Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: 420 Sorry, Amsterdam
Date: Apr 20, 2019

#R1#
Horrible takedown attempt by MBaku or perhaps it was just good defense by Zabirov, which made it look bad.
No joy there for Zabirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land. #TD#
Zabirov gets caught flat footed, as MBaku shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Zabirov keeps moving.
Zabirov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with MBaku. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
MBaku won't allow Zabirov to get back to his feet.
MBaku throws a big elbow that misses.
MBaku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
MBaku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MBaku throwing shots but Zabirov is blocking nicely. #SUB#
MBaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zabirov defends it well.
Zabirov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1#
MBaku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
MBaku preventing the sweep.
MBaku 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.
MBaku throws a big elbow that misses.
Zabirov keeping moving, preventing MBaku from controlling successfully.
MBaku pushing down on Zabirov's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
MBaku is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Zabirov is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Madik MBaku!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Madik MBaku waved his t-shirt featuring Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: JBL Friday Night Fights III
Date: Mar 29, 2019

#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Zabirov as Blood shoots in.
Blood has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blood shoots in looking for a takedown but Zabirov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Blood's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Blood ducks under a wild hook from Zabirov.
Blood shoots in for a takedown but Zabirov shows good takedown defense.
It looked like Zabirov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zabud Zabirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Blood.#CL2#
Blood closes the distance and clinches.
Blood changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zabirov fights it off and pushes away nicely. #TD2#
Blood fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zabirov sprawls well initially but Blood persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Blood is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blood is looking to advance position but Zabirov won't allow it. #SUB2#
Blood is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Blood sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zabirov defending well though.
Blood has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blood connects with a nice short shot to Zabirov's temple.
Blood works his foot free and advances to mount.
The referee warns Zabirov that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Blood scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Zabirov? #SUB2#
Blood quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Blood but it's paid off an Zabirov is forced to tap! Nice work by Blood.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Blood!
A relieved looking Jack Blood thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DSC STRIKE 40
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Raper ducks under a wild hook from Zabirov.
Raper darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zabirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Raper makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Raper dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zabirov. That did some damage!
Zabud Zabirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Raper turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Raper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zabirov misses with a looping right.
Raper lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Raper moves out of range of the body kick from Zabirov.
Raper grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Zabirov takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Raper cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Biff Raper!
Biff Raper retains his heavyweight title!
A victorious Biff Raper thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: JBL 15 Sitsongrit vs Thoressen
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Zabirov misses with a left hand
and Ki Hyon counters with a nice body shot.
Zabirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ki Hyon counters with a stiff right hand.
A head kick misses from Ki Hyon.
Ki Hyon scores with a head kick. Zabirov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Zabud Zabirov has been cut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ki Hyon.
A solid leg kick lands there for Ki Hyon.
Zabirov thuds his right hand into Ki Hyon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ki Hyon misses with a low kick.
Zabirov lands a jab to Ki Hyon's midsection.
Ki Hyon tries a head kick but it misses.
Zabirov throws a lazy right hand but Ki Hyon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ki Hyon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ki Hyon seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zabirov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zabirov jabs Ki Hyon to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ki Hyon moves out of range as Zabirov strikes.
Zabirov stuns Ki Hyon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zabirov misses with a wild body shot.
Zabirov misses with an uppercut. Ki Hyon saw that one coming.#T1#
Zabirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zabirov throws an overhand right that lands on Ki Hyon's shoulder, as Ki Hyon tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from Zabirov misses.
It looked like Ki Hyon wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zabirov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by Zabirov.
Zabirov checks a low kick from Ki Hyon.
Zabirov misses with a left hand
and Ki Hyon counters with a head kick. That will keep Zabirov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Ki Hyon blocks a jab.
Ki Hyon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zabirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ki Hyon tried to counter with a leg kick but Zabirov avoided it.
Zabirov blocks a head kick by Ki Hyon.
Ki Hyon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zabirov throws out the jab.
Zabirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zabirov digs a good hook to Ki Hyon's body. #T2#
Zabirov looks to land a left hand but Ki Hyon moved out of range nicely.
Ki Hyon was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zabirov misses the jab.
Ki Hyon throws a hook to the side of Zabirov's head but Zabirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Zabirov misses its intended target.
Zabirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Ki Hyon counters with a nice uppercut.
Ki Hyon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zabirovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zabirov cracks a nice hook into Ki Hyon's ribs.
Ki Hyon tries a head kick but it misses.
Zabirov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ki Hyon sets himself, and Zabirov steps forward looking for the clinch! Ki Hyon avoids it this time.
Zabirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ki Hyon slips under a jab from Zabirov.
Ki Hyon misses with a head kick.
Ki Hyon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zabirov.
Zabirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zabirov looks to land a right hand but Ki Hyon moved out of range.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Zabirov misses the target.
Ki Hyon scores with a jab.
Zabirov throws out a loose jab but Ki Hyon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zabirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ki Hyon.
Ki Hyon ducks under a wild hook from Zabirov.
Ki Hyon lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zabirov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ki Hyon tries a head kick but it misses.
Ki Hyon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice defenses there by Ki Hyon.
Zabud Zabirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zabirov scores with a jab to the body.
Ki Hyon staying out of range there.
Zabirov connects with a right hand. Ki Hyon shakes it off.
Ki Hyon scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ki Hyon blocks a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ki Hyon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zabirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ki Hyon sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T4#
Zabirov throws a right hand that misses
and Ki Hyon counters with a nice uppercut.
Zabirov throws a right hand that Ki Hyon ducks under and follows up with a left that Ki Hyon also avoids with ease.
Zabirov throws a lazy right hand but Ki Hyon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zabirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ki Hyon at a distance.
We've been informed that Zabirov has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters circling - Zabirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ki Hyon ducks under a wild hook from Zabirov.
Zabirov throws a right hand that misses
and Ki Hyon counters with a nice uppercut.
Zabirov throws a nice looking combination but Ki Hyon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ki Hyon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ki Hyon throws a jab when Zabirov was well out of range.
Zabirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ki Hyon.
Zabirov misses with a body shot
enabling Ki Hyon to counter with a crisp jab.
Zabirov misses with a right hand
and Ki Hyon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zabirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Whack! Ki Hyon lands a heavy head kick that drops Zabirov. The ref tackles Ki Hyon to stop the fight - a great save by the referee because Zabirov was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Head Kick). Seol Ki Hyon!
An out of breath Seol Ki Hyon thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: JBL 14
Date: Jan 26, 2019

#R1#
A jab from Zabirov does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Sebastian Bertrand has been cut.
Zabirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zabirov walks into a stiff left hand from Bertrand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zabirov 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.
Zabirov misses with a hook.
Zabirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Bertrand tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zabirov scores with a punch to the head.
Bertrand misses with a double jab.
Zabirov cracks Bertrand with a good jab.
Bertrand's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zabirov under the eye.
Zabud Zabirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bertrand. Zabirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bertrand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zabirov.
Zabirov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zabirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bertrand.
A telegraphed right hand from Bertrand misses the target.
Bertrand ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zabirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bertrand darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zabirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bertrand stuns Zabirov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bertrand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zabirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Bertrand looks to throw the jab but Zabirov is out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zabirov.
Jab from Zabirov.
Zabirov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bertrand slips a straight right by Zabirov.
Zabirov misses the jab.
Bertrand connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zabirov's hands.
Bertrand slips a jab from Zabirov.
Bertrand has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bertrand there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bertrand throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jab from Bertrand.
Zabirov misses with a hook.
Zabirov throws out a loose jab but Bertrand uses good head movement to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Bertrand misses the target.
Zabirov misses with a jab to the body #KD#
and Bertrand counters with a crisp one two that drops Zabirov! Bertrand thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zabirov to his feet! Zabirov is in big trouble!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bertrand misses with a series of wild punches.
Bertrand misses with a hook. Zabirov ducked under it nicely.
Zabirov misses with a looping right.#T2#
Bertrand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bertrand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zabirov throws the left hand but Bertrand avoids the punch easily.
Zabirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bertrand looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Bertrand throws a one two combo.
Bertrand connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zabirov momentarily. #ROC#
Zabirov is rocked!
Bertrand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zabirov.
Zabirov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bertrand finish him?
Bertrand scores with a hook to the body. Zabirov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zabirov seems to have recovered his senses.
Zabirov throws a right hand that misses
and Bertrand counters with a right hand to the body.
Bertrand is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bertrand looks to land a left hand but Zabirov moved out of range nicely.
Zabirov misses with an uppercut. Bertrand saw that one coming.
Bertrand throws a series of punches but Zabirov avoids them all with ease.
Zabirov lands with a right hand. #KD#
Bertrand lands a left and a right that send Zabirov crashing to the mat, dazed. Bertrand thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Zabirov misses with a hook
and Bertrand counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sebastian Bertrand!

Event: Gladius Super Serie 2
Date: Sep 29, 2018

#R1#
Valen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zabirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Valen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Valen throws a hook but Zabirov blocks it.
Zabirov throws a shot from downtown. Valen moves away and avoids it.
Valen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zabirov circles away quickly and effectively.
A cross from Zabirov lands.
Valen moves out of range of the strikes.
Valen throws a looping overhand right but Zabirov ducks down to avoid it.
Zabirov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Valen misses the jab.
Valen is looking to clinch but Zabirov is avoiding it.
Valen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zabirov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Valen. Valen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zabirov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zabirov throws a looping overhand right but Valen ducks down to avoid it.
Valen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zabirov throws a hook but Valen avoids it easily.
Zabud Zabirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Valen blocks a jab.
Valen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zabirov moves away.
Zabirov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Lucky Liam's MMA Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Valen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zabirov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zabirov is looking to counter the offense by Valen and move into the clinch.#T1#
Zabirov connects with a single shot there.
Zabirov slips a straight right by Valen.
Zabirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Valen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Valen fails to land with a series of punches.
Zabirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valen.
Zabirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Valen.
Zabirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Valen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zabirov swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Valen rushes Zabirov and presses him up against the cage.
Zabirov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Valen blocks it with crossed arms.
Zabirov tries to work over Valen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zabirov has a couple of punches blocked by Valen.
Zabirov lands an uppercut.
A short right from Zabirov.
Valen throws a head punch that misses.
Valen throws a punch but it's blocked by Zabirov.
Zabirov misses with a short punch 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!
Zabirov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
A short right from Zabirov on the inside.
Zabirov lands an uppercut.
Zabirov tries to land a knee to the head but Valen blocks with his arms.
Zabirov looking to throw knees to the head but Valen is blocking nicely.
Valen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Valen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zabirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Zabirov misses with a knee to the head.
Valen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Valen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Zabirov.
Valen looks winded!
Zabirov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Valen backwards.
Zabirov lands with a right to the head.
Zabirov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Valen.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Still in the clinch, Zabirov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zabirov tries a knee to the head but Valen blocks it. #T3#
Zabirov tries to land knees in the clinch but Valen avoids the damage to the body.
Zabirov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zabirov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zabirov lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Zabirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Valen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
As Valen tries to get set, Zabirov tries to push him back and clinch up but Valen manages to avoid the attempt.
A jab from Zabirov misses.
The fighters circling - Valen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zabirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zabirov tries to counter by clinching up but Valen breaks away and moves out of range.
Zabirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zabirov scores with a decent looking hook.
Zabirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Valen tries to clinch up but Zabirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Valen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big right from Zabirov misses.
Zabirov throws a shot from downtown. Valen moves away and avoids it.
Zabirov throws a lazy right hand but Valen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Valen darts in and clinches Zabirov up against the cage.#T4#
Valen misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Zabirov on the inside.
A short right from Zabirov on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zabirov. #BC#
Zabirov manages to break the clinch.
Zabirov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Valen throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Valen darts in and clinches Zabirov up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Valen fails to land.
Valen misses with the head strike.
Valen swings wildly with an uppercut but Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Valen misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Valen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Valen struggles to land a body shot inside as Zabirov controls his hands.
Zabirov looking to throw knees to the head but Valen is blocking nicely.
Zabirov utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Zabirov lands a shoulder strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zabud Zabirov dominated that round.
That's time! Zabirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zabirov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Valen under the eye.
Valen blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Valen.
Zabirov throws a hook but Valen avoids it easily.
Zabirov misses with a straight left.
Valen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zabirov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zabirov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Valen defending well as Zabirov loads up on a big left hand.
Valen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zabirov looks to throw the jab but Valen is out of range.
Valen swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabirov throws a shot from downtown. Valen moves away and avoids it.
Zabirov throws a jab when Valen was well out of range.
Kal Valen is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zabirov avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zabirov tries to counter by clinching up but Valen breaks away and moves out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zabirov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Valen moves out of range as Zabirov strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Zabirov gets tackled into the cage by Valen. Valen maintains the clinch. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Zabirov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zabirov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Valen can do to turn this around?#BC#
Zabirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zabirov looks to throw the jab but Valen is out of range.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zabirov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zabirov throws a big shot that misses.
Valen misses with a looping right.
Valen walks into a stiff left hand from Zabirov.
Valen moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Valen ducks under a wild hook from Zabirov.
Zabirov misses with a looping right.
Valen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zabirov lands with a cross.
Zabirov throws a hook to the side of Valen's head but Valen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Valen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zabirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Valen.
A big left from Zabirov misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Valen throws a shot from downtown. Zabirov moves away and avoids it.
Valen tries to clinch up but Zabirov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zabud Zabirov is winning the standup battle so far.#T2#
Zabirov scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD#
Zabirov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Valen sprawling to the canvas! Valen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zabirov finish him?! #ROC#
Valen is rocked!
A shot to the liver by Zabirov. Beautiful body shot.
Valen is still on wobbly legs! Can Zabirov finish him?
Valen is breathing heavily.
Zabirov thuds a left hand into Valen's body.
Zabirov cracks Valen with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zabud Zabirov!
Zabud Zabirov retains his heavyweight title!
In his post fight interview, Zabud Zabirov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

Event: Gladius #25
Date: Sep 08, 2018

#R1#
Zabirov throws a jab but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
Zabirov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bradshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Zabirov's shoulder, as Zabirov tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Zabirov rushes Bradshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bradshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #BC2#
Bradshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zabirov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at London MMA Club in the buildup to the fight.
Bradshaw missing with a left hand there. Zabirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zabirov is looking to counter the offense by Bradshaw and move into the clinch.
Bradshaw swings for the body but Zabirov moves out of range.
Bradshaw keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Zabirov.
Zabirov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zabirov throws a right hand that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bradshaw with a jab.
Bradshaw ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zabirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zabirov misses with a hook.
Zabirov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bradshaw misses the jab.
Zabirov tries to counter by clinching up but Bradshaw breaks away and moves out of range.
Bradshaw throws a good cross that connects.
Bradshaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zabirov misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Bradshaw throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zabud Zabirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradshaw works Zabirov's body with a nice hook.
Bradshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zabirov on the side of the head.
Bradshaw getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zabirov lands with an overhand left.
Bradshaw lands with a shot to the body.
Zabirov scores with a hook.
Bradshaw slips under a jab.
Zabirov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zabirov looks to land a left hand but Bradshaw moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Bradshaw misses its intended target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab from Zabirov does it's job there.
Bradshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bradshaw missing with a left hand there. Zabirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zabirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bradshaw has time to react.#CL#
Zabirov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zabirov can't find room to land a body shot as Bradshaw controls the action.
Bradshaw misses with a body punch. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Bradshaw.
Zabirov misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bradshaw fails to land.
Zabirov misses with the head strike.
Bradshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zabirov has a couple of punches blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zabirov throws a head punch that misses.
Zabirov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradshaw scores with a shot to the side of Zabirov's head.
Zabirov lands a body punch.
Zabirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zabirov.
Zabirov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bradshaw blocks it with crossed arms. #T3#
Zabirov looking to throw knees to the head but Bradshaw is blocking nicely.
Bradshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradshaw wants to get back to striking at distance but Zabirov won't allow it.
Bradshaw tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zabirov's elbow.
Zabirov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zabirov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zabirov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradshaw lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zabirov working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bradshaw creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Bradshaw's face as he tries to break the clinch. #BC2#
Bradshaw's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bradshaw. Zabirov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zabirov misses with a straight left. #T4#
Zabirov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bradshaw misses with a looping left.
Zabirov misses with a body punch
and Bradshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zabirov misses with an uppercut
and Bradshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Zabirov is looking to clinch but Bradshaw is avoiding it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradshaw takes a swing at Zabirov's ribcage but misses.
Zabirov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bradshaw's hands.
Zabirov misses the jab.
Zabirov looks to score with a jab to the body but Bradshaw is just out of range.
Bradshaw misses with a looping right.
Bradshaw is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zabirov misses the jab.
Nice shot by Bradshaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bradshaw throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bradshaw darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#ROC2#
Zabirov is rocked!
A lazy left from Bradshaw finds it's target.
Oh Zabirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A big left from Zabirov misses.
Bradshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zabirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradshaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tim Bradshaw 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#
Bradshaw blocks a jab.
Zabirov seems to have got his legs back now.
Zabirov scores with a nice right hand.
Bradshaw looks to land a left hand but Zabirov moved out of range nicely.
Zabirov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bradshaw.
Zabirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bradshaw loads up on a big right hand but Zabirov slips the punch.
Zabirov ducks under a wild hook from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw cracks a nice hook into Zabirov's ribs.
The fighters circling - Zabirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zabirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zabirov slips a jab from Bradshaw.
Zabirov avoids the body shot from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw swats away the attempt to clinch by Zabirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw tests Zabirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradshaw staying out of range there.
Bradshaw digs a good body shot into Zabirov's ribs.
Zabirov takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Zabirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bradshaw sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Bradshaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the side of Zabirov's head but Zabirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zabirov ducks under a wild hook from Bradshaw.
Zabirov swings for the body but Bradshaw moves out of range.
Zabirov looks to land a left hand but Bradshaw moved out of range nicely.
Zabirov throws a jab when Bradshaw was well out of range.
Zabirov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #CL#
Zabirov rushes Bradshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zabirov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards.
Bradshaw working aggressively here.
Bradshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradshaw wants to break free but Zabirov has control.
Zabirov gets through Bradshaw's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bradshaw managing to block the knees to the body from Zabirov.
Zabirov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bradshaw's face. #T2#
Zabirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC2#
Bradshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradshaw shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL#
Zabirov drives through and clinches with Bradshaw against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zabirov fails to land.
Zabirov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradshaw blocks an uppercut.
Bradshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradshaw softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zabirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards.
Zabud Zabirov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zabirov lands a right hand.
Bradshaw misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zabirov.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradshaw.
Zabirov unloads a knee to the mid-section. Bradshaw lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Bradshaw is breathing heavily.
Zabirov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bradshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC2#
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bradshaw throws a body punch but Zabirov moves out of range.
Bradshaw takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zabirov misses with a right hand
and Bradshaw counters with a right hand to the body.
Bradshaw defending well as Zabirov loads up on a big left hand.
Bradshaw staying out of range there.
Zabirov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zabirov throws a hook to the side of Bradshaw's head but Bradshaw sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zabirov catches Bradshaw with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zabirov slips under a jab from Bradshaw.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zabirov moves out of range as Bradshaw strikes.
Bradshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zabirov.
Zabirov throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Bradshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zabirov throws a jab when Bradshaw was well out of range.
Tim Bradshaw seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bradshaw throws a hook but Zabirov avoids it easily.
Zabirov lands a lovely overhand right.
Bradshaw misses with a hook.
A cross from Bradshaw lands.
Bradshaw misses with an uppercut. Zabirov saw that one coming.
Zabirov throws a jab when Bradshaw was well out of range.
A swing and a miss from Bradshaw.
A big right from Bradshaw misses.
Bradshaw scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zabirov misses with a wild body shot.
Bradshaw moves away from the strike by Zabirov.
A little jabbing left from Bradshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zabirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bradshaw throws out the jab.
Zabirov wants to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zabud Zabirov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R3#
Zabirov misses with a hook.
Bradshaw missing with a left hand there. Zabirov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zabirov takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
Bradshaw digs a good body shot into Zabirov's ribs.
Zabirov moves out of range as Bradshaw strikes.
Zabirov staying out of range there.
Zabirov scores with a jab.#CL#
Zabirov drives through and clinches with Bradshaw against the cage.
Zabirov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bradshaw lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zabirov misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zabirov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
Zabirov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradshaw tries to circle away but Zabirov has him pinned against the cage.
Zabirov misses with a punch on the inside. #T1#
Zabirov misses with the head strike.
Zabirov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zabirov has a couple of punches blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw working aggressively here.
Zabirov using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Bradshaw has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zabirov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zabirov tries a knee to the head but Bradshaw blocks it.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zabirov has a couple of punches blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw has had enough of the clinch but Zabirov keeps him there for the moment.
Zabirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards.
Bradshaw misses with some punches.
Zabirov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zabirov tries to land a knee to the head but misses. #T2#
Zabirov misses with a knee strike.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zabirov prevents a body shot from Bradshaw.
A short uppercut from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zabirov misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab lands there for Bradshaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zabirov throws a right hand that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a nice uppercut.
Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradshaw.
Zabirov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bradshaw.
A shot to the body from Zabirov misses
and Bradshaw counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL#
Zabirov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Bradshaw manages to break the clinch.
Bradshaw connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Bradshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Bradshaw uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zabirov.
A big right from Bradshaw misses.
Zabirov slips a jab from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw misses with a wild body shot.
Bradshaw on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zabirov tests Bradshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bradshaw with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zabirov to score with a decent uppercut.
Zabirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Bradshaw throws out a loose jab but Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zabirov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zabirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bradshaw.
Zabirov throws a lazy uppercut
and Bradshaw connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Zabirov misses.
A slow jab from Bradshaw misses its intended target. #T4#
A big right from Zabirov misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zabirov moves in looking to clinch but Bradshaw pushes him off.
Bradshaw fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zabirov manages to avoid it.
Zabirov walks into a jab.
Bradshaw avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zabirov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bradshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zabirov on the side of the head.
Zabirov looks to land a right hand but Bradshaw moved out of range.
Bradshaw scores with a nice strike.
Bradshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zabirov cracks a nice hook into Bradshaw's ribs.
Bradshaw takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A left lands for Zabirov.
Zabirov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bradshaw momentarily.
Bradshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Zabirov's shoulder, as Zabirov tries to avoid the shot.
Bradshaw throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zabirov misses with a hook
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Good exchange - Bradshaw coming out on top.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tim Bradshaw just about did enough to take it.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Bradshaw throws a hook to the side of Zabirov's head but Zabirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zabirov tests Bradshaw's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zabirov needs to keep his hands up - Bradshaw had a free shot at his head there.
Zabirov takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Zabirov clinches up with Bradshaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Zabirov with a knee to the head.
Bradshaw misses with a body punch.
Bradshaw tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradshaw blocks an uppercut.
Zabirov misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradshaw works on Zabirov's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zabirov fails to land.
Zabirov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zabirov keeps control of Bradshaw as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T1##BC2#
Bradshaw escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradshaw has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bradshaw throws a series of punches but Zabirov moves out of range.
Bradshaw tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zabirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradshaw.
Zabirov lands with a hook. Bradshaw tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bradshaw scores with a nice right hand.
Bradshaw takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zabirov loads up on a big right hand but Bradshaw slips the punch.
Bradshaw connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zabirov's hands.
Bradshaw connects with a nice looking jab.
Bradshaw throws an overhand right that lands on Zabirov's shoulder, as Zabirov tries to avoid the shot.
Zabirov dips to his left and cracks Bradshaw with an uppercut!
Nice straight punches there by Zabirov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zabirov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zabirov throws out the jab.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the side of Zabirov's head but Zabirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zabirov walks into a stiff left hand from Bradshaw.#T2#
Zabirov works the jab nicely.
Bradshaw is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A big left from Zabirov misses.
Bradshaw connects with a jab.
Bradshaw looks to score with a jab to the body but Zabirov is just out of range.
Zabirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bradshaw throws out a powerful jab.
Zabirov throws a right hand that misses
and Bradshaw counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradshaw throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zabirov is looking to counter punch.
Bradshaw walks into a stiff left hand from Zabirov.
Bradshaw lands a nice hook to Zabirov's body. Zabirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big right from Zabirov misses.
A little jabbing left from Bradshaw on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zabirov lunges at Bradshaw with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bradshaw's hand.
Zabirov connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bradshaw momentarily.
Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradshaw.
Bradshaw throws a hook to the side of Zabirov's head but Zabirov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bradshaw moves out of range as Zabirov strikes.
Bradshaw throws out a counter right but Zabirov avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Bradshaw throws a jab when Zabirov was well out of range.#CL#
Zabirov rushes Bradshaw and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Bradshaw breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Bradshaw as he connects with a hook.
A big right from Zabirov misses.
Zabirov jabs Bradshaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bradshaw lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zabirov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bradshaw paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zabirov moves in looking to clinch but Bradshaw pushes him off.
Bradshaw looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zabirov misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zabirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zabirov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bradshaw on the side of the head.
Bradshaw throws a big shot that misses.
Zabirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bradshaw counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bradshaw moves away from the strike by Zabirov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradshaw misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zabirov. #T4#
Bradshaw slips under a jab.
Zabirov throws the left hand but Bradshaw avoids the punch easily.
Bradshaw lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zabirov at a distance.
Bradshaw clobbers Zabirov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab lands there for Zabirov.
Bradshaw takes a swing at Zabirov's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Zabirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradshaw swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zabirov takes a swing at Bradshaw's ribcage but misses.
Bradshaw avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bradshaw fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zabirov on the side of the head.
A big right from Bradshaw misses. #CL#
Zabirov gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zabirov trying to land knees to the body.
Zabirov misses with some punches.
Zabirov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Zabud Zabirov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're 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.
#R5#
The fighters circling - Bradshaw throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zabirov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Bradshaw misses.
Bradshaw loads up on a big right hand but Zabirov slips the punch.
Bradshaw throws the left hand but Zabirov avoids the punch easily.
Zabirov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zabirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Zabirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bradshaw scores with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Zabirov misses the target.
Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bradshaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab by Zabirov.
Zabirov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bradshaw is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zabirov.
Zabirov lands a nice shot that snaps Bradshaw's head back.
Bradshaw scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zabirov thuds his right hand into Bradshaw's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zabirov.
Bradshaw displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zabirov throws out the jab.
Bradshaw misses the body punch
and Zabirov counters with a nice body shot.
Bradshaw is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?#CL#
Zabirov gets a clinch.
Bradshaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zabirov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradshaw avoids it.
Bradshaw blocks an uppercut.
Zabirov working aggressively here.
Bradshaw misses with a body punch.
Bradshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradshaw misses with some punches.
Bradshaw misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Bradshaw fails to land.
Zabirov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradshaw uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zabirov.
Bradshaw misses with a punch to the body.
Zabirov missing with knees to the body.
Zabirov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bradshaw blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zabirov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zabirov prevents Bradshaw from breaking the clinch.
Bradshaw is trying to break free.
Bradshaw working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bradshaw goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zabirov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards. #T3#
A body shot lands from Zabirov.
Zabirov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zabirov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zabirov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zabirov has a couple of punches blocked by Bradshaw.
Bradshaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Zabirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradshaw throws a head punch that misses.
Bradshaw lands a left hand.
Zabirov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zabirov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bradshaw backwards.
Zabirov misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zabirov fails to land.
Bradshaw blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Zabirov looking to throw knees to the head but Bradshaw is blocking nicely.
Zabirov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
A hook to the body from Zabirov.
Zabirov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zabirov tries to throw a body punch but Bradshaw avoids it by throwing Zabirov back against the cage.
Zabirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Zabirov.
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!
Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zabirov lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zabirov fails to land.
Zabirov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bradshaw avoids it.
Zabirov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradshaw.
Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zabud Zabirov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zabirov 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 48:47
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 48:47
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zabud Zabirov!
Zabud Zabirov retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Zabud Zabirov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Gladius #19
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Bertrand looks to land a left hand but Zabirov moved out of range nicely.
Zabirov 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.
Decent striking displayed by Zabirov there.
Zabirov moves out of range as Bertrand strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zabirov! But no joy.
Bertrand scores with a nice strike.
Zabirov throws a hook but Bertrand avoids it easily.
Bertrand moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bertrand has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Training Grounds [$500/week] in the buildup to the fight.
Bertrand takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bertrand throws an overhand right that lands on Zabirov's shoulder, as Zabirov tries to avoid the shot.
Bertrand ducks right into an uppercut from Zabirov. #CUT2#
It looks like Sebastian Bertrand has been cut.
Zabirov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bertrand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zabirov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zabirov slips under a jab from Bertrand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zabirov! But no joy.
Bertrand throws the left hand but Zabirov avoids the punch easily.
Zabirov works Bertrand's body with a nice hook.
Zabud Zabirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bertrand needs to keep his hands up - Zabirov had a free shot at his head there.
Bertrand throws a lazy right hand but Zabirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zabirov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bertrand.
Zabirov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Bertrand misses its intended target.
Zabirov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zabirov loads up on a big right hand but Bertrand slips the punch.#T1#
Bertrand scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bertrand lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Bertrand.
Bertrand is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zabirov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bertrand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zabirov.
Bertrand misses with a looping left.
Zabirov sizes up Bertrand with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bertrand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A left lands for Bertrand.
Bertrand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bertrand ducks under a wild hook from Zabirov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bertrand getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zabirov scores with a nice right hand.
Bertrand looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zabirov throws an overhand right that lands on Bertrand's shoulder, as Bertrand tries to avoid the shot.
Bertrand lands a nice looking body shot.
Bertrand misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zabirov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bertrand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zabirov digs a good hook to Bertrand's body. #T2#
Zabirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bertrand.
Bertrand lands with a straight right. Zabirov didn't see that one coming.
Bertrand stuns Zabirov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bertrand blocks a jab.
Bertrand avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bertrand throws a lazy right hand but Zabirov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zabirov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zabirov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zabirov throws an overhand right that lands on Bertrand's shoulder, as Bertrand tries to avoid the shot.
A big right from Zabirov misses.
Bertrand throws a jab but it's blocked by Zabirov.
Zabirov moves away from the strike by Bertrand.
Zabirov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bertrand throws out the jab.
Zabirov lands a jab.#CUT2#
Sebastian Bertrand's cut is getting worse.
A swing and a miss from Bertrand.
Bertrand throws a hook but Zabirov blocks it.
Bertrand misses with a looping right.
Bertrand with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Bertrand takes one to the chin there.
Nice uppercut there from Zabirov.
A cross from Zabirov lands.
Bertrand takes a jab right on the kisser. #CUT2#
Sebastian Bertrand's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Bertrand throws a body punch but Zabirov moves out of range.
Bertrand throws a jab but it's blocked by Zabirov.
Bertrand loads up on a big right hand but Zabirov slips the punch.
Bertrand fails to land with a series of punches.
Zabirov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bertrand looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bertrand is breathing heavily.
Bertrand has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zabirov finds it's way round the side to connect with Bertrand's head. #CL2#
Zabirov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zabirov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bertrand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bertrand fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bertrand misses with a punch on the inside.
Zabirov lands a nice uppercut.
Zabirov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zabirov pushes Bertrand back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zabirov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zabirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
Zabirov lands a right hand. #CUT2#
Jeez, Sebastian Bertrand's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Bertrand's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#ROC2#
Bertrand is rocked!
Zabirov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bertrand backwards.
Oh Bertrand is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Sebastian Bertrand's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zabud Zabirov!
Zabud Zabirov is the new heavyweight champion!
Zabud Zabirov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Gladius #11
Date: Jul 21, 2018

#R1#
Zabirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lekdoor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lekdoor moves out of range as Zabirov strikes.
Lekdoor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zabirov with a body shot.
Lekdoor looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lekdoor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zabirov.
Lekdoor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zabirov with a body shot.
Lekdoor lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Lekdoor connects with a right hand. Zabirov shakes it off.
Zabirov throws an overhand right that lands on Lekdoor's shoulder, as Lekdoor tries to avoid the shot.
Lekdoor misses with an uppercut.
Lekdoor bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lekdoor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zabirov lands with a hook. Lekdoor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #CUT#
It looks like Wiam Lekdoor has been cut.
Zabirov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lekdoor at a distance.
Zabirov throws a shot from downtown. Lekdoor moves away and avoids it.
Zabirov misses with an uppercut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lekdoor jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zabirov moves away from the strike by Lekdoor.
A big left from Zabirov misses.
Lekdoor tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zabirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lekdoor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zabirov.
Zabirov needs to keep his hands up - Lekdoor had a free shot at his head there.
Lekdoor misses with a looping left.
Lekdoor feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zabirovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Lekdoor closes the distance and lands a one-two.#T1#
Zabirov misses with a right hand
and Lekdoor counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zabirov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A lazy left from Lekdoor finds it's target.
A jab from Zabirov misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lekdoor! But no joy.
Lekdoor defending well as Zabirov loads up on a big left hand.
Lekdoor throws out a counter right but Zabirov avoids it with no problem.
Zabirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lekdoor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zabirov.
Zabirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zabirov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lekdoor to score with a decent uppercut.
Zabirov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lekdoor's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zabirov throws an overhand right that lands on Lekdoor's shoulder, as Lekdoor tries to avoid the shot.
Zabirov misses with a looping left.
Lekdoor staying out of range there.
Donk. Lekdoor catches Zabirov right on the button with a cross.
Zabirov avoids the body shot from Lekdoor.
Zabirov misses with a hook
and Lekdoor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zabirov looks to land a right hand but Lekdoor moved out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zabirov swings widly with a right hand
and Lekdoor counters with a nice body shot.
Lekdoor steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zabirov.
Lekdoor is looking to clinch.
Zabirov throwing a counter right hand but Lekdoor manages to avoid it.
Lekdoor has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Lekdoor throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zabirov on the side of the head. #T2#
Lekdoor throws a nice looking combination but Zabirov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zabirov misses with a right hand
and Zabirov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Lekdoor misses the target.
Zabirov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zabirov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zabirov throws a shot from downtown. Lekdoor moves away and avoids it.
Zabirov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A big left from Zabirov misses.
Lekdoor with a nice cross.
A punch combination from Lekdoor misses.
Lekdoor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zabirov.
Lekdoor tries to clinch but Zabirov moves out of range.
Zabirov clobbers Lekdoor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The fighters circling - Zabirov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lekdoor tests Zabirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lekdoor throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zabirov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lekdoor looks to land a combination. Zabirov sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Zabirov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lekdoor throws a looping overhand right but Zabirov ducks down to avoid it. #T3##CL2#
Lekdoor instigates a clinch.
Lekdoor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lekdoor misses with a punch to the body.
Zabirov takes a shot to the head.
Zabirov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lekdoor fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zabirov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lekdoor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lekdoor tries to throw a body punch but Zabirov avoids it by throwing Lekdoor back against the cage. #BC#
Zabirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lekdoor looks to throw the jab but Zabirov is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zabirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zabirov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zabirov thuds a left hand into Lekdoor's body.
Zabirov misses with a looping right.
Zabirov connects with the punch.
Lekdoor slips under a jab.
Lekdoor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zabirov.
Lekdoor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lekdoor ducks under a wild hook from Zabirov.
Zabirov lands an overhand right.#T4#
Lekdoor moves out of range as Zabirov strikes.
Lekdoor uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zabirov.
Zabirov throws a hook but Lekdoor blocks it.
Zabirov lands with a straight right. Lekdoor didn't see that one coming.
Zabirov circles away from the clinch attempt. #CL#
Zabirov has closed the distance and engaged Lekdoor in a clinch.
Zabirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lekdoor.
Lekdoor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Lekdoor.
Zabirov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lekdoor.
Zabirov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lekdoor's face.
Zabirov lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty! #CUT#
That has opened up Wiam Lekdoor's cut even more.
Lekdoor looks winded!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zabirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zabirov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zabirov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zabirov blocking some punches.
Zabirov connects with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wiam Lekdoor will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Wiam Lekdoor's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Zabirov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zabirov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wiam Lekdoor seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lekdoor darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Lekdoor lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lekdoor lands a nice shot that snaps Zabirov's head back.
Zabirov throws a hook but Lekdoor blocks it.#CL2#
Lekdoor moves into the clinch.
Lekdoor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zabirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lekdoor.
Zabirov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lekdoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Zabirov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zabirov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lekdoor has a couple of punches blocked by Zabirov.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Lekdoor lands a left hand.
Lekdoor has a couple of punches blocked by Zabirov.
Zabirov blocking some punches.
Zabirov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zabirov fails to land. #T1#
Lekdoor lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zabirov backwards.
Zabirov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lekdoor lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lekdoor working aggressively here.
Zabirov blocking some punches.
Zabirov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lekdoor scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zabirov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zabirov connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lekdoor's face.
Lekdoor is breathing heavily.
Zabirov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lekdoor throws a punch but it's blocked by Zabirov.
A nice left hand lands by Zabirov.
Lekdoor throws a punch but it's blocked by Zabirov.
Zabud Zabirov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zabirov.
Zabirov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zabirov misses with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#BC#
Zabirov breaks from the clinch.
Zabirov misses with a hook.
Zabirov lands with a good body shot.
Zabirov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lekdoor.
Lekdoor throws a hook but Zabirov blocks it.#T2#
Lekdoor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zabirov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lekdoor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zabirov misses with a looping left.
Zabirov throws a hook but Lekdoor avoids it easily.
Zabirov misses with a lunging right hand
and Lekdoor counters with a straight right hand.
Zabirov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lekdoor.
Zabirov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lekdoor ducks under a wild hook from Zabirov.
Lekdoor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Danga de danga de dang - Lekdoor scores with a four punch combination!
Lekdoor scores with a punch to the head.
Zabirov just misses with a punch to the body.
Lekdoor throws the left hand but Zabirov avoids the punch easily.
Zabirov lands with a good body shot.
Lekdoor blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Zabirov.#CL2#
Lekdoor drives through and clinches with Zabirov against the cage.
Lekdoor misses with the head strike.
Lekdoor misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Zabirov blocking some punches.
Zabirov throws a head punch that misses.
Lekdoor lands a nice uppercut.
Zabirov misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Lekdoor.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zabirov.#CUT#
The cut above Wiam Lekdoor's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zabirov crunches a lovely knee into Lekdoor's ribcage.
A short left from Zabirov.
Zabirov lands a knee to the body.
Zabirov pushes Lekdoor back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Zabirov.
Zabirov swings wildly with an uppercut but Lekdoor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zabirov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zabirov.
Zabirov throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zabirov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lekdoor backwards. #KD#
Zabirov drops Lekdoor with a big knee straight up the middle! Lekdoor is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Lekdoor is rocked!#CUT#
Wiam Lekdoor's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zabirov looks to throw the jab but Lekdoor is out of range.
Lekdoor is still on wobbly legs! Can Zabirov finish him?
Lekdoor moves out of range as Zabirov strikes.#T4#
Zabirov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lekdoor misses with a hook. Zabirov ducked under it nicely.
Lekdoor seems to have recovered his senses.
Lekdoor slips a jab from Zabirov.
Lekdoor slips under a jab.#KD#
Zabirov lands a big uppercut and Lekdoor crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Lekdoor looks OK. Zabirov waves Lekdoor back to his feet!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wiam Lekdoor's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zabud Zabirov!
Zabud Zabirov thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: Gladius #6
Date: Jul 07, 2018

#R1#
No joy there for Bly, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little feinted left hand from Zabirov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zabirov lands with a hook. Bly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bly lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CL#
Zabirov darts in and clinches Bly up against the cage.
Zabirov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zabirov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bly backwards.
A frustrated look appears on Bly's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bly is trying to force a seperation but Zabirov has the dominant position.
Bly with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zabirov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zabirov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bly can't break the clinch.
Zabirov lands a big right hand that drops Bly! The killer instinct kicks in and Zabirov finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zabirov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabud Zabirov!
A relieved looking Zabud Zabirov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: Gladius #4
Date: Jun 30, 2018

#R1#
Zabirov lands a nice shot that snaps Crisp's head back.
A big right from Zabirov misses.
Zabirov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zabirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Crisp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zabirov throws out the jab.
Zabirov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Nice body punch from Zabirov. #CL2#
Crisp tries to keep at a distance but Zabirov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Crisp is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zabirov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zabirov scores with a knee to the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Robbie Crisp has been cut.
Zabirov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Crisp is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zabirov lands with a short shot to the head.
Crisp tries to break free but Zabirov pushes him back against the cage.
Zabirov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1##BC2#
Zabirov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zabirov lands the left hand.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zabirov, as that shot connected.
Zabirov throws a looping overhand right but Crisp ducks down to avoid it.
A left lands for Zabirov.
Crisp bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zabirov cracks Crisp with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Crisp falls to his knees and Zabirov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zabud Zabirov!
An out of breath Zabud Zabirov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 12, 2018

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Rogers.#CL#
Zabirov has closed the distance and engaged Rogers in a clinch.
Zabirov lands a knee to the body.
Rogers has Zabirov pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zabirov manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zabirov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rogerss head.
Rogers tries to pull guard but Zabirov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zabirov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rogers has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zabirov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zabud Zabirov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Rogers.
Rogers is working for takedown but Zabirov is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rogers looks winded!
Zabirov is pressed up against the cage. Rogers has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zabirov down to the mat. Zabirov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zabirov with a nice cross.#KD#
Zabirov lands a big uppercut and Rogers crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Rogers looks OK. Zabirov waves Rogers back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Steve Rogers has been cut.
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!
Zabirov slaps away a takedown attempt from Rogers, before circling back to the center of the mat.#KD#
Zabirov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Rogers sprawling to the canvas! Rogers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zabirov finish him?! #ROC#
Rogers is rocked!
Zabirov darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Rogers's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Zabirov before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zabud Zabirov!
An out of breath Zabud Zabirov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

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