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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 1003 p4p, 2297 weight class) and Liam Reem (ranked 15 p4p, 57 weight class). Reem is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Daft Punk - Robot Rock. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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6 - 2 - 0 |
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190 cm
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4 - 3 - 0 |
Good takedowns
Basic striking
KO power |
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Decent wrestler
Dangerous knees
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Liam Reem!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Reem.
Reem tries to land a front kick but Zaire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reem.
Reem tries to land a front kick but Zaire steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaire misses with a takedown attempt
and Reem counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zaire is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Reem defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaire.
Zaire closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zaire tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Reem smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Abdullah Zaire. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaire shoots in for a takedown but Reem shows good takedown defense.
Reem looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaire.
Reem fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire has his takedown stuffed
and Reem counters with a big head kick but Zaire shrugs it off.
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!
Reem throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Reem moves into the clinch.
Zaire ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zaire no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zaire has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire pushes a forearm under Reem's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Reem is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Abdullah Zaire!
Abdullah Zaire seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
A | B |
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FIGHT
RATING
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