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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fu Gazi (ranked 6913 p4p, 5349 weight class) and Henry Hazlitt (ranked 520 p4p, 460 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Decent wrestler
Lethal high kicks
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Decent boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Fu Gazi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Henry Hazlitt!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Emerson Jorge and Daniel Cesar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hazlitt takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gazi. Hazlitt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gazi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Henry Hazlitt has been cut.
Hazlitt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gazi is fending him off so far but Hazlitt persists. Nope, Gazi circles away and we're back to standing.
Gazi lands with a cross.
Gazi throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hazlitt.
Gazi throws a head kick that Hazlitt semi-blocks.
Hazlitt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gazi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hazlitt scrambles back to his feet.
Hazlitt's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gazi connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hazlitt scrambles back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gazi. Hazlitt shrugs it off though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazi scores with a push kick.
Hazlitt walks into a stiff left hand from Gazi.
Hazlitt moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hazlitt shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Gazi wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hazlitt winds up and cracks Gazi with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Hazlitt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Hazlitt is keen to just control but Gazi is a slippery customer.
Hazlitt sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Gazi defending well though.
Well, if Hazlitt is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gazi is staying active underneath Hazlitt, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hazlitt thows a huge punch but Gazi dodges it nicely.
Hazlitt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hazlitt trying to advance position but Gazi counters by regaining guard.
Gazi keeping full guard, as Hazlitt tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gazi preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hazlitt throws a big right hand that misses.
Hazlitt loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fu Gazi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gazi 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 nice leg kick lands there from Gazi.
Hazlitt scores with a jab. Gazi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Gazi scores with a nice strike.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Gazi!
Gazi misses the shot to the body.
Gazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazlitt.
Gazi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hazlitt manages to avoid it.
Gazi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hazlitt.
Hazlitt works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazlitt swings for the body but Gazi moves out of range.
Gazi misses with a straight left.
Hazlitt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hazlitt avoids a kick to the body.
Gazi misses with a straight right.
Gazi connects with a jab.
Gazi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gazi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hazlitt fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gazi avoids it really well and circles away.
Gazi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gazi misses with a straight left.
Gazi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hazlitt connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gazi connects with a jab.
Hazlitt displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gazi throws out the jab.
Gazi throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hazlitt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Gazi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hazlitt.
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!
Hazlitt changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gazi tries to avoid it but Hazlitt manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gazi to the ground. Gazi escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fu Gazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Hazlitt.
Hazlitt slips a straight right by Gazi.
Gazi swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gazi lands a right hook to the body.
Hazlitt slips a jab and a cross from Gazi.
Gazi throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hazlitt steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Gazi.
Gazi lands with a shot to the body.
Hazlitt scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hazlitt throwing strikes but Gazi manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Hazlitt parries the strikes from Gazi easily there. Gazi is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hazlitt to escape.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gazi wants to control but Hazlitt is keeping him busy.
Hazlitt is trying to get back to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fu Gazi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hazlitt's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hazlitt shoots in for a double leg but Gazi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Gazi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hazlitt.
Gazi looks to throw the jab but Hazlitt is out of range.
Hazlitt steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gazi.
Gazi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hazlitt doesn't manage to clinch there - Gazi circles away.
Gazi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hazlitt.
Gazi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hazlitt in his tracks.
Gazi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hazlitt shoots in for a double leg but Gazi sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Hazlitt stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Gazi.
Gazi misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick from Gazi misses.
Hazlitt wants to counter with a clinch but Gazi pushes him away.
Gazi looks to land a left hand but Hazlitt moved out of range nicely.
Gazi clobbers Hazlitt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That has opened up Henry Hazlitt's cut even more.
Nice shot by Gazi.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hazlitt avoids a kick to the body.
Gazi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazi looks for the body kick but Hazlitt saw that one coming.
Gazi swats away the attempt to clinch by Hazlitt.
Hazlitt needs to keep his hands up - Gazi had a free shot at his head there.
Gazi throws a wild body kick that Hazlitt sees coming a mile off.
Hazlitt scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gazi misses with a right hand
and Hazlitt counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hazlitt blocks a head kick by Gazi.
Gazi connects with a body shot.
Gazi misses with an uppercut
and Hazlitt counters with a nice body shot.
Gazi throws a looping overhand right but Hazlitt ducks down to avoid it.
Hazlitt tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gazi throws a body punch but Hazlitt moves out of range.
Gazi connects with a single shot there.
Gazi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hazlitt throws out the jab.
Hazlitt moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hazlitt closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Gazi to the mat! Gazi manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hazlitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gazi keeping full guard, as Hazlitt tries to pass.
Hazlitt trying to control the position from guard on top but Gazi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hazlitt throws an elbow that misses. Gazi uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hazlitt's guard. Nice move by Gazi!
Gazi wants to control from the top but Hazlitt keeps moving.
Gazi preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hazlitt preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gazi throws a big right hand that misses.
Gazi with a flurry of punches that miss.
Gazi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Gazi throws a big right hand that misses.
Gazi trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Gazi is looking to work some ground and pound but Hazlitt has wrist control.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gazi accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hazlitt keeping moving, preventing Gazi from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gazi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hazlitt avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hazlitt moves out of range of the strikes.
Hazlitt avoids the body shot from Gazi.
Gazi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hazlitt circles away quickly and effectively.
Gazi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hazlitt checks a leg kick.
Hazlitt slips under a jab.
Hazlitt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gazi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hazlitt throws a looping overhand right but Gazi ducks down to avoid it.
Gazi misses with a straight right.
Hazlitt changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Gazi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hazlitt on the side of the head.
Hazlitt is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gazi.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Gazi here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Hazlitt lands with a right hand.
Gazi misses with a straight left.
Gazi throws a right hand that misses
and Gazi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hazlitt has closed the distance and engaged Gazi in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Fu Gazi dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Hazlitt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hazlitt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gazi appears to be looking for a big counter.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gazi.
Gazi missing with a left hand there. Hazlitt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gazi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hazlitt was well out of range. Poor timing from Gazi.
Gazi misses the jab.
Gazi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hazlitt can do to turn this around?
Gazi rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hazlitt counters with a nice uppercut.
Gazi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gazi throws a sloppy head kick
and Hazlitt counters by clinching up.
Gazi has a couple of punches blocked by Hazlitt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hazlitt.
A short right from Gazi.
Gazi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gazi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gazi looks to land a left hand but Hazlitt moved out of range nicely.
Hazlitt is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Fu Gazi is winning the standup battle so far.
Gazi catches Hazlitt with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice body kick from Gazi.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gazi looks for the body kick but Hazlitt saw that one coming.
Hazlitt drives through and clinches with Gazi against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gazi has a couple of punches blocked by Hazlitt.
Hazlitt tries to work over Gazi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gazi swings wildly with an uppercut but Hazlitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gazi lands a body punch.
Hazlitt's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gazi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hazlitts head.
Gazi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gazi.
Hazlitt lands a left hand.
Gazi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gazi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hazlitt fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fu Gazi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gazi throws a leg kick but Hazlitt sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Gazi fakes the leg kick and cracks Hazlitt in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gazi lands a nice looking body shot.
Gazi scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hazlitt.
Fu Gazi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Hazlitt.
Hazlitt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gazi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hazlitt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Gazi scores with a spinning back kick!
Gazi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Hazlitt has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Gazi.
Hazlitt throws a nice looking combination but Gazi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gazi looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Gazi moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nice sprawl there from Gazi as Hazlitt shoots in.
Gazi throws a poor cross that misses
and Hazlitt counters with a straight right hand.
Gazi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hazlitt momentarily.
Gazi throws a shot from downtown. Hazlitt moves away and avoids it.
Gazi throws a right hand that Hazlitt ducks under and follows up with a left that Hazlitt also avoids with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Gazi misses.
Gazi delivers a nice body kick.
Gazi misses the shot to the body.
Gazi connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hazlitt darts in looking for a takedown but Gazi gets double underhooks and turns Hazlitt into the cage.
Hazlitt takes one to the chin there.
The cut above Henry Hazlitt's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gazi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hazlitt's head backwards.
Gazi fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gazi lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Gazi misses with an uppercut. Hazlitt saw that one coming.
Hazlitt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hazlitt tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gazi manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hazlitt moves out of range of the body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gazi fails to land with a series of punches.
Hazlitt has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Gazi avoids the body shot from Hazlitt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gazi throws a right hand that misses
and Hazlitt cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gazi connects with a looping right hand.
Gazi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hazlitt's head backwards.
Hazlitt takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Gazi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Gazi. Those never looked like landing.
Gazi leaves Hazlitt with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Gazi throws out a loose jab but Hazlitt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gazi misses with a hook. Hazlitt ducked under it nicely.
Gazi lands with a kick to the temple. Hazlitt shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Gazi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hazlitt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gazi in his tracks.
Gazi throws a push kick but Hazlitt slaps the foot to one side.
Henry Hazlitt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fu Gazi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Gazi throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Gazi. That snapped Hazlitt's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fu Gazi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Gazi 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 Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fu Gazi!
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energy
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hype
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