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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mikhail Zakarova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Hater Hurter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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175 cm
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165 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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170 cm
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160 lbs
11 - 1 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world! Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikhail Zakarova! And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hater Hurter! The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Zakarova lands a jab. Hurter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hurter misses with a low kick. Zakarova catches Hurter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Hurter throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zakarova on the side of the head. Hurter lands a jab to Zakarova's midsection. Good leg kick by Zakarova there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Hurter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zakarova throws a hook but Hurter blocks it. Hurter throws out a leg kick but Zakarova moves out of range and Hurter only half commits. Hurter takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Zakarova avoids a kick to the body.
Hurter jabbing away but nothing is landing. Hurter throws a body punch but Zakarova moves out of range. Zakarova walks into a jab.
It looks like Mikhail Zakarova has been cut. This has been an exciting period of action! Zakarova uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurter.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zakarova connects with a nice looking jab.
Hurter takes a swing at Zakarova's ribcage but misses. Hurter throws a right and a left that Zakarova avoids nicely. Hurter misses with a body kick. Nice shot by Zakarova. Hurter blocks a head kick by Zakarova.
Hurter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zakarova. Hurter is looking to score with low kicks. Hurter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hurter is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zakarova rather than just go for the knockout. Hurter just misses with a punch to the body.
Zakarova lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hurter throws a lazy body kick and Zakarova counters by clinching up. Zakarova manages to break the clinch.
Hurter swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zakarova counters with a straight right hand. Zakarova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurter.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zakarova throws a head kick but Hurter moves out of range.
Hurter throws a right hand that Zakarova ducks under and follows up with a left that Zakarova also avoids with ease. Zakarova takes one to the side of the head.
Hurter wants to slow Zakarova down by chopping away at his legs. Hurter misses with a combination
and Zakarova counters with a leg kick. Hurter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Zakarova throws an overhand right that lands on Hurter's shoulder, as Hurter tries to avoid the shot. Some wild striking there from Zakarova.
Jab from Zakarova. Zakarova uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hurter has time to react.
It looks like Hater Hurter has been cut. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zakarova scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. Zakarova is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Zakarova ducks under a wild hook from Hurter.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hurter throws a hook but Zakarova blocks it. Hurter walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zakarova checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Zakarova feints and then cracks Hurter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Hurter down. Zakarova takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Hurter on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Nice defenses there by Zakarova. Hurter misses with a hook. Zakarova ducked under it nicely. The fighters circle momentarily. Zakarova darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. A swing and a miss from Hurter. Hurter misses with a low kick.
A big left from Hurter misses. Hurter missing with a left hand there. Zakarova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Hurter thows a leg kick but Zakarova checks it enabling Zakarova to counter with a crisp jab. Zakarova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurter.
That's four minutes gone in the round. A nice combination there by Zakarova.
Zakarova cracks Hurter with a good jab. Zakarova misses with a double jab.
Hurter misses with a straight right. Zakarova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zakarova throws a body kick the misses and Hurter counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hurter goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Zakarova scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Hurter slips a straight right by Zakarova. Hurter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zakarova. Zakarova slips under a jab. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. A telegraphed right hand from Zakarova misses the target. Hurter looks to score with a jab to the body but Zakarova is just out of range. Hurter scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zakarova doesn't seem bothered though. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Zakarova dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zakarova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hurter throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Zakarova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurter. Hurter slips a jab from Zakarova. Zakarova keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zakarova getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Zakarova feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Hurter's calf. Hurter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Hurter throws a leg kick and Zakarova counters with a lovely straight right hand! Hurter misses with a hook. A big right from Hurter misses. Hurter swings for the body but Zakarova moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Zakarova. Hurter slips a jab and a cross from Zakarova.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hurter throws a body kick the misses and Zakarova counters with a right hand to the body. Hurter is breathing heavily. A jab lands there for Zakarova. Hurter throws an overhand right that lands on Zakarova's shoulder, as Zakarova tries to avoid the shot. Mikhail Zakarova is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zakarova scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Hurter takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Hurter missing with a left hand there. Zakarova was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Zakarova scores with a nice right hand.
Zakarova connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hurter's hands. Hater Hurter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zakarova throws a good cross that connects.
A punch combination from Hurter misses. Zakarova thuds a left hand into Hurter's body. Zakarova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurter at a distance.
Zakarova rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hurter moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Zakarova listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zakarova connects with a right hand. Hurter shakes it off. Zakarova looks to land a combination. Hurter sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Zakarova throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Hurter takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Zakarova clinches up with Hurter and pushes him back against the cage. Zakarova breaks from the clinch.
Mikhail Zakarova is winning the standup battle so far. Nice defenses there by Zakarova. Zakarova lunges at Hurter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurter's hand. Hurter throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Hurter throws a leg kick that is checked and Zakarova counters with a three punch combo that has Hurter backing up. Hurter nods at Zakarova to acknowledge the strikes. Zakarova lands a jab to Hurter's midsection. Hurter has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Zakarova moves out of range of the body kick. Hurter misses with a straight right. Hurter walks into a stiff left hand from Zakarova.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zakarova tries to bum rush Hurter with a series of wild strikes but Hurter uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Hurter throws a leg kick and Zakarova counters with a stiff right hand. Zakarova has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hurter finds it's way round the side to connect with Zakarova's head. Zakarova pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zakarova connects with a body shot. Zakarova swinging wilding here.
Zakarova uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hurter has time to react. Hurter throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Zakarova to counter with a crisp jab. Hurter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zakarova.
Zakarova misses with a head kick.
Zakarova scores with a body shot.
Hurter uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zakarova.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zakarova works over Hurter's head and body with a nice combination. A telegraphed right hand from Hurter misses the target. Zakarova steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hurter. Hurter motions for Zakarova to come forward. Hurter throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Zakarova shoots in looking for a takedown. Hurter tries to sprawl out of it but Zakarova keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Hurter manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Hurter throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zakarova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Zakarova moves out of range of the strikes. Zakarova scores with a jab. Hurter acknowledges it with a nod of the head. Hurter throws a chopping leg kick but Zakarova manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Zakarova lands with an uppercut that bounces Hurter off the cage and back into rage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Hurter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zakarova has time to react. Hurter with a nice cross. Zakarova tries a head kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Zakarova dominated that second round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zakarova avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hurter waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Zakarova. Zakarova throws a sloppy head kick and Hurter moves out of range easily. Hurter moves out of range as Zakarova strikes. Hurter avoids the body shot from Zakarova.
Zakarova lands with a slapping head kick. Zakarova takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Hurter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zakarova. Zakarova closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Hurter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zakarova counters with a thumping low kick. Hurter misses with a body kick. Hurter avoids the head kick by Zakarova.
Hurter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakarova manages to avoid it. Hurter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hurter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Zakarova moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Zakarova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Hurter lands with a cross. Zakarova slips a straight right by Hurter. Hurter throws a solid leg kick but Zakarova takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hurter. The fighters circling - Hurter throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hurter takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hurter throws a leg kick but Zakarova checks it. Nice defenses there by Zakarova. Zakarova uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. The fighters circling - Hurter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zakarova has closed the distance and engaged Hurter in a clinch.
Hurter taking a breather. Zakarova's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Zakarova misses with a leg kick and Hurter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Hurter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zakarova. Decent striking displayed by Zakarova there. Zakarova lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Hurter throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zakarova ducks under a wild hook from Hurter. Hurter lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Zakarova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurter circles away quickly and effectively. Zakarova scores with a jab to the head.
Zakarova uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurter. Hurter throws an overhand right that lands on Zakarova's shoulder, as Zakarova tries to avoid the shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round. A nice combination there by Zakarova.
Zakarova uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hurter. A head kick misses from Hurter. Zakarova lands with a nice combination. Hurter backs away looking to recover. Hurter misses with an uppercut. Zakarova saw that one coming. A big left from Hurter misses. Zakarova keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurter. Hurter jabbing away but nothing is landing. Zakarova lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hurter circles away quickly and effectively. Zakarova lets loose with a powerful body kick. Hurter will feel that in the morning. Zakarova throws a body punch but Hurter moves out of range. Hurter falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zakarova counters with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zakarova moves out of range of the leg kick from Hurter. Zakarova throws a wild body kick that Hurter sees coming a mile off. Zakarova lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hurter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zakarova.
Hurter walks into a stiff left hand from Zakarova. Zakarova digs a good body shot into Hurter's ribs. Hurter with a jab. Zakarova checks a leg kick. Zakarova throws a body kick but he wasn't in range. Zakarova moves away from the strike by Hurter. Hurter thows a left - swing and a miss! And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Zakarova clearly takes that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action!
Hurter misses with an uppercut. Zakarova lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Hurter throws a hook to the side of Zakarova's head but Zakarova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Hurter throws a hook but Zakarova blocks it. Hurter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zakarova.
Hurter misses with a looping right. Zakarova with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zakarova swinging wilding here.
Zakarova throws a nice looking combination but Hurter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zakarova throws a leg kick which misses Hurter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurter tries to avoid it. Hurter swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zakarova misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hurter is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
That's one minute gone in the round. Hurter takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hurter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hurter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Zakarova is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hurter can do to turn this around? Zakarova lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hurter at a distance.
Zakarova catches Hurter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Zakarova lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Hurter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zakarova moves away. Zakarova scores with a nice right hand.
Zakarova throws the kick towards the body but Hurter avoids it. Hurter misses with a hook to the body
and Zakarova counters with a series of strikes. Hurter will be more careful next time no doubt. Zakarova scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Zakarova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zakarova moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zakarova catches Hurter with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zakarova misses with a kick to the body.
Hurter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hurter misses the jab. Jab from Zakarova. Zakarova will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hurter misses with a leg kick and Zakarova counters with an inside leg kick. Zakarova avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hurter throws a shot from downtown. Zakarova moves away and avoids it. Some wild striking there from Zakarova.
Hurter throws out a loose jab but Zakarova uses good head movement to avoid it. Zakarova moves out of range as Hurter strikes. Zakarova bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zakarova slips a jab from Hurter. Zakarova with a hook. Crunch! Zakarova slams his shin into Hurter's torso. Zakarova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hurter. Hurter circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Hurter throws a low kick, looking for Zakarova's leg but Zakarova calmly moves out of range. Zakarova scores with a jab to the body. A punch lands to the side of Hurter 's head but he takes it in his stride. A low kick from Hurter is predictable there and Zakarova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zakarova lands a nice looking body shot.
Hurter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Some wild striking there from Zakarova.
Hurter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zakarova sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Hurter takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Zakarova connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Zakarova moves into range and clinches up with Hurter. Zakarova breaks the clinch.
Hurter throws a body punch but Zakarova moves out of range. Zakarova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurter manages to avoid it. Hurter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. Hurter waving his hands out infront of him, looking to distract Zakarova. Hurter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hurter misses with a straight right. Zakarova comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zakarova throws a wild combination but nothing lands. Zakarova defending well as Hurter loads up on a big left hand. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mikhail Zakarova had his way with Hater Hurter in that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A combination from Zakarova does no damage. Zakarova connects with the punch. Hurter looks to land a right hand but Zakarova moved out of range. Hurter thows a body shot but no joy. Zakarova 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.
Zakarova ducks under a wild hook from Hurter. Hurter throws out a loose jab but Zakarova uses good head movement to avoid it. Hurter is looking to slow Zakarova down with leg kicks. Hurter misses with an uppercut. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hurter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zakarova counters with a nice leg kick. Hurter is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell? Hurter swings for the body but Zakarova moves out of range.
Zakarova showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurter.
A leg kick checked by Zakarova.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zakarova fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurter manages to avoid it. Zakarova clinches up with Hurter and pushes him back against the cage. Hurter's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Zakarova breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zakarova tries to work over Hurter's front leg with a kick but Hurter checks it. Hurter looks to land a left hand but Zakarova moved out of range nicely. Zakarova blocks a jab. Hurter swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Hurter throws a head kick that misses. Hurter misses with a body shot.
Zakarova misses with the combination.
Hurter thows a left - swing and a miss! Hurter takes a shot right to the bread basket. Hater Hurter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round. A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Zakarova dives in and grabs Hurter's left leg, looking for a takedown. Hurter pushes down on Zakarova's head and hops out. Hurter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zakarova counters with a slapping leg kick. Zakarova connects with a good right hand that stumbles Hurter. Hurter circles away out of range and recomposes himself. Zakarova uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hurter. Zakarova throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Zakarova throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hurter. Zakarova avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Hurter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zakarova manages to avoid it. Hurter throws a right and a left that Zakarova avoids nicely. Zakarova lands with a cross. Zakarova throws a body kick but he was well out of range there. Zakarova moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Hurter takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zakarova throws a nice outside leg kick. Hurter takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zakarova lands with a hook. Hurter tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Zakarova rushes Hurter and presses him up against the cage. Hurter tries to circle away but Zakarova has him pinned against the cage. Zakarova breaks from the clinch.
Hurter needs to keep his hands up - Zakarova had a free shot at his head there. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zakarova.
Zakarova falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Hurter counter with a right hand. Zakarova scores with a hook. Hurter throws a leg kick letting Zakarova counter with a right hand. Hurter takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zakarova cracks a nice hook into Hurter's ribs. Hurter dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A shot to the body from Hurter misses and Zakarova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zakarova connects with a right hand. Hurter shakes it off. Hurter throws a hook to the side of Zakarova's head but Zakarova sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zakarova throws a leg kick which misses Hurter's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurter tries to avoid it. Hurter throws a leg kick and Zakarova counters with a low kick, right behind Hurter 's knee. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Hurter throws an overhand right that lands on Zakarova's shoulder, as Zakarova tries to avoid the shot. Hurter swings and misses with a shot to the body and Zakarova counters with a series of strikes. Hurter will be more careful next time no doubt. A slapping leg kick lands for Zakarova.
Hurter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zakarova. Hurter looks to land a right hand but Zakarova moved out of range. Zakarova stuns Hurter with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Mikhail Zakarova is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zakarova lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
And that's the end of the fight! Mikhail Zakarova showed his dominance in that final round. Well Zakarova 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 50:43 Judge George Francis scores the fight 50:43 Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:43
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mikhail Zakarova! Mikhail Zakarova is the new lightweight champion!
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