Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: KOFC 78 - Cheek vs Morgan
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1#
Dibley staying out of range there.#CL2#
Dibley moves into the clinch successfully.
Zahav prevents a body shot from Dibley.
Zahav is trying to force a seperation but Dibley has the dominant position.
Zahav throws a head punch that misses.
Dibley's coach down at Red Tri-Angle Gym. 15 Coaches/13 Elite was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dibley's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dibley lands with a short shot to the head.
Zahav swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zahav has had enough of the clinch but Dibley keeps him there for the moment.
Zahav blocking some punches.
Dibley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zahav's elbow.
Dibley scores with a shoulder strike. #BC#
Zahav pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zahav lands a lovely overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Duane Dibley has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dibley lands a leg kick that knocks Zahav off balance momentarily.
Zahav looks to land a right hand but Dibley moved out of range.
Zahav cracks Dibley with an open hand slap.
Zahav misses with a straight left.
Dibley tries to counter with a clinch but Zahav shakes him off and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dibley connects with a looping right hand.
Zahav needs to keep his hands up - Dibley had a free shot at his head there.
Zahav scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zahav tries to break free but Dibley pushes him back against the cage.
Zahav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dibley misses with some punches.
Zahav looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dibley lands a nice uppercut.
Zahav misses with a punch to the body.
Zahav tries to break free but Dibley pushes him back against the cage.
Dibley tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dibley misses with a punch on the inside.
Dibley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Zahav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zahav tries to keep at a distance but Dibley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zahav is trying to push Dibley away but Dibley has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zahav working hard to break the clinch.
Zahav is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#T2#
Dibley has a couple of punches blocked by Zahav.
Dibley blocking some punches.
Dibley tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zahav smiles and moves away.
Zahav throws the left hand but Dibley avoids the punch easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dibley.
Zahav keeps the fight on the outside.
Zahav throws the left hand but Dibley avoids the punch easily.
Dibley is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Dibley cracks the inside of Zahav's front leg.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zahav defending well as Dibley loads up on a big left hand.
Dibley scores with a punch to the head.
Zahav looks to throw the jab but Dibley is out of range.
Zahav takes a swing at Dibley's ribcage but misses.
Dibley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zahav.
The fighters circling - Zahav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zahav loads up on a big right hand but Dibley slips the punch.
Zahav throws a right hand that misses
and Dibley counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zahav throws a body punch but Dibley moves out of range.
Zahav misses with a left hand
and Dibley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dibley thuds his shin into the meat of Zahav's side.#T3#
Zahav throws a lazy uppercut #CL2#
and Dibley holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC#
Zahav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zahav tries to keep at a distance but Dibley has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dibley struggles to land a body shot inside as Zahav controls his hands.
Dibley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zahav's efforts to push away.
Zahav throws a head punch that misses.
Zahav is trying to break the clinch but Dibley is controlling him.#BC#
Zahav's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Baruch Zahav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahav misses with a body shot.
Dibley scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zahav looks to land a left hand but Dibley moved out of range nicely.
Dibley moves forwards but Zahav connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zahav misses with a lunging right hand #CL2#
and Dibley counters by clinching up.
Good body shot from Dibley.
Dibley lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dibley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T4#
Dibley keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zahav's efforts to push away.
Dibley swings away with an uppercut that misses. #TD2#
Dibley jumps guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dibley wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #SUB2#
Zahav content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Dibley has locked up a guillotine! Dibley's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Zahav is holding on here and Dibley must be using up a lot of energy. Zahav has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Dibley gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Duane Dibley!
After winning the bout, Duane Dibley thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: KOFC 74 - Doolittle v Leonidas
Date: Nov 11, 2017

#R1#
Zahav misses with a hook
enabling Barrel to counter with a crisp jab.
Zahav throws a hook to the side of Barrel's head but Barrel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zahav is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Barrel.
Zahav slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zahav throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barrel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Barrel punishes Zahav's body with a nice straight punch.
Zahav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Barrel.
Barrel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zahav.
Zahav dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Zahav.
Zahav swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barrel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zahav has time to react.
Barrel has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! in the buildup to the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barrel misses with a body shot.
Baruch Zahav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahav fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barrel just misses with a punch to the body.
Zahav uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barrel.
Zahav misses with a left hand
and Barrel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barrel misses the shot to the body.
Zahav blocks a jab.
Zahav throws a big shot that misses.
A jab from Zahav misses.
Barrel tries to counter by clinching up but Zahav breaks away and moves out of range.
Barrel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1##CL#
Barrel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A nice left hand lands by Zahav.
Barrel working aggressively here.
Zahav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barrel throws a head punch that misses.
Barrel throws a head punch that misses.
Zahav misses with a punch to the body.
Barrel keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zahav's efforts to push away.
Barrel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zahav misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zahav blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Zahav manages to break the clinch.
Barrel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zahav misses with a hook.
As Zahav tries to get set, Barrel tries to push him back and clinch up but Zahav manages to avoid the attempt.#CL#
Barrel clinches with his opponent.
Barrel pushes Zahav back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zahav looks winded!
Zahav doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Barrel.
Barrel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zahav backwards.
Barrel tries to work over Zahav's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barrel scores with a shoulder strike.
Barrel lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Barrel.
Barrel lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Barrel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Barrel.
Barrel throws a punch but it's blocked by Zahav.
Barrel lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zahav.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrel pushes Zahav back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrel misses with a punch on the inside.
Barrel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Barrel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zahav's elbow.
Barrel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barrel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Barrel misses with a body punch.
Barrel tries to throw a body punch but Zahav avoids it by throwing Barrel back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Barrel.
Barrel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Barrel working aggressively here.
Zahav wants to get back to striking at distance but Barrel won't allow it. #T3#
Zahav blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zahav tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Barrel's elbow.
A short right from Barrel.
Barrel lands with a light punch inside.
Barrel scores with a shoulder strike.
A right hand to the body from Barrel.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Barrel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barrel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Barrel lands a hook to the side of the head.
Barrel misses with the head strike.
Barrel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zahav has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Barrel seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zahav can turn it around.
Barrel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Barrel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zahav backwards.
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!
Barrel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Barrel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Barrel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Barrel digs a right hand underneath Zahav's ribcage. Zahav let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barrel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Barrel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Barrel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zahav backwards. #T4#
Barrel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Barrel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Barrel has a couple of punches blocked by Zahav.
Barrel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zahav backwards.
Barrel presses Zahav against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Barrel.
Zahav takes a shot to the head.
Barrel lands with a short shot to the head. #ROC#
Zahav is rocked!
Zahav blocking some punches.
Barrel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zahav backwards.
Zahav is still on wobbly legs! Can Barrel finish him?
Zahav blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Barrel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zahav backwards. #KD#
Barrel drops Zahav onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Zahav is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Barrel unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zahav! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Barrel is unloading with more strikes now! Zahav drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cracker Barrel!
Cracker Barrel took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KAISER Nutrition - Q160 for their support in the buildup to the fight.

Event: KOFC 71 - Zahav vs Menger
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Menger moves forwards but Zahav connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Carl Menger has been cut.
Menger gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zahav.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Menger has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Menger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zahav.
Menger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zahav defends it well.
Zahav looks to score with a jab to the body but Menger is just out of range.
Zahav works the jab nicely.
Menger slips under a jab from Zahav.
Menger moves out of range as Zahav strikes.
Zahav feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mengers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zahav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#TD2#
Menger shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Menger working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zahav blocking the ground and pound attempt from Menger.
Zahav is holding on to half guard well.#ES#
Zahav kicks off Menger and gets to his feet.
Zahav throws a lazy right hand but Menger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Menger moves away from the strike by Zahav.
Zahav lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#TD2#
Menger bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zahav knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Menger on the ground.#T1#
Menger scores with a couple of short elbows.
Menger working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Menger in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Menger working the ground and pound.
Zahav is trying to control Menger's posture but Menger avoids it.
Menger scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zahav is trying to control Menger's posture but Menger avoids it.
Zahav is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at LOD: Legion's PIT Fight Club that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zahav on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zahav tries to get out of the position.
Menger landing strikes.
Menger works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zahav wants to control but Menger postures up.
Zahav taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zahav is trying to get back to his feet.
Menger landing a few strikes.
Zahav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Menger grinds an elbow into Zahav's temple.
Menger has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menger scores with punches from side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zahav on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T2#
Zahav struggling a bit here.
Menger working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Zahav is rocked!
Zahav takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Oh Zahav is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zahav takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Menger landing a few strikes.
Zahav seems to have got his legs back now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Menger landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Menger working the head and body with strikes.
Zahav taking a bit of punishment here - Menger scoring with strikes.
Menger crunches a massive hammerfist down on Zahav - he's out! Menger Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Carl Menger!
A pretty intense looking Carl Menger took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.

Event: KT Khaos 2
Date: Sep 27, 2017

#R1#
Zahav jabs Josifov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zahav moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT#
It looks like Manol Josifov has been cut.
Josifov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zahav misses with a looping left.
Zahav cracks Josifov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Josifov needs to keep his hands up - Zahav had a free shot at his head there.
Zahav ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Josifov looks winded!
Zahav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Josifov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zahav.
Zahav lands a body shot. #KD#
Zahav catches his opponent with a big hook that sends him to the canvas! Josifov stumbles back to his feet but will the referee allow it to continue? Josifov walks forwards and this one will be allowed to continue! Come on!#ROC#
Josifov is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Manol Josifov's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zahav ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Josifov out cold! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: KOFC 64 - Rones vs Balayan
Date: Sep 01, 2017

#R1#
Zahav lands a right hook to the body.
Zahav scores with the left hand. Josifov knows he should have avoided that one. #CUT2#
It looks like Manol Josifov has been cut.
Zahav misses with a body shot.
Zahav lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Josifov at a distance.
Zahav lands a jab to the nose.
Zahav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Josifov.
Zahav misses with an uppercut. Josifov saw that one coming.
Zahav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Josifov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zahav.
Josifov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Josifov ducks under a wild hook from Zahav.
Zahav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Josifov moves away.
Josifov defending well as Zahav loads up on a big left hand.
Zahav has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Josifov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A punch lands to the side of Josifov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Josifov tries for a takedown but Zahav sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zahav misses with a looping right.
Zahav scores with a hook to the body. Josifov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A slow jab from Zahav misses its intended target. #T1#
Zahav throws a lazy right hand but Josifov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Josifov appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zahav scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT2#
Manol Josifov's cut is getting worse.
Zahav looks to land a right hand but Josifov moved out of range.
Josifov moves forwards but Zahav connects with a nice, crisp jab.#ROC2#
Josifov is rocked!
Josifov ducks into an uppercut from Zahav and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav 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.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 129
Date: Jun 26, 2017

#R1#
Zahav dodges the punch combination from Hayden.
A combination from Hayden does no damage.
Hayden's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zahav connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hayden scrambles back to his feet.#CUT2#
It looks like Daniel Hayden has been cut.
Zahav with a nice cross.
Hayden walks straight into a right hand from Zahav - that's dropped him! Zahav jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Hayden from any more punishment! Hayden complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 125
Date: Jun 11, 2017

#R1#
Zahav misses with a combination
and Andrews counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baruch Zahav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andrews is looking to clinch but Zahav is avoiding it.
Jab by Zahav.
Zahav throws a jab when Andrews was well out of range.
Andrews tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Andrews shoots for a takedown but Zahav saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zahav misses with a left hand
and Andrews counters with a straight right hand.
Andrews uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zahav.
Zahav just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Andrews was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zahav scores with a jab. Andrews acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Andrews takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zahav fails to land with a series of punches.
Zahav misses with a hook to the body
enabling Andrews to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Andrews closes the distance and clinches.
Zahav prevents the takedown attempt.
Zahav is trying to push Andrews away but Andrews has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T1##TD2#
Andrews has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Zahav regains guard immediately.
Andrews stops Zahav from standing up.
Zahav wants to sweep here but Andrews controlling him for the moment. #SUB2#
Andrews drops back looking for a leg! Zahav is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zahav manages to kick Andrews off! Andrews jumps back into Zahav's guard.
Zahav is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Holding Cell that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Zahav has his hands on Andrews's head, controlling the position.
Andrews controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zahav is controlling Andrews's posture.
Zahav trying to keep a closed guard but Andrews is proving a slippery customer.
Andrews wants to control from the top but Zahav keeps moving. #T2#
Zahav wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Andrews manages to pass to side control.
Zahav is looking to escape.#SUB2#
Andrews is trying for a kimura here. Zahav looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Andrews wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dylan Andrews!
Dylan Andrews bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 120
Date: May 19, 2017

#R1#
Hayden throws a nice looking combination but Zahav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zahav jabs at Hayden's body.
Hayden fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zahav manages to avoid it.
Zahav lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zahav connects with a crisp jab.
Zahav scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hayden doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Zahav cracks Hayden with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zahav has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hayden to stand back up!
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!
Hayden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Baruch Zahav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahav loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
A combination from Hayden does no damage.
Zahav fails to land with a series of punches.
Zahav tries to bum rush Hayden with a series of wild strikes but Hayden uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zahav throws a series of punches but Hayden moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Zahav.
Hayden just misses with a punch to the body.
Hayden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Zahav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hayden.
Zahav loads up on a big right hand but Hayden slips the punch.
Zahav avoids the body shot from Hayden.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hayden takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T1#
Zahav misses the shot to the body.
Hayden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zahav.
Hayden throws a series of strikes that have Zahav backpedaling.
Hayden tries to bum rush Zahav with a series of wild strikes but Zahav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice jab there from Zahav.
Zahav swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hayden showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zahav.
Zahav throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zahav throws a right hand that Hayden ducks under and follows up with a left that Hayden also avoids with ease.
Zahav looks winded!
Hayden is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Hayden listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hayden scores with the left hand. Zahav knows he should have avoided that one.
Sloppy strikes from Hayden. Those never looked like landing.
Zahav appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zahav lands with a shot to the body.
Hayden misses with a two punch combination.
Nice shot lands for Hayden.
Hayden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zahav throws a right and a left that Hayden avoids nicely. #T2#
Hayden scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zahav misses with a double jab.
Zahav throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hayden throws a right and a left that Zahav avoids nicely.
Zahav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hayden connects with a looping right hand.
Hayden lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zahav backs up against the cage.
Hayden connects with a right hand. Zahav shakes it off.
Zahav takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hayden fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hayden lands a body shot.
Hayden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hayden rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zahav moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The fighters circling - Zahav throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Oooooh!!! Hayden has knocked Zahav down with a huge combo! Hayden steps away and waves a wobbly Zahav back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Zahav is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Baruch Zahav has been cut.
Hayden misses with the combination.
Zahav is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayden finish him?
Hayden throws a right and a left that Zahav avoids nicely.
Zahav seems to have recovered his senses.
Zahav is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hayden.#T3##KD#
Oooooh!!! Hayden has knocked Zahav down with a huge combo! Hayden steps away and waves a wobbly Zahav back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
A swing and a miss from Zahav.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zahav!
Zahav dodges the punch combination from Hayden.
Hayden lands a hook that stumbles Zahav back into the cage. Hayden follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Zahav to the canvas! Hayden pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Zahav has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Daniel Hayden!
Daniel Hayden 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.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 116
Date: May 06, 2017

#R1#
Zahav is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Paulo Lazaro has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Lazaro.
Zahav circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zahav waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lazaro.
Zahav throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Lazaro misses.
Zahav throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lazaro.
Lazaro shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zahav sprawls well. Zahav wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lazaro gets slowly back to his feet.
Zahav throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lazaro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zahav misses with the combination.
Lazaro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zahav.
Zahav fails to land with a series of punches. #KD#
Lazaro lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Zahav sprawling to the canvas. Lazaro follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Zahav hang on? #CUT#
It looks like Baruch Zahav has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lazaro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zahav wants to get back to his feet.
Lazaro scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T1#
Zahav blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lazaro.
Zahav is trying to maintain the position but Lazaro is very close to passing his half guard.
Lazaro 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.
Lazaro lands with a punch from half guard.
Zahav has hold of Lazaro's hands but Lazaro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zahav blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lazaro.
Nice strikes from Lazaro there.
Zahav is trying to stand up here but Lazaro is controlling him well.
Zahav looks winded!
Lazaro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lazaro lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zahav is looking to escape.
Lazaro thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lazaro stops Zahav from getting back to his feet.
Zahav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lazaro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lazaro sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zahav defending well though.
Zahav on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Nice strikes from Lazaro there.
Zahav told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Lazaro scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zahav looks like he's trying to stand up.
Lazaro drops an elbow to the side of Zahav's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lazaro lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
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!
Lazaro is nestled in close to Zahav, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#ROC#
Zahav is rocked!
Lazaro looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zahav can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lazaro working over Zahav with some ground and pound. Zahav looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zahav is still in real trouble! Can Lazaro finish him?
Zahav is trying to stand back up but Lazaro is controlling him
Lazaro seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zahav trying to hold on to Lazaro's head to control him but Lazaro postures up.
Zahav seems to have recovered his senses.
Zahav wants to get back to his feet.
Lazaro slips a nice elbow through Zahav's hands, connecting with Zahav's forehead.
Zahav on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zahav has hold of Lazaro's hands but Lazaro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lazaro scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lazaro takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lazaro lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Zahav quite badly. Zahav pulls Lazaro in close trying to recover. Lazaro postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Zahav on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Zahav doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Lazaro!
Paulo Lazaro really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that MayheM sportswear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 111
Date: Apr 15, 2017

#R1#
Zahav ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Herring.
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.
Zahav can't do much from the bottom here.
Zahav tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zahav can't do much from the bottom here.
Herring creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Herring wants to control but Zahav is keeping him busy.
Zahav wants to control but Herring postures up.
Zahav takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zahav gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Zahav tries to hold on but Herring pushes him away.
Zahav wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Herring lands a big elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Herring is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Herring looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here. #T1#
Zahav tries to lock up and control but Herring gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zahav's coaches at Holding Cell have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Herring lands a nice shot to the head.
Zahav can't escape the position.
Herring wants to control the pace but Zahav is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Zahav has left one of his arms exposed and Herring doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Zahav screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Heath Herring!
Heath Herring 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.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 105
Date: Mar 22, 2017

#R1#
Zahav throws a right and a left that Duffy avoids nicely.
Nice shot by Duffy.
Duffy misses with a wild combination.
Nice defenses there by Duffy.
Duffy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zahav scores with a crisp jab that stopped Duffy in his tracks. #CUT2#
It looks like Phil Duffy has been cut.
Duffy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zahav backs up against the cage.
Duffy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Duffy throws a right hand that Zahav ducks under and follows up with a left that Zahav also avoids with ease.
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!
Duffy moves out of range as Zahav strikes.
Duffy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duffy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A cross from Zahav lands.
Zahav throws a body punch but Duffy moves out of range.
Duffy looks up at the clock. Bad move! Zahav lands a right hand from hell, dropping Duffy. Zahav pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 104
Date: Mar 15, 2017

#R1#
Belto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Belto is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zahav moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Vito Belto has been cut.
Belto misses with the combination.
Nice defenses there by Zahav.
Zahav throws a left jab followed by a right to the body, Oh Belto colapses and takes a barrage of punches from Zahav as he moves to mount! the ref stops the fight and Belto is left battered and dazed whilst Zahav and his camp cheer!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
The defeated Vito Belto had this to say: 'I have no excuse I lost.'.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 97
Date: Feb 15, 2017

#R1#
Zahav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Da Silva Minh was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD2#
Zahav cracks Da Silva Minh with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zahav has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Da Silva Minh to stand back up!
Zahav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zahav misses with a body punch #CL#
and Da Silva Minh moves into the clinch.
A short right from Zahav. #ROC2#
Da Silva Minh is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Da Silva Minh wants to break the clinch but can't.
Oh Da Silva Minh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zahav has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zahav.
Zahav stops a takedown attempt from Da Silva Minh.
Zahav lands a big right hand that drops Da Silva Minh! The killer instinct kicks in and Zahav finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zahav!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 92
Date: Jan 28, 2017

#R1#
Zahav takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mo cracks a nice hook into Zahav's ribs.
Mo scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A shot to the body from Zahav misses
and Mo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zahav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zahav throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zahav throws a body punch but Mo moves out of range.
Mo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zahav misses with a right hand
and Mo counters with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zahav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zahav takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mo cracks Zahav with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice defenses there by Mo.
Zahav looks winded!
Mo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zahav takes a shot to the body in his stride. #KD#
Mo cracks Zahav with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zahav looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Mo finish him? #ROC#
Zahav is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Baruch Zahav has been cut.
Mo fakes the body blow, causing Zahav to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Zahav goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jan Mo!
A very excited looking Jan Mo 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.

Event: MMAHelsinki - 89
Date: Jan 14, 2017

#R1#
Good exchange - Duffy coming out on top.
Duffy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zahav.
Zahav throws a jab but it's blocked by Duffy.
Zahav uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Duffy has time to react.#CUT2#
It looks like Phil Duffy has been cut.
Zahav misses with a double jab.
Duffy throws a nice looking combination but Zahav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A big left from Zahav misses. #KD2#
Zahav cracks Duffy with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zahav has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Duffy to stand back up!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Duffy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zahav backs up against the cage.
Duffy misses with a double jab.
Zahav misses with a hook.
Duffy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zahav.
Duffy looks to land a combination but Zahav avoids it well.
Zahav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zahav misses the shot to the body.
Zahav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zahav just misses with a punch to the body.
Zahav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Duffy tries to bum rush Zahav with a series of wild strikes but Zahav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zahav scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Duffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Duffy throws a right hand that Zahav ducks under and follows up with a left that Zahav also avoids with ease.
The fighters circle momentarily. Duffy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zahav looks to land a left hand but Duffy moved out of range nicely.
Duffy misses with a two punch combination.
A big right from Zahav misses.
Zahav throws a body shot but no joy.
Zahav throws a hook to the side of Duffy's head but Duffy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Duffy pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zahav back to the cage. Duffy follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Zahav misses with a shot to the body
and Duffy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zahav throws a left and a right that both miss
and Duffy counters with a one-two to the body.
Zahav throws a hook but Duffy avoids it easily.
Duffy throws a big counter combination but Zahav scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A right-left combo lands from Duffy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duffy ducks under a wild hook from Zahav.
A little feinted left hand from Duffy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zahav looks winded!
Duffy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Duffy throws a right and a left that Zahav avoids nicely.
Zahav lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Duffy ducks under a wild hook from Zahav.
Duffy is looking for a counter combo.
Duffy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Duffy does no damage.
Zahav throws out a loose jab but Duffy uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Duffy fails to land with a series of punches.
Duffy throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Duffy misses with a two punch combination.
Zahav misses the shot to the body.
Zahav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duffy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zahav swinging wildly here.
Duffy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A punch combination from Duffy misses.
Zahav is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Duffy tries to bum rush Zahav with a series of wild strikes but Zahav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duffy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Donk. Zahav catches Duffy right on the button with a cross.#CUT2#
Phil Duffy's cut is getting worse.
Zahav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duffy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zahav throws a poor cross that misses
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duffy connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Left hook, right uppercut from Duffy.
A right-left combo lands from Duffy.
Duffy tries to bum rush Zahav with a series of wild strikes but Zahav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Duffy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zahav gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Duffy.
Zahav looks to throw the jab but Duffy is out of range.
Duffy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Duffy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Duffy.
Duffy is working the combinations to good effect here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Duffy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Some wild striking there from Duffy.
Duffy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zahav misses with a two punch combination.
Duffy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Duffy displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
A right-left combo lands from Duffy.
Duffy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zahav misses with a hook to the body
and Zahav takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Duffy misses with a two punch combination.
Zahav misses with a wild body shot.
Duffy lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zahav backs up against the cage.
A big left from Zahav misses.
Duffy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zahav throws a right and a left that Duffy avoids nicely.
Zahav has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Duffy throws a nice looking combination but Zahav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duffy throws a right and a left that Zahav avoids nicely.
Zahav misses with a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Duffy misses with a few strikes there.
Zahav misses with a double jab
enabling Duffy to counter with a crisp jab.
Duffy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Duffy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Phil Duffy's cut.
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#
Duffy lands with an overhand left.
Duffy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Duffy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zahav circles away quickly and effectively.
Duffy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zahav finds it's way round the side to connect with Duffy's head.
Duffy tries to bum rush Zahav with a series of wild strikes but Zahav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A big right from Zahav misses.
Duffy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zahav throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Duffy counters with a series of strikes. Zahav will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zahav throws a series of punches but Duffy avoids them all with ease.
Duffy lands a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zahav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duffy throws a series of punches but Zahav avoids them all with ease.
Zahav loads up on a big right hand but Duffy slips the punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zahav misses the shot to the body.
Zahav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duffy moves away.
Duffy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Duffy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Phil Duffy is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Zahav needs to keep his hands up - Duffy had a free shot at his head there.
Zahav just misses with a punch to the body.
Zahav misses with a looping right.
Baruch Zahav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Duffy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Duffy throws a series of punches but Zahav moves out of range.
Duffy staying out of range there.
An attempted straight right counter from Duffy misses the target.
Zahav ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Duffy moves away.
Zahav rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duffy counters with a three punch combo that has Zahav backing up. Zahav nods at Duffy to acknowledge the strikes.
Zahav throws a combination that misses
and Duffy counters with a two punch combo.
A combination from Duffy does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Duffy. Those never looked like landing.
Zahav loads up on a big right hand but Duffy slips the punch.
Zahav takes a shot to the body in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zahav thows a left - swing and a miss!
Duffy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Duffy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Duffy scores with a jab to the body.
Zahav takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Phil Duffy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T2#
Duffy dips to his left and cracks Zahav with an uppercut!
Duffy misses with a few strikes there.
Zahav misses with a two punch combination.
Duffy throws a good cross that connects.
Zahav throws the left hand but Duffy avoids the punch easily.
As Zahav looks to move away, Duffy throws a big counter combo but Zahav just gets out of the way.
Zahav has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Duffy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zahav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Duffy fails to land with a series of punches.
Zahav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duffy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zahav takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Duffy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Duffy lands a two punch combo.
No joy there for Duffy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zahav let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zahav throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Duffy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Duffy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Duffy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Duffy misses with a two punch combination. #T3#
Duffy scores with a punch to the head.
Duffy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zahav throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Duffy on the side of the head.
Zahav with a nice cross.
Duffy thuds his right hand into Zahav's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Duffy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zahav.
Duffy throws out a powerful jab.
Zahav misses with a wild body shot.
Zahav showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Duffy.
Duffy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duffy throws a series of punches but Zahav moves out of range.
Zahav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duffy throws a series of punches but Zahav moves out of range. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Duffy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duffy slips a jab from Zahav.
Zahav closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Duffy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Zahav throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zahav throws a hook but Duffy avoids it easily.
Duffy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zahav.
Duffy connects with a single shot there.
Duffy fails to land with a series of punches.
Zahav throws a counter combo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zahav rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Duffy connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Duffy swinging wildly here.
Zahav dodges the punch combination from Duffy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Phil Duffy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Phil Duffy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Duffy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Duffy cracks a nice hook into Zahav's ribs.
Zahav throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zahav jabs at Duffy's body.
Some wild striking there from Zahav.
Duffy dips to his left and cracks Zahav with an uppercut!
Duffy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A slow jab from Duffy misses its intended target.
Zahav fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahav tries to bum rush Duffy with a series of wild strikes but Duffy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Duffy throws a series of strikes that have Zahav backpedaling.
A punch combination from Duffy misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Duffy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duffy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zahav!
Duffy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zahav just misses with a punch to the body.
Zahav throws a big shot that misses.
Zahav misses with a combination
and Duffy counters with a one-two to the body.
Duffy throws a nice looking combination but Zahav bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Duffy misses with a few strikes there.
Zahav just misses with a punch to the body.
Duffy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zahav can do to turn this around?
Zahav takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A punch combination from Duffy misses.
Zahav lands a jab to the nose.
Zahav paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by Duffy.
Duffy misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baruch Zahav has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Nice defenses there by Duffy.
Jab from Duffy.
Duffy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Duffy scores with a three punch combo!
Zahav smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zahav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
No joy there for Duffy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Duffy slips a straight right by Zahav.
Duffy throws a shot to the body.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Duffy!
Zahav falls off balance throwing a combination
and Duffy counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zahav throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Duffy.
A nice combination there by Duffy.
A left and a right from Duffy both land. Nice combination. #T3#
A punch combination from Zahav misses.
Duffy lands with a cross.
Duffy throws a series of punches but Zahav moves out of range.
Zahav avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zahav misses with a hook. Duffy ducked under it nicely.
Duffy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zahav takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Duffy ducks under a wild hook from Zahav.
Duffy tries to bum rush Zahav with a series of wild strikes but Zahav uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Left hook, right uppercut from Duffy.
Zahav scores with a hook.
Duffy ducks under a wild hook from Zahav.
Duffy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zahav momentarily.
Zahav misses with a hook. Duffy ducked under it nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zahav takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zahav slips a jab and a cross from Duffy. #T4#
Zahav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Duffy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Duffy misses with a few strikes there.
Duffy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Duffy lands with a nice combination. Zahav backs away looking to recover.
Zahav misses with a straight left.
Sloppy strikes from Zahav. Those never looked like landing.
Zahav throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Duffy throws a combination. Zahav tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Duffy.
Duffy goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Duffy scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zahav throws out a loose jab but Duffy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Duffy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Zahav throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phil Duffy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Duffy with a body punch. A glancing blow.

And that's the end of the fight!
Phil Duffy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Duffy 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 Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:27
Judge Arvi Lind scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phil Duffy!

Event: MMAHelsinki - 87
Date: Jan 01, 2017

#R1#
Zahav misses with a double jab.
Zahav falls off balance throwing a combination #TD#
and Da Silva Minh counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zahav holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Da Silva Minh is looking to advance position but Zahav won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zahav controlling the position for now.
Zahav's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Da Silva Minh missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zahav is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Well, if Da Silva Minh is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Silva Minh tries to stand and escape but Zahav is controlling the position.
Zahav is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Zahav trying to hold on to Da Silva Minh's head to control him but Da Silva Minh postures up.
Zahav has his hands clasped together around Da Silva Minh's back. He's all about the action.
Da Silva Minh is thwarting Zahav's attempts to control the position.
Da Silva Minh missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zahav is holding on to half guard well.
Da Silva Minh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zahav desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zahav's coach down at Abobomination Training was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zahav's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zahav with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab from Zahav.
Da Silva Minh has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zahav fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Da Silva Minh to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Da Silva Minh looks to clinch but Zahav throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Da Silva Minh taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: FORTITUDE 8
Date: Nov 26, 2016

#R1#
The crowd cheers as Zivkovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zahav doesn't seem phased though.
Zivkovic defending well as Zahav loads up on a big left hand.
Zivkovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zivkovic connects with a crisp jab.
Zivkovic defending well as Zahav loads up on a big left hand.
Zivkovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zivkovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Kresimir Zivkovic has been cut.
Zahav catches Zivkovic with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Zivkovic forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav is the new heavyweight champion!
Baruch Zahav bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 17, 2016

#R1#
Finch dives in for a single leg takedown but Zahav sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Finch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch combination from Zahav misses.
Zahav looks to land a combination but Finch avoids it well.
Finch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zahav as he jumps to the side.
As Finch backs off Zahav throws a huge counter combo but Finch manages to avoid it all.
Finch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zahav.
Zahav lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Troy Finch has been cut.
Zahav swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zahav cracks Finch with an open hand slap.#TD#
Finch dives in and scores a takedown into Zahav's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zahav has his hands on Finch's head, controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zahav can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Finch wants to stand but Zahav has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Finch forces his way into half guard.
Zahav really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Finch. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Finch performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zahav is doing well to control the position and prevent Finch from advancing to side control.
Zahav wants to get back to full guard but Finch has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Finch grinds an elbow into Zahav's temple. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Zahav's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Finch wants to control but Zahav is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Finch is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zahav is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zahav tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Finch wants to control the pace but Zahav is squirming around nicely.
Zahav is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Finch looking to control but Zahav is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zahav is trying to reverse the position but instead Finch has taken his back - oops!
Zahav looks winded!#SUB#
Zahav is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Zahav trying to control but not successfully. #T3##SUB#
Finch is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zahav defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Zahav wants to control his opponent's hands but Finch gets his hands free.
Zahav is really stuck here.
Zahav is taking damage to the body and head. #SUB#
Finch is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zahav is defending well though. Finch let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Finch looking to break Zahav's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Zahav remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Finch will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!#T4##SUB#
Finch working for a choke but Zahav is defending well. #SUB#
Finch has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zahav has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Zahav tries to escape the position.
Zahav looking very determined here, making life difficult for Finch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zahav trying to control the hands but Finch breaks the grip.
Zahav covers up after that shot from Finch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Troy Finch dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Troy Finch's cut.
That's time! Finch's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Finch defending well as Zahav loads up on a big left hand.
Zahav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Zahav throws a body punch but Finch moves out of range.
Zahav throws a hook but Finch avoids it easily.
Zahav throws a right and a left that Finch avoids nicely.
Zahav lands a nice looking body shot.
Finch swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Finch misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Baruch Zahav seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahav misses with a jab, cross combination. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Finch escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Zahav is breathing heavily.
Nice sprawl there from Zahav as Finch shoots in.
Zahav looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Finch fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Zahav lunges at Finch with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Finch's hand.
Zahav digs a good hook to Finch's body. #CL#
Finch takes the fight into the clinch.
Finch is trying to break the clinch but Zahav has him pressed against the cage.
Finch has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zahav avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Finch avoiding damage.
Finch tries for a takedown but Zahav manages to get underhooks.
Finch tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zahav lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Finch or not. #T2#
Finch tries to pull guard but Zahav forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zahav cracks Finch with a nice body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zahav.
Zahav gets underhooks to prevent Finch's takedown attempt.
Finch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zahav after a bit of a struggle.
Finch throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zahavs head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zahav.
Finch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#TD#
Finch drags the fight down to the ground.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Finch wants to stand up but Zahav is controlling him.
Zahav wants to stand but Finch has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3##SUB#
Finch looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Finch managing to control the position.
Finch has a closed guard, preventing Zahav from standing up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zahav wants to stand and escape but instead Finch has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Zahav trying to control the position here.
Zahav keeping moving, preventing Finch from controlling successfully. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zahav pulls Finch in to control the position.
Zahav working a defensive guard but Finch passes into half guard.
Zahav wants to control the action here but instead Finch manages to pass to full mount!
Zahav tries to hold on but Finch postures up.
Finch pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Zahav wants to hold on but Finch pushes him away.#SUB#
Finch is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zahav has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Finch trying to control but Zahav is having none of it.
Zahav tries to control the position but Finch now has his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Baruch Zahav will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Troy Finch's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Finch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Finch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Finch misses with a head kick.
Zahav scores with a nice right hand.
Zahav swings for the body but Finch moves out of range.
It looked like Finch was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zahav scores with a sloppy right hand. Finch should have avoided that one.
A shot to the body from Zahav misses
and Finch counters with a left to the body.
Zahav looks to land a right hand but Finch moved out of range.
Zahav swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Finch counters with a head kick.
Troy Finch is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zahav throws a series of punches but Finch moves out of range.
Finch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zahav manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahav misses with a wild body shot.
Zahav tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finch was well out of range. Poor timing from Zahav.
Zahav takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zahav takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Finch throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zahav circles away from the clinch attempt. #T1#
Finch tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zahav was well out of range. Poor timing from Finch.
Finch fails to land the takedown.
Zahav now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zahav rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Finch moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zahav throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Finch fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zahav, pushing him back against the cage.
Finch tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zahav avoids it.
Finch is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zahav to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Troy Finch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Finch has Zahav pressed against the cage, preventing Zahav from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Finch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zahav gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zahav letting Finch take a breather here.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T2#
Zahav blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Zahav breaks from the clinch.
Finch shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zahav as he jumps to the side.
Finch tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zahav defends well and Finch ends up having to push Zahav into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Finch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zahav tries to avoid it but Finch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zahav to the ground. Zahav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Baruch Zahav is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zahav throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Finch scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zahav doesn't seem bothered though.
Zahav misses with a straight left.
Finch moves out of range of the strikes.
Finch fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Finch has a takedown stuffed.#T3#
Finch takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Finch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zahav manages to avoid it.
Finch tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zahav sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Finch somewhat.
Zahav uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Finch has time to react.
Finch fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Finch changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zahav looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Finch stands up.
Finch misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Finch has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zahav finds it's way round the side to connect with Finch's head. #T4#
Finch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Finch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zahav's waist but Zahav gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Finch off to one side.
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!
Zahav misses with a jab, cross combination.
Finch is looking for a counter combo.
Zahav misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finch.
Finch shoots in for a double leg but Zahav sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Finch throws a right and a left that Zahav avoids nicely.
Zahav lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zahav misses with a double jab #CL#
and Finch counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Zahav. #BC#
Finch manages to break the clinch.
Finch moves out of range as Zahav strikes.
Finch throws a big counter combination but Zahav scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Baruch Zahav seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Finch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zahav tries to avoid it but Finch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zahav to the ground. Zahav escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.

And that's the end of the fight!
Baruch Zahav comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zahav has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Baruch Zahav!
A less than humble Baruch Zahav misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 14, 2016

#R1#
That One Guy is looking to clinch but Zahav is avoiding it.
That One Guy shoots in but Zahav avoids the takedown attempt easily.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Zahav has knocked That One Guy down with a huge combo! Zahav steps away and waves a wobbly That One Guy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
That One Guy is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Terrance That One Guy has been cut.
Zahav darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! That One Guy's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Zahav before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baruch Zahav!

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