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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeburdiah Zappatista (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Block Liddell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Zappatista comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - Runaway. Liddell is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Slayer - Raining Blood. Block Liddell told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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219 lbs
19 - 14 - 0 |
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185 cm
32
230 lbs
18 - 10 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Great low kicks
Very quick |
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Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Knockout power |
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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
19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zeburdiah Zappatista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Block Liddell!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Zappatista.
Liddell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A leg kick checked by Zappatista.
Zappatista chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Liddell can pounce on him.
Liddell throws a leg kick which misses Zappatista's front leg but catches the back leg as Zappatista tries to avoid it.
Zappatista defending well as Liddell loads up on a big left hand.
Liddell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zappatista throws out the jab.
Zappatista shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Zappatista checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zappatista throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Liddell was covering up waiting for the punch and Zappatista finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Zappatista postures up in Liddell's guard and throws a big left but Liddell blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zappatista postures up.
Zappatista trying to control but Liddell is working from the bottom.
Liddell working a defensive guard here.
Zappatista pushes down on Liddell's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zappatista thows a huge punch but Liddell dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is trying to control but can't.
Zappatista throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Liddell is trying to control but can't.
The ref stands the fighters back up. Block Liddell was stalling too much, according to the referee.
Liddell works over Zappatista's head and body with a nice combination.
Zappatista takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zappatista uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Liddell.
Liddell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zappatista eats them both and turns towards Liddell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zappatista avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zappatista gets a double leg takedown into Liddell's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista advances to half guard.
Zappatista is trying to control the action in half guard but Liddell is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Liddell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zappatista.
Zappatista 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.
Zappatista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liddell defending well though.
Liddell trying to control but Zappatista postures up.
Liddell keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zappatista working Liddell over with strikes.
Zappatista has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zappatista punishing his opponent with strikes.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zappatista putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zeburdiah Zappatista will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Zappatista scores with a jab to the jaw.
Liddell misses with a wild body shot.
Zappatista throws a low kick but it's checked well by Liddell.
No luck for Zappatista with that takedown attempt.
Zappatista fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Liddell scores with a nice head shot.
Zappatista uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Liddell.
Liddell lands a leg kick that knocks Zappatista off balance momentarily.
Liddell scores with a jab. Zappatista acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Zappatista moves out of range easily.
Block Liddell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Zappatista.
Zappatista defending well as Liddell loads up on a big left hand.
Zappatista throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zappatista walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zappatista looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Liddell scores with a head kick.
Liddell avoids the head kick by Zappatista.
Block Liddell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Liddell.
Liddell slaps away a takedown attempt from Zappatista, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zeburdiah Zappatista. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Liddell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Liddell throws a head kick that misses.
Liddell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Liddell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Liddell misses with an uppercut.
Zappatista looks to land a combination but Liddell avoids it well.
Zappatista tries to score a power double leg takedown but Liddell sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zappatista somewhat.
Zappatista closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Liddell did well to prevent Zappatista getting side control.
Zappatista prevents Liddell from improving his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liddell is looking to escape.
Zappatista sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Liddell defending well though.
Liddell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Zappatista trying to mount his opponent but Liddell defends it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zappatista frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Liddell gets back to half guard.
Zappatista frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Liddell is squirming around, avoiding Zappatista's attempts to control the action.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Block Liddell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zappatista's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Liddell throws a sloppy head kick and Zappatista moves out of range easily.
Liddell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zappatista if he has to take too many more of those.
Zappatista misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Liddell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liddell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Liddell 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!
The fighters circling - Zappatista throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Liddell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Liddell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zappatista's head backwards.
Zappatista is rocked!
Liddell closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Zappatista! Liddell dives in looking to finish! Zappatista is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Block Liddell!
A relieved looking Block Liddell thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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