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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 17, 2019 |
#R1# A thudding body kick lands there by Vaziri I I I!
Mybitch swings for the body but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
Vaziri I I I was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Mybitch has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. Vaziri I I I connects with a jab.#CUT# It looks like Yewis Mybitch has been cut. Mybitch misses with an uppercut
and Mybitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Mybitch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vaziri I I I. Mybitch throws a left and a right that both miss
and Vaziri I I I counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Mybitch looks winded! Mybitch on the wrong end of a nice jab. A jab from Vaziri I I I finds it's way through Mybitch's defenses. #KD# Vaziri I I I drops Mybitch with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mybitch looks back up at him and smiles so Vaziri I I I waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC# Mybitch is rocked! The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vaziri I I I moves in close and cracks Mybitch with a massive right hand! Mybitch, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Vaziri I I I!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hossein Vaziri I I I! A less than humble Hossein Vaziri I I I misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
PSE 21
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1# Vaziri I I I connects with an inside leg kick. Germano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaziri I I I moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Vaziri I I I ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Germano chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Vaziri I I I can pounce on him.
Germano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A big right from Vaziri I I I misses. Vaziri I I I thumps Germano with a low kick.#TD# Germano manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vaziri I I I on his heels. He'll look to pass Vaziri I I I's guard now, I'm sure. Vaziri I I I working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Germano. Germano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Vaziri I I I pulls Germano in close to prevent any damage. #SUB# Germano drops back looking for a leg! Vaziri I I I is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vaziri I I I manages to kick Germano off! Germano jumps back into Vaziri I I I's guard. Germano is fighting to break Vaziri I I I's control of his arms but Vaziri I I I is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T1# Hammerfist, elbow! yells Germano's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Germano with a flurry of punches that miss. Germano working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Vaziri I I I controls Germano momentarily but Germano frees himself. Germano missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Germano is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Germano sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Vaziri I I I's guard. #T2# Vaziri I I I wants to get back to full guard. Vaziri I I I trying to hold on to Germano's head to control him but Germano postures up.
Vaziri I I I is looking for a sweep. Germano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2# Vaziri I I I actively working from the bottom here. Vaziri I I I avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Germano. Germano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaziri I I I's head. Vaziri I I I trying to hold on to Germano's head to control him but Germano postures up.
Germano working the head and body with strikes. #T3##SUB# Germano is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. Vaziri I I I is looking for a sweep. Germano is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Germano trying to control the action but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom. Germano thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaziri I I I's head. Germano not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. Germano thows a huge punch but Vaziri I I I dodges it nicely.
Vaziri I I I is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Germano scores with a couple of nice shots. Germano is trying to control the action in half guard but Vaziri I I I is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4# Germano looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Germano missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Germano is trying to control the action in half guard but Vaziri I I I is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Germano prevents Vaziri I I I from standing back up.
Vaziri I I I wants to get back to full guard. Germano trying to mount his opponent but Vaziri I I I defends it. Vaziri I I I wants to control but Germano is keeping busy.
Vaziri I I I is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Germano trying to control the action but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rui Rodrigo Germano dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Some bone on bone action there as Germano checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. A chopping leg kick lands by Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I misses with a wild body shot. Vaziri I I I throws a looping overhand right but Germano ducks down to avoid it. Vaziri I I I is looking to land body kicks. Germano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Germano attempts a counter takedown but Vaziri I I I avoids it well and moves away. Vaziri I I I swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Germano feinted with a counter takedown. Germano misses with a jab to the body
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand. Hossein Vaziri I I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Germano throws a lazy right hand but Vaziri I I I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Germano moves away and avoids it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Germano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vaziri I I I on the side of the head. Vaziri I I I throws a looping overhand right but Germano ducks down to avoid it. Vaziri I I I swings and misses with a shot to the body#TD# and Germano counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#SUB2# Vaziri I I I working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Germano has passed into half guard!
#T1# Germano wants to control but Vaziri I I I is keeping him busy. Germano landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Vaziri I I I is pressing down on Germano's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. Germano is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Germano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Vaziri I I I not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Germano postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #SUB2# Germano got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vaziri I I I has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Germano has managed to get both his arms back between Vaziri I I I's legs - danger averted. Germano stands and throws Vaziri I I I's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T2# Germano working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Germano scores with punches from side control. Germano scores with punches from side control. Germano lands an elbow. #ROC# Vaziri I I I is rocked! Germano in side control lands a decent elbow. Vaziri I I I is still in real trouble! Can Germano finish him? Vaziri I I I looking for a sweep but Germano has passed into full mount! Oh no! A big strike lands for Germano! That's really hurt Vaziri I I I and he's turned his back - Germano keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Germano jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rui Rodrigo Germano! A very excited looking Rui Rodrigo Germano made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
PSE 16
Date: Dec 01, 2018 |
#R1# Ruth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD# Ruth shoots in and gets a takedown into Vaziri I I I's guard. Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ruth stands up over Vaziri I I I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Ruth throws a big elbow that misses. Ruth missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Ruth looking to pass the guard. Ruth postures up.
Ruth chips away with some ground and pound. Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Ruth with a flurry of punches that miss. #SUB2# Vaziri I I I has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Vaziri I I I is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2# Vaziri I I I looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Ruth has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.#T1# Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaziri I I I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ruth working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #SUB2# Vaziri I I I working for a triangle but Ruth defends it easily.
Ruth lands a couple of elbows. Ruth is working Vaziri I I I over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vaziri I I I keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully. Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body. Ruth throwing strikes but missing. Ruth in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T2# Ruth trying to control but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom. Ruth cracks Vaziri I I I with a solid left hand. Vaziri I I I looking to control.
Vaziri I I I keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully. Ruth scoring with some ground and pound. Ruth lands a couple of digs. Vaziri I I I has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2# Vaziri I I I looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Ruth 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. Ruth cracks Vaziri I I I with a solid left hand.#T3# Ruth stands up over Vaziri I I I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #SUB2# Vaziri I I I has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Ruth can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. Ruth chips away with some ground and pound. Ruth is in close to Vaziri I I I's body, working some short punches and elbows. Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body. Ruth working some strikes from top position. Ruth stands up over Vaziri I I I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ruth stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaziri I I I swivels though and keeps the full guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ruth trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaziri I I I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Ruth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Ruth is looking to work some ground and pound but Vaziri I I I has wrist control.#T4# Ruth chips away with some ground and pound. Vaziri I I I is trying to keep Ruth in close.
Ruth works over Vaziri I I I with some ground and pound from guard. Ruth keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Vaziri I I I's head. Vaziri I I I not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth with a nice head shot there. Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ruth scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2# Vaziri I I I is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position but Ruth postures up. Ruth chips away with some ground and pound. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
John Ruth dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Vaziri I I I throws a big shot that misses.#TD# Ruth gets the takedown into side control. #ES2# Vaziri I I I throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done! Ruth cracks Vaziri I I I with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Vaziri I I I throws a low kick but it's checked well by Ruth. Ruth lands with a good body shot. John Ruth seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vaziri I I I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ruth. A slow jab from Vaziri I I I misses its intended target. Ruth throws an overhand right that lands on Vaziri I I I's shoulder, as Vaziri I I I tries to avoid the shot. Ruth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaziri I I I moves out of range and avoids them all easily. A lazy left from Ruth finds it's target. Vaziri I I I needs to keep his hands up - Ruth had a free shot at his head there. Good standup being displayed there by Ruth as he connects with a hook. Vaziri I I I lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ruth is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaziri I I I can do to turn this around? Ruth slips a jab and a cross from Vaziri I I I.
Ruth connects with a right hand. Vaziri I I I shakes it off.#T1# Vaziri I I I loads up on a big right hand but Ruth slips the punch. Ruth missing with a left hand there. Vaziri I I I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Ruth shoots in looking for a takedown but Vaziri I I I manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruth's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Vaziri I I I steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ruth. Ruth shoots in looking for a takedown. Vaziri I I I tries to sprawl out of it but Ruth keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Vaziri I I I manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. John Ruth is winning the standup battle so far. Ruth looks for a takedown but Vaziri I I I sprawls well. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for John Ruth. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vaziri I I I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruth. Vaziri I I I throws a lazy right hand but Ruth sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vaziri I I I throws a jab when Ruth was well out of range. Vaziri I I I throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Ruth defending well as Vaziri I I I loads up on a big left hand. A little feinted left hand from Ruth on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Vaziri I I I fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ruth has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ruth misses with a lunging right hand
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand. Ruth misses with a double jab
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand. #T2# Ruth tests Vaziri I I I's chin there with a solid looking shot. Vaziri I I I cracks Ruth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Ruth circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL# Ruth clinches up against the cage. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaziri I I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC2# Vaziri I I I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vaziri I I I jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ruth lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vaziri I I I backs up against the cage.
Ruth throws a body punch but Vaziri I I I moves out of range. Vaziri I I I throws a wild body kick that Ruth sees coming a mile off. Ruth lands a jab. A cross from Ruth lands. Vaziri I I I lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Ruth backs up against the cage.
Ruth shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaziri I I I defends it nicely.#T3# Ruth lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ruth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaziri I I I. Ruth is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ruth connects with a single shot there. Ruth gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaziri I I I. Ruth loads up on a big right hand but Vaziri I I I slips the punch. Ruth throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaziri I I I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ruth moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes. Vaziri I I I throws a body punch but Ruth moves out of range. Ruth uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaziri I I I. A slow jab from Vaziri I I I misses its intended target. Ruth changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A lazy body kick from Vaziri I I I #TD# and Ruth counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Ruth. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Vaziri I I I controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself. #T4# Vaziri I I I keeping moving, preventing Ruth from controlling successfully. Ruth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Ruth content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB2# Vaziri I I I looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Ruth scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2# Vaziri I I I looking for a guillotine here but Ruth defends easily.
Vaziri I I I is breathing heavily. Ruth is in close to Vaziri I I I's body, working some short punches and elbows. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ruth wants to control from the top but Vaziri I I I keeps moving. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hossein Vaziri I I I will probably get the nod - 10:9. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Ruth thuds his right hand into Vaziri I I I's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Vaziri I I I wants to slow Ruth down by chopping away at his legs. #TD# Ruth closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Vaziri I I I to the mat! Vaziri I I I manages to get full guard. Vaziri I I I working a defensive guard here.
Ruth lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Ruth landing with the ground and pound. Vaziri I I I seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Vaziri I I I is continuing to stall. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaziri I I I is trying to keep Ruth in close.
Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ruth postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T1# A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ruth accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ruth scoring with punches to the head and body. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ruth is working Vaziri I I I over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. Vaziri I I I trying to control the position.
Ruth landing some decent shots from guard. Vaziri I I I is adopting a defensive guard. Ruth landing with the ground and pound. Ruth stands up over Vaziri I I I, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. Ruth is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #ROC# Vaziri I I I is rocked!#T2##SUB2# Vaziri I I I is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ruth is aware though and is defending well. Vaziri I I I takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Ruth postures up.
Ruth with a nice head shot there. Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Vaziri I I I is still in real trouble! Can Ruth finish him?#SUB2# Vaziri I I I working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Ruth doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Ruth manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Vaziri I I I seems to have recovered his senses. Ruth working some strikes from top position. Ruth trying to control but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom. Ruth is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Ruth with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Ruth landing some decent shots from guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Ruth's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Ruth lands a couple of digs.#T3##SUB2# Vaziri I I I looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vaziri I I I not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ruth lands a couple of digs. Vaziri I I I has momentary wrist control but Ruth slips an elbow through the middle. Vaziri I I I controls Ruth momentarily but Ruth frees himself. Ruth gets to his feet and stands over Vaziri I I I, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Vaziri I I I felt that one! Ruth unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Vaziri I I I from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Ruth! John Ruth very nearly forgot to thank Hell's Balls Recovery (160) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Event:
PSE 11
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1##TD# Farfy Iii shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Farfy Iii was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!#SUB# Farfy Iii is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Vaziri I I I knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB# Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vaziri I I I has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Farfy Iii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Farfy Iii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB# Farfy Iii tries for a kimura but Vaziri I I I is defending well. Vaziri I I I tries to buck Farfy Iii off but Farfy Iii is having none of it.#T1# Vaziri I I I regains half guard. Vaziri I I I moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB2# Farfy Iii got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vaziri I I I has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Farfy Iii has managed to get both his arms back between Vaziri I I I's legs - danger averted.#SUB# Farfy Iii thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB# Farfy Iii drops back looking for a leg! Vaziri I I I is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vaziri I I I manages to kick Farfy Iii off! Farfy Iii jumps back into Vaziri I I I's guard. Farfy Iii trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Vaziri I I I working a defensive guard here.
Vaziri I I I keeping full guard, as Farfy Iii tries to pass. Farfy Iii postures up.
#T2# The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Farfy Iii advances position into side control! Vaziri I I I is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB# Farfy Iii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. Vaziri I I I is trying to control Farfy Iii's posture but Farfy Iii avoids it. Vaziri I I I is looking to reverse the position.#SUB# Farfy Iii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #SUB# Farfy Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaziri I I I is defending well. #T3##SUB# Farfy Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaziri I I I is defending well. Vaziri I I I tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Farfy Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #SUB# Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vaziri I I I has escaped the position, nice work there. #SUB# Farfy Iii is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaziri I I I is defending well. Vaziri I I I tries to bench press Farfy Iii off him but Farfy Iii keeps the position. Vaziri I I I can't do much from the bottom here. #T4# My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB# Farfy Iii goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vaziri I I I has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Farfy Iii but great work by Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I gets to mount! Farfy Iii was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Farfy Iii keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
#SU2# Vaziri I I I gets to his feet and calls his opponent to stand. Here come the fireworks!#CL2# Vaziri I I I moves into the clinch. Vaziri I I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaziri I I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farfy Iiis head. #BC2# Vaziri I I I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Farfy Iii is defended easily by Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I tries to land a front kick but Farfy Iii steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hossein Vaziri I I I will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Farfy Iii will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Vaziri I I I keeps Farfy Iii at a distance using the push kick. Farfy Iii drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Vaziri I I I has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Farfy Iii fails with a takedown attempt. A jab from Vaziri I I I finds it's way through Farfy Iii's defenses. Vaziri I I I defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Farfy Iii. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johan Farfy Iii. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vaziri I I I tries a low kick but Farfy Iii avoids it. Farfy Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Farfy Iii misses with a shot to the body and Vaziri I I I makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Farfy Iii moves out of range as Vaziri I I I throws a body kick.
Farfy Iii feinted with a counter takedown. Johan Farfy Iii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Farfy Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt. Vaziri I I I throws a half hearted mid kick. Farfy Iii blocks a head kick by Vaziri I I I.
Farfy Iii fails with a takedown attempt. Hossein Vaziri I I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1# Vaziri I I I throws a body kick that misses #TD# and Farfy Iii counters with a shoot takedown. Vaziri I I I fights it but they end up in guard. Vaziri I I I is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB# Farfy Iii is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2# Vaziri I I I escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Farfy Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Farfy Iii tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaziri I I I is retaining full guard. #SUB# Farfy Iii drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Farfy Iii jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. Farfy Iii passes Vaziri I I I's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB# Farfy Iii is trying to work for a kimura but Vaziri I I I is defending well.
#T2# Vaziri I I I is trying to maintain the position but Farfy Iii is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB# Farfy Iii is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB# Farfy Iii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vaziri I I I moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard. Vaziri I I I controls Farfy Iii momentarily but Farfy Iii frees himself. #T3##SUB# Farfy Iii drops back looking for a leg! Vaziri I I I is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vaziri I I I manages to kick Farfy Iii off! Farfy Iii jumps back into Vaziri I I I's guard. #SUB# Farfy Iii drops back looking for a leg! Vaziri I I I is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Vaziri I I I manages to kick Farfy Iii off! Farfy Iii jumps back into Vaziri I I I's guard. Farfy Iii stands and throws Vaziri I I I's legs to the side, diving into side control. You can see the frustration on Vaziri I I I's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#SUB# Farfy Iii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Vaziri I I I has escaped the position, nice work there. Vaziri I I I is looking to regain half guard here but Farfy Iii keeps moving and retains side control. #T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#SUB# Farfy Iii goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vaziri I I I rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Farfy Iii's guard! Nice work there by Vaziri I I I! Vaziri I I I must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Farfy Iii working for a triangle but Vaziri I I I defends it easily.
Vaziri I I I has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Farfy Iii is proving hard to escape from. #SUB# Farfy Iii is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Vaziri I I I defends well. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB# Vaziri I I I is sitting in close to Farfy Iii's body. Farfy Iii has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Vaziri I I I is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Vaziri I I I is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Farfy Iii.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Johan Farfy Iii! A very excited looking Johan Farfy Iii rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 04, 2018 |
#R1# Vaziri I I I throws a jab when Moon was well out of range. Vaziri I I I misses with a shot to the body #TD2# and Moon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vaziri I I I won't be happy with that. #SUB2# Moon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. Vaziri I I I might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Vaziri I I I is looking to regain half guard here but Moon keeps moving and retains side control. #SUB2# Moon is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vaziri I I I is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. Vaziri I I I is positioning himself to get back to half guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. You can see the frustration on Vaziri I I I's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1##SU2# Moon stands up and beckons Vaziri I I I to his feet. #TD2# Moon closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Vaziri I I I did well to prevent Moon getting side control.#ES# Vaziri I I I manages to escape and get back to his feet! Vaziri I I I works the jab nicely. Moon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Moon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Moon tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. This has been an exciting period of action! Moon's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vaziri I I I connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Moon scrambles back to his feet. Jab by Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Moon.
Moon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt. Hossein Vaziri I I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vaziri I I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Vaziri I I I swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Vaziri I I I misses with a wild body shot. Moon digs a good body shot into Vaziri I I I's ribs.#T2# Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the head.
Moon slips a straight right by Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I misses the body punch and Moon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Vaziri I I I looks to score with a jab to the body but Moon is just out of range. Moon looks to land a combination but Vaziri I I I avoids it well. Moon digs a good body shot into Vaziri I I I's ribs. Vaziri I I I thuds his right hand into Moon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Moon tries to score a power double leg takedown but Vaziri I I I sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Moon somewhat. Moon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I half committed to a counter leg kick. Vaziri I I I paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#ROC# Moon is rocked! Vaziri I I I moves in close and cracks Moon with a massive right hand! Moon, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Vaziri I I I!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hossein Vaziri I I I! After the fight, Hossein Vaziri I I I was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1# Moon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#TD2# Moon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. Vaziri I I I has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Moon is working away from the top position though. Vaziri I I I blocking the ground and pound attempt from Moon. Vaziri I I I is trying to maintain the position but Moon is very close to passing his half guard. Vaziri I I I wants to get back to full guard. Vaziri I I I is staying active underneath Moon, who seems content to just control the action from this position. Vaziri I I I wants to get back to full guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2# Moon seems to be looking for submissions.
Vaziri I I I is trying to control but can't.
Vaziri I I I has hold of Moon's hands but Moon slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#T1# Vaziri I I I tries to get to full guard but Moon has control of the leg. Moon performing his best blanket impression for a moment. Moon winds up and cracks Vaziri I I I with a swinging punch to the side of the head. Moon is looking to advance position but Vaziri I I I won't allow it. Moon missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Vaziri I I I moves into full guard.
Vaziri I I I looking to control.
Moon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T2# Vaziri I I I is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Vaziri I I I utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Moon trying to control but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Vaziri I I I is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Moon is in close to Vaziri I I I's body, working some short punches and elbows. Vaziri I I I controlling the position. Vaziri I I I utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Vaziri I I I looks to score with a jab to the body but Moon is just out of range. Moon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Vaziri I I I but Vaziri I I I pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3# Vaziri I I I lands with a hook. Moon tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Vaziri I I I. That snapped Moon's head back.
Vaziri I I I lands with an uppercut that bounces Moon off the cage and back into range. Moon steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Vaziri I I I. That one must have hurt. Moon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook. Vaziri I I I chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#TD2# Moon dives in and scores a takedown into Vaziri I I I's guard. Moon lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Moon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Vaziri I I I's guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vaziri I I I not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T4# Vaziri I I I avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #SUB# Vaziri I I I is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Moon is aware though and is defending well. Vaziri I I I is trying to keep Moon in close.
Moon lands a couple of elbows. Vaziri I I I has momentary wrist control but Moon slips an elbow through the middle. Moon tries to free his leg and advance position but Vaziri I I I is retaining full guard. Vaziri I I I has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Moon is stalling in the full guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Monsun Moon will probably get the nod. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R2# Vaziri I I I throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Moon sees it coming and avoids it easily. Moon misses with a double jab.
Vaziri I I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Moon.
Moon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaziri I I I sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vaziri I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Vaziri I I I missing with a left hand there. Moon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Moon connects with the punch. Moon shoots in for a takedown but Vaziri I I I shows good takedown defense. Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Moon moves away and avoids it. Decent striking displayed by Vaziri I I I there. Vaziri I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Moon was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Moon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A jab from Vaziri I I I misses. Vaziri I I I misses with a straight left. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vaziri I I I scores with a hook to the body. Moon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Vaziri I I I is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#ROC# Moon is rocked!#T1# Vaziri I I I fakes the body blow, causing Moon to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Moon goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hossein Vaziri I I I! Hossein Vaziri I I I decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 31, 2018 |
#R1# Ducks drops his hands momentarily and Vaziri I I I takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Ducks on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the body. Ducks misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaziri I I I attempts a counter takedown but Ducks avoids it well and moves away. Ducks's coach down at Animal FLEX Zone was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ducks's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Vaziri I I I lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Vaziri I I I's corner calls for a 1-2. Vaziri I I I obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Ducks throws a head kick but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
Ducks wants to clinch enabling Vaziri I I I to counter with a crisp jab. Vaziri I I I scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vaziri I I I lands a nice hook to Ducks's body. Ducks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Vaziri I I I scores with a jab.#KD# Vaziri I I I drops Ducks with a beautiful combination! Ducks stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vaziri I I I is looking for the KO! Vaziri I I I lands a jab to Ducks's midsection. Ducks looks winded!#KD# Vaziri I I I feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ducks sprawling to the canvas! Ducks rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Vaziri I I I finish him?!
#ROC# Ducks is rocked! Ducks misses with a head kick.
Vaziri I I I lands a nice hook to Ducks's body. Ducks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Vaziri I I I lands a jab. Vaziri I I I scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Vaziri I I I connects with a body shot that sends Ducks's belly button to the back.#T1# Vaziri I I I darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Frank Ducks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Ducks moves forwards but Vaziri I I I connects with a nice, crisp jab. Ducks is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaziri I I I finish him? Ducks takes a shot right to the bread basket. Ducks seems to have recovered his senses.#KD# Vaziri I I I sends Ducks crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Vaziri I I I is motioning to the referee to let Ducks up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet! Vaziri I I I dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ducks. That did some damage! This has been an exciting period of action! Vaziri I I I lands with a good body shot. Ducks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD# Vaziri I I I drops Ducks with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ducks looks back up at him and smiles so Vaziri I I I waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
A head kick by Vaziri I I I - that's a beauty! Ducks is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Vaziri I I I can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hossein Vaziri I I I! Hossein Vaziri I I I decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
GC 216 - A
Date: Jun 13, 2018 |
#R1##CL2# Alexandrov rushes Vaziri I I I and presses him up against the cage. Vaziri I I I wants to break free but Alexandrov has control.
#TD2# Alexandrov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Alexandrov manages to end up in side control. Vaziri I I I wants to control but Alexandrov postures up. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Alexandrov working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Alexandrov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Alexandrov cracks Vaziri I I I with a big elbow. Alexandrov sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vaziri I I I is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vaziri I I I defending against the ground and pound. Alexandrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Vaziri I I I's head but Vaziri I I I avoids it well. Vaziri I I I is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Alexandrov off and has taken his back! Alexandrov tries to roll but Vaziri I I I sticks to his back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Alexandrov tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell! Alexandrov is wriggling around trying to escape.
Alexandrov is controlling an arm, preventing Vaziri I I I from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
#T1# Vaziri I I I prevents Alexandrov from getting the reversal. Alexandrov bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Vaziri I I I pulls Alexandrov in to control the position. Alexandrov landing with the ground and pound. Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alexandrov works over Vaziri I I I with some ground and pound from guard. Vaziri I I I is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2# Alexandrov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard. Vaziri I I I pulls Alexandrov in close to prevent any damage. Vaziri I I I looking to control.
Alexandrov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Alexandrov lands a couple of digs.#SUB# Alexandrov avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Alexandrov passes Vaziri I I I's left leg - he's now in half guard. Alexandrov takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists. We've been hearing good reports from Vaziri I I I's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today. Vaziri I I I has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Alexandrov is working away from the top position though. Alexandrov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vaziri I I I with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3# Alexandrov wants to control but Vaziri I I I is keeping him busy. Vaziri I I I avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Alexandrov. Vaziri I I I is trying to control but can't.
Vaziri I I I pushes Alexandrov off looking to stand but Alexandrov dives back in and keeps control.
Alexandrov scores with a couple of good hammerfists. Alexandrov working over Vaziri I I I with some ground and pound. Vaziri I I I looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable. Vaziri I I I on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #ROC2# Vaziri I I I is rocked! Alexandrov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Oh Vaziri I I I is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Alexandrov lands a nice short elbow. Vaziri I I I pushes Alexandrov off looking to stand but Alexandrov dives back in and keeps control.
Alexandrov lands strikes from half guard. Alexandrov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Alexandrov is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Vaziri I I I is hurt! He's hurt bad - Alexandrov fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Vaziri I I I from any more punishment! Congratulations to Alexandrov! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Alexandrov! During a confident post fight interview, Alexey Alexandrov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GK 134 - Cole vs Buckshank
Date: Jun 17, 2017 |
#R1##TD2# Silker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vaziri I I I quickly recovers to half guard. Silker thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Silker trying to control from Vaziri I I I's half guard. Vaziri I I I has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Silker throws a big right hand that misses. Vaziri I I I is trying to keep Silker in close.
Silker pushing down on Vaziri I I I's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Silker with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Silker looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T1# Silker passes into side control, despite Vaziri I I I's attempt to control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Silker. Vaziri I I I is trying to escape the position but Silker is controlling the position. You can see the frustration on Vaziri I I I's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Silker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Silker trying to control the action but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom. #T2# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Vaziri I I I keeps Silker under control for a moment.#REF3# The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. A slapping body kick lands there for Silker. Silker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Silker takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Silker lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Vaziri I I I takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. Silker defending well as Vaziri I I I loads up on a big left hand. Vaziri I I I throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Silker counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vaziri I I I throws a poor cross that misses
and Silker counters with a stiff right hand. Silker throws a right and a left that Vaziri I I I avoids nicely. #T3# Silker dips to his left and cracks Vaziri I I I with an uppercut! Vaziri I I I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vaziri I I I walks into a stiff left hand from Silker. Silker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vaziri I I I under the eye. Vaziri I I I throws a body shot but no joy. Silker scores with a jab. Silker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Silker lands with a right hand. Silker has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off. Silker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Vaziri I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silker was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaziri I I I. Nice sprawl there from Vaziri I I I as Silker shoots in. Vaziri I I I throws a lazy right hand but Silker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vaziri I I I misses the jab. Silker throws a shot to the body.
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! Silker connects with a jab. Vaziri I I I swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Silker swings for the body but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
#T4# Vaziri I I I throws a head kick that misses. Vaziri I I I takes one on the button. Vaziri I I I takes a swing at Silker's ribcage but misses. A little jabbing left from Silker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Vaziri I I I lands with a hook. Silker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Vaziri I I I bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silker's head. Vaziri I I I takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hossein Vaziri I I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vaziri I I I slaps away a takedown attempt from Silker, before circling back to the center of the mat. Nice defenses there by Silker. Vaziri I I I tries to move into range but Silker moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Vaziri I I I looks for the body kick but Silker saw that one coming. A head kick misses from Vaziri I I I. A countering left hand to the body from Silker misses. Vaziri I I I throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vaziri I I I misses with a few strikes there.
Silker throws a quick inside leg kick. Silker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drei Silker dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. #R2# Silker scores with a leg kick.
Silker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vaziri I I I's sensitive parts. Silker lands a nice shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Silker. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Silker thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Vaziri I I I if he has to take too many more of those.
Vaziri I I I tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silker.
Silker plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! A kick lands to the mid section there for Silker. Silker misses with a kick to the body and Vaziri I I I counters with a lovely straight right hand! A jab from Vaziri I I I misses. Vaziri I I I takes a kick to the body and keeps moving. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vaziri I I I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Silker blocks a jab. Vaziri I I I connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. A solid body kick from Silker. Silker connects with the punch.#T1# Vaziri I I I misses the jab. Silker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silker, right into the meat.
Vaziri I I I throws a hook but Silker avoids it easily. A head kick misses from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Silker misses with a wild combination.
Crunch! Silker slams his shin into Vaziri I I I's torso. A jab from Vaziri I I I misses. Silker blocks a jab. Vaziri I I I misses the shot to the body. Silker now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Vaziri I I I walks into a straight right hand from Silker. Vaziri I I I gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Silker. Nice body kick from Silker.#T2##TD2# Silker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vaziri I I I is trying to get back to full guard. Silker throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2# Silker is working for a kimura but Vaziri I I I is defending it quite comfortably.
Silker not throwing his punches with enough precision this time. #T3##SUB2# Silker looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Vaziri I I I trying to control from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T4# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Silker is controlling the pace.
#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Vaziri I I I on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Silker scoring well with a low kick there.
Vaziri I I I connects with a single shot there. Silker misses with a kick to the body.
Drei Silker seems to be getting the better of the standup. A looping hook to the body misses from Silker. Vaziri I I I does a little dance to reset his feet. Silker connects with a body shot. Vaziri I I I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Silker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Silker avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Danga de danga de dang - Silker scores with a four punch combination! Silker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Vaziri I I I misses the target. Nice shot lands for Silker. A big right from Vaziri I I I misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Drei Silker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Vaziri I I I throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silker on the side of the head. Silker lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silker has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vaziri I I I takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Vaziri I I I takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Silker digs a good body shot into Vaziri I I I's ribs. Vaziri I I I misses with a head kick.
Vaziri I I I will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body. Vaziri I I I takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Silker is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I misses the body punch and Silker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! A combination from Silker does no damage. Silker ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I. It seemed like Silker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Silker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaziri I I I. Silker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silker slips a straight right by Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I throws out a loose jab but Silker uses good head movement to avoid it. Despite the aggression on Silker's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. The fighters circling - Vaziri I I I throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T1# A shot to the liver by Silker. Beautiful body shot. Silker closes the distance and clinches up with Vaziri I I I, looking for a takedown. Silker pushes Vaziri I I I against the cage but Vaziri I I I circles to the side and manages to break the clinch. Silker getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Vaziri I I I works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Vaziri I I I is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Silker throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vaziri I I I on the side of the head. Silker connects with a looping right hand.
Silker shoots for a double leg takedown but Vaziri I I I sprawls well. He's pushed Silker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Vaziri I I I looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Silker fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vaziri I I I has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Ouch! a nice leg kick from Silker, right into the meat.
Silker throws a leg kick which misses Vaziri I I I's front leg but catches the back leg as Vaziri I I I tries to avoid it. Vaziri I I I bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Silker's head. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A cross from Vaziri I I I lands. Vaziri I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silker moves away. Silker scores with a leg kick.
Vaziri I I I has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silker. Hossein Vaziri I I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Vaziri I I I lands a jab to the head.
Vaziri I I I misses with a looping left. Silker slips a jab from Vaziri I I I. Silker misses with a body shot.
Vaziri I I I misses with the combination.
Silker feints and then cracks Vaziri I I I's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vaziri I I I down. Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot.
Silker cracks Vaziri I I I with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd. Silker throws a good cross that connects.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaziri I I I misses the target. Vaziri I I I 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. Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silker.
Silker bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Vaziri I I I takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#T3# Vaziri I I I takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Vaziri I I I throws a sloppy body shot
and Silker finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Silker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Silker takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silker lands with a nice body kick. Silker lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Vaziri I I I misses the shot to the body. Vaziri I I I takes a body punch but keeps moving. Silker throws a nice outside leg kick. Vaziri I I I on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Silker. Silker obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Silker scores with a hook. Vaziri I I I walks into a left hand. Silker moves into range and connects with a jab. Silker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. #T4# Crunch! Vaziri I I I slams his shin into Silker's torso. Silker throws a nice outside leg kick. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Silker. Vaziri I I I shrugs it off though. Vaziri I I I takes a swing at Silker's ribcage but misses. Silker lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected. Silker jabs at Vaziri I I I's body. Silker connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silker.
A thudding body kick lands there by Silker!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silker. Silker explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work. Vaziri I I I has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Silker. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vaziri I I I on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silker lands a nice looking kick to the body. Vaziri I I I takes a step back to recover. A swing and a miss from Vaziri I I I. Silker looks like he wants to counter punch here. Drei Silker is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. A chopping leg kick lands by Silker.
And that's the end of the fight! Drei Silker comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Silker has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30 Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drei Silker!
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Event:
GK 131 - Boyka vs Slider
Date: May 28, 2017 |
#R1# Vaziri I I I connects with a looping right hand.
Snitch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Snitch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand. Snitch cracks Vaziri I I I with a good jab. Snitch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vaziri I I I manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vaziri I I I takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Snitch tries to move into range but Vaziri I I I moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Vaziri I I I is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Snitch. 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! Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Snitch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand. Nice defenses there by Snitch. Vaziri I I I moves out of range of the strikes. Vaziri I I I appears to be looking for a counter takedown. Vaziri I I I lands with a good body shot. Snitch lands with a hook. Vaziri I I I tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Snitch tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vaziri I I I paws at him with a jab and circles away. Vaziri I I I drops down looking for a counter takedown but Snitch sprawls and moves away.#T1##CL# Vaziri I I I darts in and clinches Snitch up against the cage. Vaziri I I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Snitch. Snitch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vaziri I I I avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. Vaziri I I I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Vaziri I I I tries to work over Snitch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Snitch is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath. Vaziri I I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Snitch looking for a takedown. Hossein Vaziri I I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Snitch. Snitch prevents a body shot from Vaziri I I I. I was talking to Vaziri I I I's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Vaziri I I I lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snitch or not. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vaziri I I I misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Vaziri I I I. #T2# Vaziri I I I lands with a light punch inside. Vaziri I I I has a couple of punches blocked by Snitch.
A body shot lands from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I lands with a light punch inside. Vaziri I I I stops a takedown attempt from Snitch.
Snitch trying to control the position but instead, Vaziri I I I has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snitch into the cage. Snitch blocks a body shot from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Snitch or not. Snitch is trying to maintain a safe position but Vaziri I I I gets an underhook and turns Snitch into the cage. Snitch trying to control the position but instead, Vaziri I I I has worked for underhooks and has pushed Snitch into the cage. A left hand lands to the body for Vaziri I I I.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vaziri I I I as Snitch tries to tie him up. #T3# Both guys are working to get underhooks. Snitch is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Vaziri I I I has denied him. Vaziri I I I lands a shot to the body. A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaziri I I I. Snitch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Snitch effectively controlling the action here. A head punch blocked on the inside by Snitch. Both guys are working to get underhooks. The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Jon Snitch. Vaziri I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snitch moves away. Vaziri I I I stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Vaziri I I I wants it to stay on the feet. Vaziri I I I takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Snitch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Vaziri I I I defends it nicely.#T4# Vaziri I I I misses the jab. Snitch tries to clinch but Vaziri I I I is having none of it. Vaziri I I I slips under a jab from Snitch. It looked like Vaziri I I I wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Snitch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Snitch doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Snitch throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Vaziri I I I to counter with a crisp jab. Snitch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Snitch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I tests Snitch's chin there with a solid looking shot.#ROC# Snitch is rocked! Vaziri I I I weaves into range and cracks Snitch right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Snitch goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Vaziri I I I is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hossein Vaziri I I I! In defeat, Jon Snitch stepped up to the mic, saying 'This loss will make me better, I will be back.'.
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Event:
GKNY 127 - Lilard vs Boyka
Date: Apr 29, 2017 |
#R1# Vaziri I I I throws a hook but Marquet avoids it easily.#CL# Vaziri I I I closes the distance and clinches. Vaziri I I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Marquet uses good head movement to avoid it. Marquet tries to pull guard but Vaziri I I I forces him back to his feet, against the cage. Vaziri I I I working aggressively here.
A right hook to the body lands for Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marquet misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Vaziri I I I breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Vaziri I I I scores with a body shot.
Marquet shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Marquet takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Marquet ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Marquet takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Vaziri I I I throws a nice looking combination but Marquet bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Decent striking displayed by Vaziri I I I there. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Marquet slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Vaziri I I I swings for the body but Marquet moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Marquet on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Marquet misses with a low kick.#T1# Marquet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaziri I I I misses the shot to the body. Marquet shoots in looking for a takedown but Vaziri I I I manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Marquet's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Hossein Vaziri I I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Henry Marquet. Marquet walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Marquet misses with a double jab.
Marquet throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaziri I I I circles away from the clinch attempt.
#KD# Vaziri I I I drops Marquet with a beautiful combination! Marquet stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Vaziri I I I is looking for the KO!#ROC# Marquet is rocked! This has been an exciting period of action! Vaziri I I I walks into a straight right hand from Marquet. Marquet is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaziri I I I finish him? Marquet looks up at the clock. Bad move! Vaziri I I I lands a right hand from hell, dropping Marquet. Vaziri I I I pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hossein Vaziri I I I!
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Event:
GKNY 124 - Cole vs Houston
Date: Apr 08, 2017 |
#R1# Murillo walks into a jab. Vaziri I I I lands a head shot. Vaziri I I I displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murillo throws out the jab. It seemed like Vaziri I I I was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Vaziri I I I, as that shot connected.
Vaziri I I I dips to his left and cracks Murillo with an uppercut! Vaziri I I I has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murillo is landing a low percentage of strikes. Murillo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Vaziri I I I connects with a single shot there. A jab lands there for Murillo. That kick from Murillo tenderised Vaziri I I I's leg. Vaziri I I I is trying to keep his angry face on. Vaziri I I I on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vaziri I I I takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Murillo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Murillo connects with the punch. A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target. A punch lands to the side of Murillo 's head but he takes it in his stride. Murillo misses with a looping left. A head kick misses from Vaziri I I I. Murillo scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T1# Murillo throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaziri I I I. Murillo avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vaziri I I I loads up on a big right hand but Murillo slips the punch. A little feinted left hand from Murillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Vaziri I I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murillo.
Vaziri I I I goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. Murillo misses with a straight right. Vaziri I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murillo catches Vaziri I I I with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Murillo moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes. Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Jab from Murillo. Murillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Murillo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaziri I I I jabs at Murillo's body. Murillo scores with a sloppy right hand. Vaziri I I I should have avoided that one. #T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vaziri I I I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murillo. Vaziri I I I fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murillo misses with a low kick. Vaziri I I I cracks Murillo with an open hand slap. Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Murillo connects with a single shot there. Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Murillo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaziri I I I lands an overhand right. A lazy left from Vaziri I I I finds it's target. Murillo scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard. Vaziri I I I pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way. Vaziri I I I looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. A slow jab from Vaziri I I I misses its intended target. It looked like Murillo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Jab by Murillo.#T3# Murillo misses with a straight left. Vaziri I I I now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Vaziri I I I swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Murillo connects with a body shot that sends Vaziri I I I's belly button to the back. Murillo throws a hook to the side of Vaziri I I I's head but Vaziri I I I sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Vaziri I I I takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A punch lands to the side of Vaziri I I I 's head but he takes it in his stride. Vaziri I I I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murillo manages to avoid it. A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target. Vaziri I I I uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murillo has time to react. Murillo wants to land a leg kick but Vaziri I I I is out of range. Murillo misses with a wild combination.
Murillo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. A jab from Vaziri I I I misses. #T4# Vaziri I I I ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Vaziri I I I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murillo. Vaziri I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murillo moves away. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vaziri I I I looks to land a right hand but Murillo moved out of range. Vaziri I I I lands a high kick!
Vaziri I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing. Vaziri I I I lands with an uppercut that bounces Murillo off the cage and back into range. Murillo is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Vaziri I I I is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Murillo. Murillo fails to land with a series of punches.
Vaziri I I I now looks to counter with a shot at the body. Murillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Murillo takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vaziri I I I looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Murillo misses with a straight left. Vaziri I I I rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murillo moves out of range and avoids them all easily. The crowd cheers as Murillo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vaziri I I I doesn't seem phased though. 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 Jefferson Murillo will probably get the nod. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Vaziri I I I misses the shot to the body. A little feinted left hand from Murillo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Vaziri I I I fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Murillo throws out a loose jab but Vaziri I I I uses good head movement to avoid it. Vaziri I I I misses with a looping right. A big left from Vaziri I I I misses. Vaziri I I I getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Murillo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vaziri I I I misses with an uppercut. Murillo saw that one coming. Murillo avoids the body shot from Vaziri I I I.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaziri I I I on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Murillo cracks the inside of Vaziri I I I's front leg. Murillo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaziri I I I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Vaziri I I I lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#T1# Murillo avoids the body shot from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaziri I I I scores with a body shot.
Vaziri I I I throws a head kick that misses and Murillo counters with a good low kick that Vaziri I I I was not able to check. Vaziri I I I closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. A head kick misses from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Murillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Murillo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Murillo darts in and out, connecting with a jab. A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target. Murillo punishes Vaziri I I I's body with a nice straight punch. Murillo throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaziri I I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vaziri I I I slips a straight right by Murillo.#T2# Murillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murillo there as he acknowledges the shot. Vaziri I I I misses with a wild body shot. Murillo avoids the head kick by Vaziri I I I.
Nice defenses there by Murillo. Murillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Murillo throws a shot to the body.
Vaziri I I I uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murillo. Sloppy strikes from Murillo. Those never looked like landing. Murillo looks to land a right hand but Vaziri I I I moved out of range. Murillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Murillo slips a jab from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A jab from Murillo misses. Murillo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vaziri I I I counters with a two punch combo. Jefferson Murillo is winning the standup battle so far.#T3# Murillo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murillo takes a swing at Vaziri I I I's ribcage but misses. Vaziri I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
Murillo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Murillo tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vaziri I I I is able to avoid easily. Vaziri I I I throws a body kick that misses. Vaziri I I I checks a leg kick. Murillo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I. A big right from Murillo misses. Vaziri I I I takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Murillo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I. A punch combination from Murillo misses. Murillo moves away from the strike by Vaziri I I I. #T4# Murillo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vaziri I I I finds it's way round the side to connect with Murillo's head. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vaziri I I I thows a left - swing and a miss! Murillo is looking to counter punch. Vaziri I I I needs to keep his hands up - Murillo had a free shot at his head there. Murillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Murillo jabbing away but nothing is landing. Murillo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaziri I I I moves away. A shot to the body from Vaziri I I I misses and Murillo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vaziri I I I misses with a looping right. Donk. Murillo catches Vaziri I I I right on the button with a cross. Murillo blocks the body kick.
Murillo slips a straight right by Vaziri I I I. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jefferson Murillo dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Vaziri I I I misses with a right hand and Vaziri I I I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The fighters circle momentarily. Vaziri I I I darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Vaziri I I I takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murillo throws a hook but Vaziri I I I blocks it. A jab from Murillo misses. Murillo misses with a right hand and Vaziri I I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Murillo throws a head kick but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
Murillo misses with a kick to the body.
Vaziri I I I is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murillo with a body shot. Murillo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Murillo connects with the punch. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Vaziri I I I might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Murillo has got the better of the exchanges. Vaziri I I I throws a lazy right hand but Murillo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Murillo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Murillo misses with a body shot.
Murillo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vaziri I I I uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#T1# Murillo has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murillo there as he acknowledges the shot. Murillo moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Murillo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Vaziri I I I throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Nice jab there from Murillo. Murillo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vaziri I I I under the eye. Murillo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murillo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. A swing and a miss from Vaziri I I I. Murillo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Murillo throws an overhand right that lands on Vaziri I I I's shoulder, as Vaziri I I I tries to avoid the shot. Vaziri I I I looks like he wants to counter punch here. Vaziri I I I swings widly with a right hand
and Murillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vaziri I I I looks to score with a jab to the body but Murillo is just out of range. Vaziri I I I takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vaziri I I I scores with a spinning back kick! Hossein Vaziri I I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Jefferson Murillo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2# Vaziri I I I misses with a double jab.
Vaziri I I I scores with a one two! Murillo had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target. Vaziri I I I scores with a jab. A shot to the liver by Murillo. Beautiful body shot. Vaziri I I I looks to score with a jab to the body but Murillo is just out of range. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook. Vaziri I I I takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. A chopping leg kick lands by Murillo. Murillo cracks a nice hook into Vaziri I I I's ribs. Vaziri I I I throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murillo counters with a left to the body. Murillo tries a head kick but it misses.
As Murillo backs off Vaziri I I I throws a huge counter combo but Murillo manages to avoid it all. Murillo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaziri I I I circles away quickly and effectively.#T3# Murillo scores with a punch to the head. Murillo scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Murillo cracks a nice hook into Vaziri I I I's ribs. Vaziri I I I avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Murillo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body punch
and Murillo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vaziri I I I lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Vaziri I I I misses the shot to the body. Murillo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Murillo throws a nice inside leg kick. Murillo connects with a looping right hand.
Murillo fails in his attempt to clinch. Murillo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
Murillo throws a shot from downtown. Vaziri I I I moves away and avoids it. A slow jab from Murillo misses its intended target. #T4# Vaziri I I I connects with a body shot. This has been an exciting period of action! Murillo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vaziri I I I sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vaziri I I I misses with a jab to the body
and Murillo counters with a stiff right hand. Vaziri I I I chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murillo can pounce on him.
Murillo thumps Vaziri I I I with a low kick. Murillo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaziri I I I can do to turn this around? Vaziri I I I fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Murillo staying out of range there. Murillo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vaziri I I I fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Good leg kick by Murillo there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vaziri I I I cracks Murillo with a right hand to the side of the head. Vaziri I I I scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vaziri I I I avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
And that's the end of the fight! Jefferson Murillo showed his dominance in that final round. Well Murillo has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 30:27 Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jefferson Murillo! A victorious Jefferson Murillo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GKNY 119 - Vershinin vs Wills
Date: Mar 04, 2017 |
#R1# Vaziri I I I just misses with a punch to the body.
Campbell changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit. A telegraphed right hand from Vaziri I I I misses the target. Vaziri I I I fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Nice body punch from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I throws an off balance right hand
#TD# and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vaziri I I I won't be happy with that. Campbell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Vaziri I I I wants to control but Campbell postures up. Vaziri I I I tries to improve position but can't. Campbell trying to control the position but Vaziri I I I is working away. Campbell cracks Vaziri I I I with a big right hand but Vaziri I I I just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
The strikes coming from Campbell are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB# Campbell is trying to get an arm triangle but Vaziri I I I is defending well. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! The strikes coming from Campbell are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #T1# Campbell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Campbell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vaziri I I I is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Vaziri I I I is not content to let Campbell control the position. #SUB# Campbell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. Campbell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaziri I I I keeps working. #T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Campbell throws a strike aimed at the side of Vaziri I I I's head but Vaziri I I I avoids it well. Campbell wants to control but Vaziri I I I is keeping him busy. Campbell tries to advance to mount but Vaziri I I I denies him. Campbell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Vaziri I I I is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
#T3# Campbell working the head and body with strikes. Campbell working the strikes but Vaziri I I I uses the opportunity to regain half guard. Vaziri I I I avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Campbell. #SUB# Campbell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vaziri I I I sees it coming and defends easily. Campbell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. Campbell tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vaziri I I I knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Campbell thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vaziri I I I's head. Campbell thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. Campbell throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T4# Campbell wants to control but Vaziri I I I is keeping him busy. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Campbell slips a nice elbow through Vaziri I I I's hands, connecting with Vaziri I I I's forehead. Campbell missing with the ground and pound from half guard. Campbell 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. Campbell throwing shots but Vaziri I I I is blocking nicely. Campbell looks to land a strike but Vaziri I I I avoids it nicely and regains full guard. Campbell content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Campbell in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Campbell with a flurry of punches that miss. Campbell postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Campbell wants to control from the top but Vaziri I I I keeps moving. Campbell throwing strikes from guard but Vaziri I I I blocks nicely. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stephen Campbell dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Campbell slips a jab from Vaziri I I I. Campbell dives in for a single leg takedown but Vaziri I I I sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Vaziri I I I looks to land a left hand but Campbell moved out of range nicely. Vaziri I I I throws an overhand right that lands on Campbell's shoulder, as Campbell tries to avoid the shot. Vaziri I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaziri I I I. Campbell swings for the body but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
Vaziri I I I scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Vaziri I I I lands with a straight right. Campbell didn't see that one coming. Campbell throws a right and a left that both miss. Campbell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vaziri I I I can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Campbell just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vaziri I I I. Campbell does a little dance to reset his feet. Vaziri I I I lands with a shot to the body. Vaziri I I I throws a body shot but no joy. Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1# Vaziri I I I throws a hook but Campbell avoids it easily. Campbell attempts a counter takedown but Vaziri I I I avoids it well and moves away. Campbell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Campbell feinted with a counter takedown. Vaziri I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaziri I I I misses with a looping right. Vaziri I I I scores with a nice strike. Vaziri I I I swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vaziri I I I takes a swing at Campbell's ribcage but misses. Campbell moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Campbell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaziri I I I throws out the jab. An attempted straight right counter from Campbell misses the target. Campbell dives in and grabs Vaziri I I I's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vaziri I I I pushes down on Campbell's head and hops out. Vaziri I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Campbell was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaziri I I I. A swing and a miss from Vaziri I I I. Campbell appears to be looking for a big counter. Donk. Campbell catches Vaziri I I I right on the button with a cross.#T2# Vaziri I I I misses with a lunging right hand
and Campbell counters with a body kick. Campbell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hossein Vaziri I I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Campbell buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vaziri I I I lands with a right hand. Vaziri I I I loads up on a big right hand but Campbell slips the punch. Campbell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Campbell drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vaziri I I I sprawls and moves away. Campbell shoots for a takedown but Vaziri I I I saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stephen Campbell. That's going to take a lot out of him. Campbell misses with a left hand and Vaziri I I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vaziri I I I takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Vaziri I I I misses with a leg kick and Campbell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Vaziri I I I's knee momentarily. Nice sprawl there from Vaziri I I I as Campbell shoots in. Campbell ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I misses with a right hand #TD# and Campbell counters with a nice double leg into guard. #T3# Vaziri I I I is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB# Vaziri I I I seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Campbell does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. Campbell wants to control but Vaziri I I I is keeping busy and won't allow it. Vaziri I I I prevents Campbell from improving his position. Campbell trying to control here.
#T4# Campbell is looking to improve his position.
My spies in LOD: Contenders (Max ID280) inform me that Vaziri I I I has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends! Campbell is holding on to half guard well. Vaziri I I I wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campbell keeps working. Campbell is looking to improve his position.
Campbell throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Campbell's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Vaziri I I I rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD# and Campbell counters with a takedown into side control. Vaziri I I I avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Campbell. Campbell postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
The ground and pound from Campbell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB# Campbell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vaziri I I I is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now. A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. 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. Campbell throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage. Campbell lands some shots froms side control. Vaziri I I I dodges the ground and pound from Campbell.#T1# Vaziri I I I tries to buck Campbell off but Campbell is having none of it. We've been hearing that Campbell has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish. Campbell landing strikes. Campbell creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Vaziri I I I sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike. Stephen Campbell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Campbell working away. Campbell scoring with punches and elbows. #SUB# Campbell wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Vaziri I I I, who protects the arm well. #SUB# Campbell goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Vaziri I I I rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Campbell's guard! Nice work there by Vaziri I I I! #SUB# Campbell looking for a guillotine here but Vaziri I I I defends easily.
#T2# Campbell looking to sweep here. No luck so far. Campbell pulls Vaziri I I I in close to prevent any damage. #T3# Campbell keeping moving, preventing Vaziri I I I from controlling successfully. #SUB# Campbell has his foot on Vaziri I I I's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Vaziri I I I works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB# Campbell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Vaziri I I I passes into side control.
Campbell is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard. Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Vaziri I I I in particular looking to stall.#T4# A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd. Vaziri I I I thows a huge punch but Campbell dodges it nicely.
#SUB# Campbell looking for submissions off his back. Vaziri I I I wants to lay and pray for a moment but Campbell keeps working. Campbell is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out! Campbell makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Campbell.
And that's the end of the fight! Stephen Campbell showed his dominance in that final round. I think Campbell has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28 Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 29:28 Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Campbell! A relieved looking Stephen Campbell 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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Event:
GKNY 111 - Defoe vs Marfaker
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1# Vaziri I I I lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Ford throws a series of punches but Vaziri I I I avoids them all with ease. Vaziri I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing. Vaziri I I I uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ford has time to react. Ford slips a straight right by Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ford throws a head kick but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
Ford has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. A telegraphed right hand from Vaziri I I I misses the target. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook
and Ford counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Ford looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Ford fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ford takes one to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action! Vaziri I I I throws a hook to the side of Ford's head but Ford sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. The fighters circle momentarily. Vaziri I I I darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Ford throws a leg kick that is checked and Vaziri I I I counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Ford slips a straight right by Vaziri I I I. Ford connects with a jab. Vaziri I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ford was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaziri I I I.#T1# Ford throws a sloppy head kick and Vaziri I I I moves out of range easily. A telegraphed right hand from Ford misses the target. Vaziri I I I misses with a looping left. Vaziri I I I throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot. A little jabbing left from Ford on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Vaziri I I I ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Vaziri I I I punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch. Ford moves out of range of the strikes. Ford moves out of range of the strikes. Ford slips a jab from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Vaziri I I I as he connects with a hook. Ford looks for the body kick but Vaziri I I I saw that one coming. Vaziri I I I swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Ford's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter. Vaziri I I I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ford. Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaziri I I I. Ford moves out of range of the strikes. Vaziri I I I throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily.#T2# Ford misses with a right hand and Vaziri I I I counters with a straight right hand. Vaziri I I I throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ford counters with a flying knee. Nice. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ford looks for the body kick but Vaziri I I I saw that one coming. Vaziri I I I defending well as Ford loads up on a big left hand. Ford takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vaziri I I I misses with a wild body shot. Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ford.
As Vaziri I I I backs off Ford throws a huge counter combo but Vaziri I I I manages to avoid it all. Ford shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Vaziri I I I pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ford misses with a hook to the body
and Vaziri I I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Ford moves out of range of the strikes. Ford throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Ford throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ford fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ford throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Vaziri I I I to counter with a crisp jab. A telegraphed right hand from Vaziri I I I misses the target. #T3# Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot.
Ford ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I. That kick from Ford tenderised Vaziri I I I's leg. Vaziri I I I is trying to keep his angry face on. Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. It seemed like Ford was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vaziri I I I keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ford. Ford swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ford staying out of range there. Ford pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vaziri I I I moves out of range as Ford strikes. Ford avoids the body shot from Vaziri I I I.
Ford is looking for the big counter here. Vaziri I I I's corner calls for a 1-2. Vaziri I I I obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Vaziri I I I cracks Ford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Vaziri I I I throws a jab when Ford was well out of range. Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaziri I I I. A countering left hand to the body from Ford misses. Vaziri I I I slips under a jab from Ford. Vaziri I I I is really peppering his opponent's head with punches. Ford throws a nice looking combination but Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves to avoid any damage. Ford throws a head kick that misses. Hossein Vaziri I I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4# Nice defenses there by Ford. Vaziri I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing. Ford lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Ford throws an off balance right hand
and Vaziri I I I counters with a left to the body. Vaziri I I I uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford. Ford misses with a double jab
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand. Vaziri I I I with a body punch. A glancing blow. Vaziri I I I connects with a crisp jab. Vaziri I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing. Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ford's head backwards. A solid body kick from Ford. Vaziri I I I misses with a looping left. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vaziri I I I throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ford was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind. Vaziri I I I takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards. Vaziri I I I lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Ford loads up on a big right hand but Vaziri I I I slips the punch. Vaziri I I I is looking to counter with a shot to the body. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I dominated that round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Ford tried to score with a low kick but Vaziri I I I checks it. Vaziri I I I is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ford can do to turn this around? Ford tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Vaziri I I I ducks under a wild hook from Ford. Vaziri I I I is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Ford misses with a double jab
and Vaziri I I I counters with a nice uppercut. Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaziri I I I pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ford misses with a hook. Vaziri I I I throwing a counter right hand but Ford manages to avoid it. Vaziri I I I misses with an uppercut. Ford thinks about the counter body kick. Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Vaziri I I I throws out a powerful jab. Hossein Vaziri I I I is winning the standup battle so far. Ford misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaziri I I I avoids the head kick by Ford.
Ford fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Vaziri I I I cracks Ford with an open hand slap. Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. 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! Vaziri I I I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T1# Vaziri I I I throws a hook but Ford avoids it easily. Ford takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Vaziri I I I jabs Ford to the body, keeping him at a distance. Vaziri I I I steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ford. Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vaziri I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing. Vaziri I I I throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot. A looping hook to the body misses from Vaziri I I I. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet. Ford has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Vaziri I I I lands a nice shot that snaps Ford's head back.
Ford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ford moves forwards but Vaziri I I I connects with a nice, crisp jab. Vaziri I I I throws a sloppy body shot
and Ford connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Ford defending well as Vaziri I I I loads up on a big left hand. Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Ford might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Vaziri I I I has got the better of the exchanges. Vaziri I I I throws a lazy right hand but Ford sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vaziri I I I moves out of range of the body kick from Ford.
Ford throws the kick towards the body but Vaziri I I I avoids it. This has been an exciting period of action! Vaziri I I I throws out a loose jab but Ford uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2# Ford takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Ford is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vaziri I I I tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot. Vaziri I I I lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaziri I I I. Ford misses with a jab to the body
and Vaziri I I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vaziri I I I swings for the body but Ford moves out of range.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Ford. Alan Ford is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vaziri I I I ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Ford doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaziri I I I circles away.
Vaziri I I I lands a really nice looking cross but Ford seems unphased.
Vaziri I I I lands the left hand. Ford swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#T3# Vaziri I I I swings and misses with a shot to the body and Ford makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. A telegraphed right hand from Vaziri I I I misses the target. Ford throws a head kick that misses and Vaziri I I I counters with a nice uppercut. Vaziri I I I takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Ford gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Vaziri I I I. The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now. Donk. Vaziri I I I catches Ford right on the button with a cross. Ford throws the left hand but Vaziri I I I avoids the punch easily. Vaziri I I I just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaziri I I I cracks Ford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Vaziri I I I moves into range and connects with a jab. Ford throws a jab but it's blocked by Vaziri I I I. An attempted straight right counter from Vaziri I I I misses the target. Ford slips a jab from Vaziri I I I. We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ford in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off. Vaziri I I I lands with a good body shot. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ford steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I. Ford attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Vaziri I I I was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. A combination from Ford does no damage. #T4# Ford misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vaziri I I I.
Ford looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it. Vaziri I I I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ford manages to avoid it. Ford swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Ford tried to score with a low kick but Vaziri I I I checks it. Vaziri I I I looks to land a left hand but Ford moved out of range nicely. Vaziri I I I sizes up Ford with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Vaziri I I I connects with a looping right hand.
Ford throws a lazy right hand but Vaziri I I I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Ford takes a shot right to the bread basket. Vaziri I I I swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ford. Vaziri I I I lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Vaziri I I I lands with a nice body punch. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vaziri I I I cracks Ford with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. Ford throws a quick inside leg kick. Vaziri I I I on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Ford feints a jab promting Vaziri I I I to slip. Ford then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Vaziri I I I slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Vaziri I I I throws a hook but Ford blocks it. Vaziri I I I throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vaziri I I I takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Vaziri I I I throwing a counter right hand but Ford manages to avoid it. Ford listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Ford bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vaziri I I I lands with a right hand. Vaziri I I I throws a jab but it's blocked by Ford. Ford avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vaziri I I I scores with a punch to the head. Vaziri I I I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Vaziri I I I misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaziri I I I throws a right hand that misses
enabling Ford to counter with a crisp jab. Ford ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I. Ford uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot. Vaziri I I I connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ford's hands.#T1# Ford throws a leg kick but Vaziri I I I moved away. Ford feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Vaziri I I I's calf. Vaziri I I I thows a left - swing and a miss! Ford keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaziri I I I. A looping hook to the body misses from Vaziri I I I. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet. Vaziri I I I keeps the fight on the outside. Ford walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vaziri I I I checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. Ford takes a shot right to the bread basket. Vaziri I I I missing with a left hand there. Ford was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Vaziri I I I cracks a nice hook into Ford's ribs. Ford misses with a body shot.
Vaziri I I I looks to land a right hand but Ford moved out of range. Ford ducks right into an uppercut from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I clobbers Ford with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Vaziri I I I uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ford.#T2# Vaziri I I I misses the jab. Ford blocks a jab. Ford moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes. Ford scores with a slapping inside leg kick. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Ford misses with a looping left. Vaziri I I I comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Vaziri I I I throws the left hand but Ford avoids the punch easily. A looping hook to the body misses from Vaziri I I I. Ford does a little dance to reset his feet. Ford throws a low kick but Vaziri I I I avoids it. Vaziri I I I jabs at Ford's body. Ford lands with a thumping leg kick.
Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Ford just misses with a punch to the body.
Alan Ford has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Ford lands a high kick!
Vaziri I I I throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ford sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vaziri I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3# That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vaziri I I I crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Ford - the referee stops the clock and Vaziri I I I gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Ford. Vaziri I I I manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Vaziri I I I misses with a straight right. Ford is looking for the big counter here. No joy there for Ford, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaziri I I I is looking to clinch. A decent looking cross lands there for Vaziri I I I. A shot to the liver by Vaziri I I I. Beautiful body shot. Vaziri I I I throws a big shot that misses. Nice defenses there by Ford. Hossein Vaziri I I I is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Ford takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Vaziri I I I is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Vaziri I I I jabs Ford right on the nose. Ford blinks but takes it well. Vaziri I I I thows a left - swing and a miss! Vaziri I I I is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Vaziri I I I connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. Vaziri I I I lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vaziri I I I fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4# Vaziri I I I throws an overhand right that lands on Ford's shoulder, as Ford tries to avoid the shot. Vaziri I I I avoids the head kick by Ford.
Ford misses with a left hand enabling Vaziri I I I to counter with a crisp jab. Ford throws a sloppy head kick enabling Vaziri I I I to counter with a crisp jab. Vaziri I I I throws an off balance right hand
and Ford counters with a low kick, right behind Vaziri I I I 's knee. A swing and a miss from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I throws a sloppy body shot
and Ford counters with a stiff right hand. Jab, jab by Vaziri I I I - just one landing. Vaziri I I I misses with a straight left. Ford takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ford buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ford. Vaziri I I I misses the jab. Vaziri I I I pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Ford throws a poor cross that misses
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Ford throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vaziri I I I's head.
And that's the end of the fight! Hossein Vaziri I I I showed his dominance in that final round. Well Vaziri I I I has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27 Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27 Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hossein Vaziri I I I! A victorious Hossein Vaziri I I I thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GKNY 103 - Payton vs Ramses
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Jab from Vaziri I I I. Payne shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Vaziri I I I ducks under a wild hook from Payne. Payne moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Vaziri I I I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Payne manages to avoid it. Payne gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Payne swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaziri I I I. Payne looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Vaziri I I I throws a right hand that misses
and Payne counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Nice shot by Payne. Vaziri I I I throws a shot to the body.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vaziri I I I throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily. 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! Payne slips under a jab. Payne looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger. Vaziri I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook
and Payne counters with a straight right hand.#T1# Payne throws a lazy right hand but Vaziri I I I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Vaziri I I I connects with the punch. Vaziri I I I misses with a right hand and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vaziri I I I lands a right hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Payne staying out of range there. Vaziri I I I misses with an uppercut
and Payne counters with a low kick, right behind Vaziri I I I 's knee. Vaziri I I I connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Payne's hands. Vaziri I I I throws a big shot that misses. The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Payne displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaziri I I I throws out the jab. Vaziri I I I looks to land a left hand but Payne moved out of range nicely. A head kick from Payne lands but Vaziri I I I takes it in his stride. #T2# The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vaziri I I I throws a lazy uppercut
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vaziri I I I slips a straight right by Payne.#CL2# Vaziri I I I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Payne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC# Payne manages to break the clinch.
#CL2# Vaziri I I I forces Payne back against the cage and clinches. A short right from Vaziri I I I. #BC# Payne manages to break the clinch.
Vaziri I I I rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Payne counters with a left to the body. Vaziri I I I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payne. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook
and Payne counters with a left to the body. Payne ducks right into an uppercut from Vaziri I I I. Payne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. Vaziri I I I misses with a wild body shot. Vaziri I I I tests Payne's chin there with a solid looking shot. Hossein Vaziri I I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Payne misses with a shot to the body and Vaziri I I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Payne throws a leg kick which misses Vaziri I I I's front leg but catches the back leg as Vaziri I I I tries to avoid it. Payne throws out a powerful jab. Payne bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Payne throws a leg kick which misses Vaziri I I I's front leg but catches the back leg as Vaziri I I I tries to avoid it. Vaziri I I I throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily. Decent striking displayed by Vaziri I I I there. Payne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Payne. Jab by Vaziri I I I. Payne lands with a kick to the temple. Vaziri I I I shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" 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! Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Vaziri I I I is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Payne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Vaziri I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Payne was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaziri I I I.#T4# Payne throws a quick inside leg kick. Vaziri I I I lands an overhand right. A lazy left from Vaziri I I I finds it's target. A looping hook to the body misses from Payne. Vaziri I I I does a little dance to reset his feet. Payne staying out of range there. A shot to the body from Vaziri I I I misses and Payne counters with a straight right hand. Vaziri I I I misses with a straight right. Vaziri I I I connects with a looping right hand.
Vaziri I I I steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Payne. Vaziri I I I paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2# Vaziri I I I instigates a clinch. Vaziri I I I doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Payne.
A head punch on the inside from Vaziri I I I fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Vaziri I I I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook to the body
and Payne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Vaziri I I I moves out of range as Payne strikes. A little jabbing left from Vaziri I I I on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL2# Vaziri I I I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Payne has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Vaziri I I I scores with a shoulder strike. Vaziri I I I keeps control of Payne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Payne wants to break free but Vaziri I I I has control.
Vaziri I I I throws a knee to the head but misses.
A short right from Vaziri I I I on the inside. Vaziri I I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Payne uses good head movement to avoid it. Payne prevents a body shot from Vaziri I I I. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A frustrated look appears on Payne's face as he tries to break the clinch. Payne wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Payne doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Vaziri I I I scores with a nice short uppercut. Vaziri I I I tries to throw a body punch but Payne avoids it by throwing Vaziri I I I back against the cage. #T1##BC# Payne manages to break the clinch.
Vaziri I I I lands with a cross. Payne walks into a left hand. A looping hook to the body misses from Vaziri I I I. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet. Payne avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vaziri I I I getting the better of the striking in that exchange. Payne lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Vaziri I I I 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. Vaziri I I I slips under a jab from Payne. Vaziri I I I looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range. Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the jaw. 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! Vaziri I I I misses with a jab to the body
and Payne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Vaziri I I I throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2# Payne loads up on a big right hand but Vaziri I I I slips the punch. Vaziri I I I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Vaziri I I I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Payne looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Vaziri I I I has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the jaw. Vaziri I I I with a nice cross. A head kick misses from Payne. Payne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Vaziri I I I catches Payne with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Payne swats away the attempt to clinch by Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Payne paws at him with a jab and circles away. Payne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I. Hossein Vaziri I I I seems to be getting the better of the standup. Vaziri I I I keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2# Vaziri I I I fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Payne, pushing him back against the cage.#T3# Vaziri I I I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Vaziri I I I gets through Payne's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Vaziri I I I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaziri I I I misses with a short punch on the inside. Payne works on Vaziri I I I's body with a couple of short punches. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaziri I I I has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Payne seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vaziri I I I can turn it around. Vaziri I I I lands a body punch. Payne creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vaziri I I I's defenses. Payne working hard to break the clinch. Payne is working Vaziri I I I over against the cage.#BC# Payne manages to break the clinch.
Payne takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Vaziri I I I throws a right hand that misses
enabling Payne to counter with a crisp jab. Vaziri I I I swings away with a body shot that misses
and Payne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vaziri I I I blocks a head kick by Payne.
Payne connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. A looping hook to the body misses from Vaziri I I I. Payne does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# A jab from Vaziri I I I finds it's way through Payne's defenses. Payne uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaziri I I I. Payne scores with a sloppy right hand. Vaziri I I I should have avoided that one. Vaziri I I I closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Payne fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vaziri I I I is out of range. Nice body kick there by Payne. Payne lands a slapping body shot.
Vaziri I I I lands a slapping body shot.
Vaziri I I I closes the distance looking to clinch and Payne counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vaziri I I I dodges the punch combination from Payne.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round! #R3# Payne jabs Vaziri I I I to the body, keeping him at a distance. Payne looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaziri I I I is just out of range. Payne takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Payne scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Vaziri I I I misses the target. Vaziri I I I misses with a lunging right hand
#TD# and Payne counters with a takedown into side control. Vaziri I I I trying to remain calm as Payne controls from the top position.#SU# Payne stands up and we're back to a striking position. Vaziri I I I fails with an attempt to clinch.
Payne quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect. Vaziri I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Payne moves away. Payne was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger. Payne loads up on a big right hand but Vaziri I I I slips the punch.#T1# Payne throws a hook but Vaziri I I I blocks it. Vaziri I I I looks to throw the jab but Payne is out of range. Vaziri I I I lands with a right hand. Payne throws a body shot but no joy. Payne moves into range and lands a nice leg kick. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook. Payne tries to counter by clinching up but Vaziri I I I breaks away and moves out of range. Payne slips under a jab. Payne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Payne moves out of range of the strikes. Payne thinks about countering with a head kick. Vaziri I I I takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh. A slapping leg kick lands for Payne.
The fight stays on the outside here - Vaziri I I I looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Payne throws a leg kick and Vaziri I I I counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#T2# Payne takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. The fighters circle momentarily. Payne darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Vaziri I I I throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Payne appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Payne ducks right into an uppercut from Vaziri I I I. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Payne throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. A left lands for Vaziri I I I. Payne lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaziri I I I circles away quickly and effectively. Vaziri I I I throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Payne sees it coming and avoids it easily. Vaziri I I I cracks Payne with a good jab. Vaziri I I I connects with a single shot there. Vaziri I I I darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Vaziri I I I misses with an uppercut. #T3# A chopping leg kick lands by Payne. Vaziri I I I throws a poor cross that misses
letting Payne counter with a right hand. Payne takes one to the chin there. Payne connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Payne moves away and avoids it. Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaziri I I I was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne. Vaziri I I I misses with a looping right. Max Payne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Hossein Vaziri I I I is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Vaziri I I I scores with a punch to the head. Vaziri I I I throws an overhand right that lands on Payne's shoulder, as Payne tries to avoid the shot. Vaziri I I I connects with a jab. The fighters circling - Payne throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Nice defenses there by Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T4# Vaziri I I I lands with a right hand. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Payne keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Vaziri I I I tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Payne manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Vaziri I I I tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Vaziri I I I swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Payne. Payne throws a head kick that misses. Payne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Vaziri I I I finds it's way round the side to connect with Payne's head. Payne tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaziri I I I was well out of range. Poor timing from Payne. Vaziri I I I ducks right into an uppercut from Payne. Vaziri I I I tries to clinch but Payne is having none of it. Payne half committed to a counter leg kick. Vaziri I I I lands with a cross. Payne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I throws a body shot but no joy.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hossein Vaziri I I I. I've got Vaziri I I I 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 George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hossein Vaziri I I I! A very excited looking Hossein Vaziri I I I made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
GKNY 94 - Markovic v Guk
Date: Oct 15, 2016 |
#R1##CL# McGuire tries to keep at a distance but Vaziri I I I has taken the fight into the clinch. McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. McGuire wants a takedown but no success here.
#TD2# McGuire works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Vaziri I I I knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for McGuire on the ground. McGuire wants to control from the top but Vaziri I I I keeps moving. McGuire sitting in guard here, content to control. McGuire trying to control the position from guard on top but Vaziri I I I is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. McGuire with a flurry of punches that miss. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGuire is looking to work some ground and pound but Vaziri I I I has wrist control. McGuire in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Vaziri I I I is trying to keep McGuire in close.
#T1# Vaziri I I I utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. McGuire 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. #REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. McGuire throws a lazy head kick and Vaziri I I I counters with a straight right hand. McGuire swings for the body but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
McGuire has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout. McGuire fails with the takedown. Vaziri I I I keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Hossein Vaziri I I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike McGuire. McGuire lands a nice shot to the body.
McGuire lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2# Vaziri I I I just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaziri I I I feints a jab promting McGuire to slip. Vaziri I I I then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McGuire slips again and ducks right into an uppercut. Vaziri I I I scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT# It looks like Mike McGuire has been cut. Hossein Vaziri I I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Vaziri I I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGuire.
McGuire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGuire keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
McGuire shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Vaziri I I I throws out a loose jab but McGuire uses good head movement to avoid it. McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. McGuire tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaziri I I I was well out of range. Poor timing from McGuire. McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3# Vaziri I I I takes a swing at McGuire's ribcage but misses. McGuire lands a nice hook to Vaziri I I I's body. Vaziri I I I takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. McGuire scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Nice shot by McGuire. Vaziri I I I stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire. McGuire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McGuire misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGuire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McGuire shoots for a takedown but Vaziri I I I saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Vaziri I I I is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from McGuire. McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I. A big right from Vaziri I I I misses. Vaziri I I I looks to clinch and McGuire counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4# McGuire moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vaziri I I I tries to clinch but McGuire moves out of range. McGuire throws a wild combination but nothing lands. McGuire throws the kick towards the body but Vaziri I I I avoids it. It looked like Vaziri I I I was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McGuire. McGuire takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Vaziri I I I throws a right hand that misses
letting McGuire counter with a right hand. A shot to the liver by Vaziri I I I. Beautiful body shot. McGuire looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vaziri I I I is fending him off so far but McGuire persists. Nope, Vaziri I I I circles away and we're back to standing. Vaziri I I I lands with a right hand. McGuire wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. McGuire throws a right hand that misses
and Vaziri I I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #ROC# McGuire is rocked! McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Vaziri I I I is out of range. McGuire is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaziri I I I finish him? Vaziri I I I connects with a looping right hand.
An inside leg kick from McGuire misses. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Mike McGuire will probably get the nod. The cut man is working on Mike McGuire's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Vaziri I I I misses with a body punch
and McGuire counters with a good, hard body kick but Vaziri I I I shrugs it off. Good leg kick by McGuire there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
McGuire moves away from the strike by Vaziri I I I. McGuire seems to have recovered his senses. Vaziri I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing. Vaziri I I I throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily. Vaziri I I I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McGuire. Vaziri I I I scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. McGuire ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I. Mike McGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. McGuire scores with a decent looking hook. McGuire takes a swing at Vaziri I I I's ribcage but misses. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGuire keeps Vaziri I I I at a distance using the push kick. McGuire's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vaziri I I I under the eye. A punch lands to the side of Vaziri I I I 's head but he takes it in his stride. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vaziri I I I throws a poor cross that misses
and McGuire counters with a leg kick. #CL# Vaziri I I I takes the fight into the clinch. #T1# McGuire works on Vaziri I I I's body with a couple of short punches. A nice left hand lands by McGuire.
Come on McGuire - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
A nice right hand lands inside from McGuire. #BC2# McGuire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McGuire uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vaziri I I I.#KD2# A big head kick from McGuire and Vaziri I I I is sent sprawling to the canvas! #ROC2# Vaziri I I I is rocked!#CUT2# It looks like Hossein Vaziri I I I has been cut. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. McGuire slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up. Oh Vaziri I I I is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!! Vaziri I I I keeping full guard, as McGuire tries to pass. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Vaziri I I I seems to have got his legs back now.#T2# The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. McGuire's corner is telling him to maintain position. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McGuire accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. McGuire is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position. Vaziri I I I looking to hit a scissor sweep but McGuire is one step ahead there. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#REF3# The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook. McGuire ducked under it nicely. Vaziri I I I takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T3# McGuire changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Vaziri I I I tries to avoid it but McGuire manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Vaziri I I I to the ground. Vaziri I I I escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. McGuire misses with a body kick. McGuire throws a predictable looking body shot
and Vaziri I I I counters with a lovely straight right hand! McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaziri I I I fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Vaziri I I I does a little dance to reset his feet. We've been told by Vaziri I I I's head coaches at Phoenix Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. McGuire will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Vaziri I I I turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick. McGuire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vaziri I I I. That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Vaziri I I I crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from McGuire - the referee stops the clock and Vaziri I I I gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says McGuire. Vaziri I I I manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes. Vaziri I I I fails in his attempt to clinch. McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Mike McGuire seems to be getting the better of the standup. A nice inside leg kick there by McGuire. That's going to slow Vaziri I I I down. #T4# McGuire chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Vaziri I I I walks forward, straight into a front kick from McGuire. This has been an exciting period of action! Vaziri I I I uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McGuire. Vaziri I I I misses the shot to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from McGuire. Vaziri I I I does a little dance to reset his feet. McGuire dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vaziri I I I. That did some damage! Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot.
#CL2# McGuire pushes Vaziri I I I up against the cage in a clinch. McGuire tries to work over Vaziri I I I's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vaziri I I I takes an elbow to the forehead. Vaziri I I I lands a hook that snaps the head of McGuire backwards. McGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A head punch on the inside from Vaziri I I I fails to land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mike McGuire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards. #R3# McGuire ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vaziri I I I moves away. McGuire lands a nice leg kick that just misses Vaziri I I I's sensitive parts. Vaziri I I I on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere. Vaziri I I I scores with a shot to the body.
McGuire has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vaziri I I I takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. McGuire tries to land a front kick but Vaziri I I I steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Vaziri I I I throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. McGuire throws a big shot that misses. Vaziri I I I ducks right into an uppercut from McGuire. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. McGuire shoots in for a double leg but Vaziri I I I sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Nice body kick from McGuire. Sloppy strikes from McGuire. Those never looked like landing. Vaziri I I I appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Vaziri I I I fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. McGuire looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1# McGuire does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. McGuire wants to land a leg kick but Vaziri I I I is out of range. McGuire tries to land a front kick but Vaziri I I I steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Vaziri I I I tries to counter by moving into the clinch but McGuire manages to circle out of the way. McGuire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Vaziri I I I stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from McGuire. McGuire throws a hook but Vaziri I I I avoids it easily. Vaziri I I I just misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vaziri I I I has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire. Vaziri I I I throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire. McGuire throws a nice outside leg kick. Nice defenses there by McGuire. Hossein Vaziri I I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Vaziri I I I loads up on a big right hand but McGuire slips the punch. McGuire tries to clinch up. McGuire scores with a spinning back kick! The crowd cheers as McGuire lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vaziri I I I doesn't seem phased though. Vaziri I I I is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. Vaziri I I I throws a big shot that misses. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! McGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I looks to throw the jab but McGuire is out of range. A jab from McGuire finds it's way through Vaziri I I I's defenses. McGuire lands a leg kick that knocks Vaziri I I I off balance momentarily. McGuire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vaziri I I I.#CL# Vaziri I I I has closed the distance and engaged McGuire in a clinch.
Vaziri I I I prevents a body shot from McGuire. McGuire tries a body shot but Vaziri I I I blocks it.
#T3# A shot in the inside from McGuire. McGuire throws an elbow but it misses.
Vaziri I I I misses with some punches.
Vaziri I I I can't find room to land a body shot as McGuire controls the action.
McGuire is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vaziri I I I pulls him back up using the underhooks. Vaziri I I I throws a punch but it's blocked by McGuire. Vaziri I I I lands with a right to the head. Vaziri I I I prevents a body shot from McGuire. Mike McGuire is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Vaziri I I I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaziri I I I misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McGuire just leaning against Vaziri I I I, taking a breather. #BC2# McGuire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGuire lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise. Vaziri I I I tries to clinch up.#T4# McGuire lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaziri I I I circles away quickly and effectively. Vaziri I I I tries to counter by clinching up but McGuire breaks away and moves out of range. McGuire misses with a low kick.
Vaziri I I I throws a jab but it's blocked by McGuire. #KD# Vaziri I I I lands a big right hand that sends McGuire crashing to the mat! Vaziri I I I stays standing though and waves McGuire back to his feet! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vaziri I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing. Vaziri I I I misses with a shot to the body and McGuire counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. McGuire fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vaziri I I I has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage. Vaziri I I I missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. No joy there for Vaziri I I I, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot.
Vaziri I I I has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from McGuire.#CL2# McGuire has closed the distance and engaged Vaziri I I I in a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Mike McGuire. I've got McGuire 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30 Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30 Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mike McGuire! A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mike McGuire made sure he mentioned Shinobi, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
GKNY 91 - Castle v Schilling
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# Watanabe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I is looking to clinch but Watanabe is avoiding it.
Nice sprawl there from Vaziri I I I as Watanabe shoots in. Vaziri I I I avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Watanabe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vaziri I I I is out of range. Watanabe digs a good hook to Vaziri I I I's body.
Watanabe misses with a left hand and Vaziri I I I counters with a lovely straight right hand! Vaziri I I I swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Vaziri I I I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vaziri I I I lands the left hand. Watanabe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Watanabe misses with a takedown attempt - Vaziri I I I sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Watanabe misses with a body shot.
Vaziri I I I misses with a straight left. Nice defenses there by Vaziri I I I.#T1# Watanabe dives in and grabs Vaziri I I I's left leg, looking for a takedown. Vaziri I I I pushes down on Watanabe's head and hops out. We've been told by Vaziri I I I's head coaches at Phoenix Fight Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Hossein Vaziri I I I has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shun Watanabe. Watanabe throws a body punch but Vaziri I I I moves out of range. Vaziri I I I scores with a nice strike. Vaziri I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watanabe drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vaziri I I I defends it well. Watanabe is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vaziri I I I rather than just go for the knockout. Watanabe slips a straight right by Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I swings for the body but Watanabe moves out of range.
Watanabe tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away. Watanabe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Watanabe slips under a jab from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I throws a big shot that misses. Nice cross by Vaziri I I I.#CUT# It looks like Shun Watanabe has been cut. Vaziri I I I lands the left hand. Watanabe shoots in but Vaziri I I I avoids the takedown attempt easily. A lazy body kick from Watanabe and Vaziri I I I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Watanabe is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T2# Watanabe scores with a jab to the jaw. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Watanabe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Vaziri I I I throws a body punch but Watanabe moves out of range. We've been informed that Watanabe has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result. Vaziri I I I walks into a left hand. Vaziri I I I moves out of range of the strikes. Watanabe tries to move into range but Vaziri I I I moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Vaziri I I I waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Watanabe. Vaziri I I I lands a nice hook to Watanabe's body. Watanabe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Watanabe gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#ROC# Watanabe is rocked! Shun Watanabe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Watanabe with a poor takedown and Vaziri I I I counters with a nice uppercut. Watanabe is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaziri I I I finish him? Watanabe tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target. Watanabe misses with a left hand and Vaziri I I I counters with a right hand from hell and Watanabe is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hossein Vaziri I I I! Hossein Vaziri I I I decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GKNY 85 - Campbell v Reilly
Date: Aug 13, 2016 |
#R1# Vaziri I I I tries to clinch but Strunz is having none of it. We've been told by Strunz's head coaches at School Of Hard Knocks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. The fighters circling - Strunz throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Strunz. Vaziri I I I shrugs it off though. Strunz moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes. Strunz tries a low kick but Vaziri I I I avoids it. Strunz throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL2# and Vaziri I I I moves into the clinch. Vaziri I I I working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz. Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Vaziri I I I avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage. Vaziri I I I tries a body shot but Strunz blocks it.
Vaziri I I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Vaziri I I I scores with a nice hook to the head. Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz. Vaziri I I I misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Vaziri I I I fails to land. Vaziri I I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Strunz. Strunz prevents a body shot from Vaziri I I I. A short right from Vaziri I I I. A short right from Vaziri I I I on the inside. #T1# Strunz is trying to force a seperation but Vaziri I I I has the dominant position. Strunz tries to work over Vaziri I I I's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Strunz lands with a light punch inside. Strunz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vaziri I I I lands with a light punch inside. Vaziri I I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Strunz. A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz. Vaziri I I I lands a hook that snaps the head of Strunz backwards. Strunz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Strunz misses with a punch on the inside.
Strunz has a couple of punches blocked by Vaziri I I I.
Strunz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it. Vaziri I I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaziri I I I blocks a body shot from Strunz. A hook to the body from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
#T2# Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Vaziri I I I scores with a nice short uppercut. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strunz backwards. Strunz misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC# Strunz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vaziri I I I misses with an uppercut
and Strunz counters with a stiff right hand. Strunz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
Nice shot lands for Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time. Strunz slips a straight right by Vaziri I I I. Strunz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I. Strunz appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick. Nice defenses there by Strunz. Strunz takes a body punch but keeps moving. Vaziri I I I tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Strunz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Strunz is looking to counter punch. Strunz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Vaziri I I I missing with a left hand there. Strunz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Strunz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Vaziri I I I.
#T3# An inside leg kick lands from Strunz. Vaziri I I I works the jab nicely. Vaziri I I I fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strunz manages to avoid it. Strunz throwing a counter right hand but Vaziri I I I manages to avoid it. Strunz throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL2# Vaziri I I I rushes Strunz and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. A short uppercut from Vaziri I I I. Strunz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Vaziri I I I avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaziri I I I. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaziri I I I. A short left from Vaziri I I I. Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Vaziri I I I avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage. #BC# Strunz breaks from the clinch.
Strunz looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Strunz defending well as Vaziri I I I loads up on a big left hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vaziri I I I defending well as Strunz loads up on a big left hand. Strunz walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Vaziri I I I slips a straight right by Strunz. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vaziri I I I! But no joy.#T4# Strunz throws a nice outside leg kick. Strunz moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Strunz looks to throw the jab but Vaziri I I I is out of range. Vaziri I I I tries to clinch but Strunz moves out of range. Vaziri I I I takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Nice straight punches there by Vaziri I I I. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strunz.
Strunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I misses with a body punch
and Strunz counters with a nice leg kick. Vaziri I I I staying out of range there. Donk. Vaziri I I I catches Strunz right on the button with a cross. Strunz tries to land a front kick but Vaziri I I I steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed. Vaziri I I I tries to clinch up. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Strunz throws a chopping leg kick but Vaziri I I I manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Strunz throws a low kick but Vaziri I I I avoids it. Vaziri I I I scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strunz doesn't seem bothered though. Strunz circles away from the clinch attempt and Strunz counters with a nice uppercut. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hossein Vaziri I I I will probably get the nod. That's time! Strunz's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. #R2# Strunz throws a looping overhand right but Vaziri I I I ducks down to avoid it. A decent looking cross lands there for Vaziri I I I. Strunz misses with a looping left. Nice body kick from Strunz. Strunz cracks Vaziri I I I with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Strunz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Strunz misses with an uppercut
and Vaziri I I I counters with a nice uppercut. Strunz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vaziri I I I. A solid leg kick lands there for Strunz.
Strunz lands a nice looking body kick. Strunz throws a leg kick but Vaziri I I I checks it. Strunz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I. Strunz misses with an uppercut. Vaziri I I I looks to clinch and Vaziri I I I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Strunz moves away and avoids it. Vaziri I I I blocks the body kick.
Strunz is looking to land body kicks. Strunz stuns Vaziri I I I with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T1# Nice straight punches there by Vaziri I I I. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Vaziri I I I. Strunz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I connects with a single shot there. Strunz defending well as Vaziri I I I loads up on a big left hand. Vaziri I I I looks to land a right hand but Strunz moved out of range. Strunz throws a body kick that misses. Bronko Strunz is winning the standup battle so far. Vaziri I I I swings for the body but Strunz moves out of range.
Decent striking displayed by Vaziri I I I there. Strunz swings away with a leg kick that misses. Strunz takes a swing at Vaziri I I I's ribcage but misses. Vaziri I I I throws a right hand that misses
and Strunz counters with a straight right hand. Vaziri I I I lands a body shot.
Strunz with a nice cross. Strunz throws a quick inside leg kick. Strunz lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Vaziri I I I scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2# Strunz lands an overhand right. Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot.
Vaziri I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Strunz tenderised Vaziri I I I's leg. Vaziri I I I is trying to keep his angry face on. Vaziri I I I throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strunz on the side of the head. Vaziri I I I misses with a wild body shot. Strunz misses with a hook. Vaziri I I I ducked under it nicely. Strunz looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaziri I I I is just out of range. Strunz motions for Vaziri I I I to come forward. Strunz throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Strunz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Strunz throws a quick inside leg kick. Strunz swings widly with a right hand
and Vaziri I I I counters with a stiff right hand. A telegraphed right hand from Vaziri I I I misses the target. Strunz scores with a nice body kick.
Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Strunz moves away and avoids it. Strunz shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. Vaziri I I I looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vaziri I I I thows a leg kick but Strunz checks it and Strunz counters with a nice uppercut. #T3# Strunz connects with a single shot there. Strunz does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy. Vaziri I I I misses with a straight left. Strunz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Vaziri I I I throws a jab but it's blocked by Strunz. Strunz throws a chopping leg kick but Vaziri I I I manages to avoid taking any serious damage. Strunz tries a low kick but Vaziri I I I avoids it. Vaziri I I I lands a nice hook to Strunz's body. Strunz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. A slow jab from Vaziri I I I misses its intended target. Vaziri I I I lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent. Strunz looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Strunz's jab looks to have found its range, popping Vaziri I I I under the eye. Strunz takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. A decent looking cross lands there for Vaziri I I I. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vaziri I I I cracks Strunz with a good jab. Vaziri I I I scores with a nice strike.#T4# Strunz throws a front kick that sends Vaziri I I I stumbling back into the cage. Vaziri I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing. Vaziri I I I avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Vaziri I I I just misses with a punch to the body.
Vaziri I I I jabbing away but nothing is landing. Strunz throws a low kick but Vaziri I I I avoids it. Strunz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh. Vaziri I I I's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Strunz takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Vaziri I I I keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strunz ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I. Strunz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit. Vaziri I I I lands a nice shot that snaps Strunz's head back.
Strunz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Vaziri I I I. The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. Vaziri I I I scores with a hook. Vaziri I I I slips under a jab. Strunz with a hook. Strunz throws a lazy uppercut
and Vaziri I I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Bronko Strunz will probably get the nod. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R3# Vaziri I I I throws a hook but Strunz blocks it. Vaziri I I I keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strunz. Vaziri I I I jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Strunz throws a front kick that sends Vaziri I I I stumbling back into the cage.#CL2# Vaziri I I I drives through and clinches with Strunz against the cage.
Strunz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Strunz blocks a body shot from Vaziri I I I. Strunz throws a head punch that misses. Strunz struggles to land a body shot inside as Vaziri I I I controls his hands.
Strunz misses with a short punch on the inside. Strunz misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Vaziri I I I. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaziri I I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strunz backwards. Strunz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Strunz fails to land. Vaziri I I I has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Strunz seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Vaziri I I I can turn it around. Strunz misses with some punches.
Vaziri I I I blocks a body shot from Strunz. #T1# A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strunz. Strunz lands a nice shot to the body. A short body shot lands from Strunz as the two fighters clinch.
Strunz misses with a punch on the inside.
Strunz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vaziri I I I backwards. Vaziri I I I lands an uppercut. Strunz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Vaziri I I I scores with a nice short uppercut. Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz digs a right hand underneath Vaziri I I I's ribcage. Vaziri I I I let out a lung full of air as it connected. Hossein Vaziri I I I seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaziri I I I. Strunz has a couple of punches blocked by Vaziri I I I.
Strunz looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Strunz wants to break free but Vaziri I I I has control.
Strunz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Vaziri I I I scores with a nice short uppercut. Vaziri I I I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz. #T2# With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaziri I I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Vaziri I I I presses Strunz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Still in the clinch, Vaziri I I I scores with a nice short uppercut. Strunz lands on the inside with an uppercut. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I prevents Strunz from breaking the clinch. A short right from Vaziri I I I. Strunz misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaziri I I I lands a left hand.
Vaziri I I I lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Strunz throws a head punch that misses. Vaziri I I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vaziri I I I stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Strunz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vaziri I I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Strunz. Vaziri I I I working some nice short punches in the clinch. Vaziri I I I blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3# Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Vaziri I I I blocks an uppercut.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz throws a head punch that misses. Strunz working aggressively here.
Strunz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short right hand to the side of the head by Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strunz. #BC# Strunz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Vaziri I I I blocks a leg kick. A good leg kick by Strunz. Vaziri I I I takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Vaziri I I I takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A clash of legs there as Vaziri I I I blocks the low kick. Strunz sets himself, and Vaziri I I I steps forward looking for the clinch! Strunz avoids it this time.#T4# Strunz lets loose with a powerful body kick. Vaziri I I I will feel that in the morning. Strunz looks to throw a body kick and Strunz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Strunz steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I. Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Nice defenses there by Strunz. Vaziri I I I on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Strunz. Strunz obviously looking to wear him down.
Vaziri I I I is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vaziri I I I lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaziri I I I with a body punch. A glancing blow. Vaziri I I I moves out of range of the strikes. It seemed like Vaziri I I I was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Strunz moves away and avoids it. Vaziri I I I loads up on a big right hand but Strunz slips the punch. Strunz thumps Vaziri I I I with a low kick. Strunz throws a head kick that misses and Vaziri I I I counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close third round but Hossein Vaziri I I I just about did enough to take it. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! #R4# Vaziri I I I displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strunz throws out the jab. Strunz throws a right and a left that Vaziri I I I avoids nicely. Vaziri I I I misses with a straight left. Vaziri I I I is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Strunz. Strunz scores with a decent looking hook. Vaziri I I I checks a leg kick. Strunz takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Strunz connects with a high kick. Vaziri I I I moves out of range as Strunz strikes. Vaziri I I I misses with a straight right. Strunz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vaziri I I I is able to avoid easily. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strunz misses with a jab, cross combination.
Strunz throws a right and a left that both miss. Vaziri I I I connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Strunz tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vaziri I I I is able to avoid easily. Vaziri I I I moves out of range of the body kick from Strunz.
Vaziri I I I throws a predictable looking body shot
and Strunz counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1# Strunz waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vaziri I I I. Strunz attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2# Vaziri I I I closes the distance and clinches. Vaziri I I I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Strunz. Vaziri I I I presses Strunz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Vaziri I I I scores with a shoulder strike. Vaziri I I I lands a shot to the body. It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over. Vaziri I I I blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Vaziri I I I scores with a nice short uppercut. Vaziri I I I lands a body punch. Vaziri I I I lands a shot to the body. Strunz misses with the head strike.
Vaziri I I I scores with a nice hook to the head. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strunz. Vaziri I I I lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. A head punch blocked on the inside by Vaziri I I I. #T2# Vaziri I I I tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vaziri I I I scores with a hook to the body. Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Vaziri I I I lands a body punch in the clinch. Vaziri I I I lands with a light punch inside. Vaziri I I I lands with a short head shot on the inside. Strunz tries to work over Vaziri I I I's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Strunz misses with some punches.
Strunz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strunz backwards. Vaziri I I I doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vaziri I I I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Strunz backwards. Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strunz backwards. Vaziri I I I scores with a shot to the side of Strunz's head. #ROC2# Strunz is rocked! Strunz tries to break free but Vaziri I I I pushes him back against the cage. Vaziri I I I presses Strunz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Vaziri I I I working some nice short punches in the clinch. Oh Strunz is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! A body shot lands from Vaziri I I I.
Strunz seems to have got his legs back now.#T3# Strunz misses with some punches.
Vaziri I I I leaning his opponent against the cage. Vaziri I I I lands an uppercut. Strunz misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Strunz. Strunz struggles to land a body shot inside as Vaziri I I I controls his hands.
Strunz working hard to break the clinch. Vaziri I I I lands on the inside with an uppercut. Vaziri I I I's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Vaziri I I I struggles to land a body shot inside as Strunz controls his hands.
Strunz tries to throw a body punch but Vaziri I I I avoids it by throwing Strunz back against the cage. Strunz misses with some punches.
Strunz blocks an uppercut.
Strunz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strunz working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4# Vaziri I I I prevents a body shot from Strunz. Strunz looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Strunz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaziri I I I stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Vaziri I I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Strunz uses good head movement to avoid it. Strunz misses with a body punch.
Strunz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Vaziri I I I scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vaziri I I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. 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! With the fighters clinched against the cage, Strunz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Vaziri I I I scores with an uppercut up the middle. A nice left hand lands by Vaziri I I I.
Nice body punch from Vaziri I I I - that landed with a thud.
Vaziri I I I prevents a body shot from Strunz. A nice left hand lands by Vaziri I I I.
Strunz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I dominated that fourth round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round! #R5# Strunz is looking to chop away at Vaziri I I I's legs. Strunz shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. A jab from Vaziri I I I does it's job there. Strunz throws a hook but Vaziri I I I blocks it. Strunz jabbing away but nothing is landing. Strunz moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes. Strunz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick. Some bone on bone action there as Vaziri I I I checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Vaziri I I I throws a hook to the side of Strunz's head but Strunz sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. It looked like Strunz was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Vaziri I I I. Strunz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Vaziri I I I moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Vaziri I I I scores with a nice strike. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Strunz misses with a straight left. Vaziri I I I lands with a hook. Strunz tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Strunz loads up on a big right hand but Vaziri I I I slips the punch. Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Vaziri I I I cracks a nice hook into Strunz's ribs. This has been an exciting period of action! Strunz fails to land with a series of punches.
#T1# Strunz moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes. Strunz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaziri I I I lands a right hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I throws an off balance right hand
and Vaziri I I I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Strunz fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I misses with a looping left. Vaziri I I I throws a big shot that misses.#CL2# Vaziri I I I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Vaziri I I I lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strunz. A shot in the inside from Strunz. Strunz takes a shot to the head. Vaziri I I I lands a hook to the side of the head. Strunz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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! Vaziri I I I scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2# Vaziri I I I blocks an uppercut.
Strunz swings wildly with an uppercut but Vaziri I I I uses good head movement to avoid it. Vaziri I I I blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz working aggressively here.
Strunz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vaziri I I I's elbow. A short left from Strunz. Bronko Strunz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! A nice right hand lands inside from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I blocks a body shot from Strunz. Strunz fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strunz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short uppercut from Vaziri I I I. Strunz lands on the inside with an uppercut. Vaziri I I I can't find room to land a body shot as Strunz controls the action.
Strunz misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3# Vaziri I I I tries to work over Strunz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Strunz. Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strunz backwards. Vaziri I I I digs a right hand into Strunz's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Strunz's gas tank. Good body shot from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vaziri I I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Strunz has a couple of punches blocked by Vaziri I I I.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Strunz. Hossein Vaziri I I I is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Vaziri I I I's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Strunz misses with a hook to the ribs.
Strunz misses with a punch to the body.
Strunz misses with a hook from the clinch. Strunz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vaziri I I I's elbow. #T4# Strunz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC# Strunz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Strunz takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Vaziri I I I moves out of range as Strunz throws a body kick.
Strunz dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Vaziri I I I. That did some damage! Vaziri I I I thows a leg kick but Strunz checks it and Vaziri I I I takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. 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! Some wild striking there from Strunz.
Vaziri I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaziri I I I walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vaziri I I I cracks Strunz with an open hand slap. Strunz misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Vaziri I I I throws a shot from downtown. Strunz moves away and avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hossein Vaziri I I I. I think Vaziri I I I 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49 Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 46:50 Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hossein Vaziri I I I! Hossein Vaziri I I I thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GKNY 73 - Huseyin v Sodergren
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# Neutron blocks a jab. Vaziri I I I is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Vaziri I I I moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross. Neutron throws a right and a left that Vaziri I I I avoids nicely. Neutron digs a good body shot into Vaziri I I I's ribs. Vaziri I I I is looking to clinch. Vaziri I I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neutron.
Vaziri I I I wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch. Vaziri I I I throws an overhand right that lands on Neutron's shoulder, as Neutron tries to avoid the shot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaziri I I I tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Neutron paws at him with a jab and circles away. Vaziri I I I leaves Neutron with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Vaziri I I I tries to counter by clinching up but Neutron breaks away and moves out of range. Vaziri I I I missing with a left hand there. Neutron was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Nice defenses there by Neutron.#T1# Neutron misses with a double jab
#CL# and Vaziri I I I moves into the clinch. I was talking to Vaziri I I I's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Neutron is trying to maintain a safe position but Vaziri I I I gets an underhook and turns Neutron into the cage. Vaziri I I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Neutrons head. Vaziri I I I tries to work over Neutron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A body shot lands from Neutron.
Neutron lands on the inside with an uppercut. Neutron is trying to push Vaziri I I I away but Vaziri I I I has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Vaziri I I I takes a shot to the head. Neutron lands with a short shot to the head. Vaziri I I I lands with a left to the head. Neutron is trying to stall.
Neutron throws a punch but it's blocked by Vaziri I I I. Neutron trying to control the position but instead, Vaziri I I I has worked for underhooks and has pushed Neutron into the cage.#BC2# Neutron escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Carlos Neutron seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2# Vaziri I I I takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vaziri I I I misses with a right hand #TD2# and Neutron counters with a nice double leg into 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! Neutron wants to control from the top but Vaziri I I I keeps moving. Neutron looking to pass the guard. Neutron is still trying to improve position. Neutron sitting in guard here, content to control. #T3# Neutron trying to control but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom. Neutron stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vaziri I I I swivels though and keeps the full guard. If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup. Neutron looking to sit in guard and control but Vaziri I I I gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2# Neutron throws his legs up looking for a submission but Vaziri I I I uses it to pass to side control.
Neutron tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4# Neutron keeping his opponent close. Vaziri I I I trying to control the action but Neutron is working from the bottom. Neutron manages to get one leg in to regain half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Neutron trying to control here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Neutron dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Neutron thows a left - swing and a miss! Vaziri I I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Neutron.
Vaziri I I I misses with a looping right. Neutron connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Vaziri I I I momentarily.
Neutron throws a body punch but Vaziri I I I moves out of range. Vaziri I I I looks to land a combination but Neutron avoids it well. Neutron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaziri I I I was well out of range. Poor timing from Neutron. As Neutron tries to get set, Vaziri I I I tries to push him back and clinch up but Neutron manages to avoid the attempt. Vaziri I I I takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Neutron scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Vaziri I I I doesn't seem bothered though. Neutron doesn't manage to clinch there - Vaziri I I I circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Neutron missing with a left hand there. Vaziri I I I was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Neutron swings for the body but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
Neutron jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Neutron lands a right hook to the body.
#T1# Vaziri I I I takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Neutron.
Neutron throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Neutron ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I. Hossein Vaziri I I I is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Neutron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I swings away with a body shot that misses
and Neutron counters with a nice uppercut. Decent striking displayed by Neutron there. Neutron shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Vaziri I I I pinned against the cage. Vaziri I I I gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Vaziri I I I throws a body punch but Neutron moves out of range. Neutron swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Neutron is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Vaziri I I I rather than just go for the knockout. Neutron walks into a jab. Vaziri I I I takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2# Vaziri I I I uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Neutron. Neutron tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vaziri I I I was well out of range. Poor timing from Neutron. Neutron waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vaziri I I I. Neutron scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Vaziri I I I throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Vaziri I I I jabs Neutron right on the nose. Neutron blinks but takes it well. Neutron takes a swing at Vaziri I I I's ribcage but misses. Neutron jabs Vaziri I I I right on the nose. Vaziri I I I blinks but takes it well. Neutron looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Neutron looks to score with a jab to the body but Vaziri I I I is just out of range. A jab from Vaziri I I I does it's job there. Neutron misses with a body shot
#CL# and Vaziri I I I counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Vaziri I I I. #T3##BC2# Neutron breaks the clinch.
Vaziri I I I takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Neutron tries to clinch but Vaziri I I I is having none of it. Sloppy strikes from Vaziri I I I. Those never looked like landing. Neutron throws a hook but Vaziri I I I avoids it easily. Vaziri I I I moves out of range as Neutron strikes. A looping hook to the body misses from Vaziri I I I. Neutron does a little dance to reset his feet. Vaziri I I I bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Vaziri I I I seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Vaziri I I I connects with a looping right hand.
Neutron lands a right hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Neutron bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Vaziri I I I's head backwards. Neutron displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaziri I I I throws out the jab. #T4# Neutron avoids the body shot from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I scores with a hook to the body. Neutron takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Neutron misses the shot to the body. Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot
and Neutron cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Neutron connects with a body shot that sends Vaziri I I I's belly button to the back. A looping hook to the body misses from Neutron. Vaziri I I I does a little dance to reset his feet. Vaziri I I I seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook. Neutron scores with a jab to the head.
Vaziri I I I tries to clinch but fails miserably #TD2# and Neutron counters with a nice double leg into guard. Neutron wants to control from the top but Vaziri I I I keeps moving. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Neutron preventing the sweep. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Neutron showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# A cross from Neutron lands. Vaziri I I I lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Neutron at a distance.
#CL2# Neutron gets a clinch. A short right from Neutron on the inside. Neutron blocks an uppercut.
Neutron lands a body punch in the clinch. Neutron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Neutron has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vaziri I I I seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Neutron can turn it around. Neutron wants to break free but Vaziri I I I has control.
Vaziri I I I has Neutron pressed against the cage, preventing Neutron from circling away and getting back to striking at range. Vaziri I I I lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Neutron or not. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaziri I I I lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neutron backwards. Vaziri I I I tries to work over Neutron's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vaziri I I I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Vaziri I I I.
Neutron can't find room to land a body shot as Vaziri I I I controls the action.
Vaziri I I I tries to throw a body punch but Neutron avoids it by throwing Vaziri I I I back against the cage. #T1# Vaziri I I I blocking some punches.
Neutron softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Vaziri I I I blocking some punches.
Vaziri I I I has a couple of punches blocked by Neutron.
A head punch on the inside from Neutron fails to land. Vaziri I I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Neutron. Neutron's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Vaziri I I I scores with a hook to the body. Vaziri I I I lands a nice shot to the body. Vaziri I I I scores with an uppercut up the middle. Vaziri I I I blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Neutron has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vaziri I I I lands a left hand that snaps the head of Neutron backwards. Hossein Vaziri I I I has scored more points in the clinch so far. Neutron missing with knees to the body.
#BC# Vaziri I I I's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Vaziri I I I takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Hossein Vaziri I I I has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# A punch combination from Vaziri I I I misses. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Neutron sizes up Vaziri I I I with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Vaziri I I I tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Neutron was well out of range. Poor timing from Vaziri I I I. Neutron takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt. Vaziri I I I throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Neutron darts in and out, connecting with a jab. Vaziri I I I takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Vaziri I I I throws out a loose jab but Neutron uses good head movement to avoid it. Vaziri I I I misses with an uppercut. Vaziri I I I takes a swing at Neutron's ribcage but misses. Neutron lands a nice shot to the body.
Vaziri I I I loads up on a big right hand but Neutron slips the punch. Carlos Neutron seems to be getting the better of the standup. Neutron swings for the body but Vaziri I I I moves out of range.
#T3# Neutron scores with a jab. Vaziri I I I acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2# Neutron closes the distance and clinches. Vaziri I I I working aggressively here.
Vaziri I I I misses with a punch to the body.
Neutron has a couple of punches blocked by Vaziri I I I.
A short uppercut from Neutron. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaziri I I I lands a right hand that snaps the head of Neutron backwards. Neutron misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC# Vaziri I I I breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice shot lands for Neutron. Vaziri I I I has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Vaziri I I I there as he acknowledges the shot. Vaziri I I I misses the jab. And Neutron tries to counter it with a takedown but Vaziri I I I pushes his down on his head and steps out. A slow jab from Vaziri I I I misses its intended target. #T4# Neutron changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. 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! Vaziri I I I connects with the punch.#ROC# Neutron is rocked! Neutron will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Neutron is still on wobbly legs! Can Vaziri I I I finish him? Neutron throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vaziri I I I is looking to counter the offense by Neutron and move into the clinch. Neutron lands a really nice looking cross but Vaziri I I I seems unphased.
Vaziri I I I fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Neutron square on the jaw! Damn, Neutron is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hossein Vaziri I I I! A relieved looking Hossein Vaziri I I I 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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Event:
GKNY 67 - McKenzie V Defoe
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# Vaziri I I I connects with a right hand. Andersson shakes it off. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook. Andersson throws a shot from downtown. Vaziri I I I moves away and avoids it. Andersson moves out of range of the strikes. Andersson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Vaziri I I I circles away quickly and effectively. It seemed like Vaziri I I I was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it. Andersson throws a lazy right hand but Vaziri I I I sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. A jab from Andersson misses. Andersson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Andersson momentarily.
Andersson is looking to clinch. Andersson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Andersson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaziri I I I misses with a body shot.
Anders Andersson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vaziri I I I throws a poor cross that misses
#TD# and Andersson counters with a nice double leg into half guard. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Andersson trying to mount his opponent but Vaziri I I I defends it. #T1# Vaziri I I I tries to roll over but Andersson keeps him under control. Andersson content to control rather than advance. #SUB# Andersson is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Vaziri I I I sees it coming and defends easily. Vaziri I I I is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. Andersson is figuring out what he wants to do next.#T2# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Vaziri I I I is looking for a sweep. Andersson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position. Vaziri I I I is doing well to control the position and prevent Andersson from advancing to side control. Andersson trying to control the pace. Andersson tries to pass the half guard into mount. Vaziri I I I knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. Andersson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Vaziri I I I does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3# Andersson moves out of range of the strikes. Andersson tries to counter with a takedown but Vaziri I I I is quick to defend against it. Vaziri I I I fails to land with a series of punches.
Andersson throws a looping overhand right but Vaziri I I I ducks down to avoid it. Andersson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Vaziri I I I sprawls well. Vaziri I I I wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Andersson gets slowly back to his feet. A slow jab from Vaziri I I I misses its intended target. Andersson misses with a two punch combination.
Andersson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Andersson ducks under a wild hook from Vaziri I I I. Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I. Andersson throws a lazy head kick and Vaziri I I I connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T4##CL# Andersson closes the distance and clinches. A shot in the inside from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I scores with a shoulder strike. Vaziri I I I gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Andersson.
Vaziri I I I misses with a hook to the ribs.
Andersson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vaziri I I I 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 Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Vaziri I I I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Andersson wants a takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. Vaziri I I I lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vaziri I I I lands a nice uppercut. Vaziri I I I misses with a punch to the body.
Andersson goes for a takedown attempt but Vaziri I I I pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I dominated that round. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. #R2##TD# Andersson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Andersson trying to control but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom. Vaziri I I I is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Andersson wants to pass the guard but Vaziri I I I is keeping the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andersson not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up. #SUB# Andersson thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. Vaziri I I I keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #T1# Vaziri I I I wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet. Andersson moves out of range as Vaziri I I I strikes. Andersson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaziri I I I throws a counter combo. Vaziri I I I throws a hook but Andersson blocks it. Andersson swings widly with a right hand
and Vaziri I I I counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Vaziri I I I lands a jab to the nose. Andersson with a poor takedown letting Vaziri I I I counter with a right hand. Vaziri I I I has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vaziri I I I scores with a shot to the body.
#T2# Vaziri I I I connects with a body shot that sends Andersson's belly button to the back. A punch combination from Vaziri I I I misses. Andersson shoots in but no luck this time. Vaziri I I I looks like he wants to counter punch here. Vaziri I I I bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Andersson's head. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Andersson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaziri I I I. Andersson throws a lazy uppercut
and Vaziri I I I counters with a nice uppercut. #TD# Andersson shoots in and gets a takedown into Vaziri I I I's guard. Andersson trying to control but Vaziri I I I is working from the bottom. Andersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. Vaziri I I I avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T3# Andersson controls the pace of the fight for a moment. Vaziri I I I wants to sweep here but Andersson controlling him for the moment. Andersson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Vaziri I I I is keeping the position for now. Vaziri I I I keeping moving, preventing Andersson from controlling successfully. #REF3# The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet. Andersson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Vaziri I I I as he avoids it easily. A little jabbing left from Vaziri I I I on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Anders Andersson. That's going to take a lot out of him. Andersson misses with a right hand letting Vaziri I I I counter with a right hand. Anders Andersson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Vaziri I I I dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T4# Andersson shoots and misses and Vaziri I I I counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andersson thinking. Andersson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Andersson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Vaziri I I I is fending him off so far but Andersson persists. Nope, Vaziri I I I circles away and we're back to standing. A little jabbing left from Vaziri I I I on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. A lazy left from Vaziri I I I finds it's target. Andersson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Andersson staying out of range there. Andersson fails with the takedown and Vaziri I I I counters with a straight right hand.#TD# Andersson looking for a takedown here - he's got it. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Andersson engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Andersson shoots in looking for a takedown but Vaziri I I I manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Andersson's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away. Vaziri I I I looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it. Vaziri I I I misses with a two punch combination.
Andersson attempts a counter takedown but Vaziri I I I avoids it well and moves away. Vaziri I I I thuds his right hand into Andersson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#TD# Andersson drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Vaziri I I I tries to bench press Andersson off him but Andersson keeps the position. Vaziri I I I really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andersson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Andersson tries to advance to mount but Vaziri I I I instead regains half guard. Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Vaziri I I I is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andersson stalling. #T1##SUB# Andersson looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Andersson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vaziri I I I keeps working. Andersson trying to control from Vaziri I I I's half guard. Vaziri I I I has other ideas though and has regained full guard. Andersson looking to sit in guard and control but Vaziri I I I gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##T2# The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight. Vaziri I I I is looking to stand up but Andersson won't let him. Andersson working a defensive guard here.
Vaziri I I I preventing the sweep. Vaziri I I I trying to control but Andersson is working from the bottom. Andersson wants to sweep here but Vaziri I I I controlling him for the moment. Vaziri I I I must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB# Vaziri I I I got a little sloppy there for a moment and Andersson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vaziri I I I has managed to get both his arms back between Andersson's legs - danger averted.#T3# Andersson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Vaziri I I I content to stall in guard here. The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up. Andersson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR# Hossein Vaziri I I I is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Vaziri I I I keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. Andersson is looking to take a break and control but Vaziri I I I is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB# Andersson is trying to work for a kimura but Vaziri I I I is defending well.
Anders Andersson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4##SUB# Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Andersson perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. Andersson trying to control from half guard but Vaziri I I I is working away. #SUB# Andersson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vaziri I I I defends it well. Andersson wants to take a breather but Vaziri I I I is having none of it. Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB# Andersson is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Hossein Vaziri I I I. I've got Vaziri I I I 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 Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30 Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 28:30 Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hossein Vaziri I I I! A relieved looking Hossein Vaziri I I I 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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Event:
Stomp-a-thon 54
Date: Mar 26, 2016 |
#R1# Foot circles away from the clinch attempt and Foot counters with a lovely straight right hand! Foot swinging wildly here.
Foot throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL2# Vaziri I I I gets a clinch. Vaziri I I I lands a right hand. Vaziri I I I lands on the inside with an uppercut. Vaziri I I I working aggressively here.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it. Foot tries to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I is controlling the position. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaziri I I I tries to work over Foot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vaziri I I I tries to work over Foot's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook from the clinch. Vaziri I I I softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1# Vaziri I I I has Foot pressed against the cage, preventing Foot from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A head punch on the inside from Vaziri I I I fails to land. Foot wants to get back to striking at distance but Vaziri I I I won't allow it.
Vaziri I I I swings wildly with an uppercut but Foot uses good head movement to avoid it. Foot wants to break free but Vaziri I I I has control.
Vaziri I I I looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Foot tries to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I is controlling the position. #BC# Foot breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Hossein Vaziri I I I seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Jab by Vaziri I I I. Foot jabs at Vaziri I I I's body. Foot looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Foot looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2# Vaziri I I I has closed the distance and engaged Foot in a clinch.
#BC# Foot breaks from the clinch.
Foot moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2# Vaziri I I I has Foot up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2# Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. A short right from Vaziri I I I on the inside. Vaziri I I I pushes Foot back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Foot working hard to break the clinch. Vaziri I I I works on Foot's body with a couple of short punches. Vaziri I I I misses with a short punch on the inside. Vaziri I I I lands a body punch in the clinch. Foot blocking some punches.
Vaziri I I I tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foot's elbow. Vaziri I I I tries to throw a body punch but Foot avoids it by throwing Vaziri I I I back against the cage. Vaziri I I I misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Foot's face as he tries to break the clinch. #T3# Vaziri I I I tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Vaziri I I I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foot backwards. #CUT2# It looks like Third Foot has been cut. Foot wants to break the clinch but can't.
Vaziri I I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vaziri I I I fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foot. Foot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC# Foot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2# Vaziri I I I closes the distance and pushes Foot back into the cage. A nice right hand lands inside from Vaziri I I I. #BC# Foot's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. A looping hook to the body misses from Foot. Vaziri I I I does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL2# Vaziri I I I moves into the clinch successfully.
Vaziri I I I misses with a body punch.
Foot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#T4# Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike. Foot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Vaziri I I I goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vaziri I I I lands an uppercut. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Vaziri I I I lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Vaziri I I I misses with a hook to the ribs.
Vaziri I I I lands with a light punch inside. Vaziri I I I has Foot pressed against the cage, preventing Foot from circling away and getting back to striking at range. A nice right hand lands inside from Vaziri I I I. Foot is trying to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I is controlling him. Foot wants to get back to striking at distance but Vaziri I I I won't allow it.
Foot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Vaziri I I I misses with a short punch on the inside. Foot working hard to break the clinch. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I dominated that round. The cut man is working on Third Foot's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! #R2# Vaziri I I I wants to clinch up but Foot keeps it at a distance.#CL2# Vaziri I I I clinches up with Foot and pushes him back against the cage. Foot tries to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I is controlling the position. A hook to the body from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Vaziri I I I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foot. Foot blocks a body shot from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Vaziri I I I scores with a nice hook to the head. Foot working hard to break the clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Foot. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vaziri I I I wants to take the fight to the mat but Foot manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC# Foot manages to break the clinch.
Foot connects with a body shot.#CL2# Vaziri I I I gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T1# Vaziri I I I working aggressively here.
Foot working hard to break the clinch. Vaziri I I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foots head. Foot wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. Vaziri I I I lands a right hand. Vaziri I I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Vaziri I I I changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Foot fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Vaziri I I I uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Foot.
#CL2# Foot tries to keep at a distance but Vaziri I I I has taken the fight into the clinch. Foot can't break the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Foot. Vaziri I I I has a couple of punches blocked by Foot.
Vaziri I I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Foot. #T2##BC# Foot breaks the clinch.
Vaziri I I I fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Vaziri I I I has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Vaziri I I I works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Vaziri I I I scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Vaziri I I I moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. 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!#CL2# Vaziri I I I rushes Foot and presses him up against the cage. Vaziri I I I throws a punch but it's blocked by Foot. Foot prevents a body shot from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Foot's elbow. Foot blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vaziri I I I lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Foot is trying to push Vaziri I I I away but Vaziri I I I has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Foot is trying to force a seperation but Vaziri I I I has the dominant position. Hossein Vaziri I I I seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A right handed body shot lands from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I is leaning against Foot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3# A frustrated look appears on Foot's face as he tries to break the clinch. Foot tries to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I is controlling the position. Vaziri I I I presses Foot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Foot is trying to break free. A body shot lands from Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I misses with a punch to the body.
Vaziri I I I prevents Foot from breaking the clinch. Foot wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Foot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Foot working hard to break the clinch. Vaziri I I I has a couple of punches blocked by Foot.
Vaziri I I I doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vaziri I I I presses Foot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Vaziri I I I lands a body punch. #T4# Vaziri I I I lands with a short shot to the head. Foot wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vaziri I I I has him pressed against the cage. Vaziri I I I prevents Foot from breaking the clinch. Foot is trying to push Vaziri I I I away but Vaziri I I I has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Vaziri I I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foots head. Vaziri I I I pushes Foot back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Vaziri I I I is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Foot gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Third Foot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hossein Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foot backwards. Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Foot tries to circle away but Vaziri I I I has him pinned against the cage. Vaziri I I I lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Foot backwards. Vaziri I I I lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Foot. Vaziri I I I throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Foots head. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vaziri I I I. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hossein Vaziri I I I showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Third Foot's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round! #R3# Foot throws a body punch but Vaziri I I I moves out of range. Foot throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vaziri I I I ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Foot swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vaziri I I I tries to counter with a clinch but Foot shakes him off and moves away. Vaziri I I I misses with a body punch
and Foot connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Foot jabs at Vaziri I I I's body. The fighters circling - Foot throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Foot shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Foot is looking to wear down Vaziri I I I with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Vaziri I I I defending well as Foot loads up on a big left hand. #CL2# Vaziri I I I pushes Foot up against the cage in a clinch. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaziri I I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Foot blocks a body shot from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I scores with a shot to the side of Foot's head. A right handed body shot lands from Vaziri I I I.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. A short right from Vaziri I I I. Foot tries to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I is controlling the position. #T1# Vaziri I I I lands with a short shot to the head. Vaziri I I I swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Vaziri I I I can't find room to land a body shot as Foot controls the action.
Foot is trying to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I has him pressed against the cage. Vaziri I I I keeps control of Foot as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. Vaziri I I I tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike. Foot takes a shot to the head. Foot is trying to push Vaziri I I I away but Vaziri I I I has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere. Foot wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Vaziri I I I creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. A nice left hand lands by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Vaziri I I I works on Foot's body with a couple of short punches. Third Foot has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2# Foot's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Foot has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate. Vaziri I I I keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Foot's efforts to push away. Vaziri I I I lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC2# Foot is rocked! Vaziri I I I digs a right hand underneath Foot's ribcage. Foot let out a lung full of air as it connected. 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! A quick uppercut on the inside from Vaziri I I I. Oh Foot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Vaziri I I I lands a shot to the body. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Vaziri I I I tries to score a body lock takedown but Foot shows good agility there to stay on his feet. Vaziri I I I misses with a punch on the inside.
Foot tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Vaziri I I I's elbow. Foot seems to have got his legs back now. Foot is trying to break the clinch but Vaziri I I I has him pressed against the cage. Vaziri I I I struggles to land a body shot inside as Foot controls his hands.
Foot looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. A short left from Vaziri I I I. Vaziri I I I works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3# Vaziri I I I presses Foot against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Vaziri I I I is leaning against Foot and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Vaziri I I I digs a right hand underneath Foot's ribcage. Foot let out a lung full of air as it connected. Vaziri I I I scores with a nice hook to the head. Vaziri I I I lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Foot backwards. Vaziri I I I lands a shoulder strike. A nice left hand lands by Vaziri I I I.
Hossein Vaziri I I I is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight. Foot is trying to force a seperation but Vaziri I I I has the dominant position. A nice left hand lands by Vaziri I I I.
Vaziri I I I creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Foot's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Foot drops to his knees and Vaziri I I I pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hossein Vaziri I I I! Hossein Vaziri I I I seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. Third Foot spoke after the fight, saying 'Mama always says....it is what it is ! Aint whut yah wanna ita ta be?...denz ya makes it watchya want boy....'.
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