Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: WVT 200: Le Franc v Johnson
Date: Dec 22, 2023

#R1#
Jiang misses with a hook
and Hussein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hussein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A leg kick checked by Hussein.
Hussein avoids the body shot from Jiang.
Jiang looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.#CL#
Jiang clinches with his opponent. #TD2#
Hussein jumps guard. #SUB2#
Hussein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jiang defends it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein is trying to hold Jiang in close to prevent damage but Jiang has managed to pass into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jiang wants to stand up but Hussein is controlling the position. #T1#
Hussein wants to control but Jiang is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jiang seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up. #SUB2#
Hussein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hussein looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hussein looking for submissions off his back.
Hussein tries to roll over but Jiang keeps him under control.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Hussein is concentrating on defense, preventing Jiang from advancing position.
Jiang prevents Hussein from improving his position.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Hussein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A shot to the liver by Jiang. Beautiful body shot.
Jiang cracks Hussein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Jiang closes the distance and pushes Hussein back into the cage.
Hussein blocks an uppercut.
Jiang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jiang has Hussein pressed against the cage.
Jiang missing with knees to the body.
Jiang misses with the head strike.
Jiang misses with a body punch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jiang misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Jiang lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hussein struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Hussein throws a head punch that misses.
Jiang misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Hussein.
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jiang misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jiang.
A short left from Hussein.
Hussein fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hussein fails to land.
Hussein blocks a body shot from Jiang.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hussein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Jiang.
Jiang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short body shot lands from Jiang as the two fighters clinch.
Jiang lands a good knee to the midsection. Hussein won't want to take too many of those.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Hussein closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Da Jiang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jiang throws a sloppy head kick and Hussein moves out of range easily.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hussein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jiang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussein walks into a straight right hand from Jiang.
Jiang cracks Hussein with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jiang's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hussein under the eye.
Hussein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Jiang.#CL#
Jiang gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jiang misses with a knee to the head.
Jiang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hussein can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jiang's elbow. #T1#
Hussein pushes Jiang back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jiang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jiang can't find room to land a body shot as Hussein controls the action. #TD2#
Hussein ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Hussein no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hussein has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Jiang preventing the sweep. #T2#
Hussein looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hussein wants to sweep here but Jiang controlling him for the moment.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#SUB2#
Hussein escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jiang gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hussein controlling the position.
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Jiang throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Hussein slips the punch.
And Hussein responds with a good body kick, but Jiang manages to step out the way in time.
Jiang looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Hussein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jiang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hussein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jiang tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hussein paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jiang tries to clinch but Hussein is having none of it.
Jiang darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jiang throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jiang connects with a high kick. #CUT#It looks like Zabit Hussein has been cut.
Jiang loads up on a big right hand but Hussein slips the punch.#T4#
Hussein moves away from the strike by Jiang.
Jiang is looking to score with low kicks.
Jiang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hussein circles away quickly and effectively.
Hussein swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good work by Hussein as he checks the leg kick.
Hussein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Jiang tries to clinch but Hussein moves out of range.
Jiang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jiang looks to land a right hand but Hussein moved out of range.
Jiang throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Jiang gets a clinch.
Jiang tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jiang lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hussein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Da Jiang dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Hussein's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Jiang throws a sloppy head kick and Hussein moves out of range easily.
Hussein flicks out a counter leg kick but Jiang steps away.
Zabit Hussein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jiang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jiang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Hussein releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jiang looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jiang throws a body kick that misses
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jiang pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hussein! But no joy.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A slow jab from Jiang misses its intended target.
Jab by Jiang.
Da Jiang is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jiang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hussein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Jiang moves into the clinch.
Hussein throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Jiang works on Hussein's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Jiang fails to land.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Jiang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jiang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussein's elbow.
Jiang is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Hussein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jiang stalls.
A shot in the inside from Hussein.
Jiang misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein misses with some punches.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
Jiang can't find room to land a body shot as Hussein controls the action.
Hussein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jiang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hussein lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jiang backwards. #T2#
Hussein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiang misses with a body punch.
A short right from Hussein on the inside.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein avoiding damage as Jiang throws knees to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jiang working Hussein over with knees to the body.
Hussein swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jiang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hussein or not.
Hussein misses with some punches.
Hussein scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jiang lands with a left to the head.
Hussein struggles to land a body shot inside as Jiang controls his hands.
Jiang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jiang lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussein backwards.
Jiang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jiang. #T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jiang.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jiang.
Hussein jumps guard but Jiang stands there with Hussein around his waist. Hussein gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hussein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussein lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jiang landing knees to the body.
Hussein misses with a body punch.
Jiang putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Hussein in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jiang lands with a light punch inside.
Jiang throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jiang scores with a shot to the side of Hussein's head.
Jiang working aggressively here.
Jiang trying to land knees to the body.
A short uppercut from Jiang.
Jiang fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussein on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
Jiang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hussein tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jiang smiles and moves away.
Jiang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hussein's sensitive parts.
Jiang lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hussein avoids the head kick by Jiang.
Jiang lands a body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Da Jiang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jiang, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Da Jiang!

Event: WVT 195: Hagger v Zakharov
Date: Dec 09, 2023

#R1#
Assndrop connects with an inside leg kick.
Assndrop misses with a hook. Hussein ducked under it nicely.
Assndrop misses with a low kick.
Assndrop misses with an uppercut
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Maurits Assndrop has been cut.
Assndrop throws a jab when Hussein was well out of range.
Hussein throws a quick counter kick to the body but Assndrop avoids it.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Assndrop.
Assndrop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hussein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Assndrop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussein was well out of range. Poor timing from Assndrop.
Hussein was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Assndrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hussein moves out of range of the strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Assndrop.
Hussein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
It looked like Hussein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Assndrop throws a big shot that misses.
Assndrop throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein tried to counter with a leg kick but Assndrop avoided it.
Assndrop takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Hussein swats away the attempt to clinch by Assndrop.#T1#
Hussein staying out of range there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Assndrop.
A punch lands to the side of Hussein 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Assndrop misses.
Assndrop misses with a looping right.
Assndrop throws a lazy uppercut
and Hussein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice uppercut there from Assndrop.
Assndrop lands a lovely overhand right.
Assndrop lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hussein's sensitive parts.
Hussein staying out of range there.
Hussein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Assndrop just manages to avoid it.
Assndrop misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Hussein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Assndrop.
Assndrop swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Hussein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#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!
Hussein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Assndrop thuds his right hand into Hussein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Assndrop missing with a left hand there. Hussein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Hussein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hussein chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Assndrop can pounce on him.
Assndrop feints and then cracks Hussein's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hussein down.
Hussein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Assndrop.
Hussein is looking to counter punch.
Assndrop takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Hussein was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#CL2#
Assndrop gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Assndrop throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussein.
Hussein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Assndrop.
Assndrop tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussein's elbow.
Assndrop working aggressively here. #TD#
Hussein jumps guard.
Hussein manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Assndrop manages to get himself to full guard. #REVR##T3##SUB2#
Assndrop working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Assndrop is tightening it up a little... Hussein has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Hussein reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Hussein taps out! Nice BJJ there by Assndrop!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maurits Assndrop!
Maurits Assndrop is the new lightweight champion!
An out of breath Maurits Assndrop thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WVT 187: Hussein v Larsen
Date: Nov 18, 2023

#R1#
No joy there for Larsen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larsen takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Larsen moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Larsen throws a poor cross that misses
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
Hussein throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Larsen misses the jab.
Larsen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hussein counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Larsen misses.
Larsen takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Hussein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Larsen throws out a counter right but Hussein avoids it with no problem.
Hussein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Larsen is out of range and Hussein settles back down.
Larsen throws a hook but Hussein blocks it.
Larsen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hussein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hussein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A shot to the liver by Larsen. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hussein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Larsen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussein lands a really nice looking cross but Larsen seems unphased. #T1#
Hussein moves out of range as Larsen strikes.
Hussein avoids the head kick by Larsen.
Larsen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Larsen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Larsen throws a shot from downtown. Hussein moves away and avoids it.
Hussein lands a right hook to the body.
Larsen takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Larsen moves away from the strike by Hussein.
Hussein connects with a nice looking jab.
A head kick from Hussein lands but Larsen takes it in his stride.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
It looks like Hussein has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hussein tries to score with a low kick but Larsen moves his leg out of the way.
Hussein throws a jab but it's blocked by Larsen.
Larsen swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hussein counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hussein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hussein throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein blocks a leg kick.
Hussein thuds his right hand into Larsen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Larsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Larsen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hussein on the side of the head.
Hussein attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hussein looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussein.
Larsen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hussein 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 Larsen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Larsen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Larsen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.#CL#
Hussein rushes Larsen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Larsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Hussein controls his hands.
Hussein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hussein fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Larsen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Larsen looks to throw a body kick
and Hussein counters with a thumping low kick.
Hussein lands with a good body shot.
Hussein dodges the punch combination from Larsen.
Larsen is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.#T3#
Hussein throws a front kick that sends Larsen stumbling back into the cage.
Hussein takes a swing at Larsen's ribcage but misses.
Larsen throws a front kick aimed at Hussein's knee but Hussein avoids it well.
Larsen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Larsen throws out a counter right but Hussein avoids it with no problem.
The fighters circling - Larsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Larsen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Larsen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larsen slips under a jab from Hussein.
Larsen throws a head kick that misses.
Hussein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Larsen throws a sloppy head kick and Hussein moves out of range easily.
A good leg kick by Hussein.
Larsen misses with a few strikes there.
Larsen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hussein looks to land a left hand but Larsen moved out of range nicely.#T4#
Larsen thuds his shin into the meat of Hussein's side.
Hussein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Larsen.
It looked like Hussein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hussein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Larsen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Larsen pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Larsen misses with a wild body shot.
Larsen moves out of range of the body kick from Hussein.
Hussein on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larsen. Larsen obviously looking to wear him down.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hussein.
Hussein is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Larsen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein tries to clinch there but Larsen circles away. #CL#
Hussein gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Larsen lands a hook to the side of the head.
Larsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Larsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hussein.
Hussein with a hook.
Larsen just misses with a punch to the body.
Larsen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hussein. That's going to slow Larsen down.
Larsen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hussein pivots, looking for a leg kick but Larsen is out of range and Hussein settles back down.
Hussein feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Larsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Larsen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussein scores with a hook.
Larsen misses with a looping right.
Larsen drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hussein thumps Larsen with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Larsen.
Hussein misses with a body kick.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Larsen.
Hussein connects with an inside leg kick.
Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Larsen can do to turn this around?
Larsen looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Zabit Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
Larsen misses the jab.
Hussein defending well as Larsen loads up on a big left hand.
Hussein wants to clinch.
Hussein stuns Larsen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larsen throws a jab when Hussein was well out of range.
Larsen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussein.
Hussein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Larsen.
Hussein checks a low kick from Larsen.
Hussein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Larsen throws a lazy body kick
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.#T2#
Hussein with a nice calf kick.
Nice jab there from Hussein.
Larsen misses with a wild combination.
Hussein tries to score with a low kick but Larsen moves his leg out of the way.
A little jabbing left from Larsen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larsen slips a jab from Hussein.#CL#
Hussein has taken the fight to the clinch.
Larsen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hussein blocks an uppercut.
Larsen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Larsen misses with a punch on the inside.
Larsen scores with a shot to the side of Hussein's head.
Larsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Hussein pulls guard successfully.
Larsen postures up.
Larsen not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Hussein pushes a forearm under Larsen's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Larsen is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Zabit Hussein 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: WVT 181: Matikainen v Hussein
Date: Nov 04, 2023

#R1#
Hussein is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Matikainen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A leg kick checked by Matikainen.
Hussein throws a solid leg kick but Matikainen takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hussein.
Hussein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hussein, as that shot connected.
Hussein swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matikainen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hussein lands with an uppercut that bounces Matikainen off the cage and back into range.#T1#
Matikainen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussein flicks out a counter leg kick but Matikainen steps away.
Matikainen is looking to clinch but Hussein is avoiding it.
Good leg kick by Hussein.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Hussein connects with a looping right hand.
Hussein throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hussein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hussein throws a body kick that misses
and Matikainen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hussein misses with a looping right.
Matikainen thinks about countering with a body kick.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Matikainen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Hussein.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Matikainen lands a really nice looking cross but Hussein seems unphased.
Hussein with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hussein throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Hussein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussein lands a nice leg kick that just misses Matikainen's sensitive parts.
Hussein scores with the left hand. Matikainen knows he should have avoided that one.
Hussein lands with a nice body kick.
Hussein misses with a kick to the body
and Matikainen counters with a two punch combo.
Hussein misses with a hook to the body
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3#
Hussein is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Matikainen slips under a jab from Hussein.
A shot to the liver by Hussein. Beautiful body shot.
Matikainen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matikainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hussein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hussein lands a leg kick that knocks Matikainen off balance momentarily.
Hussein tries to clinch but Matikainen moves out of range.
Matikainen throws a quick counter head kick but Hussein was just out of range.
Matikainen takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hussein throws a poor cross that misses
and Matikainen counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T4#
Matikainen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Matikainen needs to keep his hands up - Hussein had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein misses with a leg kick
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
Hussein has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hussein motions for Matikainen to come forward. Hussein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hussein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A low kick from Hussein misses
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
Hussein throws a head kick that misses
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hussein is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Matikainen had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Hussein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hussein connects with a leg kick.
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Matikainen ducks down to avoid it.
Matikainen throws a big counter combination but Hussein scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Hussein does it's job there.
Hussein throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Hussein tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it. #CL2#
Hussein clinches up with Matikainen and pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot in the inside from Hussein.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Matikainen misses with some punches. #BC#
Matikainen breaks from the clinch.
Hussein misses with a double jab
letting Matikainen counter with a right hand. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hussein, as that shot connected.
Hussein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Matikainen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussein can pounce on him.
Hussein throws a lazy uppercut
and Matikainen counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hussein connects with a body shot that sends Matikainen's belly button to the back.
Matikainen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hussein finds it's way round the side to connect with Matikainen's head.
Matikainen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hussein tries to land a front kick but Matikainen steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hussein swings widly with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zabit Hussein seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hussein tries to bum rush Matikainen with a series of wild strikes but Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Matikainen throwing a counter right hand but Hussein manages to avoid it.#T2#
Hussein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A bone on bone clash there as Matikainen blocks the leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Hussein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Matikainen doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein motions for Matikainen to come forward. Hussein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Matikainen moves away and avoids it.
It appears Matikainen was looking to counter with a kick there.#CL2#
Hussein gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Matikainen breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hussein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matikainen is looking to counter with a body kick.
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Matikainen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL2#
Hussein takes the fight into the clinch. #T3#
Hussein jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Matikainen walks away with a smile on his face. Hussein gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Hussein punishes Matikainen's body with a nice straight punch.
Hussein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hussein scores with a hook to the body. Matikainen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Hussein.
Hussein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Matikainen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hussein misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Matikainen on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hussein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Matikainen scores with a punch to the head.#CUT#It looks like Zabit Hussein has been cut.#T4#
Hussein cracks Matikainen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice uppercut there from Hussein.
Hussein has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Matikainen takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hussein tries to score with a low kick but Matikainen moves his leg out of the way.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Nice straight punches there by Hussein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hussein.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the body.
Hussein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Matikainen was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#CL#
Matikainen gets a clinch.
Matikainen misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hussein is trying to pull guard but Matikainen has him pressed against the cage.
Hussein lands a nice uppercut.
Hussein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Zabit Hussein's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Hussein cracks Matikainen with an open hand slap.
Hussein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
Hussein clinches with his opponent.
Matikainen scores with a shoulder strike.
Matikainen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussein backwards.
Hussein lands with a right to the head.
Matikainen tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Matikainen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussein's elbow.
Hussein working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Matikainen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hussein misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
Hussein lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Matikainen lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Hussein is trying to pull guard but Matikainen has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Matikainen on the inside.
Matikainen tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.
Matikainen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Matikainen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
Hussein blocking some punches.
Hussein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hussein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hussein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matikainen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Matikainen blocking some punches.
Matikainen is trying to force a seperation but Hussein has the dominant position.
Matikainen misses with the head strike.
Hussein scores with a shoulder strike.
Hussein keeps control of Matikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T2#
Hussein blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Hussein's head.
Matikainen misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Hussein throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Matikainens head.
Matikainen lands an uppercut.
Hussein lands with a light punch inside.
Matikainen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Matikainen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hussein backwards.
Matikainen throws a punch but it's blocked by Hussein.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
DaMatti Matikainen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Matikainen tries a body shot but Hussein blocks it.
Hussein keeps control of Matikainen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
Hussein blocks a body shot from Matikainen.
Matikainen cracks Hussein with a nice body shot.#T3#
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussein.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Matikainen.
Matikainen blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussein misses with a straight left.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a big counter.
Matikainen needs to keep his hands up - Hussein had a free shot at his head there.
Hussein takes a swing at Matikainen's ribcage but misses.
Matikainen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hussein just manages to avoid it.
Good exchange - Hussein coming out on top.
Matikainen slips a straight right by Hussein.
Hussein 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. #T4#
Hussein connects with the punch.
A shot to the liver by Hussein. Beautiful body shot.
That kick from Hussein tenderised Matikainen's leg. Matikainen is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Matikainen checks it.
Matikainen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matikainen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hussein throws a leg kick that misses.
Hussein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein cracks Matikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good exchange - Matikainen coming out on top.
Hussein throws out a leg kick but Matikainen moves out of range and Hussein only half commits.
A quick step to the side and Matikainen tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussein misses with a right hand
and Matikainen counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussein with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Zabit Hussein just about did enough to take it.
The cut man is working on Zabit Hussein'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.#R4#
Hussein lands a jab to Matikainen's midsection.
Matikainen ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Matikainen throws a lazy right hand but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussein throws a jab when Matikainen was well out of range.
Hussein throws a leg kick which misses Matikainen's front leg but catches the back leg as Matikainen tries to avoid it.
Matikainen walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a lunging right hand
and Matikainen counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Matikainen lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein's corner calls for a 1-2. Hussein obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hussein fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Hussein closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Hussein is trying to pull guard but Matikainen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Matikainen has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Matikainen tries to break free but Hussein pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Matikainen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Matikainen blocks a low kick nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Matikainen misses the target.
Matikainen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hussein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Matikainen takes one to the chin there.
Hussein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Matikainen moves away.
Hussein looks to score with a jab to the body but Matikainen is just out of range.#T2#
Donk. Hussein catches Matikainen right on the button with a cross.
Matikainen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Matikainen moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Hussein cracks Matikainen with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hussein works Matikainen's body with a nice hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Matikainen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Matikainen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Matikainen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Hussein tries to clinch but Matikainen is having none of it.
Hussein scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hussein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hussein wants to clinch up but Matikainen keeps it at a distance.
Hussein is looking to land body kicks.
Matikainen lands a jab.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussein.
A jab from Hussein misses.
Hussein connects with an inside leg kick.#T4#
Hussein lands a jab to the head.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matikainen appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hussein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A low kick from Hussein is predictable there
and Matikainen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Matikainen misses with a body shot.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matikainen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hussein connects with a good right hand that stumbles Matikainen. Matikainen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Hussein coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Hussein's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R5#
Matikainen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Matikainen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
DaMatti Matikainen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A cross from Hussein lands.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Matikainen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussein is looking to clinch but Matikainen is avoiding it.
Hussein lands with a good body shot.
Matikainen drops his hands momentarily and Hussein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Matikainen tries to close the distance and clinch but Hussein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hussein drives through and clinches with Matikainen against the cage.
Hussein blocks an uppercut.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Hussein tries to throw a body punch but Matikainen avoids it by throwing Hussein back against the cage. #T1#
Matikainen misses with some punches.
Matikainen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Matikainen scores with a shot to the side of Hussein's head.
Matikainen lands with a right to the head.
Hussein tries to pull guard but Matikainen holds him up against the cage and eventually Hussein drops back down to his feet.
Matikainen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein lands a body punch in the clinch.
Matikainen can't find room to land a body shot as Hussein controls the action.
Matikainen lands a shot to the body.
Matikainen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Matikainen tries to throw a body punch but Hussein avoids it by throwing Matikainen back against the cage.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Matikainen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Matikainen misses with some punches. #T2#
Matikainen misses with a body punch.
Matikainen misses with a punch to the body.
Matikainen working aggressively here.
Hussein working aggressively here. #BC#
Matikainen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussein throws a front kick aimed at Matikainen's knee but Matikainen avoids it well.
Hussein feints and then cracks Matikainen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Matikainen down.
Hussein with the inside leg kick.
Hussein thuds a left hand into Matikainen's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Matikainen blocks a jab.
Matikainen throws a jab when Hussein was well out of range.
Hussein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Matikainen misses with a body shot. #T3#
Matikainen tries to move into range but Hussein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Hussein there.
Hussein buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hussein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Matikainen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Matikainen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hussein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Hussein misses with an uppercut. Matikainen saw that one coming.
It looked like Matikainen wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hussein looks to throw the jab but Matikainen is out of range.
Matikainen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Matikainen is looking to counter punch.
Matikainen walks into a left hand.
Hussein throws the left hand but Matikainen avoids the punch easily.
Matikainen is looking for a counter combo.#T4#
Hussein misses with a body punch
and Matikainen counters with a straight right hand.
A shot to the liver by Hussein. Beautiful body shot.
Hussein scores with a jab.
Matikainen swats away the attempt to clinch by Hussein.
An inside leg kick lands from Hussein.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Matikainen stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hussein chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Matikainen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Hussein comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hussein 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 45:50
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein is the new lightweight champion!
Zabit Hussein bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: WVT 172: Vargas v Railio 3
Date: Oct 14, 2023

#R1#
Bang throws a right hand that misses
and Hussein counters with a thumping low kick.
Bang lands the left hand.
Bang looks to land a combination but Hussein avoids it well.
Bang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bang misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussein misses the target.
Hussein moves out of range as Bang strikes.
Hussein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bang misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hussein connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hussein throws a body shot but no joy.
Bang throws a combination that misses
and Hussein counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bang misses with an uppercut
and Hussein counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bang swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hussein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang misses with a left hand
and Hussein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bang throws an off balance right hand
and Hussein counters with a nice body shot.
Bang misses with a lunging right hand
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Bang throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hussein counters with a crisp right that sends Bang to the canvas! Hussein follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein 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: WVT 165: Hussein v Picklesbly
Date: Sep 30, 2023

#R1#
Picklesbly stuns Hussein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hussein looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Picklesbly on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hussein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Picklesbly checks it well.
Hussein lands with a nice body punch.
Picklesbly thuds his right hand into Hussein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Hussein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Picklesbly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hussein on the side of the head.
Picklesbly misses with a wild body shot.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Hussein throws the left hand but Picklesbly avoids the punch easily.
Picklesbly 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.
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Picklesbly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picklesbly gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A big right from Picklesbly misses.
Hussein throwing a counter right hand but Picklesbly manages to avoid it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Picklesbly throws a shot from downtown. Hussein moves away and avoids it.
Hussein staying out of range there.
Picklesbly digs a good hook to Hussein's body. #T1#
Picklesbly misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hussein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Picklesbly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hussein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Picklesbly is able to avoid easily.
Picklesbly throws a jab when Hussein was well out of range.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Picklesbly moves away and avoids it.
Hussein misses with a body kick.
Picklesbly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hussein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Picklesbly lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussein at a distance.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picklesbly moves away.
Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Picklesbly slips a jab from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a body shot.
Hussein tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Picklesbly is able to avoid easily.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot.
Picklesbly walks into a straight right hand from Hussein.
Picklesbly missing with a left hand there. Hussein was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A quick step to the side and Hussein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Picklesbly chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussein can pounce on him.
Picklesbly avoids the head kick by Hussein.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussein throws a low kick but Picklesbly moves out of range easily.
Picklesbly is looking to clinch.
Picklesbly throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Picklesbly bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Picklesbly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Nice defenses there by Picklesbly.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly wants to counter with a clinch but Hussein pushes him away.
Hussein connects with a looping right hand.
Hussein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Hussein misses with a hook
and Picklesbly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Picklesbly scores with a hook to the body. Hussein takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hussein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picklesbly manages to avoid it.#T3#
Picklesbly misses with a looping right.
Picklesbly is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hussein rather than just go for the knockout.
Picklesbly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Hussein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Picklesbly.
Picklesbly wants to clinch up but Hussein keeps it at a distance.
Hussein throws the left hand but Picklesbly avoids the punch easily.
Hussein avoids the body shot from Picklesbly.
Hussein throws a chopping leg kick but Picklesbly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Picklesbly has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hussein.
Hussein throws out a leg kick but Picklesbly moves out of range and Hussein only half commits.
Hussein sets himself, and Picklesbly steps forward looking for the clinch! Hussein avoids it this time.
Picklesbly uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Picklesbly scores with a shot to the body.
Picklesbly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hussein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hussein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Picklesbly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T4#
Hussein throws an off balance right hand
and Picklesbly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein misses with a wild body shot.
Hussein scores with a jab to the body.
Hussein lands a nice hook to Picklesbly's body. Picklesbly takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Picklesbly swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picklesbly moves away.
Picklesbly moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picklesbly staying out of range there.
A slow jab from Hussein misses its intended target.
The crowd cheers as Hussein lands an impressive looking overhand right. Picklesbly doesn't seem phased though.
Picklesbly throws a combination. Hussein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hussein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Picklesbly looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Picklesbly tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A leg kick checked by Picklesbly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Picklesbly digs a good hook to Hussein's body.
Zabit Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussein scores with a jab.
Picklesbly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hussein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Picklesbly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice defenses there by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly blocks a jab.
Hussein fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Picklesbly on the side of the head.
Hussein throws a low kick, looking for Picklesbly's leg but Picklesbly calmly moves out of range.
A good leg kick by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
As Picklesbly backs away, Hussein returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Picklesbly punishes Hussein's body with a nice straight punch.
Hussein connects with a body shot.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picklesbly.
Hussein scores with a head kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Picklesbly might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hussein has got the better of the exchanges.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein takes a swing at Picklesbly's ribcage but misses.
Picklesbly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hussein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A big right from Picklesbly misses. #T1#
Picklesbly takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Picklesbly misses with a body punch
and Hussein counters with a nice leg kick.
Picklesbly wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Picklesbly.
Hussein misses the jab.
Picklesbly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Picklesbly looks to clinch
and Hussein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussein takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Picklesbly lands with a good body shot.
Picklesbly scores with a jab. Hussein acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Picklesbly on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hussein misses with a straight right.
Picklesbly tries to counter with a clinch but Hussein shakes him off and moves 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!
Picklesbly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hussein doesn't seem bothered though.
Picklesbly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hussein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Picklesbly scrambles back to his feet.
Hussein misses with a low kick.
Picklesbly doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hussein connects with a jab.#T2#
Picklesbly misses with a straight left.
Hussein looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Picklesbly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hussein circles away quickly and effectively.
Hussein misses with a looping right.
Picklesbly moves away from the strike by Hussein.
A countering left hand to the body from Picklesbly misses.
Hussein misses with a hook.
A nice side step and Picklesbly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Picklesbly misses with a jab to the body
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.
Hussein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Picklesbly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hussein.
Picklesbly lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hussein circles away quickly and effectively.
Hussein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Picklesbly throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Picklesbly fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hussein looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hussein misses with a hook
and Picklesbly counters with a right hand to the body.
Hussein connects with a leg kick.
Picklesbly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Hussein misses with an attempted mid kick.
Picklesbly slips a straight right by Hussein.
Hussein scores with a nice right hand.
Hussein walks into a stiff left hand from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly tries to clinch but Hussein is having none of it.
Hussein dips to his left and cracks Picklesbly with an uppercut!
Picklesbly misses with a wild body shot.
Picklesbly's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Hussein connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Picklesbly scrambles back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hussein checks a leg kick.
Picklesbly slips a jab from Hussein.
Hussein connects with a crisp jab.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hussein moves out of range of the strikes.
Hussein lands with an uppercut that bounces Picklesbly off the cage and back into range.
A shot to the liver by Hussein. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picklesbly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
A solid body kick from Hussein.
Hussein sizes up Picklesbly with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Picklesbly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Picklesbly lands with a right hand.
Picklesbly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Picklesbly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picklesbly slips under a jab from Hussein.
A cross from Hussein lands.
Picklesbly checks a leg kick.
Picklesbly looks to land a body kick but Hussein moved away.
Hussein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Picklesbly has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hussein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picklesbly misses with a hook
and Hussein counters with a nice uppercut.
Hussein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Picklesbly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hussein slips under a jab.
Hussein quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Hussein misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein dominated that second round.
That's time! Hussein's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Picklesbly throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Adrian Picklesbly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussein digs a good hook to Picklesbly's body.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussein misses the target.
Picklesbly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A big right from Picklesbly misses.
Hussein throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Picklesbly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picklesbly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussein manages to avoid it.
Picklesbly takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hussein tried to score with a low kick but Picklesbly checks it.
Hussein throws a wild body kick that Picklesbly sees coming a mile off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picklesbly takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hussein bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Picklesbly's head backwards.
Picklesbly moves out of range of the leg kick from Hussein.
Picklesbly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Picklesbly scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hussein doesn't seem bothered though.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hussein.#T1#
Hussein is looking to score with low kicks.
A shot to the body from Picklesbly misses
and Hussein counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Picklesbly throws a body kick that misses.
Picklesbly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussein throws out the jab.
Picklesbly avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Picklesbly bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hussein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Hussein connects with an inside leg kick.
Picklesbly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussein.
Picklesbly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Picklesbly tries to land a body kick
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.
Hussein cracks Picklesbly with a good jab.
Picklesbly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Picklesbly moves away.
Hussein tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #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!
Picklesbly blocks a jab.
Picklesbly takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Hussein tests Picklesbly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Picklesbly gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Hussein tries a head kick but it misses.
Picklesbly checks a leg kick.
Picklesbly moves forwards but Hussein connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Picklesbly swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hussein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Picklesbly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Picklesbly throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hussein stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hussein lands with a hook. Picklesbly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Picklesbly closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Picklesbly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Picklesbly keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Picklesbly tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hussein throws a low kick, looking for Picklesbly's leg but Picklesbly calmly moves out of range.
A nice side step and Picklesbly releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Picklesbly misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hussein goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Picklesbly lands a jab to Hussein's midsection.
Picklesbly throws a right hand that misses
and Picklesbly takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussein scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Picklesbly throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range. #CL2#
Picklesbly rushes Hussein and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hussein is working Picklesbly over against the cage.
Hussein throws a head punch that misses.
Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Picklesbly can do to turn this around?#BC#
Hussein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hussein slips a straight right by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly misses with a hook
letting Hussein counter with a right hand. #T4#
Picklesbly misses with a body shot
letting Hussein counter with a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussein.
Picklesbly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussein was well out of range. Poor timing from Picklesbly.
Hussein throws a big counter combination but Picklesbly scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hussein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Picklesbly takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hussein is looking to chop away at Picklesbly's legs.
Picklesbly blocks the body kick.
Picklesbly connects with a solid leg kick.
Hussein swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Picklesbly.
Hussein goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Picklesbly has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Picklesbly there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hussein tries to land a front kick but Picklesbly steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picklesbly is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Hussein connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Picklesbly momentarily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Hussein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hussein, 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 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Hussein!
A less than humble Zabit Hussein misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Adrian Picklesbly had this to say: 'Congratulations. Chive on. Whatever. '.

Event: WVT 154: Hussein v Assndrop
Date: Sep 08, 2023

#R1#
Assndrop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Assndrop ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hussein with a jab.
Hussein misses with the body kick
and Assndrop counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Zabit Hussein has been cut.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Assndrop has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hussein throws a head kick that Assndrop semi-blocks.
Assndrop paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hussein misses the jab.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Assndrop moved out of range.
Assndrop tries a quick counter leg kick but Hussein is wise to it.
Hussein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hussein explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Hussein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hussein.
Nice body kick there by Hussein.#T1#
Hussein cracks Assndrop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hussein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Assndrop on the side of the head.
Hussein is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Hussein fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hussein dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Assndrop ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Hussein will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hussein.
Assndrop is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Assndrop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Assndrop was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Assndrop takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Hussein tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Assndrop was well out of range. Poor timing from Hussein.
A countering left hand to the body from Assndrop misses.
Hussein scores with a nice right hand.
Hussein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
A jab from Hussein misses. #T2#
Hussein misses with a left hand
and Assndrop counters with a leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein keeps Assndrop at a distance using the push kick.
Assndrop chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussein can pounce on him.
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Assndrop ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Assndrop misses.
A low kick from Hussein is predictable there
and Assndrop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussein throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Assndrop to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussein thows a leg kick but Assndrop checks it
and Assndrop counters with a low kick, right behind Hussein 's knee.
Hussein lands a head shot.
Hussein is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Assndrop misses the jab.
A low kick lands for Hussein.
Hussein misses with a right hand
and Assndrop counters with a nice uppercut.
Hussein 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Assndrop! But no joy.#T3#
Hussein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Assndrop counters with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Assndrop misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussein misses the target.
Assndrop looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hussein throws a push kick but Assndrop slaps the foot to one side.
Assndrop is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Hussein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Assndrop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussein misses with a leg kick
and Assndrop counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Hussein scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Assndrop.
Hussein backing away here, and Assndrop unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Assndrop cracks Hussein with an open hand slap.
Hussein misses with a left hand
and Assndrop makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hussein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Assndrop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T4#
A big right from Hussein misses.
Assndrop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hussein lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Assndrop takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hussein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Assndrop.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussein.
Hussein lands a jab to Assndrop's midsection.
Hussein throws a sloppy body shot
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT2#Zabit Hussein's cut is getting worse.
Hussein defending well as Assndrop loads up on a big left hand.
Assndrop moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Assndrop now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hussein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Assndrop counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zabit Hussein'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.#R2#
Hussein misses with a left hand
and Assndrop counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Assndrop misses with a body shot.
A left lands for Hussein.
Hussein throws a leg kick
and Assndrop counters with a crisp right that sends Hussein to the canvas! Assndrop follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maurits Assndrop!
A very excited looking Maurits Assndrop 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: WVT 142: Mahogany v Creed
Date: Aug 12, 2023

#R1#
A jab lands there for Hussein.
Hussein lands a head shot.
Hussein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Halli tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Halli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hussein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hussein. That's going to slow Halli down. #TD2#
Halli looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Halli is looking to pass into half guard but Hussein pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hussein is in guard.#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hussein defends well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Halli is on top in guard. #REVB#
Halli wants to pass the guard but Hussein is keeping the position.#T1#
Hussein keeping moving, preventing Halli from controlling successfully.
Halli wants to pass the guard but Hussein is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Halli postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Hussein is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Halli, into his guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Halli working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Halli has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Halli isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Hussein stacks Halli 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 Hussein!
Halli is trying to improve his position.
Halli tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but Hussein presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Halli 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.#T3#
Halli is trying to escape the mount.
Halli slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Halli trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Hussein manages to pass to mount!
Halli is looking to improve his position but Hussein isn't that keen on the idea.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Halli gets back to half guard.#T4#
Halli trying to control but Hussein postures up.
Halli wants to get back to full guard but Hussein has passed into side control.
Halli tries to improve position but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Halli manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zabit Hussein will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Hussein scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Halli doesn't seem bothered though.
Hussein slips under a jab.
Hussein thuds his right hand into Halli's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Halli tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hussein swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Halli gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Hussein misses.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Hussein.
Halli moves in looking to clinch but Hussein pushes him off.
Hussein quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Hussein is looking to land body kicks.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Halli closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Halli takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hussein circles away from the clinch attempt.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussein misses the target.
Halli moves away from the strike by Hussein.
Halli bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Halli throws a body shot but no joy.
A little feinted left hand from Hussein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hussein misses with an uppercut.
Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halli can do to turn this around?
Halli works the jab nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Halli misses with a hook
and Hussein counters with a left and a right that stings Halli.
Hussein scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hussein misses with an uppercut. Halli saw that one coming.
Hussein misses with a wild body shot.
Halli is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T1#
Halli scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hussein doesn't seem bothered though.
Halli tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hussein manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Halli swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hussein counters with a thumping low kick.
Halli lands a right hook to the body.
Hussein throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Halli.#TD2#
Halli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Halli controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Halli sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Hussein's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura here.
Halli is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! #T2##SUB2#
Halli moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Hussein has worked his arm free - good work by Hussein!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Halli misses with an attempted head punch from side control. #SUB2#
Halli working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Halli taking a break here but Hussein is having none of it and regains half guard. #T3#
Hussein is staying active underneath Halli, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB2#
Halli is looking for a kimura here.
Still in half guard, Halli seems content to control.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Halli frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Halli controlling from mount.
Halli can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hussein is looking to escape. #SUB2#
Halli goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Hussein is on top in guard.
Halli wants to control the position but Hussein says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Halli looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Hussein swats away the attempt to clinch by Halli.
Zabit Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussein.
Halli tries to clinch but Hussein is having none of it.
Halli throws a shot from downtown. Hussein moves away and avoids it.
Halli sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Reijo Halli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Hussein as he connects with a hook.
Halli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Hussein keeps the fight on the outside.
Halli with a hook.
Halli blocks a leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hussein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Halli looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half 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!
Halli is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hussein reverses the position - he's now on top in Halli's guard. #SUB2#
Halli looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hussein passes into half guard. #T1##SUB#
Halli is trying to control Hussein's posture. Hussein takes advantage of the lull and advances to side control. He also appears to have an arm triangle here! Uh oh, big trouble for Halli! Hussein is rotating here... this could be the end... Halli is out! Hussein has ended this one emphatically! Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein 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: WVT 132: Hussein v Corassa
Date: Jul 21, 2023

#R1#
Hussein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussein lands a nice shot to the body.
Hussein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hussein keeps Corassa at a distance using the push kick.
Hussein throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#It looks like Zabit Hussein has been cut.
Corassa scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hussein clobbers Corassa with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #CUT#It looks like Eduardo Corassa has been cut.
Hussein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussein connects with a solid leg kick.
Corassa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Corassa misses with a leg kick. #T1#
That kick from Hussein tenderised Corassa's leg. Corassa is trying to keep his angry face on.
Corassa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Corassa stuns Hussein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hussein moves out of range as Corassa strikes.
Hussein is looking to counter punch.
Hussein cracks Corassa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Corassa misses with a looping right.
Hussein with a nice cross.#ROC#Corassa is rocked!
Hussein lands a slapping body shot.
Hussein misses with a hook to the body
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussein with a jab.#T2#
Hussein misses with a head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hussein throws a right hand that misses
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussein throws an off balance right hand
and Corassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hussein throws a poor cross that misses
and Corassa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hussein lands a head shot.
Corassa scores with a nice right hand.
Hussein misses with a lunging right hand
and Corassa makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Corassa has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Hussein 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.
Hussein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Corassa counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
Hussein misses with a body shot
and Corassa counters with a straight right hand.
Corassa misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Hussein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Corassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussein misses with a straight right.
Corassa flicks out a counter leg kick but Hussein steps away.
A shot to the body from Hussein misses
and Corassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Corassa throws a monster overhand right that drops Hussein! Corassa follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eduardo Corassa!
Our winner, Eduardo Corassa, 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: WVT 126: Thibodeaux v Mahogany
Date: Jul 07, 2023

#R1#
Hussein swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Urameshi connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hussein scores with a body shot.
Urameshi 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.
Hussein throws a quick inside leg kick. #CL#
Hussein drives through and clinches with Urameshi against the cage.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hussein blocks an uppercut.
Hussein struggles to land a body shot inside as Urameshi controls his hands.
Hussein goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Urameshi blocks a body shot from Hussein.
A hook to the body from Urameshi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein tries to pull guard but Urameshi forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hussein lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Urameshi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hussein is trying to pull guard but Urameshi turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
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!
Urameshi misses with a punch on the inside.
Urameshi working aggressively here.
Urameshi looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T1#
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hussein tries a body shot but Urameshi blocks it. #TD#
Hussein pulls Urameshi into guard. #SU2#
Urameshi gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Hussein throws a hook but Urameshi avoids it easily.
Urameshi looks to throw the jab but Hussein is out of range.
Urameshi throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
It appears Hussein was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hussein showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Urameshi.
Urameshi checks the leg kick nicely there.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Urameshi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Hussein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urameshi's hands.
A low kick from Hussein is predictable there
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Urameshi slips under a jab.
Urameshi just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi misses with a hook.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein misses with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hussein 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 Urameshi has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Urameshi and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Urameshi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hussein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Urameshi ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Urameshi now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Urameshi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hussein slips a jab from Urameshi.
Hussein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hussein defending well as Urameshi loads up on a big left hand.
Hussein misses with a lunging right hand
letting Urameshi counter with a right hand.
Hussein looks to land a left hand but Urameshi moved out of range nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Urameshi misses.#T3#
Urameshi digs a good hook to Hussein's body.
Urameshi looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Hussein connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Urameshi's hands.
Urameshi lands a nice shot to the body.
Hussein throws out a leg kick but Urameshi moves out of range and Hussein only half commits. #CL#
Hussein has closed the distance and engaged Urameshi in a clinch.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Urameshi.
Urameshi misses with some punches.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hussein's elbow.
Urameshi lands with a right to the head.
Urameshi misses with a hook to the ribs.
Urameshi fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Urameshi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Urameshi throws a hook but Hussein avoids it easily.#T4#
Hussein throws a nice inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Hussein misses.
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!
Urameshi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Urameshi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hussein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hussein looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hussein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hussein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Urameshi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Urameshi misses its intended target.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hussein wants to clinch up but Urameshi keeps it at a distance.#CL#
Urameshi tries to keep at a distance but Hussein has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hussein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Urameshi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #TD#
Hussein manages to pull guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Zabit Hussein 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#
Hussein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Urameshi lands a glancing blow to the side of Hussein's head.
Zabit Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Hussein clinches with his opponent.
Urameshi can't break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hussein.
Urameshi misses with a short punch on the inside.
Urameshi misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hussein has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Urameshi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi throws a head punch that misses.
Urameshi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yusuke Urameshi seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hussein jumps guard but Urameshi turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Urameshi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hussein throws a lazy uppercut
and Urameshi counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Hussein's head back.
Hussein lands with a nice body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Urameshi has time to react.#T1#
Hussein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Urameshi takes a step back to recover.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussein!
Hussein is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Urameshi. Hussein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Urameshi with a nice cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Urameshi misses the target.
Urameshi checks a leg kick.
Hussein jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hussein lands with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Hussein.
Urameshi's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hussein under the eye.
Hussein cracks a nice hook into Urameshi's ribs.#T2#
Urameshi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hussein scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nice uppercut lands for Urameshi. That snapped Hussein's head back.
Urameshi swings widly with a right hand
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hussein swings widly with a right hand
and Urameshi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Urameshi lands a jab to the nose.
Hussein scores with the left hand. Urameshi knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Hussein has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hussein throws a jab but it's blocked by Urameshi.
Hussein tries to work over Urameshi's front leg with a kick but Urameshi checks it.
Urameshi throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussein. Urameshi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussein throws the left hand but Urameshi avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Urameshi misses the jab.
Hussein was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Urameshi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hussein tries to clinch but Urameshi moves away
and Urameshi counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Urameshi moves away and avoids it.
Urameshi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Urameshi throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range. #CL#
Hussein moves into the clinch.
Urameshi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hussein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Urameshi backwards.
Hussein scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hussein.
Urameshi misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD#
Hussein gets control of Urameshi's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hussein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Urameshi wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Hussein's closed guard. He's half up but Hussein has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Hussein pivots and extends the arm, Urameshi falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Hussein! Well done that man!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein 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.
The defeated Yusuke Urameshi had this to say: 'You shouldn't talk, it makes you sound stupid'.

Event: WVT 120: Hussein v Haudegen
Date: Jun 23, 2023

#R1#
Haudegen feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Husseins jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Hussein shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Haudegen uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussein.
Hussein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hussein keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hussein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hussein scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hussein misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Haudegen does it's job there.
Haudegen misses with a looping right.
Haudegen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hussein doesn't seem bothered though.
Hussein slips under a jab from Haudegen.
Good leg kick by Hussein.
A punch combination from Haudegen misses.
Hussein appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haudegen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haudegen misses the jab.
Hussein fires out a quick counter leg kick but Haudegen just manages to avoid it.
Hussein misses with a body kick.
A combination from Hussein does no damage.
Haudegen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hussein wants to slow Haudegen down by chopping away at his legs. #T1#
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Haudegen moves away and avoids it.
Haudegen throws a shot to the body.
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussein was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussein misses the target.
Haudegen takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Hussein with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hussein motions for Haudegen to come forward. Hussein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hussein throws out a leg kick but Haudegen moves out of range and Hussein only half commits.
Haudegen lands a jab-cross combination.
Haudegen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hussein thuds his shin into the meat of Haudegen's side.
Hussein tries to work over Haudegen's front leg with a kick but Haudegen checks it.
Haudegen takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hussein throws a nice outside leg kick.
Hussein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Haudegen.
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!
Hussein throws a push kick but Haudegen slaps the foot to one side.
Hussein fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Haudegen checks it well.
Haudegen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hussein throws a body kick that misses. #T2#
Hussein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen takes one on the button.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein misses with a hook.
Hussein throws a chopping leg kick but Haudegen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen misses with a hook. Hussein ducked under it nicely.
Hussein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein strikes.
Haudegen swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Hussein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haudegen blocks a jab.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Some bone on bone action there as Haudegen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hussein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Haudegen on the side of the head.
Haudegen swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
Hussein motions for Haudegen to come forward. Hussein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A lazy left from Haudegen finds it's target.
Haudegen lands a right hook to the body.
Hussein lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#T3#
Nice cross by Hussein.
Haudegen tries to land a leg kick but Hussein saw it coming and moves away.
Hussein looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hussein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Haudegen.
Hussein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hussein walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Haudegen clinches up with Hussein and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
Hussein swings wildly with an uppercut but Haudegen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Haudegen has a couple of punches blocked by Hussein.
Hussein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haudegen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hussein backwards.
Haudegen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
Hussein working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Haudegen misses with the head strike.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haudegen.
A short uppercut from Hussein.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hussein. #T4#
Haudegen tries to throw a body punch but Hussein avoids it by throwing Haudegen back against the cage.
Hussein scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hussein lands a body shot in the clinch.
Haudegen lands with a short shot to the head.
Haudegen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Haudegen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hussein lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Haudegen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Haudegen avoiding damage.
Hussein prevents the takedown attempt.
Hussein misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hussein creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hussein lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Hussein pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Haudegen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hussein is just out of range.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Haudegen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein 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#
Hussein getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
Haudegen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hussein defends it well.
Hussein misses with a series of wild punches.
Hussein throws a jab when Haudegen was well out of range.
Hussein misses with a head kick.
Haudegen checks a low kick from Hussein.
Hussein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Haudegen throws a half hearted mid kick.
A combination from Haudegen does no damage.
Haudegen misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen tries to bum rush Hussein with a series of wild strikes but Hussein uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Hussein. Those never looked like landing.
Hussein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haudegen lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussein at a distance. #T1#
Haudegen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haudegen moves out of range of the body kick.
Hussein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Haudegen.
Hussein pushes Haudegen away with a front kick.
Haudegen lunges at Hussein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hussein's hand.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Haudegen misses with a few strikes there.
Haudegen has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Haudegen misses with a two punch combination.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Haudegen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hussein rather than just go for the knockout.
Hussein scores with a decent looking hook.
Hussein throws a wild body kick that Haudegen sees coming a mile off.
Hussein throws an overhand right that lands on Haudegen's shoulder, as Haudegen tries to avoid the shot.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Haudegen drops his hands momentarily and Hussein takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hussein scores with a head 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!
Haudegen blocks a head kick by Hussein.
Hussein misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Haudegen.
Haudegen moves out of range of the body kick.
Haudegen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussein.#T2#
Haudegen paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hussein swings for the body but Haudegen moves out of range.
Hussein throws a body punch but Haudegen moves out of range.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Nice straight punches there by Hussein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hussein.
Haudegen lands a nice looking body shot.
Zabit Hussein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hussein takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Haudegen cracks Hussein with an open hand slap.
Haudegen misses with an uppercut.
Hussein looks to land a combination but Haudegen avoids it well.
Hussein swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Haudegen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And Haudegen tries to counter it with a takedown but Hussein pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Haudegen cracks a nice hook into Hussein's ribs.
Hussein smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Haudegen.
Hussein ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Haudegen moved away.#T3#
Hussein blocks a leg kick.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Hussein connects with a looping right hand.
Haudegen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Haudegen scores with a nice right hand.
Haudegen misses with a body shot.
Hussein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haudegen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haudegen thuds his right hand into Hussein's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hussein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Haudegen avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Hussein throws a sloppy head kick and Haudegen moves out of range easily.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Haudegen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Haudegen scores with a jab to the jaw.
Haudegen tries to move into range but Hussein moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein misses with a body kick.
Hussein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hussein throws a chopping leg kick but Haudegen manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
A thudding body kick lands there by Hussein!
Hussein shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussein.
Hussein throws a wild body kick that Haudegen sees coming a mile off.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Haudegen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussein was well out of range. Poor timing from Haudegen.
Hussein throws a body kick that misses.
Haudegen scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Haudegen misses with a takedown attempt - Hussein sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Hussein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Haudegen feints the counter takedown.
Hussein scores with a leg kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haudegen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Hussein cracks Haudegen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Haudegen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Zabit Hussein will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Haudegen connects with a body shot.
Haudegen takes one to the chin there.
A bone on bone clash there as Haudegen blocks the leg kick.
Haudegen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hussein 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 Haudegen has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Haudegen and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hussein throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Haudegen.
Haudegen ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Hussein throws a hook to the side of Haudegen's head but Haudegen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haudegen swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
Haudegen throws a body shot but no joy.
Haudegen gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hussein.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Haudegen misses its intended target.
Haudegen loads up on a big right hand but Hussein slips the punch.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
Haudegen misses with a wild body shot.
Haudegen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein scores with a jab to the head. #T1#
Haudegen cracks a nice hook into Hussein's ribs.
Hussein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Haudegen moves out of range of the body kick from Hussein.
Hussein scores with a spinning back kick!
Hussein takes one on the button.
Hussein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A cross from Haudegen lands.
Haudegen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Hussein loads up on a big right hand but Haudegen slips the punch.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jab, jab by Haudegen - just one landing.
Hussein punishes Haudegen's body with a nice straight punch.
A head kick from Hussein lands but Haudegen takes it in his stride.
Hussein slips a jab from Haudegen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Haudegen throws a nice looking combination but Hussein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Haudegen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hussein.
Zabit Hussein is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussein keeps Haudegen at a distance using the push kick.
Hussein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Svalbard Haudegen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Haudegen, as that shot connected.
Hussein dodges the punch combination from Haudegen.
Hussein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hussein's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Hussein duly obliges.
Haudegen moves out of range as Hussein throws a body kick.
Hussein misses with a looping left.
Hussein ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haudegen moves away.
Haudegen throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussein thuds a left hand into Haudegen's body.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hussein misses with a straight right.
Hussein scores with a jab.
Hussein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haudegen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hussein finds it's way round the side to connect with Haudegen's head.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.#T3#
Hussein tries a head kick but it misses.
Haudegen misses the shot to the body.
A slow jab from Haudegen misses its intended target.
Hussein connects with a crisp jab.
Haudegen throws a right and a left that Hussein avoids nicely.
Haudegen lands with a right hand.
Haudegen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Haudegen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Haudegen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Haudegen misses with a series of wild punches.
Hussein throws a quick counter head kick but Haudegen was just out of range.
Haudegen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussein throws out the jab.
Haudegen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Haudegen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Haudegen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hussein moves away.
Hussein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hussein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hussein scores with a push kick.#T4#
Haudegen looks for a takedown but Hussein sprawls well.
Haudegen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hussein.
Haudegen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haudegen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Haudegen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haudegen takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Haudegen throws a sloppy body shot
and Haudegen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussein scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hussein scores with a hook.
Haudegen throws a right and a left that Hussein avoids nicely.
Hussein connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haudegen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haudegen lands with a nice body punch.
Haudegen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hussein lands a jab to the nose.
Hussein thuds his right hand into Haudegen's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Haudegen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabit Hussein showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hussein 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 Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 30:27
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabit Hussein!
A very excited looking Zabit Hussein 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: WVT 115: Melondov v Vunipola 2
Date: Jun 10, 2023

#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Hussein. Halli does a little dance to reset his feet.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hussein misses with a looping left.
Halli chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hussein can pounce on him. #CL#
Hussein has Halli up against the cage in a clinch. #TD2#
Halli has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hussein uses from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Halli lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Hussein is controlling Halli's posture.
Halli looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halli wants to control from the top but Hussein keeps moving.
Hussein seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T1#
Halli trying to control but Hussein is working from the bottom.
Hussein has control of Halli's left arm, preventing Halli from doing any damage.
Halli is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halli trying to control the position from guard on top but Hussein is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Halli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hussein tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Halli shoots in for a takedown but Hussein shows good takedown defense. #CL#
Hussein closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Halli has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hussein is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Halli turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Hussein isn't going anywhere.
Halli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Hussein keeps working. #SUB2#
Halli goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Hussein rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Halli's guard! Nice work there by Hussein!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Halli working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Halli has his foot on Hussein's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hussein works his way back into a safe position though.#T3#
Hussein works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Halli tries to get to full guard but Hussein has control of the leg. #SUB#
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura but Halli is defending well.
Halli has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hussein is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hussein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Halli actively working from the bottom here.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.#SUB#
Hussein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Halli trying to control here.
Hussein wants to take a breather but Halli is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Halli with the active half guard here but Hussein passes nicely into side control.
What's Halli going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hussein, as that shot connected.
Hussein lands a nice looking body shot.
Hussein misses with a wild body shot.
A left and a right from Hussein both land. Nice combination.
Halli displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussein throws out the jab.
Hussein tried to score with a low kick but Halli checks it.
Hussein tests Halli's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Hussein clinches.
Hussein tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hussein tries to work over Halli's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hussein tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Halli breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Halli moves out of range of the body kick.#CL2#
Halli clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halli looking for a takedown. #TD2#
Halli manages to pull guard. #SUB2#
Hussein got a little sloppy there for a moment and Halli has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hussein has managed to get both his arms back between Halli's legs - danger averted.
Reijo Halli has got the better of the ground game so far.#T1#
Halli wants to hit a sweep here but Hussein passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Halli there!
Halli is working to get back to half guard.
Halli is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Hussein has taken his back. #T2#
Halli tries to roll but Hussein sticks to his back.
Hussein is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Halli can do to turn this around?#SUB#
Hussein has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Halli has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least! #SUB#
Hussein is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Halli has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #SUB#
Halli tries to escape but he's let his defenses down in doing so and Hussein has slipped in the rear naked choke! Oh, that's tiiiiiiiiight! Halli is tapping! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: Bots de Garra 39
Date: May 26, 2023

188 cm
34 yrs
219 lbs

184 cm
30 yrs
164 lbs

Silva

Hussein

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Shogun Silva! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Zabit Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.

Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Hussein has Silva up against the ropes in a clinch.
Silva is looking to take this one to the mat.#TD2#
Hussein has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Silva is trying to keep an underhook but Hussein manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Silva (0) vs (2) Hussein#SUB#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Silva is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.
Hussein keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Hussein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB#
Silva is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily.
Hussein prevents Silva from improving his position.
Silva is in trouble now - Hussein has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (0) vs (5) Hussein
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Hussein trying to control but Silva is having none of it.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hussein looking to control and managing it successfully. #T2#
Silva is trying to escape the mount. #SUB2#
Hussein has control of Silva's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Silva regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Silva working to try and regain half guard.
Silva bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (5) Hussein#SUB#
Silva has gone for a leg lock! Hussein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Silva's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Silva (2) vs (7) Hussein#SUB#
Silva looking for subs off his back but Hussein has passed one foot through into half guard. #T3#
Hussein moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (10) Hussein
Silva is not content to let Hussein control the position.
Silva is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Hussein tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hussein has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Silva is looking for a sweep.#T4#
Silva sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Hussein is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Silva sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Hussein mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (13) Hussein
Silva can't escape the position. #SUB2#
Hussein looking to secure an arm triangle but Silva defends it well.
Silva gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Hussein mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (16) Hussein#T5#
Silva keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Silva slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hussein is looking to advance position but Silva won't allow it.
Hussein prevents Silva from improving his position.#SUB#
Silva looking for subs from the bottom but Hussein mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Silva (2) vs (19) Hussein
Silva tries to reverse the position but Hussein maintains control.#T6#
Hussein fails to move to back control.
Silva is squirming around, avoiding Hussein's attempts to control the action.
Silva is working to get back to half guard.
Silva has given up his back - I don’t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Score +3 for taking back: Silva (2) vs (22) Hussein#SUB2#
Hussein looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB2#
Hussein working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet. #T7##SUB2#
Hussein working for a choke but Silva is defending well. #SUB2#
Hussein is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Well, with Hussein on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Silva is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Silva is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent. #SUB2#
Hussein working for a choke but Silva is defending well.
Silva tries to roll but Hussein sticks to his back. #T8#
Silva looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hussein.
Silva is trying to break free.
Silva is working hard here to advance position.
Silva prevents Hussein from getting a body triangle.
Silva is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #SUB2#
Silva is trying to roll into a better position but Hussein has get a rear naked choke and Silva is forced to tap out! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein 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: Bots de Garra 36
Date: May 23, 2023

184 cm
30 yrs
162 lbs

173 cm
31 yrs
157 lbs

Hussein

Hitoshi

Event: Bots de Garra 33
Date: May 20, 2023

179 cm
37 yrs
183 lbs

184 cm
30 yrs
161 lbs

Leifsson

Hussein

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 9 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 2 losses; Zabit Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Paulo Santos and Alexandre Firmino.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Hussein rushes Leifsson and presses him up against the ropes.
Hussein tries for a takedown. No joy. #TD#
Leifsson wants the takedown. Hussein is fighting it off but Leifsson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Hussein's guard against the ropes.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Leifsson (2) vs (0) Hussein
Leifsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Leifsson stands and throws Hussein's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (5) vs (0) Hussein
Hussein sneaks back into half guard.
Leifsson is trying to control the action in half guard but Hussein is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Hussein tries to get to full guard but Leifsson has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#T1##SUB2#
Leifsson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hussein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Leifsson has managed to get both his arms back between Hussein's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Hussein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leifsson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leifsson wants to control from the top but Hussein keeps moving.
Hussein is trying to keep Leifsson in close. #T2#
Leifsson trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Hussein manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (5) vs (2) Hussein
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hussein is pushing down on Leifsson's leg trying to pass to half guard. Leifsson is fighting to maintain full guard but Hussein has managed to sneak the leg through.
Leifsson is pressing down on Hussein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
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.
Leifsson keeping full guard, as Hussein tries to pass.
Leifsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #T3#
Leifsson wants to sweep here but Hussein controlling him for the moment.
Leifsson is trying to keep Hussein in close.
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully.
Leifsson is trying to keep Hussein in close. #T4#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Leifsson is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (7) vs (2) Hussein
Our spies down at at Convicted Top Team inform us that Hussein has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Leifsson pushing down on Hussein's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Leifsson controlling the action here.
Leifsson trying to control from half guard but Hussein is working away. #T5#
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.
Leifsson wants to take a breather but Hussein is having none of it.
Leifsson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Hussein is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hussein is looking for a sweep. Leifsson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T6#
Leifsson trying to pass the guard but Hussein defending well.
Leifsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (10) vs (2) Hussein
Hussein is trying desperately to improve position.
Leifsson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Hussein is desperately trying to improve his position but Leifsson has a good base and remains in mount.#T7#
Leifsson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Leifsson prevents Hussein from getting the reversal.
Hussein is still trying to improve position.#T8#
Leifsson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hussein working to try and regain half guard.
Leifsson controlling from the full mount.
Leifsson tries to control but Hussein wriggling away. #T9#
Leifsson wants to control the action but instead Hussein gets a body lock and reverses into Leifsson's guard! Nice work!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (10) vs (4) Hussein
Hussein must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Leifsson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hussein wants to control from the top but Leifsson keeps moving.
Leifsson controls Hussein momentarily but Hussein frees himself. #T10#
Hussein preventing the sweep.
Hussein being controlled here momentarily.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hussein won't allow Leifsson to sweep him here. #T11#
Leifsson keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully.
Leifsson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Leifsson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Leifsson (12) vs (4) Hussein
Hussein looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leifsson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard. #T12#
Hussein gets back to full guard.
Hussein not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Leifsson wants to pass the guard but Hussein is keeping the position.
Hussein is trying to control the position but Leifsson postures up. #T13#
Leifsson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hussein trying to keep a closed guard but Leifsson is proving a slippery customer.
Hussein looking for a sweep. Not yet Hussein, not yet.
Leifsson advances to half guard. #SUB2#
Hussein with the active half guard here but Leifsson passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Leifsson (15) vs (4) Hussein
Hussein is not content to let Leifsson control the position. #T14#
Hussein is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussein tries to improve position but can't.

And that's the end of the fight!
Leifsson takes the fight on points by 15 to 4.
After winning the bout, Skjoldr Leifsson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Bots de Garra 32
Date: May 19, 2023

184 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs

184 cm
37 yrs
186 lbs

Hussein

Orion

Event: Bots de Garra 31
Date: May 18, 2023

184 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs

179 cm
38 yrs
232 lbs

Hussein

Bennett

Event: Bots de Garra 30
Date: May 17, 2023

184 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs

178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs

Hussein

Ahokas

Event: Bots de Garra 29
Date: May 16, 2023

197 cm
30 yrs
276 lbs

184 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs

Young

Hussein

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 1 losses; Ryder Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Leandro Rodrigues.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Young clinches up against the ropes.
Hussein has Young pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Young manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Young drags the fight down to the ground.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hussein sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Young's guard. #SUB2#
Hussein is trying for a kimura here. Young looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hussein wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Zabit Hussein!
A very excited looking Zabit Hussein 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.
Ryder Young spoke after the fight, saying 'I don’t know mate. Someone said the pub was this way but I don’t see a fucking bar, do you?'.

Event: Bots de Garra 28
Date: May 15, 2023

184 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs

172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs

Hussein

Zan

Event: Bots de Garra 27
Date: May 14, 2023

185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs

184 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs

King

Hussein

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 13 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Matheus Silva and Thiago Cunha.

The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Hussein. No joy for King on that attempt.
King tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hussein swivels and escapes.#CL2#
Hussein forces King back against the ropes and clinches.
Hussein is pressed up against the ropes. King has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Hussein down to the mat. Hussein avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malcolm King. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Hussein clinches up with King and pushes him back against the ropes.
Hussein can't get the takedown.
Hussein stops a takedown attempt from King.
Hussein tries to pull guard but King won't allow it.
Hussein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Hussein has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. King avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hussein stops a takedown attempt from King. #TD2#
Hussein pulls guard effortlessly.
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.#SUB#
King drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and King jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Our spies down at at Convicted Top Team inform us that Hussein has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hussein is trying to control the position but King postures up. #T1##SUB2#
Hussein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but King can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
King drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hussein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now King has Hussein in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Hussein
Hussein slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (5) Hussein
King manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
King looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
King is looking to improve his position.
Hussein wants to lay and pray for a moment but King keeps working.
Hussein works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: King (0) vs (8) Hussein
King is desperately trying to improve his position but Hussein has a good base and remains in mount.#T2##SUB2#
Hussein has control of King's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and King regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Hussein is looking to work his way around to King's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
King tries to reverse the position but Hussein maintains control.#SUB2#
Hussein working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
King is wriggling around trying to escape. #SUB2#
Hussein swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Zabit Hussein!
In his post fight interview, Zabit Hussein started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Bots de Garra 26
Date: May 13, 2023

184 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs

180 cm
42 yrs
158 lbs

Hussein

Durden

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 8 losses; Abraham Durden!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Felipe Paraventi.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Durden shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Durden looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL#
Hussein pushes Durden up against the ropes in a clinch.
Hussein is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Durden pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD#
Hussein gets control of Durden's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hussein will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Hussein is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hussein seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Hussein is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Hussein is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hussein controlling Durden's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Hussein looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB2#
Durden drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Durden jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hussein looking to control. #T1#
Durden is pushing down on Hussein's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hussein is fighting to maintain full guard but Durden has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Durden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hussein is just riding it out for now. Durden eventually gives up the hold.
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Durden looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Hussein has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Durden is working away from the top position though.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hussein is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Durden is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB#
Hussein looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Durden is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily.
Hussein slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Durden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hussein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hussein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hussein!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hussein (4) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Hussein wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Durden, who protects the arm well.
Durden is looking to regain half guard here but Hussein keeps moving and retains side control.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#T3#
Durden manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. #SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden is pressing down on Hussein's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hussein works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions off his back.
Still in half guard, Hussein seems content to control.#SUB#
Hussein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Hussein eventually gives up the hold.
Durden tries to get to full guard but Hussein has control of the leg. #T4##SUB#
Hussein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Hussein eventually gives up the hold.
Hussein is trying to control. Durden wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden won't allow Hussein to pass to mount. #SUB#
Hussein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Durden is just riding it out for now. Hussein eventually gives up the hold. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T5##SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily.
Hussein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (7) vs (0) Durden
Hussein moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hussein (9) vs (0) Durden#SUB#
Hussein wants to finish this one by submission but Durden is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Hussein. #SUB#
Hussein working for a guillotine from mount but Durden is in no mood to give up.
Hussein looking to control but Durden is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Durden regains half guard.#SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durden defends it well.
Hussein trying to pass the guard but Durden defending well.
Hussein has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (12) vs (0) Durden
Hussein prevents Durden from getting the reversal.
Hussein trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Hussein moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Hussein (15) vs (0) Durden#T7##SUB#
Hussein patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Hussein doesn't have the hooks in and Durden manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (15) vs (2) Durden#SUB#
Hussein looking for a guillotine here but Durden defends easily. #SUB2#
Durden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Hussein looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Hussein looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Hussein!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Hussein (19) vs (2) Durden
Durden manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (19) vs (4) Durden
Hussein trying to control but Durden postures up.
Hussein wants to get back to full guard.
Hussein moves into full guard. #SUB#
Durden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hussein has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Durden has managed to get both his arms back between Hussein's legs - danger averted.
Durden tries to free his leg and advance position but Hussein is retaining full guard. #T8#
Durden passes into half guard.
Hussein wants to control but Durden is keeping busy.
Hussein wants to get back to full guard.
Hussein is trying to maintain the position but Durden is very close to passing his half guard.
Hussein wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well. #SUB2#
Durden is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Hussein wants to improve his position but Durden is controlling well. #SUB2#
Durden wants to work for an arm triangle but Hussein is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T9##SUB2#
Durden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Hussein is just riding it out for now. Durden eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Hussein is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durden pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hussein looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Durden is looking for a kimura here.
Hussein manages to get to full guard.
Durden postures up. #T10##SUB2#
Durden has gone for a leg lock! Hussein slips out almost immediately though and dives into Durden's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (21) vs (4) Durden#SUB2#
Durden is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hussein forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (24) vs (4) Durden
Durden manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Hussein seems to be working for a kimura but Durden defends the submission attempt.#T11##SUB#
Hussein is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Hussein is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hussein is pressing down on Durden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durden is holding on for now. #SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durden has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Durden actively working from the bottom here.
Durden is in trouble now - Hussein has advanced to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (27) vs (4) Durden
Durden is working to get back to half guard. #T12#
Hussein tries to control but Durden wriggling away.
Durden manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Durden is not content to let Hussein control the position.#SUB#
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Durden is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Hussein is working for a kimura but Durden is defending it quite comfortably.
Hussein is pressing down on Durden's thigh, looking to free his foot. Durden is holding on for now. #T13#
Hussein seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Durden does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Hussein tries to pass the half guard into mount. Durden knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Durden looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hussein tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it. #SUB#
Hussein looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Durden is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily. #T14#
Hussein tries to pass to full mount but Durden defends it. #SUB2#
Durden looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hussein passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Durden!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (30) vs (4) Durden
Durden is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussein can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Durden is looking to escape. #SUB#
Hussein is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Durden is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Durden flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Hussein anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Durden and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Hussein slips an arm under Durden chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Hussein has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Hussein is squeezing on Durden like an anaconda would it's prey. Durden fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein 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: Bots de Garra 25
Date: May 12, 2023

197 cm
30 yrs
276 lbs

184 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs

Young

Hussein

This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Ryder Young! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Luis Engracia and Edson Gomes.

The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hussein swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Hussein forces Young back against the ropes and clinches.#TD#
Young pulls guard. #SUB#
Young throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Young is looking for a triangle but Hussein pushes his legs off easily.
Young keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Young has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hussein can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Young keeping full guard, as Hussein tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Young escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hussein gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hussein is pushing down on Young's leg trying to pass to half guard. Young is fighting to maintain full guard but Hussein has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Young looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Hussein frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Young (0) vs (3) Hussein
Young is trying to escape the mount but Hussein keeps good control and instead manages to take Young's back.
Score +3 for taking back: Young (0) vs (6) Hussein
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#SUB2#
Hussein working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Young is doing well to defend. Hussein seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Young is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
In his post fight interview, Zabit Hussein started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Ryder Young had this to say: 'I don’t know mate. Someone said the pub was this way but I don’t see a fucking bar, do you?'.

Event: Bots de Garra 22
Date: May 09, 2023

184 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs

190 cm
28 yrs
210 lbs

Hussein

Davis

Event: WVT 97: Ihantala v Knox
Date: Apr 29, 2023

#R1#
Chai fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Hussein checks it well.
Hussein darts in trying to clinch
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussein misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Chai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A low kick lands for Hussein.
Chai avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Hussein throws a lazy uppercut
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Hussein throws a jab but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Hussein checks the leg kick.
Chai takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hussein walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chai.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chai throws a jab but it's blocked by Hussein.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein moves out of range of the body kick.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussein misses the target.
Hussein misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Hussein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Chai lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hussein moves out of range as Chai throws a body kick.
Hussein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chai.
A jab from Chai misses.
Chai throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussein throws a body kick that misses
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai throws the left hand but Hussein avoids the punch easily.
Hussein lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hussein throws a poor cross that misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussein manages to avoid it.
Hussein lands a nice shot that snaps Chai's head back.
Chai looks for the body kick but Hussein saw that one coming.
Hussein darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CUT#It looks like Pinero Chai has been cut.
Chai 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.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Hussein to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hussein throws an off balance right hand
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussein throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a leg kick.
Hussein blocks a leg kick.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hussein moves out of range as Chai strikes.#T2#
A low kick from Hussein misses
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chai misses with a jab, cross combination.
A counter left hand to the body from Hussein misses its target.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Chai misses with a body shot.
Chai tries to land a front kick but Hussein steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hussein misses with a right hand
and Chai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hussein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chai.
A jab from Chai misses.
Hussein misses the body punch
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Chai tries to score with a low kick but Hussein moves his leg out of the way.
Hussein throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Chai misses its intended target.
Hussein misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Hussein looks to score with a jab to the body but Chai is just out of range.
Hussein tests Chai's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pinero Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hussein on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hussein throws a hook but Chai blocks it.
Hussein throws an off balance right hand
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.#T3#
Hussein throws an off balance right hand
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Hussein tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai takes one to the side of the head.
Hussein bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Chai's head.
Hussein misses with a body punch
and Chai counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Hussein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chai counters with a good, hard body kick but Hussein shrugs it off.
Chai takes a swing at Hussein's ribcage but misses.
Hussein scores with a jab to the jaw.
A head kick by Hussein misses
and Chai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hussein throws a poor cross that misses
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai tries to work over Hussein's front leg with a kick but Hussein checks it.
Good work by Hussein as he checks the leg kick.
A low kick from Hussein is predictable there
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Chai throws a leg kick but Hussein moved away.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Hussein is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC#Chai is rocked!
Chai closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chai is still on wobbly legs! Can Hussein finish him?
Hussein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Chai seems to have recovered his senses.#T4#
Chai tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hussein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai misses with a low kick as Hussein jumps back.
Hussein digs a good hook to Chai's body.
Hussein misses with the body kick
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hussein scores with a jab to the head.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Chai moves away and avoids it.
Hussein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussein checks the leg kick.
Hussein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussein swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Chai misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
It looked like Hussein wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai misses with a body kick.
Hussein scores with a punch to the head.
Chai with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hussein to score with a decent uppercut.
Chai avoids the body shot from Hussein.
Chai is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Chai misses with a right hand #KD#
and Hussein counters with a crisp right hand that drops Chai! Hussein lets Chai back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Chai connects with a body shot that sends Hussein's belly button to the back.
Hussein misses with a leg kick
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussein slips under a jab from Chai.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Hussein might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hussein throws a front kick aimed at Chai's knee but Chai avoids it well.
Chai takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Hussein misses with a two punch combination.
Hussein thumps Chai with a low kick.
Hussein moves out of range of the body kick.
Hussein misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussein throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
A telegraphed right hand from Hussein misses the target.
Chai keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai throws a combination. Hussein tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Pinero Chai seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chai keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussein.
Hussein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hussein throws a jab when Chai was well out of range.
Hussein looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hussein takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hussein checks a leg kick nicely.#T1#
Hussein blocks a jab.
Hussein appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hussein wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Chai is looking to score with low kicks.
Hussein tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Chai throws a leg kick
and Hussein counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT#That has opened up Pinero Chai's cut even more.
Hussein avoids the body shot from Chai.
Hussein lands a slapping body shot.
Hussein misses with a right hand
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Hussein misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hussein checks a leg kick.
Chai throws a leg kick but Hussein moved away.
Hussein throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a thumping low kick.
Hussein wants to land a leg kick but Chai is out of range.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chai.
Hussein throws a body shot but no joy.
Chai lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hussein lands a glancing blow to the side of Chai's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chai throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hussein staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Hussein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Hussein tries to land a front kick but Chai steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hussein throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hussein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A lazy body kick from Hussein
and Chai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hussein's knee momentarily.
Hussein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hussein misses with a lunging right hand
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussein misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
Hussein avoids the body shot from Chai.
Hussein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Hussein darts in trying to clinch
and Chai counters with a three punch combo that has Hussein backing up. Hussein nods at Chai to acknowledge the strikes.
Chai has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chai scores with a push kick.
Hussein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussein misses with a kick to the body
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hussein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A shot to the body from Hussein misses
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Hussein throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.#T3#
Chai is looking to chop away at Hussein's legs.
A low kick from Hussein misses
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hussein throws a sloppy head kick
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
Hussein misses with an uppercut
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai throws a hook to the side of Hussein's head but Hussein sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai misses with a looping left.
Hussein misses with a lunging right hand
and Chai counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chai. Hussein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinero Chai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hussein misses with a body punch
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chai finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hussein misses the jab.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Hussein slips the punch.
Hussein moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hussein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hussein gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Chai counters with a thumping low kick.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chai throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T4#
Some bone on bone action there as Hussein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hussein feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hussein misses with a leg kick
and Chai counters with a nice low kick that buckles Hussein's knee momentarily.
Hussein throws an off balance right hand
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
A right-left combo lands from Chai.
Hussein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Chai misses the jab.
Hussein connects with a crisp jab.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Hussein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hussein moves away from the strike by Chai.
Hussein thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Hussein misses the target.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Hussein is looking to counter with a body kick.
Chai swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chai throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hussein throws a leg kick
and Chai makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hussein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Hussein's shoulder, as Hussein tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Pinero Chai showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pinero Chai's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Chai misses with a low kick as Hussein jumps back.
A little feinted left hand from Hussein on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Good work by Hussein as he checks the leg kick.
Hussein swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
Chai pushes Hussein away with a front kick.
Hussein misses with an uppercut
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Hussein misses its intended target.
Hussein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai checks a leg kick.
Chai lands with a nice body kick.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussein manages to avoid it.
Hussein swings for the body but Chai moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chai!
Chai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chai scores with a kick to the midsection.#T1#
Chai lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussein at a distance.
Hussein moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Hussein misses the body punch
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
Hussein throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Chai.
Chai throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chai misses with a few strikes there.
Nice defenses there by Hussein.
Chai wants to land a leg kick but Hussein is out of range.
Hussein misses with a looping right.
Chai ducks right into an uppercut from Hussein.
Hussein is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chai.
Hussein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Chai counters with a nice leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Hussein.
Hussein misses with the body kick
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chai counters with a straight right hand.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chai.
Zabit Hussein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A slow jab from Hussein misses its intended target.
Hussein misses with a leg kick
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussein.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Chai fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hussein is out of range.
Chai slips under a jab from Hussein.
Hussein misses with an uppercut
and Chai counters with a good low kick that Hussein was not able to check.
Hussein throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Chai.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
Chai misses with a head kick.
Hussein bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hussein misses with a body punch
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai throws a lazy right hand but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussein swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Hussein does it's job there.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Some bone on bone action there as Hussein checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Chai misses with a wild body shot.
Hussein is looking to counter punch.#T3#
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hussein wants to clinch
and Chai counters with a slapping leg kick.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Chai moved away.
Chai ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein scores with a jab. Chai acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chai lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Chai misses with a hook. Hussein ducked under it nicely.
Hussein throwing a counter right hand but Chai manages to avoid it.
Hussein blocks the body kick.
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Chai ducks down to avoid it.
Chai misses with a low kick.
Hussein throws a right hand that misses
and Chai counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Hussein checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#T4#
Hussein misses with an uppercut
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Chai throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussein bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Chai uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Chai pivots, looking for a leg kick but Hussein is out of range and Chai settles back down.
Chai shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hussein eats them both and turns towards Chai to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Chai loads up on a big right hand but Hussein slips the punch.
Chai uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussein.
Chai replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hussein blocks it well.
Chai swings for the body but Hussein moves out of range.
Hussein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hussein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Chai.
Hussein connects with a body shot.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Chai - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Chai was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hussein throws a leg kick
and Chai counters with a nice leg kick.
Chai checks the leg kick nicely there.

And that's the end of the fight!
Pinero Chai comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Chai 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

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

Event: WVT 89: Ihantala v Machado 2
Date: Apr 07, 2023

#R1#
Chang lands with a good body shot.
Chang throws a hook but Hussein avoids it easily.
Hussein throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Chang just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang looks to land a left hand but Hussein moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Chang misses
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chang connects with a leg kick.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hussein throws out a counter right but Chang avoids it with no problem.
Chang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hussein on the side of the head. #CUT#It looks like Zabit Hussein has been cut.
Chang paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hussein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussein scores with a one two! Chang had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Chang attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Chang stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Chang throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Chang lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Chang throws a big shot that misses.
Hussein appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussein now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Chang throws a body punch but Hussein moves out of range.
Chang misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Hussein counter with a right hand. #ROC2#Chang is rocked!
Hussein steps in with a hook that catches Chang right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Hussein follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Chang looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Conviction, into his post fight interview.

Event: WVT 84: Vargas v Railio
Date: Mar 24, 2023

#R1#
Hussein swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bloodaxe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bloodaxe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hussein.
Hussein looks to throw a body kick
and Bloodaxe connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bloodaxe takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hussein tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with an inside leg kick.
Hussein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bloodaxe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bloodaxe looks to land a right hand but Hussein moved out of range.#T1#
Hussein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bloodaxe scoring well with a low kick there.
Bloodaxe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hussein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hussein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hussein throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe looks to land a right hand but Hussein moved out of range.
Despite the aggression on Hussein's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Hussein scores with a jab to the body.
Hussein misses with an uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Bloodaxe ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
Hussein takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bloodaxe tests Hussein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hussein connects with a solid leg kick.
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Hussein rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bloodaxe counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Hussein defending well as Bloodaxe loads up on a big left hand.
And Hussein responds with a good body kick, but Bloodaxe manages to step out the way in time.
Bloodaxe lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hussein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bloodaxe.
Sloppy strikes from Hussein. Those never looked like landing.
Hussein misses with a kick to the body
and Bloodaxe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hussein motions for Bloodaxe to come forward. Hussein throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hussein misses with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a left and a right that stings Hussein.
Bloodaxe stuns Hussein with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Bloodaxe misses with an uppercut.
Hussein throws out a counter right but Bloodaxe avoids it with no problem.
Hussein takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hussein takes a swing at Bloodaxe's ribcage but misses.
Bloodaxe scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodaxe throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloodaxe throws out the jab.
Hussein throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hussein thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Bloodaxe scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Bloodaxe 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT2#It looks like Gunnar Bloodaxe has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Hussein takes a swing at Bloodaxe's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Bloodaxe was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hussein.
The fighters circling - Bloodaxe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bloodaxe scores with a nice right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bloodaxe.#CL2#
Hussein forces Bloodaxe back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Hussein is leaning against Bloodaxe and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hussein doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hussein lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bloodaxe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hussein can do to turn this around?
Bloodaxe wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bloodaxe has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.#TD2#
Hussein manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back. #SUB2#
Hussein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussein working a defensive guard here.
Bloodaxe not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB2#
Hussein looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #T2#
Bloodaxe tries to free his leg and advance position but Hussein is retaining full guard.
Bloodaxe has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Hussein had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Bloodaxe defends it easily.
Hussein is controlling Bloodaxe's posture.#SUB2#
Hussein has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Bloodaxe can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #T3##SUB2#
Hussein working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Bloodaxe has passed into half guard!
Hussein is looking to improve his position.
Bloodaxe is thwarting Hussein's attempts to control the position.#T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Hussein is looking to improve his position.
Bloodaxe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hussein to counter with a crisp jab.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Bloodaxe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloodaxe throws a quick counter kick to the body but Hussein avoids it.
Hussein throws a hook but Bloodaxe blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Zabit Hussein showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Gunnar Bloodaxe'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. 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#
Bloodaxe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hussein counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hussein walks into a stiff left hand from Bloodaxe.
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Bloodaxe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussein throws a hook but Bloodaxe blocks it.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bloodaxe.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bloodaxe. Hussein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sloppy strikes from Hussein. Those never looked like landing.
Bloodaxe quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Hussein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bloodaxe throws out the jab.
Hussein throws a combination that misses
and Bloodaxe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussein throws a series of punches but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
Bloodaxe wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bloodaxe scores with a body shot.
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Bloodaxe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloodaxe defending well as Hussein loads up on a big left hand.
Hussein throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T2##CL2#
Hussein darts in and clinches Bloodaxe up against the cage.
Hussein misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein misses with some punches.
Bloodaxe blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Hussein breaks from the clinch.
Bloodaxe lands a nice hook to Hussein's body. Hussein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hussein throws a lazy uppercut
and Bloodaxe counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good leg kick by Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bloodaxe lands with a thumping leg kick. #T3#
Bloodaxe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bloodaxe lands a jab to the head.
Bloodaxe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Hussein is trying to counter with his kicks.
Hussein cracks Bloodaxe with an open hand slap.
Hussein throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bloodaxe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bloodaxe lands a jab to the head.
Bloodaxe avoids the head kick by Hussein. #T4#
Bloodaxe throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Hussein counters with a nice body kick.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick but Hussein avoids it.
Bloodaxe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bloodaxe misses with a looping right.
Hussein throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Bloodaxe.
Hussein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bloodaxe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Bloodaxe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bloodaxe 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 James Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Our winner, Gunnar Bloodaxe, 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: WVT 79: Surianglek v Corassa 2
Date: Mar 10, 2023

#R1#
Pandens lands a slapping body shot.
Pandens misses with a hook. Hussein ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Hussein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pandens.
Pandens looks for the body kick but Hussein saw that one coming.
Hussein lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pandens takes one to the chin there.
Hussein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pandens.
Hussein misses with an uppercut. Pandens saw that one coming.
Pandens avoids the head kick by Hussein.
Pandens tries to score with a low kick but Hussein moves his leg out of the way.
It looked like Hussein was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Pandens.
Pandens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hussein. Hussein obviously looking to wear him down.
Hussein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandens.
Hussein checks a low kick from Pandens.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pandens shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Jab by Hussein.
Hussein lands a glancing blow to the side of Pandens's head.#T1#
Pandens misses with a jab to the body
and Hussein makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A big left from Pandens misses.
Hussein throws a big shot that misses.
Pandens swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Pandens scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hussein connects with a jab.
Hussein jabs Pandens right on the nose. Pandens blinks but takes it well.
Hussein throws a sloppy body shot
and Pandens cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hussein misses with a left hand
and Pandens counters with a thumping low kick.
Pandens misses with a looping right.
Hussein misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Good exchange - Hussein coming out on top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pandens throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Hussein misses with a left hand
enabling Pandens to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussein tries to land a body kick
and Pandens counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Hussein has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.#T2#
Hussein throws a leg kick
and Pandens makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Hussein really felt that one!
Hussein swings for the body but Pandens moves out of range.
Hussein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Pandens throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hussein counters with a stiff right hand.
Pandens throws a leg kick but Hussein sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hussein avoids a kick to the body.
Pandens tries to land a leg kick but Hussein saw it coming and moves away.
Hussein seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Pandens throws a hook but Hussein blocks it.
Hussein is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hussein dips to his left and cracks Pandens with an uppercut!
Hussein rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pandens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hussein throws a body kick that misses
and Pandens counters with a nice body kick.
Hussein moves out of range as Pandens throws a body kick.
A big right from Pandens misses.
Hussein moves away from the strike by Pandens. #T3#
Pandens throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandens moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandens avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hussein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pandens scores with a nice right hand.
Hussein throws an off balance right hand
and Hussein takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
Sloppy strikes from Pandens. Those never looked like landing.
Hussein tries to clinch but Pandens moves away
and Pandens counters with a leg kick.
Hussein will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hussein is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Pandens on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T4#
Pandens takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein misses with a leg kick
and Pandens counters with a nice leg kick.
Pandens misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Pandens is predictable there
and Hussein counters with a straight right hand.
Hussein scores with a nice strike.#ROC#Pandens is rocked!
Hussein cracks Pandens on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Pandens falls backwards against the cage. Hussein follows up with more strikes that drop Pandens to his knees. Hussein keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Pandens! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Hussein!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zabit Hussein made sure he mentioned Conviction, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: WVT 72: Surianglek v Siale
Date: Feb 17, 2023

#R1#
Picklesbly moves into range and connects with a jab.
Picklesbly scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hussein misses the shot to the body.
Picklesbly blocks the body kick.
Hussein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussein throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Picklesbly to counter with a crisp jab.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Picklesbly moves away and avoids it.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Picklesbly misses with a series of wild punches.
Picklesbly takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Picklesbly. Hussein does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Picklesbly connects with a single shot there.
Hussein scores with a decent looking hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hussein tries to work over Picklesbly's front leg with a kick but Picklesbly checks it.
Picklesbly digs a good body shot into Hussein's ribs.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Picklesbly moves away and avoids it.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly throws a right and a left that Hussein avoids nicely.
Picklesbly bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hussein's head backwards.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Hussein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hussein uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Picklesbly.
Hussein misses with a wild body shot.
Hussein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Picklesbly.
Hussein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hussein pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Picklesbly slips under a jab from Hussein.
Hussein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hussein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picklesbly manages to avoid it.
Hussein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Picklesbly throws out the jab.
Picklesbly keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A big left from Picklesbly misses.
It looks like Picklesbly has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hussein with the inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hussein.
Picklesbly throws the left hand but Hussein avoids the punch easily.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Picklesbly throwing a counter right hand but Hussein manages to avoid it.
Hussein moves out of range as Picklesbly strikes.
Hussein takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Hussein blocks the leg kick.
Hussein throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Picklesbly on the side of the head.
A big right from Hussein misses. #T2#
Picklesbly throws a jab but it's blocked by Hussein.
Hussein walks into a left hand.
Hussein swings widly with a right hand
and Picklesbly cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Picklesbly tries a head kick but it misses.
Hussein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hussein staying out of range there.
Hussein scores with a kick to the midsection.
Picklesbly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Picklesbly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picklesbly 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.
Picklesbly throws a jab when Hussein was well out of range.
Hussein is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Picklesbly fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hussein manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Picklesbly.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Picklesbly moved out of range.
Hussein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Picklesbly misses with a hook. Hussein ducked under it nicely.
Hussein takes a swing at Picklesbly's ribcage but misses.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Picklesbly moves away and avoids it.
Picklesbly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hussein misses with a body kick.#T3#
Picklesbly uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hussein.
Hussein misses with a hook. Picklesbly ducked under it nicely.
Hussein throws a body shot but no joy.
Picklesbly is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Hussein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Picklesbly connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picklesbly throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hussein throws a looping overhand right but Picklesbly ducks down to avoid it.
Hussein throws a series of punches but Picklesbly avoids them all with ease.
Hussein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hussein.
Picklesbly cracks Hussein with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Hussein misses.
Picklesbly half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hussein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picklesbly.
It seemed like Hussein was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Picklesbly cracks Hussein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Picklesbly slips a jab and a cross from Hussein.
Picklesbly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Picklesbly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Picklesbly swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Hussein throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hussein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hussein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hussein.
Picklesbly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hussein to score with a decent uppercut.
Picklesbly is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hussein misses with a straight right.
A cross from Hussein lands.
Picklesbly fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Picklesbly avoids the head kick by Hussein.
Picklesbly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hussein under the eye.
Picklesbly checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Picklesbly sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Picklesbly lands a jab to Hussein's midsection.
Picklesbly looks to throw the jab but Hussein is out of range.
Hussein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Picklesbly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Picklesbly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussein misses with an uppercut. Picklesbly saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussein thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hussein avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hussein misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Adrian Picklesbly will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Picklesbly lands with a shot to the body.
Picklesbly lands a head shot.
Picklesbly tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hussein was well out of range. Poor timing from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Picklesbly lands a nice hook to Hussein's body. Hussein takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hussein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hussein throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Picklesbly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picklesbly takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Picklesbly blocks a jab.
Hussein throws a body shot but no joy.
Hussein misses with a leg kick.
A quick step to the side and Picklesbly tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Picklesbly takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Picklesbly connects with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Picklesbly throws the left hand but Hussein avoids the punch easily.
Picklesbly slips a jab from Hussein.
Picklesbly takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A jab from Picklesbly misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hussein! But no joy.
Adrian Picklesbly is winning the standup battle so far.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Picklesbly moved away.
Hussein misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #T1#
Picklesbly dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hussein. That did some damage!
Picklesbly bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hussein's head.
Hussein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Picklesbly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hussein.
Picklesbly loads up on a big right hand but Hussein slips the punch.
Picklesbly on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Picklesbly misses with an uppercut.
Picklesbly lands a slapping body shot.
Hussein throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Picklesbly appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hussein throws a body punch but Picklesbly moves out of range.
Picklesbly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Good standup being displayed there by Picklesbly as he connects with a hook.
Hussein throws a hook but Picklesbly blocks it.
Hussein throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hussein takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Picklesbly connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hussein. Hussein circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hussein looks to land a right hand but Picklesbly moved out of range.
Picklesbly checks a leg kick nicely.
Hussein lands a two punch combo.
Hussein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T2#
Picklesbly lands a right hook to the body.
Hussein avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Hussein ducks under a wild hook from Picklesbly.
Hussein just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Picklesbly throws a hook but Hussein blocks it.
Hussein moves out of range as Picklesbly strikes.
Hussein slips under a jab from Picklesbly.
Hussein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Picklesbly.
Picklesbly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picklesbly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Picklesbly lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Picklesbly throws a nice looking combination but Hussein bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hussein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Picklesbly manages to avoid it.
Hussein checks a leg kick.
Hussein misses with the combination.
Picklesbly ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
Picklesbly scores with a jab to the head. #T3#
Hussein connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Picklesbly throws a lazy right hand but Hussein sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hussein takes a swing at Picklesbly's ribcage but misses.
Picklesbly slips under a jab from Hussein.
Hussein checks a leg kick.
Picklesbly ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
The crowd cheers as Picklesbly lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hussein doesn't seem phased though.
Picklesbly throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hussein let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hussein looks to land a left hand but Picklesbly moved out of range nicely.
Hussein walks into a straight right hand from Picklesbly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Hussein!
Hussein takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Picklesbly digs a good body shot into Hussein's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Picklesbly darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hussein throws a head kick that misses.
Picklesbly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Picklesbly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hussein's hands.
Hussein moves forwards but Picklesbly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hussein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T4#
Picklesbly misses with a straight left.
Picklesbly scores with a jab.
Hussein attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hussein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Picklesbly.
Hussein scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Hussein misses.
Picklesbly connects with a looping right hand.
Picklesbly scores with a sloppy right hand. Hussein should have avoided that one.
Hussein throws a low kick but Picklesbly moves out of range easily.
Picklesbly slips a jab and a cross from Hussein.
The fighters circling - Picklesbly throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hussein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Picklesbly's corner calls for a 1-2. Picklesbly obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hussein throws a right and a left that both miss.
It looked like Picklesbly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hussein scores with a spinning back kick!
Hussein throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picklesbly's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hussein under the eye.
Picklesbly throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Adrian Picklesbly 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Picklesbly misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hussein.
Donk. Picklesbly catches Hussein right on the button with a cross.
Picklesbly slips under a jab.
Hussein staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Hussein.
Picklesbly is looking to counter punch.
Picklesbly fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hussein on the side of the head.
Picklesbly displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hussein throws out the jab.
Picklesbly misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Picklesbly. That snapped Hussein's head back.
Hussein misses with a double jab.
Hussein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hussein throws a jab when Picklesbly was well out of range.
A left and a right from Hussein both land. Nice combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hussein missing with a left hand there. Picklesbly was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hussein throws the left hand but Picklesbly avoids the punch easily.
Hussein has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hussein there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hussein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Hussein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hussein lands a really nice looking cross but Picklesbly seems unphased.
Picklesbly cracks Hussein with an open hand slap.
A lazy left from Picklesbly finds it's target.
Hussein looks to throw the jab but Picklesbly is out of range.
Hussein slips a jab from Picklesbly.
Hussein stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Picklesbly bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Picklesbly ducks under a wild hook from Hussein.
It looked like Picklesbly wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Picklesbly just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein misses with a looping left.
Nice jab there from Hussein.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Picklesbly misses with a looping left.
Hussein takes one to the side of the head.
Picklesbly throws a big shot that misses.
A swing and a miss from Hussein.
Picklesbly throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Picklesbly with a nice cross.
Zabit Hussein has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Hussein misses with a body kick.
Picklesbly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hussein scores with a nice head shot.
Picklesbly lands a glancing blow to the side of Hussein's head.
Picklesbly defending well as Hussein loads up on a big left hand.
Hussein walks into a straight right hand from Picklesbly.
Hussein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Picklesbly steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Picklesbly tries a head kick but it misses.
Hussein connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Picklesbly lands a nice shot that snaps Hussein's head back.
Picklesbly lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hussein throws a shot from downtown. Picklesbly moves away and avoids it.
Nice defenses there by Hussein.
Nice straight punches there by Hussein. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hussein.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Picklesbly, as that shot connected.
Picklesbly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hussein throws a leg kick but Picklesbly sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Nice straight punches there by Picklesbly. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Picklesbly.#T3#
Hussein misses with a left hand
and Picklesbly counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hussein misses with a wild combination.
Hussein takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice shot lands for Picklesbly.
Picklesbly lands a body shot.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Picklesbly 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 Hussein has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Hussein and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Picklesbly staying out of range there.
Picklesbly tests Hussein's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hussein misses with a kick to the body.
Hussein looks to throw the jab but Picklesbly is out of range.
Picklesbly cracks Hussein with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Picklesbly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hussein sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Picklesbly slips a straight right by Hussein.
Nice defenses there by Hussein.
Hussein looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hussein misses with an uppercut. Picklesbly saw that one coming.
Hussein throws a head kick but Picklesbly moves out of range. #T4#
Picklesbly catches Hussein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hussein takes a swing at Picklesbly's ribcage but misses.
Picklesbly throws a combination that misses
and Hussein counters with a nice body shot.
Hussein waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Picklesbly.
Picklesbly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Picklesbly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hussein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Picklesbly is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hussein.
Hussein swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussein keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Picklesbly.
Hussein misses with a head kick.
Picklesbly fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Picklesbly throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein stuns Picklesbly with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Picklesbly. That's going to slow Hussein down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Picklesbly connects with a body shot that sends Hussein's belly button to the back.
Hussein uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Picklesbly.
Picklesbly keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hussein.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Hussein might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Picklesbly has got the better of the exchanges.
Picklesbly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.

And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Picklesbly showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Picklesbly 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

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

Event: WVT 67: Smith v Halsti
Date: Jan 28, 2023

#R1#
Hussein misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely.
Hussein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hussein fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Badass manages to avoid it.
A jab from Hussein finds it's way through Badass's defenses.
Badass throws the left hand but Hussein avoids the punch easily.
Nice uppercut there from Badass.#CUT#It looks like Zabit Hussein has been cut.
Hussein misses with a body shot
and Badass counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Badass lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hussein at a distance. #CL#
Badass clinches with his opponent.
Badass prevents a body shot from Hussein.
Badass misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hussein blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hussein scores with a shot to the side of Badass's head.
Hussein blocking some punches.
Hussein tries to work over Badass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Badass breaks from the clinch.
Jab by Hussein.
Nice cross by Hussein.
Hussein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Badass throws out the jab.
Hussein walks into a left hand.
Hussein throws a right hand that misses
and Badass connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Badass throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T1#
Badass throws out a loose jab but Hussein uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hussein misses with the combination.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Hussein. #ROC2#Badass is rocked!
Hussein drops Badass with a huge uppercut! Badass drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Hussein is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein 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: WVT 59: Beukeboom v Red Eagle
Date: Jan 01, 2023

#R1#
Thai showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hussein.
Thai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hussein fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Thai.
Hussein fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hussein throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Thai 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.
Hussein throws a lazy right hand but Thai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thai throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hussein catches Thai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thai thumps Hussein with a low kick.#KD#
Hussein drops Thai with a beautiful combination! Thai stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hussein is looking for the KO!#ROC#Thai is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hussein drops Thai with a naaaaasty hook - Thai is in real trouble here! Hussein dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2022

#R1#
Hussein lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mahn tries to clinch but Hussein moves out of range.
Hussein with the inside leg kick.
Mahn takes one on the button.
Hussein avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mahn fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hussein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mahn throws a lazy head kick #KD#
and Hussein counters with a crisp right hand that drops Mahn! Hussein lets Mahn back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#Mahn is rocked!
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!
Mahn has his takedown stuffed
and Hussein counters with a big left hand that crumples Mahn! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2022

#R1#
Hussein lands a hook that stumbles Nastula back into the cage. Hussein follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Nastula to the canvas! Hussein pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Nastula has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 12, 2022

#R1#
Nastula closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hussein digs a good hook to Nastula's body.
Hussein connects with a body shot that sends Nastula's belly button to the back.
Hussein throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nastula stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hussein.
Nastula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hussein lands a nice looking kick to the body. Nastula takes a step back to recover.
A low kick lands for Hussein.
Hussein lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nastula looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hussein turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hussein with a nice calf kick.
Hussein digs a good body shot into Nastula's ribs.
Hussein throws a shot to the body.
Nastula steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Hussein. That one must have hurt.
Hussein plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Nastula to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Nastula just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein 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: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 22, 2021

#R1#
Hussein lands a front kick.
Hussein moves into range and connects with a jab.
Salter on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zabit Hussein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salter takes a kick to the side of the head.
Salter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Salter there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hussein lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Look low, kick high! Hussein uses the oldest trick in the book to send Salter tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Hussein is absolutely delighted - when Salter wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zabit Hussein!
A less than humble Zabit Hussein misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
The defeated Sam Salter had this to say: 'I think it may be time to hang up the gloves. Its been fun at times but Im over this time to go kill myself and family chris benoit style.'.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Nov 14, 2021

#R1#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hussein.
A solid body kick from Hussein. #CL#
Hussein closes the distance and pushes Tomovic back into the cage.#BC#
Hussein breaks the clinch. #CL#
Hussein has Tomovic up against the cage in a clinch.
Hussein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hussein lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Hussein as the two fighters clinch.
Hussein scores with a shot to the side of Tomovic's head.
Tomovic tries to pull guard but Hussein forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Hussein scores with a nice short uppercut.#BC#
Hussein breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hussein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hussein digs a good hook to Tomovic's body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tomovic just misses with a punch to the body.
Hussein thuds his shin into the meat of Tomovic's side.
Hussein throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Hussein.
Hussein is looking to slow Tomovic down with leg kicks.
The fighters circling - Hussein throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1#
Good work by Tomovic as he checks the leg kick.
Hussein swings for the body but Tomovic moves out of range.
A big left from Tomovic misses.
Tomovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hussein misses the jab.
Tomovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hussein.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tomovic tries to clinch there but Hussein circles away.
Tomovic tries to close the distance and clinch but Hussein swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hussein throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hussein misses with a wild body shot.
Hussein pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tomovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hussein. #CL2#
Tomovic has Hussein up against the cage in a clinch.
Hussein lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tomovic backwards.
Tomovic tries to circle away but Hussein has him pinned against the cage.
Tomovic has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hussein after a bit of a struggle. #T2#
Tomovic prevents a body shot from Hussein.
Hussein misses with a punch to the body.
Tomovic jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hussein walks away with a smile on his face. Tomovic gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zabit Hussein has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Muamer Tomovic.
Tomovic throws a right and a left that Hussein avoids nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A decent looking cross lands there for Hussein.
Hussein listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#ROC#Tomovic is rocked!
Hussein fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tomovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Tomovic is still on wobbly legs! Can Hussein finish him?
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Hussein - that will leave a mark!
Hussein knocks out Tomovic with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Hussein before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Hussein picks up the big W with a huge KO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hussein lunges at Fitzpatrick with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Fitzpatrick's hand.
Hussein throws a lazy uppercut #TD2#
and Fitzpatrick counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hussein!
Hussein on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Hussein tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hussein has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Hussein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Hussein is trying to improve his position.#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fitzpatrick trying to control the position but Hussein is working away. #T1#
Hussein wants to control but Fitzpatrick postures up.
Fitzpatrick working the head and body with strikes.
Fitzpatrick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hussein tries to improve position but can't.
Hussein takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Hussein tries to bench press Fitzpatrick off him but Fitzpatrick keeps the position.
Hussein can't do much from the bottom here.
Fitzpatrick scoring with punches and elbows.
Fitzpatrick gets to mount! Hussein was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T2#
Hussein is working to get back to half guard.
Fitzpatrick scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Fitzpatrick wants to stand but Hussein is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick looking for a guillotine from mount but Hussein is having none of it. #SUB2#
Fitzpatrick working for a submission but Hussein is keeping him at bay.
Hussein regains half guard.
Hussein is looking to improve his position. #T3#
Hussein moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Fitzpatrick has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Fitzpatrick passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hussein tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hussein really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hussein is trying to work for a sweep but Fitzpatrick has mounted him!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hussein tries to get back to half guard but can't. #T4#
Fitzpatrick manages to capitalize on a mistake by Hussein to take his back!#SUB2#
Fitzpatrick is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Hussein taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Fitzpatrick.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kirk Fitzpatrick!

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