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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdullah Zaire (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tyrese Gibson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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198 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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190 lbs
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Good wrestling
Good kicks
Very quick |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Abdullah Zaire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tyrese Gibson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaire displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Gibson.
Gibson shoots in but no luck this time.
As Gibson tries to get set, Zaire tries to push him back and clinch up but Gibson manages to avoid the attempt.
Zaire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaire misses with a low kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Gibson is defended easily by Zaire.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrese Gibson.
Zaire scores with a takedown into Gibson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaire lands a couple of elbows.
Gibson wants to control the position but Zaire says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Zaire has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zaire content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gibson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zaire performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaire is keen to just control but Gibson is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gibson pushes Zaire off looking to stand but Zaire dives back in and keeps control.
Zaire is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zaire is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Gibson is just riding it out for now. Zaire eventually gives up the hold.
Zaire controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gibson is staying active underneath Zaire, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zaire takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaire fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gibson just manages to avoid it.
Zaire tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Gibson is able to avoid easily.
Zaire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gibson.
Zaire slaps away a takedown attempt from Gibson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A slow jab from Zaire misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zaire throws a body shot but no joy.
Gibson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaire.
Gibson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gibson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Abdullah Zaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaire defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gibson.
Zaire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A leg kick checked by Gibson.
Gibson blocks a jab.
Gibson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gibson tries for a takedown but Zaire sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gibson looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaire scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gibson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown but Zaire shows good takedown defense.
Gibson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaire can pounce on him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Zaire lands with a hook. Gibson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gibson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Zaire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaire throws a lazy right hand but Gibson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaire shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gibson is trying to defend but Zaire finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zaire is trying to control. Gibson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gibson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Gibson.
Zaire trying to control the position from guard on top but Gibson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaire landing with the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gibson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Gibson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaire gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gibson has momentary wrist control but Zaire slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaire controls from within his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zaire trying to control but Gibson is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zaire misses with a wild body shot.
Gibson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gibson moves out of range as Zaire throws a body kick.
Gibson throws a front kick that sends Zaire stumbling back into the cage.
Gibson works over Zaire's head and body with a nice combination.
Zaire throws a push kick but Gibson slaps the foot to one side.
Abdullah Zaire is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaire throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tyrese Gibson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
No luck for Gibson with that takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gibson tries to clinch but Zaire is having none of it.
Zaire drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zaire is chipping away with strikes.
Zaire wants to control but Gibson is keeping him busy.
Zaire is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gibson can do to turn this around?
Gibson is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gibson seems a little lost for a moment, as Zaire dominates the positioning.
Zaire is looking to take a break and control but Gibson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gibson wants to control but Zaire postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Check out the look on Zaire's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abdullah Zaire dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Gibson misses with a wild combination.
Gibson tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaire swivels and escapes.
Gibson misses with a body kick.
Zaire rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gibson counters with a one-two to the body.
Zaire throws a body kick that misses.
Gibson misses with the combination.
Gibson shoots in for a double leg but Zaire sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaire. That's going to slow Gibson down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice takedown defense from Zaire. No joy for Gibson on that attempt.
Abdullah Zaire has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tyrese Gibson.
Zaire connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gibson manages to avoid it.
Zaire fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gibson, pushing him back against the cage.
Zaire landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Gibson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaire throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Gibson blocks it with crossed arms.
Gibson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gibson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaire walks away with a smile on his face. Gibson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gibson throws a leg kick which misses Zaire's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaire tries to avoid it.
Gibson tries to clinch there but Zaire circles away.
A good leg kick by Zaire.
Gibson tries to clinch there but Zaire circles away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaire, as that shot connected.
Zaire connects with a jab.
Gibson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gibson shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaire but Zaire pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Gibson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaire scores with a kick to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaire misses with an uppercut.
Zaire shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Zaire showed some decent athleticism there.
Abdullah Zaire overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaire not doing much here.
Zaire is keen to just control but Gibson is a slippery customer.
Zaire is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Gibson still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Gibson has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Zaire is trying to control Gibson's posture but Gibson avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaire is looking to regain half guard here but Gibson keeps moving and retains side control.
Zaire is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Gibson off and has taken his back!
Zaire looking for the RNC.
Zaire punches Gibson on the ear.
Zaire has both hooks in and is working for a choke. Gibson is in real trouble here. Zaire gets an arm under the chin and tightens the submission attempt... is this the end? Yes, Gibson is tapping out! Zaire wins by rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Abdullah Zaire!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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RATING
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