the ribs.
Brah is leaning against Worthington and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Worthington prevents a body shot from Brah.
Brah doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brah lands a hook to the side of the head.
Worthington fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Worthington tries a body shot but Brah blocks it.
Brah misses with a body punch.
Worthington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brah backwards.
Worthington has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Brah is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Brah scores with a nice hook to the head.
Worthington misses with a body punch.
Worthington tries to throw a body punch but Brah avoids it by throwing Worthington back against the cage. #T4#
Brah lands a right hand that snaps the head of Worthington backwards.
Worthington tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Brah just stands there and leans against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Brah - that landed with a thud.
Brah scores with a shot to the side of Worthington's head.
Brah tries to work over Worthington's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Brah lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Worthington backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Brah.
Brah lands a hook that snaps the head of Worthington backwards.
Worthington is trying to pull guard but Brah has him pressed against the cage.
Brah lands an uppercut.
Brah struggles to land a body shot inside as Worthington controls his hands.
Brah cracks Worthington with a nice body shot.
Brah lands a hook that snaps the head of Worthington backwards.
Brah pushes Worthington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Brah digs a right hand underneath Worthington's ribcage. Worthington let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Brah presses Worthington against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Brah working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Brah lands a hook that snaps the head of Worthington backwards.
Worthington misses with some punches.
Forrest Worthington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brah tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edgy Brah!
A victorious Edgy Brah thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 620 Jones vs JYD
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1##CL2#
Ahonen drives through and clinches with Worthington against the cage.
Ahonen misses with a punch to the body.
Ahonen looking for a takedown.
Good body shot from Ahonen.
Worthington blocking some punches.
Worthington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ahonen backwards.
Worthington throws a head punch that misses.
Ahonen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ahonen goes for a takedown attempt but Worthington pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #CL2#
Ahonen takes the fight into the clinch.
Ahonen gets underhooks to prevent Worthington's takedown attempt.
A short uppercut from Worthington.
Ahonen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ahonen tries to break free but Worthington pushes him back against the cage.
Worthington throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ahonens head.
Worthington tries for a takedown. No joy.
Worthington wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Worthington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ahonen.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahonen gets underhooks to prevent Worthington's takedown attempt. #T1#
Worthington scores with a shoulder strike.
Worthington lands with a light punch inside.
Ahonen misses with a punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Ahonen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ahonen scores with a shot to the side of Worthington's head.
Worthington scores with a shot to the side of Ahonen's head.
Ahonen pushes Worthington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#TD#
Worthington has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ahonen is trying to keep an underhook but Worthington manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthington lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ahonen is looking for a sweep. Worthington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worthington thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ahonen's head.
Ahonen makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ahonen.#SUB2#
Ahonen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Worthington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Worthington with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##SUB2#
Ahonen escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worthington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Worthington pushing down on Ahonen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Worthington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ahonen keeps working.
Ahonen felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Worthington is really struggling to control Ahonen but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Ahonen has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Worthington. Oh but Ahonen has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Worthington goes limp - he's gone! Ahonen jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manu Ahonen!
Manu Ahonen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: Syn: LoL Semi Finals Special
Date: Feb 01, 2019

#R1##CL#
Worthington moves into range and clinches up with Savkov.
Worthington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Savkov blocking some punches.
Worthington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worthington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Savkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Worthington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worthington gets underhooks to prevent Savkov's takedown attempt.
Worthington fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Worthington gets through Savkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#TD2#
Savkov works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Worthington lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Worthington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Worthington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Worthington forces his way into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savkov manages to get to full guard.
Worthington pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Savkov is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Worthington in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Worthington lands a couple of digs.
Savkov seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Savkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Savkov has his foot on Worthington's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Worthington works his way back into a safe position though.
Savkov trying to keep a closed guard but Worthington is proving a slippery customer.
Worthington pushes down on Savkov's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Worthington is pressing down on Savkov's thigh, looking to free his foot. Savkov is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Savkov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Worthington working over Savkov with some ground and pound. Savkov looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T2#
Savkov wants to improve his position but Worthington is controlling well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Savkov gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worthington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Worthington landing with the ground and pound.
Worthington postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Worthington passes into side control.
You can see the frustration on Savkov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T3#
Savkov manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Worthington lands strikes from half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Worthington lands a nice short elbow.
Worthington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Worthington winds up and cracks Savkov with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Savkov is looking to control Worthington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?#SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back.
Worthington lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ground and pound from Worthington.
Savkov wants to get back to full guard.#T4#
Savkov is looking to get back to full guard here but Worthington has managed to pass to side control instead.
Savkov wants to control but Worthington postures up.
Savkov sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
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. Worthington connects with a nice short shot to Savkov's temple.
Worthington scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthington looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
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. Worthington connects with a nice short shot to Savkov's temple. #SUB2#
Savkov actively working from the bottom here.
Savkov is looking to control Worthington's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Savkov avoid being mounted?
Savkov keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Nice strikes from Worthington there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Worthington dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2##TD#
Worthington scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Worthington takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Worthington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Savkov trying to control from the bottom.
Savkov moves into full guard.
Savkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Savkov, not yet.
Savkov managing to control the position.
Worthington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Savkov can do to turn this around?#SUB2#
Savkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Worthington gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Worthington avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Worthington looking to pass the guard. #T1#
Worthington working some strikes from top position.#SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Worthington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Savkov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Worthington can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Worthington sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Savkov's guard.
Savkov is trying to get back to full guard.
Worthington is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Worthington is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #T2#
Worthington is thwarting Savkov's attempts to control the position.
Worthington working the head and body with strikes.
Worthington misses with a head shot. Savkov uses the momentum to regain guard. #SUB2#
Worthington got a little sloppy there for a moment and Savkov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Worthington has managed to get both his arms back between Savkov's legs - danger averted.
Savkov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Worthington scoring with some ground and pound.
Worthington landing some decent shots from guard. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for a guillotine here but Worthington defends easily.
Savkov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T3#
Worthington is working Savkov over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Worthington postures up and lands a big shot to Savkov's brow. #SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Worthington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Savkov's head.
Savkov looking to control.
Worthington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Savkov working for a triangle but Worthington defends it easily.
Worthington lands a couple of elbows.#T4##SUB2#
Savkov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Savkov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Worthington is aware though and is defending well.
Worthington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Worthington chips away with some ground and pound.
Worthington is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #ROC#
Savkov is rocked!#SUB2#
Savkov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Worthington doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Worthington manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Savkov is still in real trouble! Can Worthington finish him?
Worthington content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Worthington scoring with some ground and pound.
Worthington landing some decent shots from guard.
Worthington is in close to Savkov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Savkov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Savkov controls Worthington momentarily but Worthington frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Worthington dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Savkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Worthington swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Savkov seems to have recovered his senses.
Savkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Worthington counters with a stiff right hand.
Worthington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Savkov throws out the jab.
Worthington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Savkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Worthington. Worthington obviously looking to wear him down.
Worthington swings for the body but Savkov moves out of range.
Savkov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worthington.
Worthington rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Savkov counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worthington. Savkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Savkov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Worthington throws a lazy uppercut
and Savkov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD2#
Savkov closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth. #T1#
Worthington is looking for a sweep.
Worthington is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Savkov off and has taken his back!
Worthington connects with a big shot to the side of Savkov's head.
Worthington gets his hands free as Savkov looks to control.
Savkov tries to roll but Worthington sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthington lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Savkov.
Worthington not allowing Savkov to control his hands.
Worthington doesn't have the hooks in and Savkov manages to turn into his guard. #SUB#
Worthington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Worthington looking to hit a scissor sweep but Savkov is one step ahead there. #SUB#
Worthington throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T2#
Savkov throwing strikes but missing.
Worthington utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #SUB#
Worthington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Savkov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Savkov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worthington wants to sweep here but Savkov controlling him for the moment. #SUB#
Worthington is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Worthington had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Savkov defends it easily.
Pavel Savkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Savkov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Savkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Worthington's head.#SUB#
Worthington is looking for a triangle but Savkov pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Worthington looking for a guillotine here but Savkov defends easily.
Savkov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Savkov landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
Savkov landing with the ground and pound.
Savkov connects with a couple of short punches.
Savkov won't allow Worthington to sweep him here.
Savkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Savkov keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Worthington's head.
Worthington looking for a sweep. Not yet Worthington, not yet.
Savkov trying to control the position from guard on top but Worthington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Worthington looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Forrest Worthington is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Worthington trying to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pavel Savkov.
I think Worthington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Syn 611 Slice vs St. Georges
Date: Dec 29, 2018

#R1#
A cross from Makaki Iii lands.
Makaki Iii lands with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worthington.
Makaki Iii connects with the punch.
Jab, jab by Makaki Iii - just one landing.
Worthington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Makaki Iii.
Worthington has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Worthington thows a leg kick but Makaki Iii checks it
and Makaki Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Makaki Iii throws a push kick but Worthington slaps the foot to one side.
Makaki Iii will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Worthington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Makaki Iii misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Worthington.
Worthington lands a jab to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthington displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makaki Iii throws out the jab.
Makaki Iii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Worthington drops down looking for a counter takedown but Makaki Iii sprawls and moves away.#T1#
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Makaki Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Worthington.
Worthington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Worthington misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Makaki Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2#
Makaki Iii clinches with his opponent.
Worthington lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Worthington misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worthington tries a body shot but Makaki Iii blocks it.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Worthington controls his hands.
Makaki Iii lands with a short shot to the head.
Makaki Iii cracks Worthington with a nice body shot.
Makaki Iii misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worthington lands with a right to the head.
Makaki Iii has a couple of punches blocked by Worthington.
A hook to the body from Worthington.
Makaki Iii blocks an uppercut. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Worthington throws a head punch that misses.
Makaki Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Worthington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worthington prevents a body shot from Makaki Iii.
Worthington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Worthington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worthington presses Makaki Iii against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Makaki Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Worthington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii blocks a body shot from Worthington.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Worthington controls his hands.
Worthington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Makaki Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Worthington backwards.
Makaki Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Worthington.
A shot in the inside from Worthington.
Makaki Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Makaki Iii as the two fighters clinch.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Worthington creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Worthington lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Makaki Iii breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Makaki Iii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena. #T3#
Makaki Iii lands with an overhand left.
Makaki Iii sizes up Worthington with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A solid body kick from Worthington. #TD#
Worthington shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Makaki Iii manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Worthington throws a big right hand that misses.
Worthington trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Worthington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Makaki Iii is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Worthington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Worthington trying to control the position from guard on top but Makaki Iii is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makaki Iii looking to control. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nice defenses there by Worthington.
Worthington thows a left - swing and a miss!
Worthington blocks a head kick by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii scores with a sloppy right hand. Worthington should have avoided that one.
Makaki Iii lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yancy Makaki Iii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Makaki Iii looks to land a right hand but Worthington moved out of range.
Makaki Iii connects with a crisp jab.
Worthington tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Makaki Iii throws a sloppy head kick and Worthington moves out of range easily.
It looked like Worthington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Worthington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Worthington misses with a body shot
and Makaki Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii is looking to clinch but Worthington is avoiding it.
Worthington throwing a counter right hand but Makaki Iii manages to avoid it.
Makaki Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Worthington.
Makaki Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Makaki Iii throws a lazy right hand but Worthington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worthington takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Decent striking displayed by Makaki Iii there.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook
and Worthington counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Yancy Makaki Iii has been cut.#T1#
Worthington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Worthington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Worthington jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Makaki Iii throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
Worthington works the jab nicely.
Makaki Iii takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makaki Iii swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makaki Iii blocks a jab.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makaki Iii throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Worthington loads up on a big right hand but Makaki Iii slips the punch.
Worthington slips a jab from Makaki Iii.
A little feinted left hand from Worthington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Makaki Iii delivers a nice body kick.
Makaki Iii wants to clinch up but Worthington keeps it at a distance.
Worthington is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Worthington.
Makaki Iii swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Worthington was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Worthington with a poor takedown
and Makaki Iii counters with a leg kick.
Worthington misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Worthington throws a looping overhand right but Makaki Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Makaki Iii only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Yancy Makaki Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makaki Iii keeps the fight on the outside.
Makaki Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Makaki Iii. That's going to slow Worthington down.
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!
Worthington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makaki Iii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Worthington tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Makaki Iii swivels and escapes.#T3#
Worthington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makaki Iii.
Worthington takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Worthington misses with a left hand
and Makaki Iii counters with a straight right hand.
Makaki Iii throws a shot from downtown. Worthington moves away and avoids it.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Makaki Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Worthington off the cage and back into range.
Makaki Iii jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Makaki Iii misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Worthington misses its target.
Makaki Iii scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Worthington doesn't seem bothered though.
Makaki Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Makaki Iii scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Worthington throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T4#
Makaki Iii is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Worthington on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Makaki Iii lands a nice hook to Worthington's body. Worthington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Makaki Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worthington moves away.
A head kick by Worthington misses
and Makaki Iii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Makaki Iii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Nice shot by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii throws a looping overhand right but Worthington ducks down to avoid it.
Worthington is looking to score with low kicks.#CL#
Worthington closes the distance and clinches.
Makaki Iii dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Makaki Iii lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yancy Makaki Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Yancy Makaki Iii's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Worthington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makaki Iii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makaki Iii walks into a stiff left hand from Worthington.
Makaki Iii chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Worthington can pounce on him.
Makaki Iii takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Worthington takes one to the side of the head.
Makaki Iii misses with a leg kick
and Worthington counters with a low kick, right behind Makaki Iii 's knee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makaki Iii looks to land a left hand but Worthington moved out of range nicely.
Worthington slips a straight right by Makaki Iii.
Makaki Iii checks a leg kick.
Worthington ducks under a wild hook from Makaki Iii.#T1#
Worthington tries to score with a low kick but Makaki Iii moves his leg out of the way.
Makaki Iii scores with a shot to the body.
Makaki Iii lands a high kick!
Worthington throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Makaki Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Worthington misses with a hook. Makaki Iii ducked under it nicely.
Makaki Iii misses with a hook. Worthington ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Worthington wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Worthington looks to land a left hand but Makaki Iii moved out of range nicely.
Makaki Iii lands with a right hand.
Makaki Iii connects with a high kick.
Makaki Iii misses with a straight left.
Makaki Iii's jab looks to have found its range, popping Worthington under the eye.#T2#
Makaki Iii just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Worthington clinches up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Worthington scores with a shoulder strike.
Makaki Iii lands a left hand that snaps the head of Worthington backwards.
Still in the clinch, Makaki Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Worthington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Worthington digs a right hand underneath Makaki Iii's ribcage. Makaki Iii let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Worthington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Worthington has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Makaki Iii avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Makaki Iii misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii lands a right hand.
Worthington misses with the head strike.
Makaki Iii struggles to land a body shot inside as Worthington controls his hands.
Makaki Iii stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Worthington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Worthington throws a punch but it's blocked by Makaki Iii.
Yancy Makaki Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yancy Makaki Iii seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Worthington misses with some punches.
Makaki Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Worthington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Makaki Iii's elbow.
Makaki Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Worthington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worthington jumps guard but Makaki Iii stands there with Worthington around his waist. Worthington gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Worthington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Makaki Iii lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Makaki Iii.
Worthington working aggressively here.
Makaki Iii working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Worthington looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Forrest Worthington. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makaki Iii scores with a nice hook to the head.
Makaki Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Worthingtons head.
Makaki Iii tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Makaki Iii working aggressively here.
Worthington misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Worthington.
Makaki Iii is struggling to control the position.
Worthington lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4##TD#
Worthington is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Makaki Iii can't fight it off and eventually Worthington manages to take the fight to the floor. Makaki Iii looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worthington content to stall in guard here.
Makaki Iii utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yancy Makaki Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Makaki Iii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 607
Date: Dec 01, 2018

#R1#
Halo misses with a takedown
and Worthington cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Halo dives in for a single leg takedown but Worthington sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Halo wants to land a leg kick but Worthington is out of range.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Worthington as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A low kick from Halo misses
and Worthington counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Worthington sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Worthington was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Halo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Worthington is out of range and Halo settles back down.
Halo backing away here, and Worthington unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Worthington keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worthington slaps away a takedown attempt from Halo, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Worthington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T1#
Halo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Worthington checks it well.
Worthington looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Halo connects with an inside leg kick.
Halo just misses with a punch to the body.
Worthington connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Worthington.#TD#
Halo drives through with a takedown into Worthington's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Halo is pushing down on Worthington's leg trying to pass to half guard. Worthington is fighting to maintain full guard but Halo has managed to sneak the leg through.
Halo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Worthington is looking for a sweep. Halo is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Worthington is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Halo is keen to just control but Worthington is a slippery customer.#SUB#
Halo is trying to work for a kimura but Worthington is defending well.
Halo seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Worthington does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #T2#
Worthington is trying to maintain the position but Halo is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Halo.
Worthington tries to roll over but Halo keeps him under control.
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!
Worthington keeps trying to improve his position.
Halo trying to pass the guard but Worthington defending well.
Worthington is not content to let Halo control the position.#SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halo is trying to control the action in half guard but Worthington is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Worthington trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Halo uses his free foot to push down on Worthington's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Worthington. #T3#
Halo wants to control the pace but Worthington is squirming around nicely.
Worthington is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Halo trying to control but Worthington is having none of it.
Worthington is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Halo is trying to control here but Worthington has managed to regain half guard. #SUB#
Halo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T4#
Halo trying to control the action but Worthington is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Worthington is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Halo pulls his head out easily.
Halo is looking to take a break and control but Worthington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Halo content to control rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthington is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Worthington has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Halo is working away from the top position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo content to control rather than advance.
Worthington is looking to improve his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Arthur Halo will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Halo.
Nice sprawl there from Worthington as Halo shoots in.
Halo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Worthington pinned against the cage. Worthington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Worthington only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Halo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Worthington lands a right hook to the body.
Halo wants to clinch up but Worthington keeps it at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthington.
Arthur Halo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Worthington throws out a leg kick but Halo moves out of range and Worthington only half commits.
Halo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick
and Worthington counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Halo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Worthington.
Halo fails with a takedown attempt.#T1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Halo.
Halo shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Worthington pinned against the cage. Worthington gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Halo throws a solid leg kick but Worthington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Halo.
Worthington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Halo misses with a low kick.
Forrest Worthington is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Halo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Worthington stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Worthington wants it to stay on the feet.
Worthington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Worthington takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Worthington lands a nice looking body shot.
Worthington scores with the left hand. Halo knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Worthington tries to land a front kick but Halo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Worthington lands a high kick!
Worthington lands a jab.
Worthington scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Halo drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Halo wants to control from the top but Worthington keeps moving.
Worthington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Halo wants to control from the top but Worthington keeps moving.
Halo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T3#
Worthington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Halo wants to control from the top but Worthington keeps moving.
Worthington trying to keep a closed guard but Halo is proving a slippery customer.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Halo is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB2#
Worthington is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Worthington has his hands on Halo's head, controlling the position. #SUB2#
Worthington looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Worthington trying to control the position. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Halo wants to control from the top but Worthington keeps moving. #SUB2#
Worthington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Halo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Halo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Halo wants to control from the top but Worthington keeps moving. #SUB2#
Worthington escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Halo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Halo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Worthington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Halo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Good shot there by Halo.
A clash of legs there as Worthington blocks the low kick.
Worthington let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Worthington checks a leg kick nicely.
Halo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A big right from Halo misses.
Worthington doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Halo throws a sloppy head kick
and Worthington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Worthington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Halo takes a swing at Worthington's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halo takes a kick to the side of the head.
Worthington lands a front kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Worthington.
Halo wants to slow Worthington down by chopping away at his legs.
Halo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Worthington scores with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Worthington. Beautiful body shot.
Halo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Halo shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Worthington as he jumps to the side.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Worthington buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Worthington ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Forrest Worthington seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Worthington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#TD#
Halo fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Worthington to the ground. Halo is now in Worthington's guard.
Halo trying to control but Worthington is working from the bottom.
Halo is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Worthington is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T2#
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worthington looking to control.
Halo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Worthington is keeping the position for now.
Halo chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Worthington controlling the position.
Worthington looking for a sweep. Not yet Worthington, not yet.
Halo in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Worthington avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Worthington working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Halo has passed into half guard!
Worthington is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard.
Halo is thwarting Worthington's attempts to control the position.#T3#
Worthington is refusing to be controlled, as Halo sits in half guard. #SUB2#
Worthington looking for submissions off his back.
Worthington is looking to control Halo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Worthington avoid being mounted?
Worthington wants to get back to full guard.
Halo is nestled in close to Worthington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Halo content to control rather than advance.
Halo trying to control the action but Worthington is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Worthington looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Worthington works his way to full guard. Good work.
Halo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Worthington swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Halo distracts Worthington with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Worthington keeping full guard, as Halo tries to pass.
Worthington controls Halo momentarily but Halo frees himself.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worthington is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Worthington controlling the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Forrest Worthington.
I think Worthington has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 28:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29

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

Event: Syn 601
Date: Oct 27, 2018

#R1#
Worthington connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Worthington has closed the distance and engaged Sharp in a clinch.
Worthington lands a right hand.
Sharp pushes Worthington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Worthington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Worthington controls the action.
Sharp tries to throw a body punch but Worthington avoids it by throwing Sharp back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Sharp.
Worthington tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sharp wants to break free but Worthington has control. #TD#
Worthington gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Worthington throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Sharp keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Worthington lands a nice short elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worthington controlling the action here. #T1#
Worthington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Worthington passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Sharp!
Sharp wants to hold on but Worthington pushes him away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sharp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Worthington controlling from mount.
Worthington misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym. #T2#
Worthington looking to control and managing it successfully.
Worthington misses with a head shot.
Worthington controlling the position easily from mount.
Sharp tries to reverse the position but Worthington maintains control.
Worthington controlling the position easily from mount.
Worthington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch! #T3#
Sharp tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sharp told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Worthington trying to control but Sharp is having none of it.
Worthington controlling the pace for now.
Worthington thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
We've been hearing good reports from Worthington's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Worthington breaks from Sharp's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Worthington in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Worthington unloads with some shots from mount but Sharp bucks and avoids them well.
Worthington is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Sharp can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Worthington controlling his opponent.
Worthington can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Sharp is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthington punching from mount but Sharp doing a good job of avoiding damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Worthington dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Worthington misses with a leg kick.
Worthington lands a nice shot that snaps Sharp's head back.
Worthington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Worthington is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sharp can do to turn this around?
Worthington misses with a shot to the body
and Sharp counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Worthington.
Sharp lands with an overhand left.
Sharp blocks a head kick by Worthington.
A head kick by Worthington misses
and Sharp counters with a straight right hand.
Sharp digs a good body shot into Worthington's ribs.
Worthington throws a body shot but no joy.
Sharp looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Forrest Worthington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Sharp.
An attempted straight right counter from Worthington misses the target.
Sharp missing with a left hand there. Worthington was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Worthington keeps Sharp at a distance using the push kick. #T1#
Worthington throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sharp darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Worthington connects with a solid leg kick.
Worthington fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sharp looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sharp works Worthington's body with a nice hook.
Worthington feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sharps jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Worthington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Sharp sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Worthington somewhat.
As Worthington backs off Sharp throws a huge counter combo but Worthington manages to avoid it all.
Worthington scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Good leg kick by Worthington there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Sharp just misses with a punch to the body.
Worthington bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Worthington stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CL#
Worthington takes the fight into the clinch.
Worthington's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sharp blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sharp's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Worthington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Sharp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Worthington scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sharp pushes Worthington back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharp blocks a body shot from Worthington.
Worthington misses with some punches. #T3#
Worthington swings wildly with an uppercut but Sharp uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worthington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Worthington.
Worthington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Worthington lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sharp backwards.
Worthington misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sharp doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sharp blocking some punches. #BC2#
Sharp's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sharp staying out of range there.
Worthington dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sharp with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Worthington to score with a decent uppercut.
Worthington tries to land a body kick
letting Sharp counter with a right hand.
Worthington shoots in looking for a takedown. Sharp tries to sprawl out of it but Worthington keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sharp manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T4#
Sharp looks to score with a jab to the body but Worthington is just out of range.
Worthington scores with a jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Sharp throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice jab there from Worthington.
Worthington tries to score with a low kick but Sharp moves his leg out of the way.
Sharp looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Sharp thuds a left hand into Worthington's body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sharp. Worthington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Worthington throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Worthington misses with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a straight right hand.
Sharp throws a lazy right hand but Worthington sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Worthington dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R3#
Worthington connects with a looping right hand.
Worthington slips a straight right by Sharp.
Worthington misses with a right hand
and Sharp counters with a left to the body.
Worthington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sharp.
Worthington misses with a straight left.
Worthington misses with a body kick.
Sharp checks the leg kick.
Sharp appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sharp ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Worthington moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharp walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Worthington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sharp scores with a jab to the jaw.
Sharp defending well as Worthington loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A slow jab from Sharp misses its intended target. #CL#
Worthington instigates a clinch.
Sharp blocks an uppercut.
Sharp blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sharp.
Worthington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Worthington lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sharp misses with a hook to the ribs.
Worthington blocking some punches.
Worthington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Worthington lands an uppercut.
Sharp stops a takedown attempt from Worthington.
Worthington misses with a punch to the body.
Sharp working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sharp swings wildly with an uppercut but Worthington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sharp tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short left from Worthington.
Asa Sharp has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Worthington keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sharp's efforts to push away.
Sharp can't find room to land a body shot as Worthington controls the action.
Worthington blocks a body shot from Sharp.
Worthington has a couple of punches blocked by Sharp.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Worthington lands with a left to the head.
Worthington lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Worthington lands with a short punch from the clinch. #ROC#
Sharp is rocked!
Sharp blocks a body shot from Worthington. #TD#
Worthington has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Sharp clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Even with his hooks in, Worthington manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Worthington missing with strikes.
Even with his hooks in, Worthington manages to miss with strikes from the back. #T3#
Worthington struggling to keep hold of the position.
Sharp avoids the strikes from Worthington.
Worthington is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Sharp is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Worthington off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Worthington is looking to control Sharp but Sharp is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Worthington landing with strikes. #T4#
Sharp is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Forrest Worthington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Worthington throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Worthington controls the action.
Sharp trying to control but not successfully.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Forrest Worthington!
A very excited looking Forrest Worthington made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: Syn 595
Date: Sep 15, 2018

#R1#
Worthington lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CUT2#
It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
Rockefeller looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rockefeller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Worthington fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Worthington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Worthington has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rockefeller blocks a jab.
Worthington throws a jab when Rockefeller was well out of range.
Worthington checks the leg kick.
Rockefeller takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Worthington bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Rockefeller's head.
Worthington tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rockefeller sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Worthington somewhat.#T1#
Worthington bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Worthington lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Worthington takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Worthington moves into the clinch successfully.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Worthington.
Rockefeller working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Rockefeller fails to land.
Worthington is leaning against Rockefeller and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Worthington lands with a right to the head.
Worthington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worthington.
Worthington blocks an uppercut.
Worthington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Worthington.
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Worthington.
Rockefeller misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Worthington as the two fighters clinch.
Worthington lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Worthington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Rockefeller has a couple of punches blocked by Worthington.
Worthington blocks an uppercut.
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Worthington.
Worthington tries to work over Rockefeller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Worthington.
Worthington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Worthington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Worthington lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Worthington blocking some punches.
Worthington scores with a shoulder strike.
Worthington scores with a shot to the side of Rockefeller's head.
Worthington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Worthington.
Worthington lands a right hand.
Rockefeller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Worthington. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Rockefeller fails to land.
Rockefeller misses with a short punch on the inside.
Worthington fails to pull guard.
Rockefeller working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Worthington lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Worthington tries to throw a body punch but Rockefeller avoids it by throwing Worthington back against the cage.
Rockefeller swings wildly with an uppercut but Worthington uses good head movement to avoid it.
Worthington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Worthington.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Worthington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Worthington lands a shot to the body.
Rockefeller is breathing heavily.
Worthington softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rockefeller working aggressively here.
Worthington blocking some punches.
Rockefeller looking to slow down the pace here.
Worthington tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rockefeller's elbow.
Worthington pushes Rockefeller back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rockefeller.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Worthington has Rockefeller pressed against the cage.
Worthington lands a body punch.
Worthington tries to work over Rockefeller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Worthington lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Worthington lands a body shot in the clinch.
Worthington lands a body shot.
Worthington just leaning against Rockefeller, taking a breather.
Rockefeller takes a shot to the head.
Worthington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Worthington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Worthington lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Worthington lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Worthington lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Worthington works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Worthington lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Worthington lands with a left to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Worthington.
A short right from Worthington on the inside. #ROC2#
Rockefeller is rocked!
Worthington misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Oh Rockefeller is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Worthington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Worthington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Worthington lands a body shot.
Rockefeller seems to have got his legs back now.
Worthington throws a nice outside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Worthington.
The fighters circle momentarily. Worthington darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Worthington lands a nice looking body shot.
Worthington lands with a shot to the body.
Worthington scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worthington moves away from the strike by Rockefeller.
Rockefeller misses with an uppercut. Worthington saw that one coming.
Worthington scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Rockefeller misses. #T1#
Worthington lands a monster head kick that reverborates around the arena! The crowd goes wild as Rockefeller crumples to the floor! Worthington milks the crowd's applause and if that isn't knockout of the night, I will be very surprised!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Forrest Worthington!
Forrest Worthington seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: Syn 588
Date: Jul 27, 2018

#R1#
Worthington cracks the inside of Rockefeller's front leg.
A looping hook to the body misses from Worthington. Rockefeller does a little dance to reset his feet.
Worthington thuds a left hand into Rockefeller's body.
Worthington lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rockefeller at a distance.
Worthington jabs Rockefeller right on the nose. Rockefeller blinks but takes it well.
Worthington misses with a body shot.
Worthington scores with a head kick. Rockefeller tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT2#
It looks like James Dean Rockefeller has been cut.
A leg kick checked by Rockefeller.
A cross from Rockefeller lands.
Worthington has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Worthington listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rockefeller tries a head kick but it misses.
Worthington was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rockefeller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Worthington.
Worthington misses the shot to the body. #T1#
A low kick from Worthington misses
and Rockefeller counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Worthington is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Rockefeller walks into a jab.
Rockefeller tries to bum rush Worthington with a series of wild strikes but Worthington uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Worthington was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Rockefeller misses with a two punch combination.
Worthington wants to counter with a clinch but Rockefeller pushes him away.
Worthington gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rockefeller.
Worthington throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Worthington throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Worthington tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.#CL2#
Worthington moves into the clinch successfully.
Rockefeller is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Worthington has a couple of punches blocked by Rockefeller. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Worthington misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Worthington.
Rockefeller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Worthington as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Rockefeller.
Rockefeller prevents a body shot from Worthington.
Worthington lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rockefeller backwards.
Worthington throws a head punch that misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Rockefeller takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Worthington drags the fight down to the ground.
Rockefeller looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rockefeller tries to stand but Worthington is controlling from the bottom. #T3##SUB2#
Worthington working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rockefeller doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rockefeller manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Rockefeller would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Rockefeller has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Rockefeller postures up.
Worthington has control of Rockefeller's left arm, preventing Rockefeller from doing any damage.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Worthington wants to sweep here but Rockefeller controlling him for the moment.
Worthington pulls Rockefeller in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Worthington gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4#
Worthington throws a hook but Rockefeller blocks it.
Rockefeller swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A head kick misses from Rockefeller.
Despite the aggression on Worthington's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Worthington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
James Dean Rockefeller's cut is getting worse.#CL2#
Worthington closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rockefeller misses with a hook from the clinch.
Worthington lands with a light punch inside.
Worthington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Worthington is trying to pull guard but Rockefeller has him pressed against the cage.
Worthington blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rockefeller.
Worthington lands a right hand.
Worthington can't find room to land a body shot as Rockefeller controls the action.
Worthington throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Rockefeller makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Worthington scores with a nice short uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Worthington dominated that round.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
That's time! Rockefeller's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rockefeller throws a body punch but Worthington moves out of range.
Rockefeller throws a jab but it's blocked by Worthington.
Jab, jab by Worthington - just one landing.
Forrest Worthington seems to be getting the better of the standup.#TD2#
Worthington drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Rockefeller tries to buck Worthington off but Worthington is having none of it.
Rockefeller defending against the ground and pound.
Rockefeller holding on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rockefeller parries the strikes from Worthington easily there. Worthington is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rockefeller to escape.
Worthington wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rockefeller keeps working.
Worthington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rockefeller is avoiding damage well. #T1#
Worthington working away.
Rockefeller is looking to regain half guard here but Worthington keeps moving and retains side control.
Rockefeller is working hard here to advance position.
Worthington has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Worthington is looking to take a break and control but Rockefeller is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rockefeller tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rockefeller takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Rockefeller tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Worthington wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Worthington lands a nice forearm strike.
Rockefeller takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Rockefeller struggling a bit here.
Rockefeller is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Worthington lands a decent elbow from side control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rockefeller is holding Worthington down, trying to stall.#T3#
Rockefeller taking punishment in the form of punches.
Worthington looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Rockefeller is avoiding damage well.
Worthington cracks Rockefeller with a big elbow.
Worthington working away.
Worthington taking a breather here.
Worthington has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
A control attempt from Rockefeller but he's now mounted!
Worthington has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Rockefeller's face. #T4#
Rockefeller wants to control but Worthington is having none of it.
Rockefeller keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Rockefeller is bucking up trying to escape but Worthington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.#CUT2#
James Dean Rockefeller's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Forrest Worthington has got the better of the ground game so far.
Worthington unloading with bombs!
Rockefeller tries to hold on but Worthington postures up.
Rockefeller is bucking up trying to escape but Worthington cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Worthington controlling the position easily from mount.
Worthington is landing with some decent strikes but Rockefeller is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Forrest Worthington showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Dean Rockefeller's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3##KD2#
Worthington lands a high kick to the side of Rockefeller's head that stuns him and send him tumbling down to the canvas! Worthington dives into guard, looking to finish.#ROC2#
Rockefeller is rocked!
Worthington throwing strikes from guard but Rockefeller blocks nicely.
Oh Rockefeller is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Worthington trying to control the position from guard on top but Rockefeller is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rockefeller seems to have got his legs back now.
Worthington controls from within his opponent's guard.
Rockefeller not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Worthington wants to control from the top but Rockefeller keeps moving.
Worthington trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Worthington postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Rockefeller keeping moving, preventing Worthington from controlling successfully.
Rockefeller is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rockefeller trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Rockefeller is trying to control the position but Worthington postures up. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Rockefeller blocks a jab.
Rockefeller takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rockefeller walks into a stiff left hand from Worthington.#CUT2#
Jeez, James Dean Rockefeller's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Forrest Worthington!
A victorious Forrest Worthington thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Syn 584
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Vasleyiev tries to clinch up.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vasleyiev moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Vasleyiev is trying to counter with his kicks.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Vasleyiev looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Vasleyiev misses with a two punch combination.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vasleyiev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaire misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vasleyiev counters with a nice leg kick.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Zaire fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It looked like Zaire wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vasleyiev misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire. #T1#
Vasleyiev wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
Zaire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vasleyiev walks into a straight right hand from Zaire.
Vasleyiev throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vasleyiev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Zaire finds it's way through Vasleyiev's defenses.
Zaire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Vasleyiev.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vasleyiev was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Vasleyiev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vasleyiev is out of range.
Vasleyiev looks for the body kick but Zaire saw that one coming.
Vasleyiev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire feints and then cracks Vasleyiev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vasleyiev down.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Vasleyiev is looking to land body kicks.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Vasleyiev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasleyiev.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T2#
Vasleyiev throws a head kick that misses.
Vasleyiev misses with a kick to the body.
Zaire listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vasleyiev throws a good cross that connects.
Vasleyiev moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Vasleyiev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasleyiev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Vasleyiev wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
Vasleyiev goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Vasleyiev's leg but Vasleyiev calmly moves out of range.
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Some bone on bone action there as Vasleyiev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Vasleyiev lands a lovely overhand right.
Vasleyiev connects with a leg kick. Zaire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Zaire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dimitri Vasleyiev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vasleyiev manages to avoid it.
Vasleyiev avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire is looking to slow Vasleyiev down with leg kicks.
Vasleyiev tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire tries to work over Vasleyiev's front leg with a kick but Vasleyiev checks it.
Zaire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaire is looking to counter punch.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Vasleyiev moved out of range.
Zaire backing away here, and Vasleyiev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A clash of legs there as Vasleyiev blocks the low kick.
Vasleyiev throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zaire counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zaire swings for the body but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Vasleyiev is out of range.
Zaire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Vasleyiev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Vasleyiev moved away.
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!
Vasleyiev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire throws a hook but Vasleyiev blocks it.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
Vasleyiev connects with a looping right hand.
Zaire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Vasleyiev.
Zaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Vasleyiev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaire walks into a left hand.
Vasleyiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasleyiev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaire throws out the jab.
Zaire throws a push kick but Vasleyiev slaps the foot to one side.
Vasleyiev was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Vasleyiev delivers a nice body kick.
Vasleyiev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vasleyiev looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zaire moves out of range as Vasleyiev throws a body kick.
Vasleyiev slips under a jab from Zaire.
Vasleyiev misses with a leg kick.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Vasleyiev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire throws a body punch but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Vasleyiev on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vasleyiev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vasleyiev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook #TD#
and Zaire counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zaire.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Vasleyiev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasleyiev being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vasleyiev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Vasleyiev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vasleyiev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaire's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zaire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vasleyiev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vasleyiev. Zaire shrugs it off though.
Zaire throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A jab lands there for Zaire.
Vasleyiev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Vasleyiev.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Vasleyiev counters with a left to the body.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vasleyiev plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Good leg kick by Zaire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Vasleyiev gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vasleyiev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Vasleyiev throws a leg kick which misses Zaire's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaire tries to avoid it.
Zaire scores with a kick to the body.
Zaire misses with an uppercut
and Vasleyiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Vasleyiev swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dimitri Vasleyiev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Vasleyiev lands a leg kick that knocks Zaire off balance momentarily.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Vasleyiev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Zaire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vasleyiev takes a step back to recover.
Vasleyiev moves away from the strike by Zaire.
Vasleyiev throws a wild body kick that Zaire sees coming a mile off.
Zaire avoids a kick to the body.
Vasleyiev moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Zaire tries to land a leg kick but Vasleyiev saw it coming and moves away.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vasleyiev moves away.
Vasleyiev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vasleyiev throws a body shot but no joy.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev tries to land a front kick but Zaire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Vasleyiev moved away.
Zaire lands with a nice body punch.
Vasleyiev connects with a leg kick. Zaire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
Zaire sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Vasleyiev moved away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire throws an off balance right hand
and Vasleyiev counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vasleyiev finds it's way round the side to connect with Zaire's head.
Zaire lands a nice shot that snaps Vasleyiev's head back.
Vasleyiev misses with a body kick.
Vasleyiev misses with a hook
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vasleyiev lands with an overhand left.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Zaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Vasleyiev scores with a push kick.
Zaire swings for the body but Vasleyiev moves out of range.
Zaire is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaire walks into a straight right hand from Vasleyiev.#CL2#
Vasleyiev drives through and clinches with Zaire against the cage.
Vasleyiev throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire. #BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Dimitri Vasleyiev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Zaire moves out of range as Vasleyiev throws a body kick.
Zaire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Vasleyiev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Vasleyiev throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A jab from Vasleyiev misses.
Zaire misses with an uppercut
and Vasleyiev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vasleyiev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zaire takes one to the side of the head.
Zaire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vasleyiev.
Zaire misses with a leg kick
and Vasleyiev counters with an inside leg kick.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Zaire drops his hands momentarily and Vasleyiev takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaire will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vasleyiev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Vasleyiev moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick. #CL2#
Vasleyiev darts in and clinches Zaire up against the cage.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaire taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Vasleyiev.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vasleyiev.
A head punch on the inside from Vasleyiev fails to land.
Vasleyiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vasleyiev throws a head punch that misses.
Vasleyiev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vasleyiev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vasleyiev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Vasleyiev prevents a body shot from Zaire.
Zaire swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vasleyiev can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Zaire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Vasleyiev. #T2#
Vasleyiev working aggressively here.
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 short left from Vasleyiev.
Zaire lands a body shot.
Zaire throws a head punch that misses.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasleyiev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vasleyiev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Vasleyiev as the two fighters clinch.
Zaire tries to work over Vasleyiev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Vasleyiev.
Vasleyiev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vasleyiev can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaire.
A short left from Zaire.
Zaire scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasleyiev.
A head punch on the inside from Vasleyiev fails to land.
A nice left hand lands by Vasleyiev.
Dimitri Vasleyiev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T3#
Vasleyiev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vasleyiev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire tries to score a body lock takedown but Vasleyiev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Vasleyiev misses with some punches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Vasleyiev lands with a light punch inside.
Vasleyiev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vasleyiev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Vasleyiev's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vasleyiev.
A short right from Zaire on the inside.
Vasleyiev misses with some punches.
Zaire prevents a body shot from Vasleyiev.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Vasleyiev. #TD#
Zaire gets control of Vasleyiev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zaire will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zaire wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Vasleyiev preventing the sweep. #T4#
Vasleyiev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vasleyiev preventing the sweep.
Zaire is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Zaire working for a triangle but Vasleyiev defends it easily.
Vasleyiev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Vasleyiev controlling from the top position. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dimitri Vasleyiev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasleyiev has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dimitri Vasleyiev!
Dimitri Vasleyiev decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.

Event: Syn 579 - Reclaiming Glory
Date: May 25, 2018

#R1#
Sklemin slips a straight right by Zaire.
Zaire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Sklemin staying out of range there.
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A left and a right from Sklemin both land. Nice combination.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
A leg kick checked by Sklemin.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Sklemin blocks a leg kick.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Sklemin looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Sklemin swinging wildly here.
Zaire throws a quick counter kick to the body but Sklemin avoids it.#CL2#
Sklemin closes the distance 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!
A nice left hand lands by Sklemin.
Zaire can't get the takedown.
A right hand to the body from Sklemin.
Sklemin gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zaire.
Sklemin lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
Zaire lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sklemin backwards.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaire.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Sklemin.
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
Good body shot from Sklemin.
Sklemin misses with some punches.
Zaire wants to stall.
Sklemin blocks a body shot from Zaire.
Sklemin misses with a knee strike. #TD#
Zaire works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Sklemin trying to keep a closed guard but Zaire is proving a slippery customer.
Zaire is standing up over Sklemin. Sklemin looks to escape but Zaire dives into side control.
Sklemin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zaire has just dragged him back down to the mat.#T2#
Sklemin struggling a bit here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire landing strikes. #SUB#
Zaire goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Sklemin rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Zaire's guard! Nice work there by Sklemin!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Zaire looking for a guillotine here but Sklemin defends easily.
Sklemin sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T3#
Sklemin preventing the sweep.
Sklemin postures up. #SUB#
Zaire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sklemin doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sklemin manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Sklemin is looking to stand up but Zaire won't let him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire is trying to control the position from the bottom. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB#
Zaire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sklemin can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SU2#
Sklemin stands up from Zaire's guard - Sklemin perhaps looking for a knockout.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sklemin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Sklemin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Sklemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Sklemin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
Sklemin checks a leg kick.
Zaire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sklemin's calf.
Sklemin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Sklemin cracks Zaire with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Sklemin lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sklemin.
Sklemin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sklemin, as that shot connected.
Zaire motions for Sklemin to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Sklemin's front leg but catches the back leg as Sklemin tries to avoid it.
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Sklemin counters with a nice uppercut. #CL2#
Sklemin clinches up against the cage.
Zaire lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sklemin.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Sklemin.
Zaire avoiding damage as Sklemin throws knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Sklemin obliges.
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 stalling in the clinch but Sklemin improves position.
Sklemin lands a nice uppercut.
Sklemin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sklemin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sklemin has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
Sklemin trying to land knees to the body.
Sklemin stalling in the clinch but Zaire improves position.
Sklemin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sklemin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.
Zaire misses with the head strike.
Sklemin lands with a left to the head.
Sklemin lands a shoulder strike.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Sklemin avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.
Sklemin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaire digs a right hand underneath Sklemin's ribcage. Sklemin let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Sklemin smiles and moves away.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Sergey Sklemin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sklemin slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sklemin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Sklemin throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaire looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sklemin closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sklemin moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Sklemin swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a slapping leg kick.
Sklemin misses with a wild body shot.
Sklemin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Sklemin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sergey Sklemin seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sklemin tries to bum rush Zaire with a series of wild strikes but Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaire lands with a hook. Sklemin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire closes this distance looking for a takedown but Sklemin circles away.
Sklemin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Sklemin throws a right and a left that Zaire avoids nicely.
Zaire takes a swing at Sklemin's ribcage but misses.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Sklemin takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Sklemin's front leg but catches the back leg as Sklemin tries to avoid it.
Sklemin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaire misses its target.
Sklemin scores with a nice right hand.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
It looked like Zaire was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sklemin.
Zaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Sklemin blocks the leg kick.
Sklemin lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Zaire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Sklemin checks it.
Sklemin might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Sklemin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sklemin blocks a leg kick.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Sklemin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaire was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Sklemin's body. Sklemin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaire misses with a leg kick
and Sklemin counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire tries to score with a low kick but Sklemin moves his leg out of the way.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Sklemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sklemin throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sklemin's calf.
Sklemin misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Good work by Sklemin as he checks the leg kick.
Sklemin moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Sklemin wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick. #T4#
Sklemin throws a series of punches but Zaire avoids them all with ease.
Zaire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sklemin takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sklemin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sklemin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A punch combination from Sklemin misses.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Sklemin's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses. #CL2#
Sklemin fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaire, pushing him back against the cage.
Zaire working aggressively here.
Zaire avoiding damage as Sklemin throws knees to the body.
Sklemin tries to work over Zaire's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Zaire.
Zaire dodges an elbow strike from Sklemin.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Zaire.
Sklemin throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
Sklemin misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Sergey Sklemin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaire scores with a nice right hand.
Zaire wants to slow Sklemin down by chopping away at his legs. #TD#
Zaire closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sklemin to the mat! Sklemin manages to get full guard.
Zaire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Sklemin is trying to keep Zaire in close.
Sklemin keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire is stalling in the full guard.
Zaire trying to control but Sklemin is working from the bottom. #T1#
Zaire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Sklemin's head.
Sklemin wants to stand but Zaire is controlling the position.
Zaire throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A left lands for Zaire.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Sklemin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Sklemin.
Zaire half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sklemin moves away.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Sklemin takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Sklemin checks the leg kick.
A little jabbing left from Sklemin on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaire takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Sklemin takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sklemin finds it's way round the side to connect with Zaire's head.
Sklemin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sklemin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sklemin misses with a hook.
Sklemin misses with a looping left.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Sklemin.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sklemin throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Sklemin doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaire circles away.
Sklemin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice uppercut there from Zaire.
Sklemin scores with a punch to the head.#T3#
Sklemin is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sklemin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaire throwing a counter right hand but Sklemin manages to avoid it.
Sklemin moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Sklemin wants to counter with a clinch but Zaire pushes him away.
Sklemin tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sklemin slips under a jab.
Sklemin looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Sklemin is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Sklemin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaire momentarily.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Sklemin saw that one coming.
Sklemin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Sklemin feints a jab promting Zaire to slip. Sklemin then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zaire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Sergey Sklemin is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Sklemin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sklemin checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Sklemin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Sklemin is out of range. #TD#
Zaire darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4#
Sklemin is looking for a sweep. Zaire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaire sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zaire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Sklemin does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #SUB#
Zaire is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Sklemin sees it coming and defends easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sergey Sklemin.
I've got Sklemin winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sergey Sklemin!
Sergey Sklemin bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Syn 573 - World To Come
Date: Apr 13, 2018

#R1#
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heikkinen throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Zaire. Those never looked like landing.
Heikkinen throws a front kick aimed at Zaire's knee but Zaire avoids it well.
Heikkinen checks a leg kick.
Zaire just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHeikkinen.
Heikkinen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heikkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Heikkinen looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A slow jab from Heikkinen misses its intended target.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
Heikkinen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire takes one to the side of the head.
Jab, jab by Zaire - just one landing.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Heikkinen's sensitive parts.
An inside leg kick lands from Heikkinen.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Zaire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Zaire lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Heikkinen moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
Heikkinen stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zaire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Heikkinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Heikkinen scores with a punch to the head.#T1#
Zaire takes a swing at Heikkinen's ribcage but misses.
Heikkinen lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zaire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Heikkinen is out of range and Zaire settles back down.
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Heikkinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.
Kaino Heikkinen is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Heikkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Heikkinen blocks a jab.
Heikkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Zaire tests Heikkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Heikkinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Heikkinen. That did some damage!
Heikkinen throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Heikkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Heikkinen looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Heikkinen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Heikkinen throws a low kick but Zaire moves out of range easily.
Heikkinen thows a left - swing and a miss! #T2#
Heikkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
As Zaire tries to get set, Heikkinen tries to push him back and clinch up but Zaire manages to avoid the attempt.
Heikkinen tries a head kick but it misses.
A jab from Zaire does it's job there.
Heikkinen attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaire slips under a jab.
A jab from Zaire does it's job there.
Zaire moves out of range as Heikkinen strikes.#CL#
Heikkinen rushes Zaire and presses him up against the cage.
Heikkinen throws a head punch that misses.
Heikkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
Heikkinen throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire. #TD2#
Zaire decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Zaire working for a triangle but Heikkinen defends it easily.
Heikkinen is looking to stand up but Zaire won't let him.
Zaire is pulling down on Heikkinen's head. It's preventing any offense from Heikkinen, at least for the moment.#SU#
Heikkinen decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Zaire, up you get! #T3#
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Heikkinen checks a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaire tries to bum rush Heikkinen with a series of wild strikes but Heikkinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Heikkinen takes one on the button.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
Heikkinen misses with the combination.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Heikkinen moved out of range.
Zaire blocks a leg kick.
Heikkinen thumps Zaire with a low kick.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heikkinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Heikkinen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaire to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Heikkinen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Heikkinen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The fighters circling - Heikkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heikkinen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Heikkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Heikkinen throws a low kick but Zaire avoids it.
And Zaire responds with a good body kick, but Heikkinen manages to step out the way in time.
Zaire lands with a hook. Heikkinen tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Heikkinen connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaire. Zaire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Heikkinen throws out a powerful jab.
Zaire swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Heikkinen.
Heikkinen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#CL#
Heikkinen clinches up with Zaire and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaire tries a body shot but Heikkinen blocks it.
Zaire throws an elbow but it misses.
Heikkinen swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heikkinen gets through Zaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heikkinen throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaire blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Heikkinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heikkinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Heikkinen.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heikkinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaire avoids the damage to the body.
Zaire blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Kaino Heikkinen will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
The fighters circling - Heikkinen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Heikkinen shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Heikkinen misses with a leg kick.
Heikkinen misses with a few strikes there.
Heikkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zaire tests Heikkinen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Heikkinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Zaire is looking to slow Heikkinen down with leg kicks.
Zaire throws a low kick but Heikkinen avoids it.
Zaire needs to keep his hands up - Heikkinen had a free shot at his head there.#TD2#
Zaire looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!#ES#
Heikkinen kicks off Zaire and gets to his feet.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Heikkinen.
Heikkinen throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Heikkinen throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Heikkinen wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Zaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Heikkinen moved away.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire defending well as Heikkinen loads up on a big left hand.
Zaire scores with the left hand. Heikkinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Zaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Heikkinen throws a low kick but Zaire moves out of range easily.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Heikkinen.
Heikkinen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zaire scores with a jab.
Heikkinen checks a low kick from Zaire.
A big left from Heikkinen misses.
Heikkinen slips under a jab.
Heikkinen is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Heikkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Heikkinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Heikkinen lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heikkinen falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaire counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Heikkinen wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice body kick there by Zaire.#T2#
Heikkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire avoids the head kick by Heikkinen.
Zaire stuns Heikkinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Heikkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Heikkinen at a distance.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Heikkinen.
Zaire thuds a left hand into Heikkinen's body.
Heikkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Zaire.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Heikkinen moved away.
Heikkinen connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaire lands with an uppercut that bounces Heikkinen off the cage and back into range.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heikkinen swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Heikkinen tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Heikkinen misses with a wild body shot.
Heikkinen blocks the body kick.
Zaire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Heikkinen throws a low kick but Zaire moves out of range easily.
Heikkinen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire tries to score with a low kick but Heikkinen moves his leg out of the way.
Zaire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zaire tries to work over Heikkinen's front leg with a kick but Heikkinen checks it.
Heikkinen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zaire keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Zaire misses with a body punch
and Heikkinen counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Heikkinen misses with a two punch combination.
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 jabs Heikkinen to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Heikkinen lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heikkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
And Zaire tries to counter it with a takedown but Heikkinen pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Heikkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zaire misses with a low kick. #T4#
Heikkinen lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Heikkinen blocks the body kick.
Zaire lands a slapping body shot.
Heikkinen tried to score with a low kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaire looks to score with a jab to the body but Heikkinen is just out of range.
Heikkinen throws a leg kick that misses.
Heikkinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Heikkinen.
Nice straight punches there by Heikkinen. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Heikkinen.
Heikkinen tried to score with a low kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Heikkinen moved away.
Heikkinen is looking to clinch.
Heikkinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Heikkinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Heikkinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Heikkinen drives through and clinches with Zaire against the cage.
Zaire misses with the head strike.
Heikkinen working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Heikkinen counters with a straight right hand.
Heikkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Heikkinen avoids it with no problem.
Heikkinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Heikkinen missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire slips a straight right by Heikkinen.
Zaire with the counter takedown but Heikkinen avoids it easily.
Heikkinen throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire connects with a jab.
Heikkinen thuds his right hand into Zaire's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A left and a right from Heikkinen both land. Nice combination.
A low kick from Heikkinen misses
and Zaire finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Heikkinen saw that one coming.
Zaire throws a body punch but Heikkinen moves out of range.
Heikkinen is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaire or perhaps it was just good defense by Heikkinen, which made it look bad.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heikkinen getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Heikkinen moves away from the strike by Zaire.
Zaire needs to keep his hands up - Heikkinen had a free shot at his head there.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1#
Heikkinen feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaire's calf.
Zaire scores with the left hand. Heikkinen knows he should have avoided that one.
Heikkinen takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#TD2#
Zaire shoots in and bounces Heikkinen off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Heikkinen is retaining full guard.
Zaire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Heikkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire with a nice head shot there.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Heikkinen is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Heikkinen is keeping the position.
Heikkinen wants to stand but Zaire is controlling the position.
Abdullah Zaire has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T2#
Heikkinen is looking to stand up but Zaire isn't so interested in that idea.
Zaire is in close to Heikkinen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Heikkinen is looking to stand up but Zaire isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Heikkinen keeps moving.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Heikkinen is keeping the position.
Heikkinen wants to stand and escape but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire postures up in Heikkinen's guard and throws a big left but Heikkinen blocks it.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Heikkinen keeps moving.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Heikkinen wants to get back to his feet but Zaire is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Heikkinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zaire checks it well.
Zaire is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.#T3#
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Heikkinen wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
Heikkinen throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Zaire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Heikkinen takes one to the side of the head.
Zaire connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Heikkinen.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Heikkinen tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zaire manages to circle out of the way.
Zaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Heikkinen ducks down to avoid it.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
Heikkinen throws a head kick but Zaire moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Zaire misses.
Heikkinen checks a low kick from Zaire.
Heikkinen avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Heikkinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaire throws a hook but Heikkinen avoids it easily.
Heikkinen takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Heikkinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaire.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heikkinen wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
Heikkinen throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slow jab from Heikkinen misses its intended target.
Heikkinen doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaire circles away.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Heikkinen's leg. Heikkinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Heikkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Heikkinen's hands.
Heikkinen fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaire lands a body shot.
Heikkinen throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaire.
Heikkinen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaire.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire tries to land a leg kick but Heikkinen saw it coming and moves away.
It looked like Heikkinen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Heikkinen throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire thinks about the counter body kick.
Heikkinen is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Heikkinen dips to his left and cracks Zaire with an uppercut!
Heikkinen throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zaire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Syn 569 - Heavy Lies The Crown
Date: Mar 17, 2018

#R1#
Obuhov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Obuhov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Obuhov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
Obuhov blocks a jab.
Zaire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Obuhov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CUT#
It looks like Anton Obuhov has been cut.
Obuhov tries to bum rush Zaire with a series of wild strikes but Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Obuhov avoids it.#TD2#
Obuhov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zaire's guard.
Zaire looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaire, not yet.
Obuhov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaire is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaire, not yet. #SUB#
Zaire working for a triangle but Obuhov defends it easily.
Obuhov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Obuhov throwing strikes from guard but Zaire blocks nicely.
Obuhov advances to half guard.
Obuhov throwing shots but Zaire is blocking nicely. #SUB#
Zaire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Ground and pound from Obuhov.
Zaire on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Obuhov trying to control the action but Zaire is working from the bottom.
Obuhov passes to full mount!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Obuhov dominating with strikes here.
Zaire keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Obuhov landing strikes from the mount.
Obuhov prevents Zaire from getting the reversal.
Obuhov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire is trying to escape the mount.
Obuhov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zaire?
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Obuhov landing punches.
Obuhov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Zaire hang on?
Zaire is in a horrible position here. Obuhov smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zaire wants to control but Obuhov is having none of it.#T3#
Obuhov is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Obuhov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zaire?
Obuhov is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Zaire can't stay in a position like this for much longer. #ROC2#
Zaire is rocked!
Obuhov loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Zaire scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Obuhov land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Obuhov stands and salutes the crowd.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anton Obuhov!
A very excited looking Anton Obuhov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: Syn 562 - Clash o/t Behemoths
Date: Jan 27, 2018

#R1#
Zaire takes a jab right on the kisser.
Irhin lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaire at a distance.
Irhin throws a lazy head kick
and Zaire counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Irhin at a distance.
Zaire has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irhin was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Irhin moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Irhin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Zaire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T1#
Zaire blocks a head kick by Irhin.
Zaire is looking for a counter combo.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irhin on the side of the head.
Irhin has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Irhin misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a good low kick that Irhin was not able to check.
Zaire throws a hook but Irhin avoids it easily.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Irhin throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Irhin connects with the punch.
Irhin throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Irhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Irhin lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Irhin avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire connects with a right hand. Irhin shakes it off.
Irhin punishes Zaire's body with a nice straight punch.
Zaire looks to throw a body kick
and Irhin counters with a nice uppercut.
Irhin throws a wild hook but Zaire just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Irhin gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Zaire raises his hands in celebration and walks away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Syn 559: Dark Days
Date: Jan 05, 2018

#R1#
Zaire is looking to chop away at Duff's legs.
Duff misses with a straight left.
Duff checks a leg kick.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Duff throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire throws a counter combo.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duff misses the jab.
Duff takes a jab right on the kisser.
Duff dips to his left and cracks Zaire with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Duff misses its intended target.
Zaire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Jab, jab by Duff - just one landing.
Zaire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Duff.
A slow jab from Duff misses its intended target.
Duff misses with a two punch combination.
Duff shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire slips a straight right by Duff.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Duff's leg but Duff calmly moves out of range.
Zaire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Duff misses with a looping left.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Duff's front leg but catches the back leg as Duff tries to avoid it. #T1#
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Duff ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Duff takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Duff misses with a looping left.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Duff takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Zaire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaire digs a good body shot into Duff's ribs.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaire throws a hook to the side of Duff's head but Duff sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duff drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaire sprawls and moves away.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duff throws a wild body kick that Zaire sees coming a mile off.
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
Duff looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Duff swings widly with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a low kick, right behind Duff 's knee.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire staying out of range there.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A looping hook to the body misses from Duff. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duff throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily. #T2#
Zaire is looking to score with low kicks.
Zaire moves out of range as Duff strikes.
Zaire thumps Duff with a low kick.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire defending well as Duff loads up on a big left hand.
Duff has a takedown stuffed.
Zaire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Duff rather than just go for the knockout.
Zaire defending well as Duff loads up on a big left hand.
Zaire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Duff counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility. #SUB2#
Zaire looking for a guillotine here but Duff defends easily.
Zaire utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T3#
Duff slips nicely into half guard.
Duff lands with a punch from half guard.
Zaire trying to hold on to Duff's head to control him but Duff postures up.
Zaire won't allow Duff to pass to mount.
Zaire trying to control but Duff postures up.
Zaire manages to get to full guard.
Duff sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zaire's guard. #T4#
Zaire tries to kick Duff off but Duff keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zaire keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zaire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Duff pulls his head out easily.
Zaire is looking to improve his position.
Duff seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaire wants to control but Duff is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Duff sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zaire defending well though.
Zaire trying to control here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Duff's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaire throws a wild body kick that Duff sees coming a mile off.
Duff misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaire lands a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Duff does a little dance to reset his feet.
Duff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Duff swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire lands with a right hand.
Duff just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire avoids the head kick by Duff.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaire.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Duff is out of range.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Duff steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Duff looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Duff down.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.#T1#
Zaire fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Duff loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Duff throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A bone on bone clash there as Zaire blocks the leg kick.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duff avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Duff.
Duff misses the shot to the body.
Duff misses with a straight left.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Duff sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Duff saw that one coming.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Duff's sensitive parts.
Duff ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A telegraphed right hand from Duff misses the target.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Duff throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Duff throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Duff slips a straight right by Zaire.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Duff throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Duff avoids it.
Zaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Duff throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Duff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duff steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zaire. That one must have hurt.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duff has time to react.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaire fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Duff looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Duff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Duff throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire checks a low kick from Duff.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Good leg kick by Zaire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zaire feints and then cracks Duff's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Duff down.
Zaire takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Duff takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Duff bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Duff throws a series of punches but Zaire avoids them all with ease.
Duff throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Duff's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaire connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Duff scrambles back to his feet.
Duff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crunch! Zaire slams his shin into Duff's torso.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Duff shoots in for a double leg but Zaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zaire throws a low kick but Duff moves out of range easily.
Duff moves out of range of the body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Duff walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire throws an off balance right hand #TD#
and Duff decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zaire's guard.
Zaire is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zaire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Duff's guard. #REVB#
Duff looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Duff is trying to control the position but Zaire postures up.
Duff wants to sweep but no luck.
And that’s 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 referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Duff loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Duff looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Duff is out of range.
Zaire thows a body kick. Duff tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zaire works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Duff misses with an uppercut.
Zaire looks to land a left hand but Duff moved out of range nicely.
Zaire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Duff checks it well.
Duff wants to slow Zaire down by chopping away at his legs.
Duff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Duff swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Duff takes a step back to recover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaire tries a quick counter leg kick but Duff is wise to it.
Duff scores with a kick to the midsection.
Duff avoids a kick to the body.
Duff feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaire jabs Duff to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaire lands a nice shot that snaps Duff's head back.
Duff throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#T1#
Duff throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Duff takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Duff misses with a looping right.
Zaire is looking to score with low kicks.
Duff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaire on the side of the head.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Duff takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duff moves away.#TD#
Zaire gets caught napping as Duff dives in and scores a takedown. Zaire manages to retain guard.
Zaire is controlling Duff's posture.
Zaire wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire is controlling Duff's posture.#T2#
Duff postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaire can't keep his opponent in guard - Duff advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zaire is pressing down on Duff's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zaire is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaire can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Duff controls the pace.
Zaire wants to stand up but Duff is controlling him.
Duff postures up in Zaire's guard and throws a big left but Zaire blocks it. #T3#
Duff has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zaire is proving hard to escape from.
Zaire working a defensive guard here. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Duff throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Duff moved away.
Duff misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Duff is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Zaire catches Duff with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Duff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
Duff with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Duff checks a leg kick.
Duff lands an overhand right.
Duff's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaire under the eye.
Zaire tries to land a leg kick but Duff saw it coming and moves away. #T4#
Zaire defending well as Duff loads up on a big left hand.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Duff was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Zaire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Duff moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
Duff feinted with a counter takedown.
Duff ducks right into an uppercut from Zaire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duff is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaire lands a jab to the head.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Duff throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire moves out of range as Duff strikes.
Duff throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
Brendan Duff has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdullah Zaire.
I've got Zaire winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: UGD 78:Dykstra Vs Man II
Date: Sep 29, 2017

#R1#
Zaire throws a low kick but Yates avoids it.#CL#
Yates forces Zaire back against the cage and clinches.
Yates with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Yates softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Good body shot from Yates.
Yates lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zaire blocks an uppercut.
Yates blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Yates obliges.
Yates throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaires head.
Yates lands a good knee to the midsection. Zaire won't want to take too many of those.
Yates scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yates comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaire creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yates misses with some punches. #BC2#
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Nice body kick there by Yates.
Yates lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaire at a distance. #T1#
Yates scores with a leg kick.
Yates jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Yates lands a head kick!
Yates misses with a head kick.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Yates avoids it with no problem.
Yates works the jab nicely.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
A shot to the liver by Yates. Beautiful body shot.
Yates tries to work over Zaire's front leg with a kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaire moves out of range as Yates throws a body kick.
Yates lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Yates swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire feints a counter leg kick.
Yates throws a leg kick but Zaire sees it coming and moves out of range.
Yates throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire flicks out a counter leg kick but Yates steps away.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yates appears to be looking for a big counter.#T2#
Yates misses with an attempted mid kick.
A low kick from Yates misses
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Yates.
Harrison Yates seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yates scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Yates is out of range and Zaire settles back down.
It appears Yates was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zaire misses with a wild combination.
Yates tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A head kick by Yates misses
and Zaire counters with a nice body kick.
Yates dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yates lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Zaire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T3#
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yates is looking to wear down Zaire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Yates stalks Zaire and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zaire's face. Zaire staggers backwards, shaken.
Yates scores with a head kick. Zaire tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Yates stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Yates looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Yates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yates throws a head kick but Zaire moves out of range.
Yates throws a lazy head kick
and Zaire counters with a nice leg kick.
Yates moves out of range of the body kick.
Yates appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yates takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yates jabs Zaire right on the nose. Zaire blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaire misses the target.
Yates throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
Yates ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
It seemed like Zaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaire tries to land a body kick
and Yates counters with a stiff right hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yates.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy.
Yates throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates scores with a hook.
Yates rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaire finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Yates uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Yates dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Yates darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Yates tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yates throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zaire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yates at a distance.
Zaire throws a head kick but Yates moves out of range.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Yates pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Yates lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Yates.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Yates throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yates tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Yates has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice jab there from Zaire.
Yates looks to land a body kick but Zaire moved away.
Yates swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaire takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Good exchange - Yates coming out on top.
Yates connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaire's hands.
Yates feints and then cracks Zaire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaire down.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses.
Harrison Yates is winning the standup battle so far.
Yates throws a leg kick but Zaire checks it.
Yates slips under a jab.
A punch combination from Zaire misses. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yates's corner calls for a 1-2. Yates obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Yates lands with a right hand.
Yates misses with a low kick.
Zaire is trying to counter with his kicks.
Yates takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yates chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Yates.
Yates misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Yates lands with an overhand left.
Yates lands with a right hand.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yates was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Yates tries to clinch up.#T3#
Zaire misses with a low kick as Yates jumps back.
Yates throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zaire's head.
Zaire swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
Yates catches Zaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Yates throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Zaire to counter with a crisp jab.
Some bone on bone action there as Yates checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaire avoids the head kick by Yates.
Yates jabs Zaire to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yates scores with a jab to the body.
Yates moves away from the strike by Zaire.
A quick step to the side and Yates tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Yates moved away.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Yates checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaire lands with a nice body kick. #T4#
Zaire fails to land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yates lands a nice shot that snaps Zaire's head back.
Yates swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yates misses with a head kick.
Yates fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Yates cracks Zaire with an open hand slap.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Zaire lands a high kick!
Zaire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Yates.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Yates sees it coming and checks it nicely.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Yates.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Harrison Yates dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Yates throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Yates goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yates throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaire scores with a four punch combination!
A slow jab from Yates misses its intended target.
Yates takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Yates lands a two punch combo.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Zaire thumps Yates with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yates takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A head kick by Yates misses
and Zaire counters with a good low kick that Yates was not able to check. #T1#
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Yates looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Yates avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire misses with a double jab.
Yates throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Yates.
Zaire swings for the body but Yates moves out of range.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yates bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yates throws a right hand that misses
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
A leg kick checked by Yates.
Yates stuns Zaire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaire blocks a jab.
Yates scores with a nice strike.#CL#
Yates darts in and clinches Zaire up against the cage.#BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaire has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Yates tenderised Zaire's leg. Zaire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yates is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Yates dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaire. That did some damage!
Zaire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Yates scores with a leg kick.
Yates tries to move into range but Zaire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaire checks the leg kick.
Yates looks to throw a body kick
and Zaire counters with an outside leg kick.
Zaire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yates works Zaire's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Yates throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaire.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yates connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaire momentarily.
Yates lands with a good body shot.
Yates tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire slips under a jab from Yates.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yates manages to avoid it.
Yates was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yates takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yates listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yates throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yates at a distance.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Yates with an uppercut!#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yates just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Yates.
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Yates fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaire just manages to avoid it.
Yates jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Good shot there by Yates.
Yates throws a head kick that half lands.
Yates moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaire lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Yates backs up against the cage.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Yates saw that one coming.
Yates throws a head kick that half lands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yates tries to score with a low kick but Zaire moves his leg out of the way.
Yates throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaire.
Zaire thinks about the counter body kick.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Harrison Yates.
Well Yates has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harrison Yates!

Event: UGD 70:Sturm Vs McKane
Date: Aug 11, 2017

#R1##CL#
Parker has Zaire up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Parker fails to land.
Parker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Parker blocks a body shot from Zaire.
Parker misses with a punch to the body.
Parker lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaire misses with some punches.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Parker.
Parker misses with a punch on the inside.
Parker throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Parker throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire swinging wildly here.
Parker tries to counter by clinching up but Zaire breaks away and moves out of range.#CL#
Zaire gets tackled into the cage by Parker. Parker maintains the clinch.
Parker misses with a body punch.
Parker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Zaire misses with an elbow over the top.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that. #BC#
Parker breaks the clinch.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Parker moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Zaire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaire.
Parker has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaire.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Parker lands the left hand.#CL#
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Zaire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Parker is working Zaire over against the cage.
Zaire tries to work over Parker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Parker lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parker struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaire controls his hands. #T2#
Parker throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #TD2#
Zaire decides to pull guard. #SUB2#
Zaire has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Parker can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Zaire working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Parker has passed into half guard!
Zaire has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Parker is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Zaire is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Parker pulls his head out easily. #T3#
Zaire keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zaire is looking to control Parker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zaire avoid being mounted?
Parker passes into side control, despite Zaire's attempt to control the position. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
You can see the frustration on Zaire's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zaire is looking to reverse the position.
Zaire struggling a bit here.
Zaire is trying to improve his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zaire keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker misses with a wild combination.
Parker dips to his left and cracks Zaire with an uppercut!
Parker misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parker finds it's way round the side to connect with Zaire's head.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.
Zaire appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Parker tries to clinch there but Zaire circles away.
Parker is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Parker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Parker scores with a nice head shot.
A combination from Parker does no damage.
Parker wants to clinch
and Zaire finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zaire missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parker wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
Parker is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaire can do to turn this around?
Parker scores with the left hand. Zaire knows he should have avoided that one.
Parker moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt#KD2#
and Zaire counters with a crisp one two that drops Parker! Zaire thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Parker to his feet! Parker is in big trouble!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Decent striking displayed by Parker there.
Zaire throws a head kick but Parker moves out of range.
Parker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Zaire counters with a left to the body.
Parker wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
A little jabbing left from Zaire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Parker.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire keeps the fight on the outside.
Jab from Parker.
Parker darts in trying to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Parker tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range. #T3#
Parker will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Parker lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaire off the cage and back into range.
Parker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peter Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Parker moves into the clinch.
Parker tries a body shot but Zaire blocks it.
Parker pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaire lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaire blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaire throws a push kick but Parker slaps the foot to one side.
Parker misses the shot to the body.
Zaire keeps the fight on the outside.
Parker tries to clinch up.#T4#
Parker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parker wants to clinch.
It looks like Parker has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zaire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
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!
Parker ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Parker misses with an uppercut.
Zaire throws a counter combo.
Parker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Parker is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Parker throws out the jab.
Parker fails with an attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Peter Parker dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Parker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Parker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Peter Parker is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker misses with a wild body shot.
Parker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaire finds it's way round the side to connect with Parker's head.
Parker misses the jab.
Parker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Parker moves into range and clinches up with Zaire.
Parker lands a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zaire pushes Parker back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zaire fails to land.
Parker lands a nice uppercut.
Zaire blocks a body shot from Parker.
Parker is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage. #T1#
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parker wants to clinch.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Parker moved away.#CL#
Parker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Parker throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Zaire breaks the clinch.
Nice shot by Parker.
Parker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Parker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaire at a distance.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Parker cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaire circles away.
Parker doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaire circles away.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Parker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parker looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Parker.#CL#
Parker closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Parker pulls Zaire into guard.
Zaire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T3#
Parker is trying to hold Zaire in close to prevent damage but Zaire has managed to pass into half guard.
Parker wants to control but Zaire is keeping busy.
Parker wants to improve his position but Zaire is controlling well.
Peter Parker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parker trying to hold on to Zaire's head to control him but Zaire postures up.
Zaire trying to control from half guard but Parker is working away.
Zaire trying to control from Parker's half guard. Parker has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zaire is stalling in the full guard.
Zaire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaire throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Parker is retaining full guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Peter Parker.
Well Parker has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Peter Parker!
Peter Parker made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.

Event: UGD 63:Sturm Vs Gallagher II
Date: Jun 24, 2017

#R1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gombos has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gombos and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gombos misses with a body shot.
Gombos looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy.
Gombos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire catches Gombos with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gombos uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Gombos moved out of range.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gombos chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Good shot there by Gombos.
Zaire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zaire 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.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Gombos slips under a jab from Zaire.
Gombos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Gombos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaire sprawls and moves away.
Zaire lands a nice shot that snaps Gombos's head back.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gombos.
Gombos misses with a series of wild punches. #T1#
Zaire lands a front kick.
Gombos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Gombos sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gombos misses with a low kick.
It seemed like Zaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gombos connects with a leg kick. Zaire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Gombos scores with a body shot.
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
Gombos takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Gombos does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gombos.
A lazy left from Gombos finds it's target.#TD2#
Zaire closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Gombos's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Gombos is retaining full guard. #SUB#
Gombos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaire controlling from the top position. #T2##SUB#
Gombos had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zaire defends it easily.
Gombos keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
Zaire might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Gombos haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Gombos wants to control but Zaire passes easily into half guard. #T3#
Zaire is keen to just control but Gombos is a slippery customer.
Zaire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gombos is looking for a sweep. Zaire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaire lands with a punch from half guard.
Zaire thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gombos's head.
Zaire working the head and body with strikes.
Zaire looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T4#
Zaire drops an elbow to the side of Gombos's head. #SUB#
Gombos actively working from the bottom here.
Zaire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gombos keeps working.
Gombos is looking for a sweep. Zaire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Gombos with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zaire is trying to control. Gombos wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gombos tries to roll over but Zaire keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gombos regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gombos throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gombos throws a body shot but no joy.
Gombos misses with a shot to the body
and Zaire counters with an inside leg kick.
Gombos cracks Zaire with an open hand slap.
Gombos comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gombos misses with a double jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gombos. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gombos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaire stuns Gombos with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gombos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire lands with a cross.
Gombos throws a chopping leg kick but Zaire manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Gombos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire throws a nice inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire dodges the punch combination from Gombos.
Gombos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gombos misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Gombos is looking to wear down Zaire with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T1#
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Gombos lands with a shot to the body.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Gombos uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Gombos drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaire sprawls and moves away.
Zaire moves out of range of the leg kick from Gombos.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gombos was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Gombos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire pushes Gombos away with a front kick.
Zaire lands a lovely overhand right.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Gombos checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Gombos throws a wild body kick that Zaire sees coming a mile off.
Gombos lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaire drops his hands momentarily and Gombos takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gombos checks it well.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gombos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Gombos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gombos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Zaire releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zaire lands a head shot.
Gombos throws a series of punches but Zaire avoids them all with ease. #T2#
Gombos will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD#
Gombos decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zaire is looking to improve his position.
Zaire moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zaire trying to keep a closed guard but Gombos is proving a slippery customer.
Zaire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zaire works over Gombos with some ground and pound from guard.
Abdullah Zaire has got the better of the ground game so far.#T3#
Zaire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Gombos keeps moving. #SUB#
Gombos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire wants to control from the top but Gombos keeps moving.
Gombos bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaire's guard. #REVR##T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gombos trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gombos working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Gombos pushes down on Zaire's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zaire tries to get to full guard but Gombos has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Dan Gombos will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gombos takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Gombos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Gombos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gombos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gombos checks a leg kick.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Gombos takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Zaire jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Gombos's leg. Gombos is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Gombos looks to land a combination but Zaire avoids it well.
Gombos throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gombos manages to avoid it.
Gombos throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Zaire misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Gombos decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zaire's guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaire has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Gombos has passed into side control. #T1#
Zaire is trying to get back to half guard.
Zaire wants to control but Gombos postures up.
Zaire is looking to reverse the position.
Gombos has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Gombos avoids the attempt from Zaire to control.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gombos putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Zaire is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaire in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Gombos avoids the attempt from Zaire to control.
Zaire tries to reverse the position but Gombos maintains control.
Gombos can't control as he wanted to and Zaire manages to get the fight back to his half guard.
Zaire keeps control of the position for the meantime. #T3#
Gombos wants to pass the guard but Zaire is defending well.
Gombos is trying to control. Zaire wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Gombos controlling the action here.
Zaire is staying active underneath Gombos, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gombos is thwarting Zaire's attempts to control the position.
Gombos stalling away here and it's allowed Zaire to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Gombos seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Gombos stands and throws Zaire's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaire tries to buck Gombos off but Gombos is having none of it.

And that's the end of the fight!
Dan Gombos showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gombos has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dan Gombos!
Dan Gombos spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

Event: UGD 58:Tanaka Vs Palmer
Date: May 20, 2017

#R1#
Zaire lands a front kick.
Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Carmody is out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Carmody there.
Zaire dodges the punch combination from Carmody.
Zaire is looking for a counter combo.
Carmody throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Carmody connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaire momentarily.
Carmody takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Both fighters circling a little - Carmody finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Carmody counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaire's knee momentarily.
Carmody throws a nice outside leg kick.
Carmody uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Carmody scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Carmody is predictable there
and Zaire counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaire misses with a body shot
and Carmody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Carmody blocks a leg kick.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carmody sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Carmody moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A lazy body kick from Carmody
and Zaire connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Carmody blocks a jab.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Carmody attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaire tries to work over Carmody's front leg with a kick but Carmody checks it.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Carmody throws out a counter right but Zaire avoids it with no problem.
Zaire throws a wild body kick that Carmody sees coming a mile off.
A low kick from Zaire misses
and Carmody counters with a straight right hand.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Carmody connects with a jab.
Zaire fails with the takedown
and Carmody counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Carmody feints and then cracks Zaire's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaire down. #T2#
Carmody on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire scores with a jab to the head.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Carmody has Zaire up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaire misses with an elbow strike.
Carmody misses with a body punch.
Carmody swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire taking a breather.
I was talking to Zaire's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zaire is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Carmody avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.
Carmody stops a takedown attempt from Zaire.
Zaire blocks a body shot from Carmody.
Zaire can't find room to land a body shot as Carmody controls the action. #T3##BC#
Zaire breaks from the clinch.
Carmody connects with a looping right hand.
Zaire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Carmody slips a straight right by Zaire.
Carmody fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaire.
Zaire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carmody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Carmody sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hugo Carmody is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire is looking to slow Carmody down with leg kicks.
Carmody tries to clinch up.
A solid body kick from Carmody.
Zaire lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Carmody counters with a stiff right hand.
Carmody keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.#T4#
Carmody misses with a body kick.
Carmody throws a leg kick that misses.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carmody was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Carmody swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaire lands a jab.
Carmody pushes Zaire away with a front kick.
Zaire takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carmody misses with a body kick.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Carmody off balance momentarily.#CL2#
Carmody gets a clinch.
Carmody lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Carmody misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Carmody backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Carmody dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Hugo Carmody seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Carmody staying out of range there.
A countering left hand to the body from Carmody misses.
Carmody blocks the body kick.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Carmody is able to avoid easily.
Carmody has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carmody ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Carmody. Zaire shrugs it off though.
Carmody connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaire. Zaire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Nice cross by Zaire.
Carmody lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zaire will feel that in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmody lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Carmody throws a quick inside leg kick.
Carmody moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Carmody is out of range. #T1#
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Carmody counters with a nice body shot.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Carmody sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Carmody stuffs the takedown attempt from Zaire. Zaire gets slowly back to his feet.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaire is looking to chop away at Carmody's legs.
Carmody throws a wild body kick that Zaire sees coming a mile off.
Carmody throws a push kick but Zaire slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Carmody's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Carmody.
Zaire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Carmody looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Carmody counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Carmody misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a good, hard body kick but Carmody shrugs it off.
Carmody fails in his attempt to clinch.
Carmody tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A punch lands to the side of Carmody 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.#CL2#
Carmody clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zaire throws an elbow but misses.
Zaire throws an elbow that misses.
Zaire tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Carmody just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zaire is trying to maintain a safe position but Carmody gets an underhook and turns Zaire into the cage.
Carmody blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
Carmody swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carmody misses with a short punch on the inside.
Carmody misses with some punches.
Carmody struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaire controls his hands.
Zaire pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zaire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Carmody prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carmody lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zaire throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaire prevents a body shot from Carmody.
Carmody pushes Zaire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaire lands with a short head shot on the inside. #TD#
Zaire gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zaire is keen to just control but Carmody is a slippery customer.#T4#
Zaire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Zaire trying to control from half guard but Carmody is working away.
Carmody trying to control here.
Zaire is looking to take a break and control but Carmody is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Carmody tries to roll over but Zaire keeps him under control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Carmody avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaire.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Carmody.
Zaire throws a lazy uppercut
and Carmody counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters. #CL2#
Carmody has managed to clinch.
Zaire lands with a left to the head.
Carmody lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaire is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zaire is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#BC#
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Carmody slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carmody keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Carmody scores with a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Carmody, right into the meat.
Zaire moves out of range of the body kick from Carmody.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Carmody counters with a leg kick. #T1#
Carmody misses with a head kick.
Zaire scores with a three punch combo!
Zaire avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Carmody counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Carmody if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Zaire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carmody keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
Carmody ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Zaire misses
and Carmody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Carmody blocks a jab.
Carmody lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zaire thows a leg kick but Carmody checks it
and Carmody cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Zaire is rocked!
Carmody with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Oh Zaire is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Carmody tries to clinch there but Zaire circles away.
Zaire seems to have got his legs back now.
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carmody counters with a low kick, right behind Zaire 's knee.
Zaire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Carmody jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zaire blocks the body kick.
Carmody walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zaire checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Carmody lands with a nice body kick.
Zaire lands a jab.#T3#
Zaire moves out of range as Carmody throws a body kick.
Carmody tries a head kick but it misses.
Carmody throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Carmody counters with a nice body shot.
Carmody gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carmody fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carmody counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire throws a body punch but Carmody moves out of range.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Carmody pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Carmody with an uppercut!
Carmody lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carmody scores with a shot to the body. #T4#
Carmody moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
Carmody connects with a body shot.
Carmody uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Zaire thows a leg kick but Carmody checks it
and Carmody counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carmody checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Carmody throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Carmody counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaire thinking.
Carmody fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaire in the body.
Zaire misses with a shot to the body
and Carmody counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire moves out of range of the body kick from Carmody.
Zaire is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Carmody really dominated that round.
That's time! Zaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Carmody with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Carmody.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slapping body kick lands there for Carmody.
Zaire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Carmody.#CL2#
Carmody closes the distance and pushes Zaire back into the cage.
Carmody lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carmody.
Carmody lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaire softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire tries a body shot but Carmody blocks it.
Zaire scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Carmody fails to land.
Carmody throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
Carmody is working Zaire over against the cage.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#T1#
Carmody lands a body punch in the clinch.
Carmody dodges an elbow strike from Zaire.
Zaire fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Carmody lands with a cross.
Carmody looks to land a body kick but Zaire moved away.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carmody.
Carmody flicks out a counter leg kick but Zaire steps away.
Zaire keeps the fight on the outside.
Carmody moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Carmody ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Zaire looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zaire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Carmody tries to clinch up.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Carmody ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.#T2#
Carmody looks for the body kick but Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Carmody tries a low kick but Zaire avoids it.
Zaire misses with a leg kick
and Carmody counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That kick from Zaire tenderised Carmody's leg. Carmody is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Carmody counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaire's knee momentarily.
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!
Carmody lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Carmody moves to clinch but Zaire breaks away
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire misses with the body kick
and Zaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carmody slips under a jab.
Carmody takes a head kick and keeps coming. #T3#
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire backing away here, and Carmody unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Carmody keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Carmody throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire shoots for a double leg takedown but Carmody sprawls well. He's pushed Zaire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zaire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Carmody takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaire takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaire throws a wild body kick that Carmody sees coming a mile off.
Carmody is trying to counter with his kicks.
Carmody throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Carmody throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire throws a counter high kick but Carmody was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zaire swings for the body but Carmody moves out of range.
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Carmody scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Carmody takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Carmody cracks Zaire with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Carmody takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Carmody lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carmody checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Carmody moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaire misses with a body punch
and Carmody counters with a straight right hand.
Zaire swings widly with a right hand
and Carmody counters with a thumping low kick.
Carmody wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
Zaire thows a leg kick but Carmody checks it
and Carmody counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Carmody - that will leave a mark!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Hugo Carmody dominated that fourth round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Carmody rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Carmody pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Carmody bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CL2#
Carmody has closed the distance and engaged Zaire in a clinch.
Carmody misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaire misses with some punches.
Carmody working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zaire misses with some punches.
Carmody throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A hook to the body from Carmody.
Zaire tries for a takedown but Carmody manages to get underhooks.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Carmody throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hugo Carmody seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Carmody lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Carmody lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Zaire has had enough of the clinch but Carmody keeps him there for the moment.
Carmody can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Carmody tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Carmody throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaire prevents a body shot from Carmody.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Carmody.
Zaire blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carmody lands with a light punch inside.
Zaire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Carmody goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Carmody.
Carmody lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
A body shot lands from Carmody.
Zaire pushes off an throws an elbow but Carmody leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC#
Zaire breaks from the clinch.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaire keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carmody counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Carmody connects with a leg kick. Zaire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Carmody lands a leg kick that knocks Zaire off balance momentarily.
Zaire misses with a straight left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Carmody counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Carmody sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Carmody fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Carmody flicks out a counter leg kick but Zaire steps away.
Carmody lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zaire misses with a left hand
and Carmody counters with a left to the body. #T3#
Carmody misses with a looping left.
Carmody uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Carmody, as that shot connected.
Carmody connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Carmody throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Carmody delivers a nice body kick.
Carmody connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carmody avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Carmody throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Carmody checks a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
Carmody steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T4#
Zaire moves out of range of the body kick from Carmody.
Carmody lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Zaire catches Carmody right on the button with a cross.
Zaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire cracks a nice hook into Carmody's ribs.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Carmody counters with a stiff right hand.
Carmody misses with a body kick.
Carmody scores with a nice right hand.
Zaire misses with a looping left.
A big right from Carmody misses.
Zaire was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
Hugo Carmody comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Carmody has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge William Gold scores the fight 46:49
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 46:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hugo Carmody!
Hugo Carmody is the new middleweight champion!
Hugo Carmody decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UGD 54:Escobarre Vs Zaire
Date: Apr 22, 2017

#R1#
Zaire doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Zaire scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Escobarre saw that one coming.
Escobarre seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zaire throws a leg kick #TD#
so Escobarre counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Escobarre is looking to advance position but Zaire has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!#REVB#
Escobarre is squirming around, avoiding Zaire's attempts to control the action.
Zaire looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Escobarre wants to control but Zaire is having none of it.
Escobarre is in all sorts of trouble here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaire with good strikes from the mount here!
Zaire looking to ground and pound but Escobarre is blocking nicely.
Escobarre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zaire raining down hammerfists from mount.
Escobarre keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Escobarre manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Zaire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #T2#
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
Escobarre is trying to control but can't.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
Zaire seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Escobarre does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zaire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Escobarre with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Escobarre is pressing down on Zaire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Escobarre working a defensive guard here.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Escobarre's head.
Zaire preventing the sweep. #SUB#
Escobarre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Escobarre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Escobarre feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaires jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Escobarre takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T4#
Escobarre paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Escobarre sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Escobarre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaire misses with an uppercut
and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A bone on bone clash there as Escobarre blocks the leg kick.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Escobarre gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaire.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobarre.
Escobarre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Escobarre's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Escobarre duly obliges.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Escobarre throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Escobarre fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaire lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Escobarre misses with a straight right.
Zaire scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobarre tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobarre misses the target.
Escobarre shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaire as he jumps to the side.
Escobarre comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Escobarre connects with a jab.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Escobarre.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire lands with a hook. Escobarre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobarre moves away.#T1#
Escobarre misses with a looping left.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good exchange - Escobarre coming out on top.#TD2#
Zaire gets the takedown into side control.
Escobarre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Escobarre manages to get back to half guard.
Zaire throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Escobarre is trying to control but can't.
Escobarre is trying is best to control the position here.
Escobarre is not content to let Zaire control the position.
Escobarre tries to get to full guard but Zaire has control of the leg. #T2#
Escobarre is working hard here to advance position.
Escobarre is not content to let Zaire control the position.
Escobarre wants to get back to full guard.
Zaire is trying to control the action in half guard but Escobarre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Escobarre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaire.
Escobarre connects with a single shot there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Escobarre.#T3#
Zaire cracks Escobarre with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaire throws a shot to the body.
Zaire throws a nice outside leg kick.
Escobarre ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escobarre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Escobarre down.
Escobarre defending well as Zaire loads up on a big left hand.
It looked like Escobarre was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zaire.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Escobarre misses the jab.
Zaire defending well as Escobarre loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobarre. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Escobarre throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Escobarre takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie. #T4#
Escobarre throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
Zaire lands with an overhand left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobarre.
Escobarre staying out of range there.
Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
Escobarre moves out of range of the strikes.
Escobarre keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobarre looks to land a combination but Zaire avoids it well.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Escobarre.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Escobarre's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaire digs a good hook to Escobarre's body.
Nice jab there from Zaire.
A telegraphed right hand from Escobarre misses the target.
Escobarre chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
And that’s 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.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Escobarre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Escobarre misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire throws a hook but Escobarre avoids it easily.
Nice body punch from Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with a straight left.
Zaire tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Escobarre misses with a straight left.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Escobarre off balance momentarily.
Escobarre looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaire connects with a single shot there.
Escobarre throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Escobarre is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Zaire misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Zaire looks to land a combination but Escobarre avoids it well.
Escobarre avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Escobarre misses with a hook.
Zaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobarre doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaire lunges at Escobarre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobarre's hand.
Escobarre blocks a low kick nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Escobarre misses its target.
Escobarre takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaire tests Escobarre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire thows a leg kick but Escobarre checks it
and Zaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaire throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Escobarre counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaire lets loose with a powerful body kick. Escobarre will feel that in the morning.
Zaire misses with a low kick. #T2#
Escobarre connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Escobarre throws a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Escobarre.
Escobarre takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
A lazy left from Escobarre finds it's target.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Escobarre has time to react.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Escobarre manages to avoid it.
Escobarre moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Zaire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Escobarre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Escobarre throws a big shot that misses.
Escobarre takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Nice shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire throws a nice looking combination but Escobarre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Escobarre walks into a straight right hand from Zaire.
Escobarre changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaire tries to avoid it but Escobarre manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaire to the ground. Zaire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Escobarre works Zaire's body with a nice hook.
Escobarre throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire tries a low kick but Escobarre avoids it.
Good work by Escobarre as he checks the leg kick.
Escobarre throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big left from Escobarre misses.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
An inside leg kick from Zaire misses.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Escobarre is looking to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch.
Escobarre misses the jab.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Escobarre fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaire on the side of the head.
Zaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Escobarre doesn't seem bothered though.
Escobarre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Escobarre throws a poor cross that misses
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Zaire scores with a nice body kick.
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Escobarre keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Escobarre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Escobarre.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Escobarre.
Escobarre tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Escobarre.
Zaire follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Escobarre throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Escobarre uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobarre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaire comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Escobarre is able to avoid easily.
Zaire works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire keeps Escobarre at a distance using the push kick.
Escobarre takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Escobarre checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Escobarre saw that one coming.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Escobarre counters with a straight right hand.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Escobarre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire scores with a jab.
Zaire lands with a kick to the temple. Escobarre shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Escobarre looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Zaire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobarre.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
Escobarre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Escobarre walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaire connects with a looping right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Escobarre scores with the left hand. Zaire knows he should have avoided that one. #T2#
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobarre looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Zaire looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Escobarre with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaire to score with a decent uppercut.
Escobarre getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaire scores with a body shot.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Escobarre looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Escobarre throws a combination. Zaire tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zaire moves out of range as Escobarre strikes.
Zaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Escobarre.
A little feinted left hand from Escobarre on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Escobarre connects with a body shot.
Zaire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Escobarre misses with a straight right. #T3#
Escobarre blocks a low kick nicely.
Escobarre wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zaire misses with a hook. Escobarre ducked under it nicely.
Escobarre tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zaire manages to circle out of the way.
Escobarre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Escobarre counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobarre throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Escobarre. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Escobarre. That did some damage!
Escobarre on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Escobarre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobarre lands with an overhand left.
Escobarre scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaire connects with a nice looking jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Escobarre.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Zaire lands.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Escobarre on the side of the head. #TD#
Escobarre closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zaire did well to prevent Escobarre getting side control.
Zaire is trying to control but Escobarre manages to pass to mount!
Zaire is trying desperately to improve position.
Escobarre tries to control but Zaire wriggling away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaire working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Escobarre throws out a loose jab but Zaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaire replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Escobarre blocks it well.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobarre's hands.
Escobarre takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Escobarre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Zaire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Escobarre checks it well.
Escobarre is looking to counter punch.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobarre.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Escobarre checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Escobarre swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Escobarre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaire circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire moves out of range as Escobarre strikes.
A little jabbing left from Zaire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaire scores with a four punch combination!
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaire works Escobarre's body with a nice hook.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body
and Escobarre counters with a nice uppercut. #T1#
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Escobarre throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Escobarre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Escobarre uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Escobarre misses with a right hand
letting Zaire counter with a right hand.
Escobarre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire connects with a crisp jab.
A left lands for Escobarre.
Escobarre tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Escobarre looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Escobarre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Pablo Escobarre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire throws a front kick that sends Escobarre stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire connects with a body shot that sends Escobarre's belly button to the back.
Escobarre throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Escobarre under the eye.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Escobarre ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
Escobarre closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Escobarre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaire throws out a counter right but Escobarre avoids it with no problem.
Zaire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Escobarre.
Escobarre misses with a straight left. #T3#
Zaire lunges at Escobarre with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Escobarre's hand.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Some bone on bone action there as Escobarre checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Escobarre takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Escobarre misses the shot to the body.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Escobarre rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaire counters with a stiff right hand.
Escobarre fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Escobarre will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Escobarre.
A jab from Escobarre misses.
It seemed like Zaire was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Escobarre.
Zaire connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Escobarre's hands.#T4#
Zaire throws a body punch but Escobarre moves out of range.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Escobarre throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Escobarre misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a nice low kick that buckles Escobarre's knee momentarily.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Escobarre has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Escobarre and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Escobarre misses with a looping right.
A big right from Escobarre misses.
Zaire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zaire connects with a right hand. Escobarre shakes it off.
Good shot there by Zaire.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Escobarre.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.

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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 45:50
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 46:49
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire is the new middleweight champion!
Abdullah Zaire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: USFC 144
Date: Mar 18, 2017

#R1##TD#
Zaire drives through with a takedown into Beddoe's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zaire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaire has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Beddoe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Beddoe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Beddoe pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaire is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Beddoe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zaire manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Beddoe has Zaire in his guard.#REVR#
Beddoe can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zaire controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Beddoe is keeping the position.
Zaire sitting in guard here, content to control. #T1#
Zaire continues to stall.#SUB2#
Beddoe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zaire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Beddoe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Beddoe wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Beddoe looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zaire content to stall in guard here. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaire stays in close to Beddoe's body and controls the position.
Zaire passes Beddoe's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Beddoe is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zaire scores with a couple of nice shots.
Zaire seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Beddoe trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Zaire not doing much here.
Beddoe wants to improve his position but Zaire is controlling well.
Zaire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaire is controlling the pace.
Zaire working Beddoe over with strikes. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#SUB2#
Beddoe actively working from the bottom here.
Beddoe tries to roll over but Zaire keeps him under control.
Zaire tries to stand and escape but Beddoe is controlling the position.
Zaire takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB2#
Beddoe looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Beddoe is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaire pulls his head out easily.
Zaire slows the pace down in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Beddoe is looking to improve his position.
Zaire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
That's time! Zaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
Beddoe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zaire throws a shot from downtown. Beddoe moves away and avoids it.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Beddoe throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Nice cross by Zaire.
Beddoe looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Beddoe lands with a straight right. Zaire didn't see that one coming.
Beddoe misses with a takedown attempt - Zaire sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Beddoe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zaire circles away.
Beddoe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beddoe tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaire swings for the body but Beddoe moves out of range. #T1#
Zaire catches Beddoe with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaire scores with a nice head shot.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beddoe can do to turn this around?
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice shot by Zaire.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Beddoe is out of range.
Beddoe walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zaire.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beddoe is able to avoid easily.
Beddoe misses with a double jab.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beddoe.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Beddoe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaire.
A low kick from Beddoe misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beddoe tries to clinch there but Zaire circles away.
Zaire looking to land some kicks to the body here. #T2#
Zaire cracks Beddoe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Beddoe moved away.
Beddoe checks the leg kick.
Beddoe swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire throws a front kick that sends Beddoe stumbling back into the cage.
Beddoe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A jab from Beddoe misses.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Beddoe's leg. Beddoe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Beddoe throws a nice looking combination but Zaire bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Nice defenses there by Beddoe.
Beddoe is looking for the big counter here.
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
It looks like Zaire has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zaire tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beddoe defends well and Zaire ends up having to push Beddoe into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beddoe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zaire's waist but Zaire gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Beddoe off to one side.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philo Beddoe.
Beddoe gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Beddoe! But no joy.
Beddoe fails with an attempt to clinch. #T3#
Jab by Zaire.
Beddoe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Beddoe slips the punch.
Beddoe looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Beddoe throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Beddoe takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Good shot there by Zaire.
Zaire misses with an uppercut. Beddoe saw that one coming.
Beddoe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire slips a straight right by Beddoe.
A lazy left from Beddoe finds it's target.
Jab by Zaire.
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Beddoe is out of range. #TD#
Beddoe gets caught napping as Zaire dives in and scores a takedown. Beddoe manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire tries to free his leg and advance position but Beddoe is retaining full guard.
Zaire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Abdullah Zaire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T4#
Beddoe working a defensive guard but Zaire passes into half guard. #SUB2#
Beddoe actively working from the bottom here.
Zaire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaire working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zaire controlling the pace.
Beddoe works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zaire distracts Beddoe with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beddoe can't keep his opponent in guard - Zaire advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zaire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Beddoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beddoe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
Beddoe walks into a stiff left hand from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Beddoe checks it.
Beddoe tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beddoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Beddoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Beddoe saw that one coming.
Zaire tries to land a leg kick but Beddoe saw it coming and moves away.
Beddoe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaire's head backwards.
Beddoe shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaire swings for the body but Beddoe moves out of range. #T1#
Beddoe connects with a jab.
Beddoe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Beddoe misses with a straight right.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Beddoe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Beddoe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Beddoe feints the counter takedown.
Beddoe scores with a punch to the head.
Beddoe slips a jab from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaire.
Beddoe tries to clinch up.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Beddoe takes a swing at Zaire's ribcage but misses.
Zaire jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.#T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Beddoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Beddoe finds it's way round the side to connect with Zaire's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Beddoe is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaire sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Philo Beddoe.
Zaire throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Beddoe wants to counter with a clinch but Zaire pushes him away.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Beddoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaire as he jumps to the side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Beddoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire blocks a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Beddoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Beddoe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Beddoe throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Beddoe misses the target.
Beddoe misses with the combination.
Beddoe needs to keep his hands up - Zaire had a free shot at his head there.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Beddoe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The fighters circle momentarily. Beddoe darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Beddoe takes one on the button.
Beddoe misses with an uppercut
and Zaire counters with a nice body kick.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beddoe moves away.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Beddoe saw that one coming. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire slows the pace down. #T4#
Zaire wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beddoe keeps working.
Beddoe is looking for a sweep.
Beddoe wants to control but Zaire postures up.
Zaire lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Beddoe down.
Zaire lands a decent elbow from side control.
Zaire trying to control the position but Beddoe is working away.
Beddoe is trying to get back to half guard.
You can see the frustration on Beddoe's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire clearly takes that round.
That's time! Zaire's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Beddoe moves out of range as Zaire strikes.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Beddoe slips under a jab.
Beddoe throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Beddoe's corner calls for a 1-2. Beddoe obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zaire keeps Beddoe at a distance using the push kick.
Beddoe swinging wildly here.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beddoe throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Beddoe saw that one coming.
Beddoe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Beddoe.
Zaire throws a wild body kick that Beddoe sees coming a mile off.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaire. #T1#
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Beddoe avoids it.
Zaire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Beddoes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Beddoe throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Beddoe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beddoe throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Zaire lands a glancing blow to the side of Beddoe's head.
Beddoe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Beddoe moves forwards but Zaire connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaire throws a low kick but Beddoe avoids it.
Beddoe feints the counter takedown.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Beddoe's leg but Beddoe calmly moves out of range.
Zaire throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Beddoe takes one to the side of the head.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Beddoe's sensitive parts.
Beddoe tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Beddoe.
Beddoe has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddoe fails in his attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Beddoe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beddoe's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Beddoe's knee but Beddoe avoids it well.
Beddoe misses with a straight left.
Zaire went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Beddoe saw that one coming.
Zaire lands a nice hook to Beddoe's body. Beddoe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Beddoe misses with a straight left.
Beddoe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Beddoe has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zaire.
Beddoe throws a big shot that misses.
Beddoe misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaire throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Beddoe decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zaire's guard.#T3#
Beddoe throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zaire has momentary wrist control but Beddoe slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaire is controlling Beddoe's posture.
Zaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Beddoe postures up.
Zaire is controlling Beddoe's posture.
Beddoe throwing strikes from guard but Zaire blocks nicely.
Beddoe throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaire controlling Beddoe's posture. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zaire is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Beddoe throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Beddoe on the side of the head.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #TD2#
Beddoe looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Beddoe chips away with some ground and pound.
Zaire keeping moving, preventing Beddoe from controlling successfully.
Beddoe controlling from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire had his way with Philo Beddoe in that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Beddoe throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Beddoe avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Beddoe is fending him off so far but Zaire persists. Nope, Beddoe circles away and we're back to standing.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zaire is defended easily by Beddoe.
Zaire tries to land a leg kick but Beddoe saw it coming and moves away.
Beddoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Beddoe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaire bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beddoe slips a jab from Zaire.
Beddoe appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beddoe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire scores with a push kick.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Zaire lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#T1#
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Beddoe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Beddoe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Beddoe fails with the takedown.
Beddoe lands the left hand.
Beddoe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaire but Zaire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Beddoe swinging wildly here.
Beddoe checks a leg kick nicely.
Beddoe takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Beddoe ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Beddoe slips a jab from Zaire.
Zaire slips a jab from Beddoe.
Zaire scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Beddoe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Beddoe's front leg but catches the back leg as Beddoe tries to avoid it.
Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Beddoe is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zaire lands with a slapping head kick.
A jab from Beddoe misses.
Beddoe misses with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beddoe ducks right into an uppercut from Zaire.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Beddoe just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Zaire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beddoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaire cracks the inside of Beddoe's front leg. #T3#
Beddoe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaire smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beddoe. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2#
Beddoe takes the fight into the clinch.
Beddoe lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Beddoe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Beddoe working aggressively here.
Zaire misses with a hook to the ribs. #TD#
Zaire is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Beddoe can't fight it off and eventually Zaire manages to take the fight to the floor. Beddoe looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#SUB2#
Beddoe looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaire controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T4##SUB2#
Beddoe looking for a guillotine here but Zaire defends easily.
Philo Beddoe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire stands and throws Beddoe's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Beddoe tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zaire controlling the position.
Zaire wants to control but Beddoe is keeping him busy.
Zaire scoring with punches from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
Abdullah Zaire showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaire, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 50:45
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 50:45

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

Event: USFC 139
Date: Feb 24, 2017

#R1#
Wacker throws a body shot but no joy.
Wacker cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wacker is out of range.
Wacker is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Nice defenses there by Wacker.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wacker avoids the head kick by Zaire.
Wacker feints the counter takedown.
Wacker avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Wacker moves into range and connects with a jab.
A left lands for Zaire.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wacker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zaire is fending him off so far but Wacker persists. Nope, Zaire circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Wacker moved away.
And Wacker tries to counter it with a takedown but Zaire pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Wacker throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaire throws a leg kick that misses.
Wacker fails with the takedown.#T1#
Wacker fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wacker tries to clinch up.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Wacker misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wacker.
Wacker shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaire pinned against the cage. Zaire gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
Nice sprawl there from Zaire as Wacker shoots in.
Wacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wacker is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zaire rather than just go for the knockout.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Wacker avoids it.
Wacker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Wacker sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Wacker's leg. Wacker is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wacker wants to clinch.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2##TD#
Zaire decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire throwing shots but Wacker is blocking nicely.
Zaire takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zaire working the head and body with strikes.
Wacker is pressing down on Zaire's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zaire lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#SUB2#
Wacker escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Wacker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Wacker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaire can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Wacker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaire with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaire sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Wacker's guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Wacker manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zaire trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaire stays in close to Wacker's body and controls the position.
Wacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wacker slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zaire manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #T4#
Wacker wants to advance to full mount but Zaire doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Wacker scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wacker advances position into side control!#SUB2#
Wacker thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zaire manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Wacker is working for a submission of some sort.
Zaire is not content to let Wacker control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Wacker moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
Zaire bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Wacker shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wacker can do to turn this around?
Wacker missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Wacker throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Wacker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Wacker drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zaire defends it well.
Wacker tries to move into range but Zaire moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire throws a head kick but Wacker moves out of range.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wacker fails with the takedown.
Zaire throws a front kick aimed at Wacker's knee but Wacker avoids it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker tries for a takedown but Zaire circles away easily
and Zaire counters with a nice kick to the body.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wiener Wacker.
A jab from Wacker does it's job there.
Wacker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zaire defends well and Wacker ends up having to push Zaire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zaire lands with a thumping 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!
Zaire throws a leg kick but Wacker checks it.
Wacker with the counter takedown but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T1#
Wacker throws an overhand right that lands on Zaire's shoulder, as Zaire tries to avoid the shot.
Zaire lands a jab-cross combination.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Wacker jumps back.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Wacker moved away.
Zaire slips a straight right by Wacker.
Zaire appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Wacker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Wacker moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
Zaire cracks Wacker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Wacker misses the shot to the body.
Zaire throws a big shot that misses.
Wacker tries to clinch there but Zaire circles away.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Wacker jabs at Zaire's body.
A chopping leg kick 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!
Wacker scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wacker's sensitive parts. #TD#
Zaire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wacker was covering up waiting for the punch and Zaire finishes the takedown easily into guard. #T2#
Zaire stopping the sweep attempt from Wacker.
Zaire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Wacker's head.
Wacker looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Our spies down at at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID280K) inform us that Wacker has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zaire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Wacker working for a triangle but Zaire defends it easily. #SUB2#
Wacker working for a triangle but Zaire defends it easily. #SUB2#
Wacker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #T3##SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a triangle but Zaire pushes his legs off easily.
Wacker keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Wacker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire trying to control but Wacker is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Wacker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaire doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaire manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Wacker trying to keep a closed guard but Zaire is proving a slippery customer. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Wacker has his foot on Zaire's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaire works his way back into a safe position though.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Wacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wacker manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaire manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB##SUB#
Zaire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Wacker pushes down on Zaire's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB2#
Wacker seems to be working for a kimura but Zaire defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Wacker is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaire sees it coming and defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R3#
Wacker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wacker tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zaire defends well and Wacker ends up having to push Zaire into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zaire throws a leg kick that misses.
Wacker lands with a cross.
Zaire throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wacker moves in looking to clinch but Zaire pushes him off.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Wacker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wacker tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Zaire.
Wacker fails in his attempt to clinch.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Wacker checks it.
Wacker checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wacker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wacker looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Zaire scores with a four punch combination!
Zaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wackers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Wacker tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire lands a slapping body shot. #T1#
Wacker slips under a jab.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wacker.
Zaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wacker's sensitive parts.
Wacker ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
A leg kick checked by Wacker.
Sloppy strikes from Wacker. Those never looked like landing.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
Wacker is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Wacker is out of range.
Some wild striking there from Wacker.
Zaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL2#
Wacker has Zaire up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Zaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Wacker lands with a right hand.
Nice takedown defense from Zaire. No joy for Wacker on that attempt. #T2#
Zaire connects with a body shot.
Zaire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Wacker counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Zaire looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Wacker seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaire trying to control but Wacker postures up. #SUB2#
Wacker is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaire makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zaire.#T3#
Zaire looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB2#
Wacker postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zaire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Wacker, into his guard. #REVR#
Zaire trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Wacker manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Wacker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wacker won't allow Zaire to sweep him here.
Wacker throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaire pulls Wacker in close to prevent any damage. #T4#
Wacker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaire is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire is trying to keep Wacker in close.
Zaire is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wacker is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Abdullah Zaire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4##TD2#
Wacker shoots in and gets a takedown into Zaire's guard.
Wacker wants to control from the top but Zaire keeps moving. #SUB#
Zaire has his feet on Wacker's thighs here. He's pushed Wacker off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Wacker screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 4, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire retains his middleweight title!
Abdullah Zaire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: USFC 134
Date: Jan 22, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch.
Thacker on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Thacker blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #TD#
Zaire is trying to trip Thacker. He has hold of a leg but Thacker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zaire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Thacker has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zaire with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thacker has Zaire pulled in close to control his posture.
Thacker wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zaire pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Thacker is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Thacker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Thacker misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
Thacker has Zaire up against the cage in a clinch.
Thacker with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zaire is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Thacker to keep the fight standing.
Thacker trying to land knees to the body.
Thacker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaire throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaire lands with a right to the head. #TD#
Zaire is trying to trip Thacker. He has hold of a leg but Thacker is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Zaire persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Zaire is working Thacker over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T2#
Zaire is looking to work some ground and pound but Thacker has wrist control.
Thacker keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
Thacker trying to control the position here.
Thacker looking for a sweep. Not yet Thacker, not yet.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Zaire makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zaire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Thacker is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thacker is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Thacker takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zaire lands an overhand right.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zaire changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Thacker tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire wants to land a leg kick but Thacker is out of range.
Thacker misses with a body shot. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Thacker misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Thacker.
Thacker looking to throw knees to the head but Zaire is blocking nicely.
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 body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaire.
Thacker putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zaire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Thacker.
Thacker displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zaire up against the cage.
Thacker throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Thacker blocking some punches.
Zaire is trying to pull guard but Thacker has him pressed against the cage.
Thacker lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Thacker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Thacker throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
An inside leg kick lands from Thacker.
Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire attempts a counter takedown but Thacker avoids it well and moves away.
Good work by Thacker as he checks the leg kick.
A nice side step and Thacker releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
Zaire misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Zaire backs off Thacker throws a huge counter combo but Zaire manages to avoid it all.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Thacker checks it.
Thacker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire misses the shot to the body.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Zaire. Beautiful body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zaire or perhaps it was just good defense by Thacker, which made it look bad.
Thacker tries to clinch up.#T1#
Thacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Thacker saw that one coming.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Thacker moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
Thacker tries to bum rush Zaire with a series of wild strikes but Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thacker is looking to clinch.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaire throws a low kick but Thacker avoids it.
Thacker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaire swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaire attempts a counter takedown but Thacker avoids it well and moves away.
Thacker checks the leg kick nicely there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
A big right from Thacker misses.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Thacker throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Thacker lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
Zaire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Thacker takes a step back to recover. #CL2#
Thacker rushes Zaire and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Alasdair Thacker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body. #BC#
Zaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
Zaire swats away the attempt to clinch by Thacker.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
Thacker swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Thacker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Thacker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Thacker's shoulder, as Thacker tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Thacker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Thacker.
As Thacker looks to move away, Zaire throws a big counter combo but Thacker just gets out of the way.
Zaire throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thacker.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Thacker looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Thacker is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Thacker throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire darts in looking for a takedown but Thacker gets double underhooks and turns Zaire into the cage.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Thacker throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Thacker wants to clinch up but Zaire keeps it at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Thacker misses the target. #T4#
Zaire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Thacker. Thacker obviously looking to wear him down.
Alasdair Thacker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Thacker lands a nice hook to Zaire's body. Zaire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Thacker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It appears Zaire was looking to counter with a kick there.
Thacker slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaire, before circling back to the center of the mat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thacker! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A big left from Thacker misses.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Thacker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thacker.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Thacker missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Thacker moved away.
Thacker is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thacker looks to clinch
and Zaire counters with a nice body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Thacker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Thacker.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Thacker slips the punch.
Thacker darts in trying to clinch
and Zaire counters with a right hand to the body.
Thacker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Thacker tries to clinch up.
Zaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Thacker counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thacker misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Thacker scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thacker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Thacker manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T1#
Zaire throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thacker tries to clinch but Zaire moves out of range.
Thacker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Thacker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaire moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaire scores with a nice body kick.
Zaire is looking to wear down Thacker with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thacker takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Thacker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zaire.
Thacker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thacker throws a looping overhand right but Zaire ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaire misses the target.
Zaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Thacker takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Zaire lands a nice shot that snaps Thacker's head back.
A solid body kick from Zaire.
A shot to the body from Thacker misses
and Zaire counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Thacker's front leg but catches the back leg as Thacker tries to avoid it.
Thacker misses with a straight left.
Thacker misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thacker.
Zaire slips under a jab.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thacker.
Zaire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zaire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Thacker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Thacker wants it to stay on the feet.
Thacker looks to land a body kick but Zaire moved away.
Zaire thuds his right hand into Thacker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaire tries to score with a low kick but Thacker moves his leg out of the way.
Thacker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaire scores with a kick to the midsection.#T3##CL2#
Thacker darts in and clinches Zaire up against the cage.
A short left from Thacker.
Thacker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaire's elbow.
Zaire digs a right hand into Thacker's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thacker's gas tank.
Thacker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thacker trying to land knees to the body.
Zaire lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thackers head.
Zaire has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Thacker can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Thacker is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaire is defending well for now.
Zaire lands a hook that snaps the head of Thacker backwards.
Thacker tries to throw a body punch but Zaire avoids it by throwing Thacker back against the cage. #BC#
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Thacker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Zaire misses with a right hand
and Thacker counters with a stiff right hand. #T4#
Sloppy strikes from Thacker. Those never looked like landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Thacker.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thacker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Thacker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaire on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #TD#
Zaire closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thacker quickly recovers to half guard.
Thacker takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaire throwing shots but Thacker is blocking nicely.
Thacker tries to get to full guard but Zaire has control of the leg.
Zaire not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Abdullah Zaire did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4##CL2#
Thacker moves into the clinch.#BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Zaire scores with a decent looking hook.
Thacker throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Thacker.
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thacker looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaire is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Thacker.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Thacker.
A jab from Thacker misses. #T1#
Zaire scores with a jab. Thacker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaire walks into a straight right hand from Thacker.
Zaire misses with a head kick.
Thacker misses with a looping right.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
Thacker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thacker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaire jabs Thacker to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL2#
Thacker closes the distance and clinches. #BC#
Zaire manages to break the clinch.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#CL2#
Thacker has Zaire up against the cage in a clinch. #BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Thacker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.#T2#
Zaire lands with a good body shot.
Thacker cracks a nice hook into Zaire's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire throws a head kick that misses.
Thacker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaire closes the distance and clinches up with Thacker, looking for a takedown. Zaire pushes Thacker against the cage but Thacker circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaire swings for the body but Thacker moves out of range.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Thacker checks it.
Zaire throws a push kick but Thacker slaps the foot to one side.
Thacker feints a jab promting Zaire to slip. Thacker then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zaire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zaire takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
Thacker misses with a double jab.
Zaire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaire scores with a jab.#T3#
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thacker.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Zaire throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaire lands a jab to the nose.
Thacker moves to clinch but Zaire breaks away #TD#
and Zaire counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zaire is nestled in close to Thacker, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Well, if Zaire is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Thacker wants to improve his position but Zaire is controlling well. #T4#
Thacker works his way to full guard. Good work.
Thacker wants to sweep but no luck.
Thacker controlling the position.
Zaire lands a couple of digs.#SUB2#
Thacker looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire scoring with some ground and pound.
Zaire wants to pass the guard but Thacker is keeping the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Alasdair Thacker will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Zaire thumps Thacker with a low kick.
Zaire thumps Thacker with a low kick.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Zaire is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zaire throws a push kick but Thacker slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire lands with a straight right. Thacker didn't see that one coming.
Thacker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thacker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Thacker darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Thacker misses with the combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Thacker looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Thacker checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
A big right from Thacker misses.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Thacker. That did some damage!
Zaire will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A swing and a miss from Thacker.
A lazy body kick from Zaire
and Thacker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zaire lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #CL2#
Thacker closes the distance and clinches.
Still in the clinch, Thacker scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaire can't break the clinch.
A short right from Thacker.
Thacker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thacker misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thacker tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Thacker misses with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big right from Zaire misses.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thacker moves away.
Thacker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Zaire.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Thacker.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thacker in his tracks.
Thacker works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Thacker's leg but Thacker calmly moves out of range.
Thacker lands with a straight right. Zaire didn't see that one coming.
Zaire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Donk. Zaire catches Thacker right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Thacker needs to keep his hands up - Zaire had a free shot at his head there.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Thacker avoids it.
Thacker looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.
Thacker takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Thacker throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thacker.
Zaire appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Alasdair Thacker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaire defending well as Thacker loads up on a big left hand.
Zaire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Thacker checks a low kick from Zaire.
Thacker lands a right hook to the body.
Thacker slips a straight right by Zaire.
Thacker tests Zaire's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thacker just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Zaire takes a swing at Thacker's ribcage but misses.
Thacker misses with a looping right.
Zaire scores with a push kick.
Good leg kick by Zaire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Thacker tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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!
Thacker throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaire tries to counter with a takedown but Thacker is quick to defend against it.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Thacker moved away.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaire scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thacker tries to clinch up.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Thacker throws out a counter right but Zaire avoids it with no problem.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thacker looks to land a right hand but Zaire moved out of range.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Abdullah Zaire.
I think Zaire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 49:48
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 49:48
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 50:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Abdullah Zaire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: USFC 129
Date: Dec 25, 2016

#R1#
Zaire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Graves.
Zaire throws a leg kick #TD#
and Graves counters with a single leg into guard. Zaire didn't expect that.
Graves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Graves postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zaire is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Graves, into his guard. #REVB##SUB#
Graves has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Zaire is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Graves.
Graves is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire controlling from side mount.
Graves tries to buck Zaire off but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire is staying tight to Graves's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T1#
Graves tries to buck Zaire off but Zaire is having none of it.#SU2#
Zaire stands up.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zaire. Graves shrugs it off though.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zaire has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Graves is breathing heavily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Zaire with a nice cross.
Zaire throws a head kick that looked like it stung. #CUT2#
It looks like Alex Graves has been cut.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Graves looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt. #T2#
Graves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaire lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
and Graves counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Zaire looking to hit a scissor sweep but Graves is one step ahead there.
Graves tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaire is retaining full guard.
Zaire is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaire perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #SUB#
Graves actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Zaire prevents Graves from improving his position.
Zaire is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Graves is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaire slows the pace down in half guard.
Zaire prevents Graves from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#SUB#
Graves looking for submissions off his back.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaire drops an elbow to the side of Graves's head.
Zaire is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zaire is controlling the pace.
Graves is not content to let Zaire control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Graves's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Graves. That did some damage!
Graves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaire lands a front kick.
Graves on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaire throws a head kick but Graves moves out of range.
Graves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaire sprawls and moves away.
Zaire throws the kick towards the body but Graves avoids it.
Graves drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaire sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alex Graves is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Zaire gets caught flat footed, as Graves shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire working a defensive guard here.
Graves advances position into side control!#T1#
Zaire holding on.
Zaire is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zaire keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Zaire won't allow Graves to pass to mount.
Zaire is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.#SUB#
Graves is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zaire is just riding it out for now. Graves eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Graves is working for a kimura but Zaire is defending it quite comfortably.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zaire slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Graves stopping the sweep attempt from Zaire.
Zaire is still trying to improve position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Graves's guard. #REVB#
Zaire is pushing down on Graves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graves is fighting to maintain full guard but Zaire has managed to sneak the leg through.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zaire in particular looking to stall.
Zaire looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Graves with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Graves is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #T3#
Ground and pound from Zaire.
Zaire not doing much here.
Graves is not content to let Zaire control the position.
Zaire lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Graves quite badly. Graves pulls Zaire in close trying to recover. Zaire postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Graves on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Graves doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire is the new middleweight champion!
Abdullah Zaire decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Alex Graves had this to say: 'This isn't over. That was luck and we will be back to breaking arms and spirits very soon!'.

Event: USFC 123
Date: Nov 18, 2016

#R1#
Wada closes the distance and clinches up with Zaire, looking for a takedown. Wada pushes Zaire against the cage but Zaire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wada's sensitive parts.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wada.
Wada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Wada misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wada looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Wada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wada, as that shot connected.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Wada checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wada lands an overhand right.
Wada misses with a takedown
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwao Wada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Wada throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wada avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Wada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Wada digs a good hook to Zaire's body.
Wada lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Iwao Wada seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wada stuns Zaire with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaire.
Wada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wada. That did some damage!
Wada stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wada was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Wada scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaire doesn't seem bothered though.
Wada moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Zaire takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Wada shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Zaire lands a nice looking body kick.
Abdullah Zaire is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Wada.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking cross lands there for Wada.
Wada throws an off balance right hand
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#
It looks like Iwao Wada has been cut.#T2#
Wada scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Wada looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Wada tries to bum rush Zaire with a series of wild strikes but Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire drops his hands momentarily and Wada takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wada.
Zaire's coach down at White Eagle was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zaire's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wada ducks under a wild hook from Zaire.
Zaire works the jab nicely.
Wada lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaire misses with a kick to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wada.
Zaire connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wada throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range. #T3#
Wada will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wada misses with an uppercut.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Wada moves out of range easily.
A swing and a miss from Wada.
Wada on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Wada lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though. #TD#
Wada scores with a takedown into Zaire's guard.
Zaire manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Wada manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Wada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wada is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR##T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire wants to get back to full guard.
Wada seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zaire does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wada looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wada wants to control but Zaire is keeping him busy.
Zaire is trying to get back to full guard.
Wada working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zaire's thigh. Zaire counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Wada looking to sit in guard and control but Zaire gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB#
Wada isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zaire stacks Wada on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zaire!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Iwao Wada's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Wada shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wada throws an off balance right hand
and Zaire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaire throws a head kick that Wada semi-blocks.
Zaire connects with a body shot.
Wada keeps the fight on the outside.
Wada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaire tries to avoid it but Wada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaire to the ground. Zaire escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wada avoids the body shot from Zaire. #KD2#
Zaire lands a big head kick that sends Wada tumbling to the mat! Zaire takes a step backwards and waves Wada back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Wada is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wada misses the shot to the body.
Oh Wada is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wada blocks a head kick by Zaire.
Wada looks for a takedown but Zaire sprawls well.
Wada seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Iwao Wada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wada darts in looking for a takedown but Zaire gets double underhooks and turns Wada into the cage.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Wada blocks the leg kick.
Wada avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wada chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him. #T1#
Zaire throws a push kick but Wada slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wada.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wada.
Wada misses with a right hand
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
Iwao Wada's cut is getting worse.
Wada shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zaire - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wada scores with a jab. Zaire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Wada's front leg but catches the back leg as Wada tries to avoid it.
Zaire throws a hook but Wada avoids it easily.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wada moves away.
Wada dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaire sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Wada.
Wada misses with a wild combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wada swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zaire counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2#
Wada throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Wada down.
Wada uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
A little feinted left hand from Wada on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaire.
Wada shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaire manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Wada's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaire now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaire.
Wada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Wada misses the target.
Wada is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wada misses with a straight left.
Zaire lands a jab to the nose.
Wada keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Wada throwing a counter right hand but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wada fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Wada throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire. #T3#
Zaire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zaire lands with a cross.
Wada pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wada.
Zaire let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Iwao Wada's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wada throws a big shot that misses.
Wada misses with an uppercut.
Zaire attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaire scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaire dodges the punch combination from Wada.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaire throws a push kick but Wada slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wada.#T4#
Wada takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaire thows a body kick. Wada tries to catch it but that hurt him.
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 with a nice cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wada. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wada misses with a looping left.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zaire.
Zaire scores with a push kick.#KD2#
Zaire lands a big head kick that sends Wada tumbling to the mat! Zaire takes a step backwards and waves Wada back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zaire creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Wada with a big uppercut! Wada tries to clinch up but Zaire pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Wada to the mat! Wada covers up and Zaire unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Abdullah Zaire!
A relieved looking Abdullah Zaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: PF 17 - Boy vs Zaire
Date: Oct 22, 2016

#R1#
Zaire blocks a jab.
Boy throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Boy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boy pushes Zaire away with a front kick.
Zaire lands a nice shot to the body.
Boy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boy can pounce on him.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Boy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Boy lands a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire takes a swing at Boy's ribcage but misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaire.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK. #T1#
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boy moves out of range of the body kick.
Boy takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Zaire moves into the clinch.
Boy blocks an uppercut.
Zaire doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Boy can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Zaire has a couple of punches blocked by Boy.
Boy lands a left hand.
Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boy misses with the head strike.
Zaire misses with a punch on the inside.
Boy landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Boy putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zaire in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
I was talking to Boy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zaire can't get the takedown.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Zaire is trying to maintain a safe position but Boy gets an underhook and turns Zaire into the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Boy fails to land.
Zaire is pushing Boy up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire throws a punch but it's blocked by Boy.
Boy is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaire is defending well for now.
Knees to the body from Boy.
Zaire looks winded!
Boy tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boy crunches a lovely knee into Zaire's ribcage.
Zaire blocking some punches.
Zaire has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Boy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaire can turn it around.
Boy tries a body shot but Zaire blocks it.
Boy lands a knee to the body.
Zaire avoiding damage as Boy throws knees to the body.
Zaire is trying to force a seperation but Boy has the dominant position.
Boy trying to land knees to the body.
Zaire managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boy.
Boy tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaire avoids the damage to the body. #T3#
Boy misses with a body punch.
Boy working aggressively here.
A short right from Boy on the inside.
Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boy prevents a body shot from Zaire.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaire.
Zaire managing to block the knees to the body from Boy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boy.
Zaire trying to control the position but instead, Boy has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zaire into the cage.
Boy misses with some punches.
Zaire blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Boy on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Boy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaire tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Boy gets through Zaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Zaire breaks from the clinch. #T4#
Zaire moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire misses with a hook. Boy ducked under it nicely.
Boy digs a good body shot into Zaire's ribs.
Zaire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaire connects with an inside leg kick.
Beast Boy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Boy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Boy.
A quick step to the side and Boy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaire connects with a body shot that sends Boy's belly button to the back.
Zaire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boy can pounce on him.
Boy connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Boy moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Beast Boy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
An inside leg kick lands from Boy.
Boy scores with a jab. Zaire acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Boy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Boy blocks a low kick nicely.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Boy counters with an inside leg kick.
Boy throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Zaire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zaire scores with a nice body kick.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Boy misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Boy counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaire moves out of range as Boy strikes.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boy moves away.
Boy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaire takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Nice body kick from Boy.#T1#
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick and Boy moves out of range easily.
A lazy body kick from Zaire
letting Boy counter with a right hand.
Zaire walks forward, straight into a front kick from Boy.
Zaire is breathing heavily.
Boy catches Zaire with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Boy lands with a cross. #ROC#
Zaire is rocked!
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Boy rather than just go for the knockout.
Boy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire pivots, looking for a leg kick but Boy is out of range and Zaire settles back down.
Zaire drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaire is still on wobbly legs! Can Boy finish him?
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Boy.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaire seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Boy.
Boy connects with a looping right hand. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boy shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Zaire takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Boy sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Zaire bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beast Boy!
Beast Boy retains his middleweight title!

Event: PF 15 - Bismark vs Abrams
Date: Oct 08, 2016

#R1#
Blade connects with the punch.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blade circles away quickly and effectively.
Blade throws a leg kick
and Zaire counters with a good, hard body kick but Blade shrugs it off.
Blade lands a high kick!
Blade misses with a looping left.
Zaire drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Blade defends it well.
Blade chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
Zaire misses with a straight right.
Zaire pushes Blade away with a front kick.
Blade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blade momentarily.
Jake Blade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaire throws a leg kick but Blade checks it.
Nice body kick there by Zaire.
The fighters circling - Blade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blade stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaire pushes Blade away with a front kick.
Blade is breathing heavily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Zaire misses with the body kick
and Blade counters with a one-two to the body.
Zaire scores with a body shot. #T1#
Zaire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Blade misses with a looping left.
That kick from Zaire tenderised Blade's leg. Blade is trying to keep his angry face on.#TD#
Blade darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Blade is thwarting Zaire's attempts to control the position.
Zaire wants to improve his position but Blade is controlling well.
Blade is pressing down on Zaire's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaire is holding on for now.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T2#
Zaire is refusing to be controlled, as Blade sits in half guard.
Blade tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Zaire. #SUB2#
Zaire looking for submissions off his back.
Zaire gets back to full guard.
Zaire is trying to control the position but Blade postures up. #T3##SUB2#
Zaire looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Zaire had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Blade defends it easily.
Zaire looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaire, not yet. #SUB2#
Blade got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaire has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Blade has managed to get both his arms back between Zaire's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blade seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Blade will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zaire keeping full guard, as Blade tries to pass. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Zaire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire wants to sweep here but Blade controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Zaire working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Blade doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Blade manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zaire wants to sweep but no luck. #T5#
Zaire keeping moving, preventing Blade from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Blade throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaire counters with a straight right hand.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Blade sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
And Blade counters with a quick kick to the body but Zaire blocks it.
Blade goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaire swings for the body but Blade moves out of range.
No joy there for Blade, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaire is looking to land body kicks.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Blade lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zaire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses
and Blade counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaire's knee momentarily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Blade.
Zaire slips a jab from Blade.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Blade throws out the jab.
Zaire throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.#T6#
Zaire scores with a spinning back kick!
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaire misses with a head kick.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Blade counters with a stiff right hand.
Blade misses with an uppercut.
Zaire throws a good cross that connects.
Zaire moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Blade misses the target.
Zaire slips a straight right by Blade.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Blade feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaire's calf.
Blade misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blade takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaire tries to bum rush Blade with a series of wild strikes but Blade uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little feinted left hand from Blade on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T7#
Zaire throws a solid leg kick but Blade takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaire.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Blade.
Blade jabs at Zaire's body.
Blade has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaire.
Blade throws a lazy right hand but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blade slips a jab and a cross from Zaire.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaire misses with a hook.
Blade with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Blade.
Blade ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaire moves away.
Zaire lands a glancing blow to the side of Blade's head.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Blade sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaire lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blade scores with a jab. Zaire acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #T8#
Zaire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Blade appears to be looking for a big counter.
Blade throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Blade throws a low kick, looking for Zaire's leg but Zaire calmly moves out of range.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Blade avoids the body shot from Zaire.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire misses with a leg kick.
Blade on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Blade slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blade was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
A big left from Blade misses.
Zaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaire throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blade's waist but Blade gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaire off to one side. #T9#
Blade throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Zaire walks into a stiff left hand from Blade.
Blade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaire swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaire is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Blade had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zaire lands a nice looking body shot. #TD2#
Zaire gets a takedown into half guard.
Zaire is trying to control. Blade wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zaire not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Blade is staying active underneath Zaire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Blade looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
#R2#
Zaire scores with a push kick.
Nice straight punches there by Zaire. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaire.
Blade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Blade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blade scores with the left hand. Zaire knows he should have avoided that one.
Blade misses with a body shot.
Zaire takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blade throws a hook but Zaire avoids it easily.
Blade will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Blade.
An inside leg kick from Zaire misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire lands a nice looking body kick.
Zaire misses with a jab, cross combination.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
Blade swings for the body but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Blade with a body shot.
Zaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaire!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zaire lands with a kick to the ribs.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaire!
Blade is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaire cracks Blade with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zaire connects with a high kick.
Zaire slips a jab from Blade.
Zaire scores with a shot to the body.
Blade throws a series of punches but Zaire avoids them all with ease.
Zaire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blade bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaire catches Blade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaire throws a leg kick which misses Blade's front leg but catches the back leg as Blade tries to avoid it.
Zaire avoids the head kick by Blade.
Blade uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaire.
Zaire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blade throws a head kick but Zaire moves out of range. #T2#
Zaire checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Blade connects with a single shot there.
Zaire fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Donk. Zaire catches Blade right on the button with a cross.
Zaire fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Blade checks it well.
Zaire just misses with a punch to the body.
Blade misses with a low kick.
A low kick from Zaire misses
and Blade counters with a two punch combo.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Blade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zaire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blade wants to slow Zaire down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Blade looks to throw the jab but Zaire is out of range.
Zaire tries a quick counter leg kick but Blade is wise to it.#T3#
Zaire throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Nice body punch from Zaire.
Blade checks a low kick from Zaire.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaire. Blade does a little dance to reset his feet.
Blade throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zaire counters with a one-two to the body.
Zaire explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Blade throws a push kick but Zaire slaps the foot to one side.
Blade takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaire shoots for a double leg takedown but Blade sprawls well. He's pushed Zaire's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Blade was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jake Blade has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Abdullah Zaire.
Blade cracks the inside of Zaire's front leg.
Blade avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaire avoids the head kick by Blade.
Blade scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire throws a head kick that Blade semi-blocks.
Zaire rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Blade moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blade.
Zaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Zaire keeps Blade at a distance using the push kick.
Zaire walks into a straight right hand from Blade.
Blade lands a head shot.
Blade connects with a leg kick. Zaire looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Blade digs a good body shot into Zaire's ribs.
Zaire lands a really nice looking cross but Blade seems unphased.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Blade.
Zaire lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T5#
Blade throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Nice body kick from Zaire.
Zaire stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zaire misses with a hook. Blade ducked under it nicely.
Zaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blade.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaire.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaire throws an off balance right hand
letting Blade counter with a right hand.
Blade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Blade throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire checks a low kick from Blade.
Zaire misses with a jab to the body
and Blade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaire throws a leg kick but Blade moved away.
Blade misses with a body kick.
Zaire tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T6#
Blade tried to score with a low kick but Zaire checks it.
Zaire avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Blade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Blade tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Blade.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire misses with a looping right.
A low kick from Zaire is predictable there
and Blade cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Blade misses the target.
Blade sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaire staying out of range there.
Blade tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Zaire manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaire throws a hook but Blade avoids it easily.
Zaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Blade cracks Zaire with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Blade looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jake Blade has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T7#
Zaire lands a right hook to the body.
Zaire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaire as he connects with a hook.
Zaire works the jab nicely.
Blade slips under a jab from Zaire.
Blade moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaire takes a swing at Blade's ribcage but misses.
Blade takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A slapping leg kick lands for Blade.
Zaire misses with a double jab.
Blade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blade moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Blade looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Blade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Blade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Blade steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T8#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blade throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some bone on bone action there as Blade checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaire throws a body punch but Blade moves out of range.
Blade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blade misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaire counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Blade is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Blade throws a body kick that misses.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Blade looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire scores with a body shot.
Blade throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Blade moves out of range of the body kick from Zaire.
Zaire connects with a body shot that sends Blade's belly button to the back.
Blade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Blade throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Zaire counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Blade!
Zaire lands an elbow. #T9#
Check out the look on Zaire's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zaire landing strikes.
Zaire scores with punches from side control.
Blade stops Zaire from passing to mount.
Zaire cracks Blade with a big right hand but Blade just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Blade is looking for a sweep.
Zaire lands a nice forearm strike.

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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.

Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Abdullah Zaire!
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight for Abdullah Zaire!
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight for Abdullah Zaire!

Abdullah Zaire wins by unanimous decision!
A very excited looking Abdullah Zaire made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: LEGACY! 79
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
Zaire fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fromage throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Zaire counters with a single leg into guard. Fromage didn't expect that. #ES#
Fromage is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Fromage has a couple of punches blocked by Zaire.
Zaire has a couple of punches blocked by Fromage.
Fromage tries a body shot but Zaire blocks it.
Fromage fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaire lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fromage backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Fromage breaks from the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaire.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses
and Fromage counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fromage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaire looks for the body kick but Fromage saw that one coming.
Zaire paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Fromage. That did some damage!
Zaire feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Fromage's calf.
Zaire is looking to chop away at Fromage's legs.
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Fromage steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
Fromage throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Fromage misses the shot to the body.
Zaire feints the counter takedown.
Fromage connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaire's hands.
Rene Fromage is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Fromage. Fromage obviously looking to wear him down.
Fromage takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaire fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fromage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Fromage lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zaire has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaire and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaire ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaire checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick from Fromage misses.
Zaire is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Fromage off balance momentarily.
Fromage takes one to the chin there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fromage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire shoots in and drives through. Fromage sprawls well.#T2#
Zaire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zaire there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zaire throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Fromage slips under a jab.
Zaire thumps Fromage with a low kick.
Zaire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fromage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire blocks a leg kick.
Fromage checks a low kick from Zaire.
Fromage throws a hook to the side of Zaire's head but Zaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaire was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Fromage checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zaire moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Rene Fromage has been cut.
Fromage avoids a kick to the body.
Fromage tries to land a leg kick but Zaire saw it coming and moves away.
Fromage works Zaire's body with a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fromage. #T3#
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Fromage lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Fromage dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Some wild striking there from Zaire.
Fromage tried to score with a low kick but Zaire checks it.
Fromage misses with a straight right.
Zaire loads up on a big right hand but Fromage slips the punch.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Fromage throws a lazy head kick
and Zaire counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fromage stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zaire scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Fromage doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaire connects with a high kick. #ROC2#
Fromage is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fromage tries to land a body kick#TD2#
and Zaire counters with a single leg into guard. Fromage didn't expect that.
Oh Fromage is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Fromage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Fromage seems to have got his legs back now.
Zaire is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zaire throws a strike but Fromage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zaire not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Zaire working for a triangle but Fromage defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fromage controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Abdullah Zaire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rene Fromage's cut.
That's time! Fromage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Fromage on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zaire throws a push kick but Fromage slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Fromage takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fromage on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Fromage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Fromage avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire slips a straight right by Fromage.
Fromage misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fromage connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaire dips to his left and cracks Fromage with an uppercut!
Zaire walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zaire slips under a jab from Fromage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaire! But no joy.
Zaire scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fromage, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Fromage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fromage lands a right hook to the body.
A lazy left from Fromage finds it's target.
Zaire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fromage chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Fromage misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fromage was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaire.
Fromage jabs Zaire right on the nose. Zaire blinks but takes it well.
Good work by Fromage as he checks the leg kick.
Fromage throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Zaire checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaire goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab lands there for Fromage.
Zaire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fromage misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire lands a head kick!
Crunch! Fromage slams his shin into Zaire's torso.
Fromage lands a jab.
Jab by Fromage.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fromage's sensitive parts.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zaire. Fromage shrugs it off though.
Fromage loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Fromage lands a nice looking body shot.
Zaire tries to land a leg kick but Fromage saw it coming and moves away.
Zaire slips under a jab from Fromage.#T3#
Fromage throws a head kick but Zaire moves out of range.
Fromage avoids a punch combination nicely.
Fromage throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaire.
Fromage getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Fromage takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Rene Fromage is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Zaire throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Fromage was covering up waiting for the punch and Zaire finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zaire throws a strike but Fromage rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zaire trying to control the position. #T4#
Zaire lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fromage is looking to stand up but Zaire isn't so interested in that idea.
Fromage keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
Fromage knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaire on the ground.
Zaire pushing down on Fromage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zaire is keen to just control but Fromage is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rene Fromage will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rene Fromage's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Fromage steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Fromage checks a leg kick.
A left lands for Zaire.
Fromage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaire punishes Fromage's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Zaire blocks the low kick.
Zaire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fromage with a body shot.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fromage connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
A big right from Fromage misses.
Zaire throws a leg kick
and Fromage counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Fromage tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Fromage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Fromage's sensitive parts.
Zaire on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Fromage finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice body kick from Zaire.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire takes one to the chin there.#T1#
Fromage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fromage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaire has time to react.
Fromage misses the shot to the body.
Zaire scores with a nice strike.
Fromage misses with a leg kick #TD2#
so Zaire counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Zaire postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaire throwing strikes but missing.
Fromage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Fromage is pulling down on Zaire's head. It's preventing any offense from Zaire, at least for the moment.
Fromage utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. #T2#
Zaire throws an elbow that misses. Fromage uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaire's guard. Nice move by Fromage!#REVR##SUB2#
Zaire looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zaire looking to control.
Fromage 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.
Zaire keeping moving, preventing Fromage from controlling successfully. #T3#
Zaire wants to sweep but no luck.
Fromage seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #SUB2#
Zaire looking for a guillotine here but Fromage defends easily. #SUB2#
Fromage avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zaire being controlled here, momentarily. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fromage swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as Fromage blocks the leg kick.
Fromage throws a sloppy head kick and Zaire moves out of range easily.
Fromage throws a shot to the body.
Zaire lands with a hook. Fromage tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abdullah Zaire.
I think Zaire has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: LEGACY! 68
Date: May 27, 2016

#R1#
Zaire slips a jab from Blake.
Blake closes the distance and clinches up with Zaire, looking for a takedown. Blake pushes Zaire against the cage but Zaire circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaire is looking to slow Blake down with leg kicks.
Blake fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaire has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Blake.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Blake has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Blake has a takedown stuffed.
Zaire tries to counter with a takedown but Blake is quick to defend against it.#CL#
Zaire takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blake is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zaire is keeping busy.
Blake pushes Zaire back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blake tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch.
Blake keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaire.#T1#
Blake sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaire slips under a jab from Blake.
Zaire half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That kick from Blake tenderised Zaire's leg. Zaire is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Blake throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD#
and Zaire counters with a single leg into guard. Blake didn't expect that.
Blake has momentary wrist control but Zaire slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaire content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zaire trying to control but Blake is working from the bottom.
Zaire won't allow Blake to sweep him here. #T2#
Zaire lands a couple of elbows.
Blake tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blake keeping moving, preventing Zaire from controlling successfully.
Zaire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zaire working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blake's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaire passes Blake's left leg - he's now in half guard. #T3#
Blake trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Blake actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zaire wants to control but Blake is keeping him busy.
Zaire scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Blake is looking to control Zaire's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Blake avoid being mounted?
Zaire landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T4#
Zaire winds up and cracks Blake with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaire lands strikes from half guard.
Zaire seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaire looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zaire with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zaire slips a nice elbow through Blake's hands, connecting with Blake's forehead.
Blake is looking for a sweep. Zaire is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaire lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
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. Zaire connects with a nice short shot to Blake's temple.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Blake connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaire connects with a jab.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. Blake looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zaire throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blake.
Zaire tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake misses with a jab to the body #TD#
and Zaire counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zaire postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#SUB2#
Blake looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zaire looking to sit in guard and control but Blake gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blake trying to control but Zaire is working from the bottom. #T1##SUB#
Zaire throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Blake missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB#
Zaire throws his legs up looking for a submission but Blake uses it to pass to side control.
Zaire sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Zaire looking for submissions off his back.
Zaire tries to get to full guard but Blake has control of the leg. #T2#
Zaire is trying to control but can't.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zaire here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#SUB2#
Blake is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Zaire still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Zaire has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Blake is looking for a sweep.
Zaire gets to mount! Blake was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T3#
Blake is in a horrible position here. Zaire smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zaire lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Zaire avoids the attempt from Blake to control.
Zaire content just to control the position here.
Zaire working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Blake tries to hold on but Zaire pushes him away. #T4#
A nice elbow there by Zaire.
Blake wants to hold on but Zaire pushes him away.
Zaire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blake?
BOOM! Zaire connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zaire with a couple of short strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zaire scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Blake?
Zaire lands a big elbow.
Blake wants to control but Zaire is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaire throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
Blake is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Blake throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Blake connects with a body shot that sends Zaire's belly button to the back.
Blake displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Blake misses with a few strikes there.
Zaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Blake.
Zaire gets off balance looking for a body kick
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Blake connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire is looking to score with low kicks.
Blake misses with a looping right.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blake can do to turn this around?
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire. #T1#
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Blake feints a counter leg kick.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Blake manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Blake thinks about the counter body kick.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Blake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jab by Blake.
Blake sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaire scores with a nice body kick. #CL#
Zaire moves into the clinch.
Blake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaire throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Blake misses with some punches.
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Zaire controls the action.
Zaire throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blake.#T2#
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Zaire tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake lands a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Zaire misses with some punches.
Zaire tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Zaire back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zaire just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blake's brow.
Zaire lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC#
Zaire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zaire, right into the meat.
Blake throws a head kick but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Blake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaire circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blake sprawls and moves away.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Zaire throws a looping overhand right but Blake ducks down to avoid it.
Blake slips a straight right by Zaire.
Zaire throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. #T3#
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Zaire misses with a hook
and Blake makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Blake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Both fighters circling a little - Blake finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zaire fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jesse Blake has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A swing and a miss from Zaire.
Blake lands a leg kick that knocks Zaire off balance momentarily.
Blake misses with a two punch combination.
Zaire is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Nice sprawl there from Zaire as Blake shoots in.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Blake crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zaire - the referee stops the clock and Blake gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zaire. Blake manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Blake looks to land a left hand but Zaire moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Blake is looking to land body kicks.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Blake tries to score with a low kick but Zaire moves his leg out of the way.
Zaire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Blake sprawls and moves away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Blake.
Zaire misses with a body shot.
Blake throws a push kick but Zaire slaps the foot to one side.
Blake takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Blake connects with a looping right hand.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blake. That did some damage!
Blake bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blake loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire is looking to counter with head kicks.
Abdullah Zaire is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL#
Zaire clinches with his opponent.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jesse Blake.
I think Zaire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28

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

Event: Havoc Midweek Madness 8
Date: Apr 13, 2016

#R1#
Byhenikov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaire stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Byhenikov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
Zaire takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Byhenikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaire misses with a low kick as Byhenikov jumps back.
Zaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Byhenikov throws a leg kick that misses.
Byhenikov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zaire throws out a leg kick but Byhenikov moves out of range and Zaire only half commits.
Byhenikov misses with a low kick as Zaire jumps back.
A low kick from Byhenikov misses
and Zaire counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaire tries to land a front kick but Byhenikov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaire misses with a body kick.
Byhenikov misses with a hook. Zaire ducked under it nicely.
Byhenikov avoids a kick to the body. #T1#
Byhenikov lands a nice shot to the body.
Igor Byhenikov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zaire tries to bum rush Byhenikov with a series of wild strikes but Byhenikov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire scores with a leg kick.
Zaire throws a sloppy head kick
and Byhenikov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Byhenikov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaire.
Zaire is looking to score with low kicks.
Byhenikov connects with an inside leg kick.
Byhenikov blocks the body kick.
Zaire lands a leg kick that knocks Byhenikov off balance momentarily.
Byhenikov thumps Zaire with a low kick.
Zaire throws a half hearted mid kick.
Byhenikov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaire.
Zaire throws out a loose jab but Byhenikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byhenikov is looking to clinch but Zaire is avoiding it.
Zaire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Byhenikov sprawls and moves away.
Byhenikov scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Byhenikov avoids a kick to the body.
Zaire has been working on his boxing with his coaches at White Eagle in the buildup to the fight.
Zaire gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Byhenikov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Byhenikov has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Byhenikov misses with a looping left.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
Byhenikov works Zaire's body with a nice hook.
Byhenikov looks to land a combination. Zaire sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Byhenikov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Byhenikov lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byhenikov can pounce on him.
Byhenikov throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire defending well as Byhenikov loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Byhenikov.
Zaire misses with a head kick.
Byhenikov misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
Byhenikov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaire throws a low kick, looking for Byhenikov's leg but Byhenikov calmly moves out of range.
Byhenikov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zaire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Byhenikov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Byhenikov is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zaire had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
A jab from Zaire misses.
Zaire throws a body punch but Byhenikov moves out of range.
Byhenikov lands with a hook. Zaire tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Byhenikov cracks Zaire with a good jab.
Byhenikov lands a jab to Zaire's midsection.
Zaire thumps Byhenikov with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaire.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byhenikov lands with a nice body punch.
Byhenikov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaire.
Zaire avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Byhenikov throws a half hearted mid kick.#T4#
Byhenikov with a nice cross.
Zaire takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Byhenikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Byhenikov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A combination from Byhenikov does no damage.
Byhenikov cracks the inside of Zaire's front leg.
Byhenikov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaire. Zaire circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Byhenikov lands a really nice looking cross but Zaire seems unphased.
Byhenikov motions for Zaire to come forward. Byhenikov throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaire wants to slow Byhenikov down by chopping away at his legs.
Byhenikov lands an overhand right.
Zaire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Byhenikov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaire.
Zaire showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Byhenikov.
Zaire takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Byhenikov dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Byhenikov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaire drops down looking for a counter takedown but Byhenikov sprawls and moves away.
Zaire is looking to chop away at Byhenikov's legs.
Byhenikov misses with a body shot.
Zaire with a jab.
Byhenikov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zaire eats them both and turns towards Byhenikov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Byhenikov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaire. That did some damage!
Zaire avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A telegraphed right hand from Byhenikov misses the target.
Igor Byhenikov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaire throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Byhenikov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov misses with a body shot
and Zaire makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaire throws a low kick but Byhenikov moves out of range easily.
Byhenikov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Byhenikov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zaire will feel that in the morning.
Zaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byhenikov misses with a low kick.
Zaire looks to land a right hand but Byhenikov moved out of range.#T1#
Byhenikov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaire at a distance.
Byhenikov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A shot to the liver by Byhenikov. Beautiful body shot.
Zaire blocks a leg kick.
Byhenikov moves out of range of the leg kick from Zaire.
Jab by Byhenikov.
Zaire ducks right into an uppercut from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov throws a push kick but Zaire slaps the foot to one side.
Zaire misses the jab.
A leg kick checked by Zaire.
Byhenikov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Byhenikov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaire.
Zaire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Byhenikov.
Zaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Byhenikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Byhenikov wants to slow Zaire down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Byhenikov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Byhenikov.
The fighters circling - Zaire throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaire tried to score with a low kick but Byhenikov checks it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaire lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Byhenikov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Byhenikov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Byhenikov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
A clash of legs there as Byhenikov blocks the low kick.
Byhenikov throws a jab when Zaire was well out of range.
Good work by Byhenikov as he checks the leg kick.
Byhenikov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaire takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Byhenikov tries to bum rush Zaire with a series of wild strikes but Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Byhenikov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice body kick from Zaire.
Byhenikov misses with a wild combination. #T3#
Zaire thows a leg kick but Byhenikov checks it
and Byhenikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Byhenikov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Byhenikov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaire.
A big right from Byhenikov misses.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaire shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Nice body kick there by Byhenikov.
Byhenikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Zaire throws a leg kick that is checked
and Byhenikov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaire displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Byhenikov throws out the jab.
Zaire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Byhenikov.
A telegraphed right hand from Byhenikov misses the target.
Zaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaire throws a chopping leg kick but Byhenikov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Byhenikov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Zaire chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Byhenikov can pounce on him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaire tries to counter with a takedown but Byhenikov is quick to defend against it.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaire throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A bone on bone clash there as Byhenikov blocks the leg kick.
Zaire throws an overhand right that lands on Byhenikov's shoulder, as Byhenikov tries to avoid the shot.
Byhenikov wants to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Byhenikov. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Byhenikov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaire. Zaire obviously looking to wear him down.
Byhenikov slips a straight right by Zaire.
Byhenikov blocks the body kick.
Byhenikov checks the leg kick nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Igor Byhenikov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Zaire looks to throw the jab but Byhenikov is out of range.
Zaire misses with a straight left.
Byhenikov wants to counter the offense by Zaire and move into the clinch position.
Byhenikov connects with a right hand. Zaire shakes it off.
Zaire looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Byhenikov.
Byhenikov moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Byhenikov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zaire misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Byhenikov moves into the clinch.
Zaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaire with a knee to the head.
Byhenikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byhenikov gets through Zaire's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaire missing with knees to the body.
Zaire missing with knees to the body.
Zaire working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byhenikov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Byhenikov pushes Zaire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Byhenikov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Byhenikov misses with the head strike. #T1#
Byhenikov lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaire backwards.
Zaire controlling the action here for a moment.
Byhenikov scores with a shot to the side of Zaire's head.
Zaire is trying to pull guard but Byhenikov has him pressed against the cage.
Zaire wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Byhenikov has him pressed against the cage.
Byhenikov throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaire.
A short uppercut from Byhenikov. #BC#
Zaire pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Byhenikov throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaire counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Byhenikov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaire's sensitive parts.
Zaire looks to land a body kick but Byhenikov moved away.
Byhenikov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Byhenikov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Byhenikov misses with a series of wild punches. #T2#
Byhenikov is looking to slow Zaire down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Byhenikov blocks a low kick nicely.
Byhenikov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Byhenikov lands a head kick. Zaire smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zaire motions for Byhenikov to come forward. Zaire throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Byhenikov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Zaire slips a jab and a cross from Byhenikov.
Zaire attempts a counter takedown but Byhenikov avoids it well and moves away.
Byhenikov lands a head shot.
Zaire checks a leg kick nicely.
Byhenikov misses with a wild body shot.
Byhenikov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaire manages to avoid it.
Zaire pushes Byhenikov away with a front kick.#T3#
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Byhenikov. That did some damage!
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaire moves away from the strike by Byhenikov.
Zaire blocks a jab.
Byhenikov lands a right hook to the body.
Byhenikov is looking to chop away at Zaire's legs.
Zaire fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Byhenikov is out of range.
Zaire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Byhenikov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaire feinted with a counter takedown.
Byhenikov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaire's calf.
Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Byhenikov.
Zaire lands a nice shot that snaps Byhenikov's head back.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaire!
Zaire is looking to chop away at Byhenikov's legs. #T4#
Byhenikov throws a body punch but Zaire moves out of range.
Zaire tries to counter with a takedown but Byhenikov is quick to defend against it.
Zaire has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Byhenikov.
Zaire throws a low kick but it's checked well by Byhenikov.
Zaire tries a low kick but Byhenikov avoids it.
Zaire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Byhenikov. That did some damage!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Zaire takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Byhenikov throws a shot from downtown. Zaire moves away and avoids it.
Byhenikov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Byhenikov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaire finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice cross by Byhenikov.
Abdullah Zaire has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Byhenikov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Byhenikov misses with a wild body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Igor Byhenikov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Byhenikov 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 01, 2016

#R1#
Zaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaire with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaire!
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaire.
Maidana loads up on a big right hand but Zaire slips the punch.
Zaire pushes Maidana away with a front kick.
Zaire walks into a jab.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Maidana.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Maidana misses with a looping left.
Zaire thinks about countering with a head kick.
Maidana takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zaire throws a front kick that sends Maidana stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaire thuds his shin into the meat of Maidana's side.
Zaire lands with a nice body kick.
Maidana looks winded!
Maidana steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zaire. That one must have hurt.
A punch lands to the side of Zaire 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Maidana missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maidana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T1#
Zaire feints and then cracks Maidana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Maidana down.
Maidana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaire.
Zaire keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maidana.
Maidana throws a right and a left that Zaire avoids nicely.
Maidana has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zaire.
Maidana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire avoids the body shot from Maidana.
Maidana misses with an uppercut
and Zaire counters with a good, hard body kick but Maidana shrugs it off.
Zaire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaire lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Zaire misses.
Maidana drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zaire defends it well.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zaire - that will leave a mark!
Zaire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Maidana has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Maidana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marcos Maidana is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaire misses with a hook. Maidana ducked under it nicely.
Zaire lands with an overhand left.
Maidana sizes up Zaire with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Maidana tries to bum rush Zaire with a series of wild strikes but Zaire uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaire tries to counter with a takedown but Maidana is quick to defend against it.#T2#
Zaire scores with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maidana. Zaire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maidana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Maidana lands a lovely overhand right.
Zaire looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaire connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Maidana lunges at Zaire with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaire's hand.
Maidana's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaire scoring well with a low kick there.
A swing and a miss from Maidana.
Maidana throws a big shot that misses.
Zaire cracks Maidana with a right hand to the side of the head.
Maidana misses with a hook.
Zaire ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaire ducks under a wild hook from Maidana.
Maidana changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maidana misses with an uppercut. Zaire saw that one coming.
Zaire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Maidana just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Maidana throws the left hand but Zaire avoids the punch easily.
Zaire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maidana.
Maidana swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maidana waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaire.
Maidana throws a hook but Zaire blocks it.
Zaire's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Zaire is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Maidana.
Maidana missing with a left hand there. Zaire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maidana might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Zaire! Maidana is out on his feet! Zaire rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Maidana is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Maidana is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Abdullah Zaire!
Our winner, Abdullah Zaire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

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