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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kirks Lazarus (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Xezeron has chosen Our Truth by Lacuna Coil as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Maximillian Xezeron has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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276 lbs
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283 lbs
18 - 16 - 1 |
BJJ Brown Belt
World class MT
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Lethal high kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kirks Lazarus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
18 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Maximillian Xezeron!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Lazarus misses with a leg kick.
Xezeron throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazarus.
Xezeron tries to move into range but Lazarus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Lazarus blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Lazarus pivots, looking for a leg kick but Xezeron is out of range and Lazarus settles back down.
Lazarus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A leg kick checked by Xezeron.
Lazarus throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Xezeron misses with a two punch combination.
Lazarus throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lazarus lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lazarus looks to land a body kick but Xezeron moved away.
Xezeron blocks a low kick nicely.
Xezeron scores with a jab to the jaw.
Xezeron drives through and clinches with Lazarus against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Xezeron lands a hook that snaps the head of Lazarus backwards.
Xezeron missing with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus misses with a punch to the body.
The referee calls for Xezeron to work.
Xezeron blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lazarus stalling.
A bit of stalling here from Lazarus.
Xezeron pulls guard effortlessly.
Lazarus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Xezeron is keeping the position for now.
Xezeron is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Xezeron tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Xezeron is trying to control the position but Lazarus postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron looking for a guillotine here but Lazarus defends easily.
Xezeron had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Lazarus defends it easily.
Xezeron lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lazarus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Xezeron defends well.
Lazarus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xezeron engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Lazarus lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Lazarus forces his way into half guard.
Lazarus controlling the action here.
Xezeron tries to get to full guard but Lazarus has control of the leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron is pressing down on Lazarus's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lazarus is fighting to break Xezeron's control of his arms but Xezeron is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Lazarus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xezeron throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Xezeron wants to sweep here but Lazarus controlling him for the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lazarus avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Xezeron striking off his back but it's not causing Lazarus any problems.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Maximillian Xezeron will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lazarus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Xezeron blocks a head kick by Lazarus.
Despite the aggression on Xezeron's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kirks Lazarus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Xezeron checks a leg kick nicely.
Lazarus with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lazarus has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lazarus there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lazarus closes the distance and pushes Xezeron back into the cage.
Lazarus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Xezeron is defending well for now.
Xezeron leaning his opponent against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Lazarus.
Xezeron is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lazarus has Xezeron pushed against the cage.
Lazarus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Xezeron on the inside.
Xezeron's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Xezeron is keeping busy.
Lazarus lands a good knee to the midsection. Xezeron won't want to take too many of those.
Xezeron can't get the takedown.
Xezeron lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lazarus blocks the elbow strike.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Lazarus misses with a knee strike.
Xezeron is pushing Lazarus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Xezeron avoiding damage as Lazarus throws knees to the body.
Xezeron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lazarus lands a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron has clasped his hands together around Lazarus's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Xezeron is breathing heavily.
Lazarus is looking for a sweep.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lazarus tries to control but Xezeron manages to take his back.
Lazarus defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Lazarus is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazarus trying to control the position but Xezeron manages to sink in the hooks.
Xezeron scores with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron looking for the choke from the back.
Maximillian Xezeron has got the better of the ground game so far.
Xezeron is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Lazarus has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Xezeron tightening his grip on Lazarus, looking for the choke.
Xezeron has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Lazarus has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Xezeron avoiding Lazarus 's attempts to control his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I really don't envy Lazarus right now.
Xezeron is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Xezeron slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
A lull in the action here.
Xezeron looking for the choke but no joy.
Lazarus wants to control his opponent's hands but Xezeron gets his hands free.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Maximillian Xezeron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Lazarus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Lazarus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Xezeron throws a head kick that misses.
Lazarus lands a nice looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lazarus.
Good leg kick by Lazarus there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lazarus connects with an inside leg kick.
Lazarus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Lazarus thumps Xezeron with a low kick.
Lazarus throws a head kick that misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Lazarus.
Xezeron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lazarus moves out of range of the body kick from Xezeron.
A head kick misses from Lazarus.
Lazarus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lazarus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lazarus tries a head kick but it misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazarus has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Nice takedown defense from Lazarus. No joy for Xezeron on that attempt.
Xezeron looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kirks Lazarus is winning the standup battle so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lazarus blocks a head kick by Xezeron.
Lazarus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron moves out of range of the body kick from Lazarus.
Xezeron blocks a low kick nicely.
Lazarus is looking to score with low kicks.
Xezeron's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lazarus fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Xezeron.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lazarus has Xezeron up against the cage in a clinch.
Xezeron works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Xezeron looking to sit in guard and control but Lazarus gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Xezeron bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lazarus's guard.
Lazarus is trying to keep Xezeron in close.
Maximillian Xezeron is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two 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!
Lazarus pulls Xezeron in to control the position.
Xezeron works over Lazarus with some ground and pound from guard.
Lazarus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Xezeron has picked Lazarus up and slammed him! Lazarus can't keep hold of the triangle and Xezeron manages to pass to side control!
Lazarus can't do much from the bottom here.
Xezeron moves into full mount!
Xezeron jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Lazarus manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Xezeron tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Xezeron has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lazarus tries to control but Xezeron manages to take his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lazarus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Xezeron trying to control momentarily.
Lazarus is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Kirks Lazarus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xezeron has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Xezeron looking for the choke but no joy.
Xezeron tries to get the hooks in deep but Lazarus pushed the leg off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Lazarus is defending well though. Xezeron let's go of the attempt for now.
Lazarus trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Xezeron patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Xezeron looking to break Lazarus's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Lazarus remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Xezeron will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Xezeron is looking for the choke from the back position but Lazarus is controlling his hands well.
Xezeron takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Xezeron keeps control of the position as Lazarus tries to break free.
Xezeron throwing wild punches that miss their target.
Xezeron working for the choke.
And that's the end of the fight!
Maximillian Xezeron comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Xezeron 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Maximillian Xezeron!
During a confident post fight interview, Maximillian Xezeron thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Kirks Lazarus spoke after the fight, saying 'It's a tough loss for sure. I still want to challenge myself. I call out Knight and his big mouth manager Stu next round. He picks first, so if it doesnt happen, he's a coward.'.
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