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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seyran Zeynalabdinov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Lebowski (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lebowski is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Man in Me. Seyran Zeynalabdinov could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jeff Lebowski's chin.
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214 lbs
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183 cm
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222 lbs
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Powerful takedowns
Counter striker
Cardio machine |
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Good wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seyran Zeynalabdinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jeff Lebowski!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lebowski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zeynalabdinov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zeynalabdinov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lebowski lands a jab to the nose.
Jab by Lebowski.
Zeynalabdinov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lebowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Lebowski getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lebowski works Zeynalabdinov's body with a nice hook.
Decent striking displayed by Lebowski there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebowski circles away from the clinch attempt
and Lebowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zeynalabdinov avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Lebowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lebowski sprawls well. Lebowski wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zeynalabdinov gets slowly back to his feet.
Lebowski misses with a wild body shot.
Lebowski digs a good hook to Zeynalabdinov's body.
Lebowski misses with a body shot.
Lebowski stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Lebowski defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zeynalabdinov.
Lebowski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zeynalabdinov had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
An inside leg kick from Zeynalabdinov misses.
Lebowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lebowski misses with a body shot.
Lebowski thows a body shot but no joy.
Zeynalabdinov avoids the body shot from Lebowski.
Lebowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeynalabdinov moves away.
Lebowski moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Lebowski checks the leg kick.
Lebowski scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Lebowski avoids the body shot from Zeynalabdinov.
Lebowski lands an overhand right.
Zeynalabdinov throws a series of strikes that have Lebowski backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski scores with a shot to the body.
Lebowski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zeynalabdinov.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Lebowski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zeynalabdinov working the strikes but Lebowski uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Lebowski taking some punishment here, with Zeynalabdinov in his half guard.
Lebowski wants to improve his position but Zeynalabdinov is controlling well.
Zeynalabdinov thows a huge punch but Lebowski dodges it nicely.
Zeynalabdinov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lebowski knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lebowski actively working from the bottom here.
Lebowski looks gassed!
Zeynalabdinov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lebowski defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Lebowski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zeynalabdinov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zeynalabdinov chips away with some ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zeynalabdinov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zeynalabdinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zeynalabdinov has gone for a leg lock! Lebowski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zeynalabdinov's guard.
Lebowski preventing the sweep.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jeff Lebowski will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lebowski with a nice cross.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a takedown
and Lebowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zeynalabdinov is defended easily by Lebowski.
Zeynalabdinov misses with a shot to the body
and Lebowski counters with a nice body shot.
Zeynalabdinov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lebowski.
Lebowski works Zeynalabdinov's body with a nice hook.
Lebowski jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lebowski lands with a nice body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lebowski's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lebowski duly obliges.
It looks like Seyran Zeynalabdinov has been cut.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lebowski throws a one two combo.
Zeynalabdinov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski throws a body punch but Zeynalabdinov moves out of range.
Lebowski swings for the body but Zeynalabdinov moves out of range.
Zeynalabdinov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lebowski.
Zeynalabdinov wants to clinch up but Lebowski keeps it at a distance.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Lebowski as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seyran Zeynalabdinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lebowski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zeynalabdinov on the side of the head.
Lebowski jabs at Zeynalabdinov's body.
Zeynalabdinov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lebowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Lebowski as he connects with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lebowski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lebowski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zeynalabdinov's hands.
Jeff Lebowski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lebowski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zeynalabdinov momentarily.
Zeynalabdinov dives in and grabs Lebowski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lebowski pushes down on Zeynalabdinov's head and hops out.
Zeynalabdinov fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Lebowski avoids it really well and circles away.
Jeff Lebowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lebowski misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Lebowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lebowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zeynalabdinov moves away.
Jeff Lebowski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lebowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lebowski scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zeynalabdinov doesn't seem bothered though.
Lebowski lands a jab to the nose.
Lebowski tries to sprawl but Zeynalabdinov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zeynalabdinov trying to pass the guard but Lebowski defending well.
Zeynalabdinov throwing shots but Lebowski is blocking nicely.
Zeynalabdinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Lebowski manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeynalabdinov throws a big elbow that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Zeynalabdinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lebowski looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lebowski avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov landing with the ground and pound.
Zeynalabdinov trying to control but Lebowski is working from the bottom.
Lebowski working a defensive guard here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zeynalabdinov throws an elbow that misses. Lebowski uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zeynalabdinov's guard. Nice move by Lebowski!
Lebowski wants to control from the top but Zeynalabdinov keeps moving.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lebowski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Seyran Zeynalabdinov's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Lebowski!
Zeynalabdinov misses with a low kick.
Lebowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zeynalabdinov shoots in but no luck this time.
Lebowski lands a jab to the nose.
Lebowski works Zeynalabdinov's body with a nice hook.
Lebowski misses with a body shot.
Lebowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Good exchange - Lebowski coming out on top.
Zeynalabdinov tries for a takedown but Lebowski sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lebowski connects with a crisp jab.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zeynalabdinov shoots in and bounces Lebowski off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Lebowski trying to control the position.
Lebowski has his foot on Zeynalabdinov's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zeynalabdinov works his way back into a safe position though.
Lebowski trying to control the position.
Zeynalabdinov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zeynalabdinov advances position into side control!
Lebowski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Lebowski is thwarting Zeynalabdinov's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zeynalabdinov gets back to full guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zeynalabdinov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Lebowski gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zeynalabdinov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zeynalabdinov throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lebowski uses it to pass to side control.
Lebowski is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zeynalabdinov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zeynalabdinov is looking for a sweep.
Seyran Zeynalabdinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lebowski is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zeynalabdinov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zeynalabdinov tries to buck Lebowski off but Lebowski is having none of it.
Zeynalabdinov has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Lebowski is looking to take a break and control but Zeynalabdinov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lebowski working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Zeynalabdinov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lebowski thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zeynalabdinov sneaks back into half guard.
Jeff Lebowski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zeynalabdinov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zeynalabdinov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zeynalabdinov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jeff Lebowski.
I've got Lebowski winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Thiago Cunha scores the fight 27:30
Judge Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeff Lebowski!
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