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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Flavio Lazzarini (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Learned Astronomer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Lazzarini's entrance music is Goffredo Mameli - 'Il Canto degli Italiani'. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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201 lbs
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194 lbs
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Flavio Lazzarini!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Learned Astronomer!
The judges for this bout are Aleksandr Martynov, Igor Prikhodko and Konstantin Menshow.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Astronomer's corner calls for a 1-2. Astronomer obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Lazzarini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lazzarini scores with a hook to the body. Astronomer takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Astronomer misses with a hook.
Lazzarini takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Astronomer cracks a nice hook into Lazzarini's ribs.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Lazzarini checks a leg kick.
Lazzarini steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Astronomer. That one must have hurt.
Astronomer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lazzarini manages to avoid it.
Lazzarini misses with a body kick.
Lazzarini throws a body punch but Astronomer moves out of range.
Lazzarini misses with a wild body shot.
Astronomer has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini throws a leg kick but Astronomer sees it coming and moves out of range.
That kick from Astronomer tenderised Lazzarini's leg. Lazzarini is trying to keep his angry face on.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazzarini fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Astronomer on the side of the head.
Astronomer blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzarini lands with a right hand.
Learned Astronomer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick from Astronomer is predictable there
and Lazzarini cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Astronomer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Astronomer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Astronomer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lazzarini knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Astronomer controlling the action here.
Lazzarini trying to control but Astronomer postures up.
Astronomer throwing shots but Lazzarini is blocking nicely.
Lazzarini wants to get back to full guard.
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!
Astronomer controlling the pace.
Lazzarini avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Astronomer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Astronomer is keen to just control but Lazzarini is a slippery customer.
Lazzarini is looking for a sweep. Astronomer is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lazzarini is working hard here to advance position.
Astronomer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Astronomer is controlling the pace.
Lazzarini is refusing to be controlled, as Astronomer sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Astronomer working the head and body with strikes.
Lazzarini looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lazzarini's head.
Astronomer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lazzarini keeps working.
Lazzarini tries to roll over but Astronomer keeps him under control.
Lazzarini is trying is best to control the position here.
Astronomer perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref calls for a clean break and stands the fighters back up. Learned Astronomer wasn't active enough on the ground.
Astronomer misses with a low kick as Lazzarini jumps back.
Flavio Lazzarini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lazzarini moves out of range of the body kick from Astronomer.
Lazzarini takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lazzarini misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Astronomer.
Astronomer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lazzarini is looking to slow Astronomer down with leg kicks.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Astronomer.
Astronomer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lazzarini is able to avoid easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer throws a hook to the side of Lazzarini's head but Lazzarini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Astronomer checks the leg kick nicely there.
Astronomer throws an overhand right that lands on Lazzarini's shoulder, as Lazzarini tries to avoid the shot.
Lazzarini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astronomer.
Lazzarini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lazzarini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Astronomer.
Lazzarini goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Astronomer throws a lazy head kick
and Lazzarini counters with a nice low kick that buckles Astronomer's knee momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazzarini moves out of range of the body kick from Astronomer.
Lazzarini is looking to clinch but Astronomer is avoiding it.
Lazzarini slips a jab from Astronomer.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Astronomer throws a sloppy head kick and Lazzarini moves out of range easily.
Lazzarini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lazzarini drops his hands momentarily and Astronomer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lazzarini.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Learned Astronomer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Lazzarini throws the left hand but Astronomer avoids the punch easily.
Lazzarini misses with a straight left.
Astronomer takes a swing at Lazzarini's ribcage but misses.
Lazzarini misses with a low kick.
Astronomer misses with a low kick.
Lazzarini walks into a jab.
Astronomer tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lazzarini is able to avoid easily.
Lazzarini scores with a jab to the head.
Lazzarini throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Astronomer shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lazzarini manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Astronomer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Astronomer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Lazzarini is trying to control the position but Astronomer postures up.
Lazzarini has Astronomer pulled in close to control his posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazzarini being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Astronomer misses with a body shot.
Astronomer tries to score with a low kick but Lazzarini moves his leg out of the way.
Astronomer throws a series of punches but Lazzarini avoids them all with ease.
Astronomer takes a swing at Lazzarini's ribcage but misses.
Astronomer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lazzarini with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Astronomer to score with a decent uppercut.
Astronomer feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lazzarini's calf.
Lazzarini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lazzarini shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Astronomer!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lazzarini connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lazzarini tries to land a leg kick but Astronomer saw it coming and moves away.
Lazzarini lands with a nice combination. Astronomer backs away looking to recover.
Astronomer fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lazzarini is out of range.
Astronomer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lazzarini.
Lazzarini staying out of range there.
No joy there for Lazzarini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lazzarini blocks the body kick.
Lazzarini has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lazzarini there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lazzarini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astronomer.
Lazzarini is looking to score with low kicks.
That kick from Astronomer tenderised Lazzarini's leg. Lazzarini is trying to keep his angry face on.
Astronomer checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Astronomer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Lazzarini throws the left hand but Astronomer avoids the punch easily.
Lazzarini lands a lovely overhand right.
Lazzarini lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Learned Astronomer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lazzarini staying out of range there.
Astronomer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Astronomer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lazzarini.
A jab from Astronomer misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astronomer. Lazzarini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lazzarini uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Astronomer.
Lazzarini connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Astronomer momentarily.
Lazzarini connects with the punch.
Lazzarini looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Astronomer looks to throw a body kick
and Lazzarini counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Lazzarini!
Astronomer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lazzarini at a distance.
Lazzarini tries to land a leg kick but Astronomer saw it coming and moves away.
Lazzarini ducks under a wild hook from Astronomer.
Lazzarini takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Astronomer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Lazzarini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Astronomer lunges at Lazzarini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lazzarini's hand.
Jab by Astronomer.
Lazzarini connects with a solid leg kick.
Lazzarini connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Astronomer's hands.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Astronomer takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Astronomer. Lazzarini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astronomer misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Learned Astronomer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Astronomer throws a wild body kick that Lazzarini sees coming a mile off.
Lazzarini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Astronomer circles away quickly and effectively.
Astronomer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lazzarini tries a low kick but Astronomer avoids it.
Astronomer fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lazzarini checks it well.
Astronomer avoids the body shot from Lazzarini.
Lazzarini lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Astronomer circles away quickly and effectively.
Astronomer dives in and grabs Lazzarini's left leg, looking for a takedown. Lazzarini pushes down on Astronomer's head and hops out.
Astronomer throws out a loose jab but Lazzarini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astronomer shoots in for a double leg but Lazzarini sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lazzarini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Astronomer has Lazzarini up against the cage in a clinch.
Lazzarini wants to stall.
Lazzarini blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Astronomer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Astronomer lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Lazzarini or not.
Astronomer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lazzarini.
Lazzarini looking to stall.
Lazzarini misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Astronomer.
Lazzarini gets underhooks to prevent Astronomer's takedown attempt.
Flavio Lazzarini has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Learned Astronomer.
Lazzarini taking a breather.
Astronomer is looking for a takedown.
Lazzarini is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Astronomer is keeping busy.
Lazzarini tries to land a knee to the head but Astronomer blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini avoiding damage.
Astronomer is trying to pull guard but Lazzarini has him pressed against the cage.
Lazzarini just leaning against Astronomer, taking a breather.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Flavio Lazzarini.
Astronomer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Astronomer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Astronomer with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jab by Lazzarini.
Astronomer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lazzarini in his tracks.
Astronomer avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Lazzarini throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Astronomer tries to land a front kick but Lazzarini steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lazzarini takes a kick to the side of the head.
Astronomer throws a leg kick
and Lazzarini counters with an inside leg kick.
Astronomer throws a lazy head kick
and Lazzarini counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Lazzarini keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Astronomer.
A bone on bone clash there as Lazzarini blocks the leg kick.
Learned Astronomer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A telegraphed right hand from Astronomer misses the target.
Lazzarini takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Astronomer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Astronomer with a jab.
Lazzarini scoring well with a low kick there.
Lazzarini misses with a body shot
and Astronomer counters with a big head kick but Lazzarini shrugs it off.
Astronomer throws a front kick that sends Lazzarini stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lazzarini lands a nice looking body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Astronomer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Flavio Lazzarini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Astronomer blocks the body kick.
Astronomer drives through with a takedown into Lazzarini's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Lazzarini looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Astronomer wants to control from the top but Lazzarini keeps moving.
Lazzarini isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Astronomer stacks Lazzarini on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Astronomer!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lazzarini is looking to regain half guard here but Astronomer keeps moving and retains side control.
Astronomer staying calm.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Learned Astronomer.
I've got Astronomer 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 Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 27:30
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 27:30
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Learned Astronomer!
A victorious Learned Astronomer thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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