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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Zukaryian (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Bain (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Tom Bain has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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200 lbs
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205 lbs
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Decent wrestler
Basic striking
Intelligent |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
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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
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kurt Zukaryian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Bain!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zukaryian circles away quickly and effectively.
Zukaryian shoots in but no luck this time.
Zukaryian throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Bain's waist but Bain gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zukaryian off to one side.
No joy there for Bain, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zukaryian clinches.
Zukaryian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bain's efforts to push away.
Bain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zukaryian lands a body shot.
Bain tries to circle away but Zukaryian has him pinned against the cage.
Zukaryian prevents Bain from breaking the clinch.
Bain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A frustrated look appears on Bain's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bain tries to break free but Zukaryian pushes him back against the cage.
Zukaryian has Bain pressed against the cage, preventing Bain from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zukaryian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zukaryian has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bain is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Zukaryian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zukaryian wants to take the fight to the mat but Bain manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zukaryian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zukaryian looking for a takedown.
Bain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bain is trying to drag Zukaryian to the mat but Zukaryian just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zukaryian lands a nice shot to the body.
Zukaryian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bain's efforts to push away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zukaryian is trying to drag Bain to the mat but Bain just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zukaryian drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bain pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bain throws a nice looking combination but Zukaryian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bain goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Bain looks winded!
Bain misses with a wild combination.
No luck for Zukaryian with that takedown attempt.
Bain looks to land a right hand but Zukaryian moved out of range.
Bain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zukaryian counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bain thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bain fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tom Bain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zukaryian fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bain avoids it really well and circles away.
Zukaryian rushes Bain and presses him up against the cage.
Zukaryian has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Bain uses from the top position.
Bain prevents Zukaryian from getting back to his feet.
Bain won't allow Zukaryian to sweep him here.
Zukaryian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zukaryian tries to get out of the position.
Zukaryian has a closed guard, preventing Bain from standing up.
Zukaryian managing to control the position.
Bain would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bain stopping the sweep attempt from Zukaryian.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bain trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zukaryian's guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Zukaryian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bain tries to bum rush Zukaryian with a series of wild strikes but Zukaryian uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Bain dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Zukaryian has a takedown stuffed.
Zukaryian shoots in for a takedown but Bain shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bain lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zukaryian circles away quickly and effectively.
Bain drops Zukaryian with a nice combination! Bain dives into Zukaryian's guard, looking to finish!
It looks like Kurt Zukaryian has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bain wants to get up but he can't break Zukaryian's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zukaryian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zukaryian knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Bain on the ground.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zukaryian 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.
Zukaryian looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kurt Zukaryian wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Zukaryian fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bain displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zukaryian.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kurt Zukaryian. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zukaryian scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bain is trying to stand up here but Zukaryian is controlling him well.
Zukaryian sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zukaryian is nestled in close to Bain, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zukaryian is looking for a kimura here.
Zukaryian stops Bain from getting back to his feet.
Zukaryian looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zukaryian is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Zukaryian is trying to control. Bain wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zukaryian wants to pass to mount but Bain is defending the position.
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!
Zukaryian is trying to work for a kimura but Bain is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bain actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zukaryian in particular looking to stall.
Bain pushes Zukaryian off looking to stand but Zukaryian dives back in and keeps control.
Zukaryian is controlling the pace.
Zukaryian wants to control but Bain is keeping him busy.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Kurt Zukaryian just wasn't active enough.
Zukaryian is looking to clinch.
Zukaryian avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zukaryian tries for a takedown but Bain sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bain looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zukaryian fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Tom Bain is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bain throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zukaryian.
Bain swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zukaryian shoots for a takedown but Bain saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zukaryian tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bain sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zukaryian somewhat.
Bain looks to score with a jab to the body but Zukaryian is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Bain avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bain throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zukaryian clinches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Bain will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Kurt Zukaryian's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Bain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zukaryian.
Zukaryian instigates a clinch.
Bain wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bain breaks from the clinch.
Kurt Zukaryian is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A combination from Zukaryian does no damage.
Bain leaves Zukaryian with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zukaryian clinches.
Bain tries to circle away but Zukaryian has him pinned against the cage.
Bain wants to get back to striking at distance but Zukaryian won't allow it.
Bain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bain tries to circle away but Zukaryian has him pinned against the cage.
Bain is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bain takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nice body punch from Zukaryian.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bain has had enough of the clinch but Zukaryian keeps him there for the moment.
Zukaryian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bain's efforts to push away.
Zukaryian is working Bain over against the cage.
Bain is trying to break free.
Bain wants to break free but Zukaryian has control.
Zukaryian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bain wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zukaryian keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bain's efforts to push away.
A bit of stalling here from Zukaryian.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zukaryian pulls Bain into guard.
Bain wants to stand but Zukaryian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zukaryian is adopting a defensive guard.
Bain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bain wants to stand but Zukaryian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zukaryian controlling the position.
Zukaryian looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We're going to have a standup here because Kurt Zukaryian wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bain enables Zukaryian to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bain manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Zukaryian seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zukaryian is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zukaryian is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zukaryian decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Zukaryian moves into the clinch.
Tom Bain is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bain working hard to break the clinch.
Zukaryian successfully pulls guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zukaryian looking for a sweep. Not yet Zukaryian, not yet.
Kurt Zukaryian overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bain wants to stand but Zukaryian has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zukaryian has Bain pulled in close to control his posture.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bain wants to stand but Zukaryian is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bain wants to stand and escape but instead Zukaryian has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zukaryian is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kurt Zukaryian showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bain has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Tiny Johnson scores the fight 28:29
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tom Bain!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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