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Event:
DMMA 340
Date: Aug 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Zahedi throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Prix counters with a nice uppercut.
Prix throws a jab but it's blocked by Zahedi. #KD#
Zahedi lands a big head kick that sends Prix tumbling to the mat! Zahedi takes a step backwards and waves Prix back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#It looks like Cyrus Prix has been cut.
Zahedi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Prix with a jab.
Zahedi looks for the body kick but Prix saw that one coming.
Zahedi moves out of range of the body kick.
Prix misses with a looping right.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Prix.
Zahedi slips under a jab from Prix.
Zahedi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Prix looks to land a body kick but Zahedi moved away.#T1#
Zahedi lands with a nice body kick.
Prix looks winded!
Prix misses with an uppercut. Zahedi saw that one coming.
Prix throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Zahedi counters with a nice right hand that sends Prix toppling to the canvas! Prix scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zahedi finish him?!
Zahedi lands a nice hook to Prix's body. Prix takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Prix throws a lazy uppercut
and Zahedi rattles Prix with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Prix tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Zahedi dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Prix stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Danyaal Zahedi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
DMMA 332 Zahedi vs Okongwu
Date: Jul 20, 2024 |
#R1#
Okongwu swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Okongwu lands a front kick.
Zahedi throws a lazy uppercut
and Okongwu counters with a straight right hand.
Okongwu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zahedi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Okongwu wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zahedi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And Zahedi counters with a quick kick to the body but Okongwu blocks it.
Okongwu on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T1#
Okongwu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zahedi was well out of range. Poor timing from Okongwu.
It appears Zahedi was looking to counter with a kick there.
Okongwu lands with a straight right. Zahedi didn't see that one coming.
Zahedi swats away the attempt to clinch by Okongwu.
Zahedi throws a big counter combination but Okongwu scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zahedi misses with a looping right.
Zahedi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Okongwu can pounce on him.
Okongwu defending well as Zahedi loads up on a big left hand.
Zahedi throws a poor cross that misses
and Okongwu counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Okongwu lands the left hand.
Zahedi looks to land a left hand but Okongwu moved out of range nicely.
Zahedi is looking to clinch but Okongwu is avoiding it.
Okongwu tries a quick counter leg kick but Zahedi is wise to it.
Okongwu sizes up Zahedi with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zahedi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zahedi misses with a right hand
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zahedi connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT#It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.#T3#
Zahedi missing with a left hand there. Okongwu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Okongwu tries a quick counter leg kick but Zahedi is wise to it.#KD#
Zahedi lands a big uppercut and Okongwu crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Okongwu looks OK. Zahedi waves Okongwu back to his feet!
Zahedi circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zahedi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zahedi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Okongwu has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Okongwu misses with a body punch
and Zahedi counters with a crisp right that sends Okongwu to the canvas! Zahedi follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi retains his heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Danyaal Zahedi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
DMMA 323 Kersikov vs Zahedi
Date: Jun 15, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov slips under a jab.
Zahedi throws a combination that misses
and Kersikov counters with a left to the body.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Zahedi misses with the body kick
and Kersikov counters with a stiff right hand.
Zahedi with a nice cross.#CUT2#It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
Good exchange - Zahedi coming out on top.
Zahedi 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi throws a jab but it's blocked by Kersikov.
Kersikov swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zahedi connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T1#
Zahedi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Kersikov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kersikov slips a jab from Zahedi.
Danyaal Zahedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahedi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kersikov.
Zahedi throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zahedi throws a lazy uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T2#
Zahedi misses with a left hand
and Kersikov counters with an inside leg kick. #CL2#
Zahedi gets a clinch.
Kersikov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zahedi backwards.
Zahedi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Zahedi on the inside. #BC#
Kersikov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zahedi tries to clinch but Kersikov moves out of range.
Kersikov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kersikov blocks a head kick by Zahedi.
Kersikov thinks about countering with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.#T3#
Zahedi is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kersikov is looking for a counter combo.
Zahedi scores with a jab to the head.
Kersikov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zahedi throws out a loose jab but Kersikov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zahedi might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#T4#
Zahedi misses with a hook
and Kersikov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zahedi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT2#Andrei Kersikov's cut is getting worse.
Zahedi loads up on a big right hand but Kersikov slips the punch.
Zahedi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kersikov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Zahedi backs away, Kersikov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zahedi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kersikov leaves his chin hanging out and Zahedi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Kersikov crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi is the new heavyweight champion!
An out of breath Danyaal Zahedi 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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Event:
DMMA 317 Temidare vs Zahedi
Date: May 18, 2024 |
#R1#
Temidare throws a lazy uppercut
and Zahedi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#It looks like Adeboye Temidare has been cut.
A head kick from Temidare lands but Zahedi takes it in his stride.
Temidare misses with a hook. Zahedi ducked under it nicely.
Zahedi doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Temidare fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A jab from Zahedi misses.
Zahedi 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.
Temidare throws a jab but it's blocked by Zahedi.
Temidare scores with a punch to the head.
Zahedi throws a hook but Temidare blocks it.
Zahedi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Temidare.
Temidare swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've been told by Temidare's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zahedi moves out of range of the body kick from Temidare.
A little jabbing left from Zahedi on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Temidare misses with a right hand
and Zahedi counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zahedi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Temidare is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zahedi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zahedi lands with a cross. #KD2#
Zahedi lands a big uppercut and Temidare crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Temidare looks OK. Zahedi waves Temidare back to his feet!
Zahedi ducks right into an uppercut from Temidare.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temidare moves out of range as Zahedi strikes.
Temidare misses with a body shot
and Zahedi counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Zahedi engages and cracks Temidare with a massive lead left hook - Temidare tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Zahedi is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
An out of breath Danyaal Zahedi 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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Event:
ENIGMA 198
Date: Apr 28, 2024 |
#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.#KD#
Zahedi lands a big right hand that sends Clappertron crashing to the mat! Zahedi stays standing though and waves Clappertron back to his feet!#ROC#Clappertron is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Randal Clappertron has been cut.
Zahedi lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Clappertron - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Zahedi!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
Our winner, Danyaal Zahedi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 194
Date: Mar 31, 2024 |
#R1#
Levesque rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zahedi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT2#It looks like André Levesque has been cut.
Zahedi 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.
Zahedi ducks right into an uppercut from Levesque.
Levesque throws a jab when Zahedi was well out of range.
Levesque misses with an uppercut.
Zahedi unleashes a big counter combination but Levesque bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Levesque uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zahedi.
Zahedi slips under a jab from Levesque.
Zahedi throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi avoids a punch combination nicely.
Levesque misses with an uppercut.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zahedi! But no joy.#T1#
Levesque throws the kick towards the body but Zahedi avoids it.
Levesque is looking to land body kicks.
Zahedi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#KD2#
Zahedi sends Levesque crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zahedi is motioning to the referee to let Levesque up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Zahedi misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Levesque on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zahedi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zahedi tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Levesque is looking to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zahedi! But no joy.
Levesque throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD2#
Zahedi cracks Levesque with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Levesque looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zahedi finish him?
#ROC2#Levesque is rocked!
Levesque is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Zahedi doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Levesque crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Levesque's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
ENIGMA 191
Date: Mar 17, 2024 |
#R1#
Zahedi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Laake.
Laake lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zahedi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Laake.
Laake lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Laake loads up on a big right hand but Zahedi slips the punch.
Zahedi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Laake throws the left hand but Zahedi avoids the punch easily.
A quick step to the side and Zahedi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Laake scores with the left hand. Zahedi knows he should have avoided that one.
Laake misses with a right hand
and Zahedi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Yngve Laake has been cut.
Laake rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zahedi counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Laake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zahedi.
An attempted straight right counter from Zahedi misses the target.
Laake misses with an uppercut
and Zahedi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zahedi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Laake feints a counter leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zahedi moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Laake looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zahedi is looking to counter punch.
Laake misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zahedi is looking to counter punch.
Laake throws a poor cross that misses
#KD#
and Zahedi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Laake! Zahedi lets Laake back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Laake missing with a left hand there. Zahedi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Laake slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laake throws a big shot that misses.
Zahedi throws a nasty head kick that just misses. He throws another kick to the head of his opponent and almost takes it off! Laake crumples to the floor and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CFC 631
Date: Jan 13, 2024 |
#R1#
Zahedi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. Zahedi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zahedi appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zahedi stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zahedi wants it to stay on the feet.
Zahedi 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.
Lancaster lands a head shot.
Lancaster fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi looks to throw the jab but Lancaster is out of range.
Jab by Lancaster.
Zahedi takes one to the side of the head.
#T1#
Lancaster throws a hook but Zahedi avoids it easily.
Zahedi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zahedi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster tries for a takedown but Zahedi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.#KD2#
Zahedi lands a left and a right that send Lancaster crashing to the mat, dazed. Zahedi thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Zahedi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zahedi throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Lancaster counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Lancaster.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster trying to control but Zahedi is working from the bottom.
Lancaster sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zahedi's guard.
Lancaster landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #T2#
Lancaster wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zahedi keeps working.
Lancaster thows a huge punch but Zahedi dodges it nicely.
Still in half guard, Lancaster seems content to control.
Zahedi is trying to get back to full guard.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zahedi defending well though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zahedi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lancaster controlling the action here.
Zahedi is refusing to be controlled, as Lancaster sits in half guard. #T3#
Lancaster throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lancaster wants to take a breather but Zahedi is having none of it.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Lancaster cracks Zahedi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zahedi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Zahedi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lancaster scores with a nice right hand.
#T4##TD#
Lancaster scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Zahedi takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Lancaster throws a strike aimed at the side of Zahedi's head but Zahedi avoids it well.
Lancaster wants to control but Zahedi is keeping him busy.
Lancaster throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Lancaster working the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Lancaster.
A lull in the action here as Lancaster stalls from top position.
The strikes coming from Lancaster are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shane Lancaster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Shane Lancaster's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Lancaster has his takedown stuffed
enabling Zahedi to counter with a crisp jab.
A jab from Zahedi misses.
A big right from Lancaster misses.
Zahedi displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Lancaster uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lancaster lands a nice looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Zahedi is just out of range.
Nice sprawl there from Zahedi as Lancaster shoots in.
Zahedi swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Lancaster misses with a looping right.
Zahedi throws a lazy uppercut
#TD#
and Lancaster decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zahedi's guard.
Lancaster wants to control from the top but Zahedi keeps moving.
Lancaster tries to free his leg and advance position but Zahedi is retaining full guard.
Zahedi tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lancaster working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lancaster trying to control but Zahedi is working from the bottom.
Lancaster pushes down on Zahedi's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T2#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zahedi has hold of Lancaster's hands but Lancaster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lancaster not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zahedi has hold of Lancaster's hands but Lancaster slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lancaster sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zahedi defending well though.
Lancaster seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zahedi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lancaster is really struggling to control Zahedi but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zahedi is trying to get back to full guard.
Lancaster is trying to control the action in half guard but Zahedi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T3#
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zahedi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lancaster.
Lancaster thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Lancaster is trying to control the action in half guard but Zahedi is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lancaster shoots in looking for a takedown. Zahedi tries to sprawl out of it but Lancaster keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zahedi manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shane Lancaster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lancaster misses with a takedown
and Zahedi counters with a straight right hand.#T4#
Lancaster misses with a takedown
and Zahedi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zahedi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Zahedi 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 4:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
After winning the bout, Danyaal Zahedi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
APEX 14
Date: Dec 13, 2023 |
#R1#
Bozic misses with a body shot.
Bozic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zahedi falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bozic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bozic's corner calls for a 1-2. Bozic obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bozic throws a lazy uppercut
and Zahedi counters with a leg kick.
Bozic throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zahedi counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi connects with a looping right hand.
Bozic misses with a lunging right hand
#KD2#
and Zahedi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Bozic! Zahedi lets Bozic back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT2#It looks like Gabrijel Bozic has been cut.#T1##KD2#
Zahedi sends Bozic crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zahedi is motioning to the referee to let Bozic up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Bozic misses with a left hand
and Zahedi makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Bozic really felt that one!
Bozic is breathing heavily.
Bozic throws a leg kick
and Zahedi counters with a low kick, right behind Bozic 's knee.
Zahedi cracks Bozic on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Bozic falls backwards against the cage. Zahedi follows up with more strikes that drop Bozic to his knees. Zahedi keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Bozic! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
APEX 10
Date: Nov 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Zahedi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zahedi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Undisputed in the buildup to the fight.
Bozic comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bozic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zahedi. Zahedi obviously looking to wear him down.
Zahedi lands a really nice looking cross but Bozic seems unphased.
Zahedi misses with a jab to the body
and Bozic cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bozic with the inside leg kick.
Zahedi throws a lazy right hand but Bozic sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bozic misses with a body shot.
Bozic chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Zahedi thumps Bozic with a low kick.
Zahedi walks into a stiff left hand from Bozic.
Zahedi throws a jab when Bozic was well out of range.
A nice side step and Bozic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zahedi has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bozic.
Bozic throws a series of punches but Zahedi avoids them all with ease.
Zahedi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bozic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zahedi moves into range and connects with a jab. #T2#
Bozic pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zahedi is out of range and Bozic settles back down.
Zahedi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bozic.
Zahedi misses with a series of wild punches.
Bozic throws out a counter right but Zahedi avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zahedi scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bozic thuds his right hand into Zahedi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bozic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zahedi.
#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Zahedi.
Zahedi walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bozic checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A nice side step and Bozic releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zahedi loads up on a big right hand but Bozic slips the punch.
Bozic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zahedi manages to avoid it.
Zahedi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#T4#
Bozic drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Zahedi right on the button. Zahedi goes down! Bozic follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Bozic gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
Gabrijel Bozic decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
RISE 189: Diggs vs Daan
Date: Aug 05, 2023 |
#R1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Zahedi.
Luciano misses with an uppercut
and Zahedi counters with a nice uppercut. #CUT#It looks like Tony Luciano has been cut.
Zahedi throws a head kick that misses.
Luciano throws an off balance right hand
and Zahedi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Zahedi saw that one coming.
Zahedi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Zahedi scores with a nice body kick.
Luciano looks winded!
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luciano leaves his chin hanging out and Zahedi seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Luciano crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
An out of breath Danyaal Zahedi 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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Event:
RISE 184
Date: Jul 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Nikolau's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nikolau duly obliges.
Nikolau throws a leg kick
and Zahedi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolau throws a good cross that connects.
Zahedi tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zahedi looks to land a right hand but Nikolau moved out of range.
Nikolau is looking to counter punch.
Nikolau throws a lazy uppercut
and Zahedi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#It looks like Panagiotis Nikolau has been cut.
Nikolau misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nikolau keeps Zahedi at a distance using the push kick.
Zahedi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
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!
Zahedi tries to work over Nikolau's front leg with a kick but Nikolau checks it.
Zahedi throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
Zahedi throws a right hand that misses
and Nikolau cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nikolau ducks under a wild hook from Zahedi.
Nikolau swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zahedi fails to land with a series of punches.
And Nikolau counters with a quick kick to the body but Zahedi blocks it.
Nikolau misses the body punch
letting Zahedi counter with a right hand.
A head kick misses from Nikolau.
Nikolau looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nikolau moves out of range of the body kick.
Zahedi misses the shot to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Nikolau misses the target.
Zahedi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nikolau is out of range and Zahedi settles back down. #T2#
Zahedi avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A low kick from Zahedi misses #KD#
and Nikolau counters with a crisp one two that drops Zahedi! Nikolau thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zahedi to his feet! Zahedi is in big trouble!
Zahedi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
As Zahedi backs away, Nikolau returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#KD#
Nikolau sends Zahedi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Nikolau is motioning to the referee to let Zahedi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Zahedi is rocked!
Nikolau circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Zahedi tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Nikolau wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Panagiotis Nikolau!
An out of breath Panagiotis Nikolau 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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Event:
RISE 178
Date: Jun 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Zahedi slips a jab from Higgins.
A head kick by Higgins misses
enabling Zahedi to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Liam Higgins has been cut.
Higgins slips a jab from Zahedi.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Zahedi moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Higgins misses. #CL2#
Zahedi pushes Higgins up against the cage in a clinch.
Zahedi lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zahedi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Higgins's elbow. #BC#
Higgins escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zahedi slips under a jab from Higgins.
Higgins swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zahedi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Higgins throws a jab when Zahedi was well out of range.
Higgins throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zahedi looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Higgins comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T1#
Zahedi chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Higgins can pounce on him.
Higgins looks to land a left hand but Zahedi moved out of range nicely.
Zahedi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zahedi tries to clinch but Higgins moves out of range.
Zahedi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Higgins.
Higgins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zahedi counters with a nice uppercut.
Higgins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Liam Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahedi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Higgins sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Higgins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Higgins throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Zahedi to counter with a crisp jab.
Higgins misses with a straight left.
Higgins lands a lovely overhand right.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zahedi.
Higgins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zahedi avoids the head kick by Higgins.
#T2#
Higgins throws an overhand right that lands on Zahedi's shoulder, as Zahedi tries to avoid the shot. #KD2#
Zahedi sends Higgins crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zahedi is motioning to the referee to let Higgins up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#CUT2#Liam Higgins's cut is getting worse.
Higgins misses with a hook
and Zahedi counters with a big left hand that crumples Higgins! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
Our winner, Danyaal Zahedi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE 166
Date: Apr 29, 2023 |
#R1#
A shot to the liver by Zahedi. Beautiful body shot.
Thomas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL2#
Zahedi closes the distance and clinches.
Zahedi tries a body shot but Thomas blocks it.
Thomas tries a body shot but Zahedi blocks it.
Thomas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Thomas is looking to control Zahedi's arms but Zahedi gets an underhook and turns him. Now Thomas has his back to the cage.
Zahedi blocks a body shot from Thomas .
Zahedi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Zahedi.
A right hand to the body from Thomas .
Zahedi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Thomas .
Zahedi doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zahedi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thomas scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thomas cracks Zahedi with a nice body shot.#BC#
Thomas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Thomas throws out a powerful jab.
Thomas pushes Zahedi away with a front kick.
Zahedi looks winded!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL#
Thomas clinches with his opponent.
#T1#
Thomas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Thomas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zahedis head.
Thomas prevents a body shot from Zahedi.
Thomas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Thomas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas lands a hook to the side of the head.
Thomas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Thomas scores with a shot to the side of Zahedi's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thomas .
Thomas blocking some punches.
Thomas gets through Zahedi's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zahedi has a couple of punches blocked by Thomas .
Thomas stalling in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Thomas .
Thomas working aggressively here.
Zahedi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
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!
Thomas pushes Zahedi back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC#Zahedi is rocked!
Thomas blocks a body shot from Zahedi.
Zahedi is still on wobbly legs! Can Thomas finish him?
Thomas cracks Zahedi with a nice body shot.
Zahedi has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Thomas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zahedi can turn it around.
Thomas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thomas pushes Zahedi against the cage. Thomas is working some dirty boxing. Thomas pushes off with a quick right hook! Zahedi goes down! Zahedi tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Thomas moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas !
Derrick Thomas thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
RISE 152
Date: Mar 12, 2023 |
#R1#
Zahedi throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Bozic counters with a nice right hand that sends Zahedi toppling to the canvas! Zahedi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bozic finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Danyaal Zahedi has been cut.
Bozic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bozic looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zahedi 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.
Danyaal Zahedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Zahedi drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Bozic swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Zahedi's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic! |
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Event:
RISE 146
Date: Feb 19, 2023 |
#R1#
Zahedi misses with a wild body shot.
Wilder tries for a takedown but Zahedi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zahedi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wilder with a body shot.
Wilder slips under a jab from Zahedi.
Wilder shoots for a takedown but Zahedi saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wilder uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zahedi.
Zahedi looks to land a right hand but Wilder moved out of range.
Wilder definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Wilder shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Wilder is nestled in close to Zahedi, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zahedi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wilder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Wilder throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Wilder tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zahedi knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zahedi is not content to let Wilder control the position.#T1#
Wilder controlling the action here.
Wilder trying to control the action but Zahedi is working from the bottom.
Wilder missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Wilder is trying to control. Zahedi wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Wilder throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zahedi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wilder controlling the pace. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wilder seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zahedi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Zahedi won't allow Wilder to pass to mount.
Zahedi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Wilder.
Wilder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wilder fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Colton Wilder. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wilder fails with a takedown attempt.
Wilder tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zahedi swivels and escapes.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zahedi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
It seemed like Zahedi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#KD2#
Zahedi sends Wilder crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zahedi is motioning to the referee to let Wilder up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#Wilder is rocked!#CUT2#It looks like Colton Wilder has been cut.
Zahedi is stalking Wilder. Wilder circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Zahedi, and it's lights out! Wilder really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
During a confident post fight interview, Danyaal Zahedi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
RISE 136
Date: Jan 22, 2023 |
#R1#
Lancaster shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zahedi as he avoids it easily.
Zahedi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lancaster throws a body punch but Zahedi moves out of range.
Lancaster throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zahedi counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Shane Lancaster has been cut.
Zahedi throws a hook but Lancaster blocks it.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Zahedi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zahedi counters with a left to the body.
Lancaster misses with a takedown #KD#
and Zahedi counters with a nice right hand that sends Lancaster toppling to the canvas! Lancaster scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zahedi finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Zahedi counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lancaster 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.
Lancaster looks winded!
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Lancaster tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T1##KD#
Zahedi sends Lancaster crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zahedi is motioning to the referee to let Lancaster up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Lancaster doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zahedi counters with a huge right that knocks Lancaster out cold! Zahedi is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
A victorious Danyaal Zahedi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
RISE 124
Date: Dec 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Tower changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zahedi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tower takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#It looks like Marcel Tower has been cut.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tower. That's going to slow Zahedi down.
Tower throws the left hand but Zahedi avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Zahedi wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tower loads up on a big right hand but Zahedi slips the punch.
Jab by Tower.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Zahedi is just out of range.
Zahedi cracks a nice hook into Tower's ribs.
Tower throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Zahedi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Tower! Zahedi lets Tower back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T1#
Tower showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zahedi.
Zahedi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tower.
Tower throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Tower walks straight into a right hand from Zahedi - that's dropped him! Zahedi jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Tower from any more punishment! Tower 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 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Danyaal Zahedi!
An out of breath Danyaal Zahedi 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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Event:
RISE 108: Franjic v Lancaster
Date: Oct 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Good exchange - Zahedi coming out on top.
Zahedi misses with an uppercut. Hickok saw that one coming.
It looked like Hickok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zahedi lands with a shot to the body.
Zahedi misses with a looping right.
Hickok moves forwards but Zahedi connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT2#It looks like James Butler Hickok has been cut.
Zahedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hickok moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi lands a lovely overhand right.
Hickok avoids the body shot from Zahedi.
#T1#
Hickok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zahedi 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.
Zahedi takes a swing at Hickok's ribcage but misses.
Hickok appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hickok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zahedi digs a good body shot into Hickok's ribs.
Zahedi is stalking Hickok. Hickok circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Zahedi, and it's lights out! Hickok really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
After winning the bout, Danyaal Zahedi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
RISE 100: Thomas v Labradoodle
Date: Sep 18, 2022 |
#R1#
Zahedi throws a jab when Zane was well out of range.
Zane misses with a lunging right hand
and Zahedi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A slow jab from Zane misses its intended target.
A quick step to the side and Zahedi tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zahedi moves out of range as Zane strikes.
Zahedi on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zane misses with a hook
and Zahedi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zane throws a hook but Zahedi avoids it easily.
Zane misses with a hook. Zahedi ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi slips under a jab from Zane.
Zahedi takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zane misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Zahedi counters with a nice right hand that sends Zane toppling to the canvas! Zane scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zahedi finish him?!#CUT#It looks like Zac Zane has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zane dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Zane connects with a crisp jab.
Zahedi catches Zane with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Zane forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danyaal Zahedi!
Our winner, Danyaal Zahedi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
RISE 89: Hunt v Leader
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Lancaster with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zahedi counters with a nice body shot.
Zahedi scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster looks winded!
Zahedi circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Lancaster to the canvas! Lancaster doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Zahedi keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danyaal Zahedi!
A victorious Danyaal Zahedi thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Semi Finals A
Date: Jun 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Salaam misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zahedi.
Salaam throws the left hand but Zahedi avoids the punch easily.
Zahedi is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zahedi 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.#CL2#
Zahedi rushes Salaam and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Salaam has a couple of punches blocked by Zahedi.
Salaam lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Zahedi breaks the clinch.
Zahedi jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CUT2#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
BOOM! Zahedi lands a beautiful left hook that drops Salaam. Salaam tries to recover but Zahedi is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Salaam lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Quarter Finals B
Date: May 15, 2022 |
#R1#
Zahedi misses the jab.
Thomas throws a right hand that Zahedi ducks under and follows up with a left that Zahedi also avoids with ease.
Thomas is looking to clinch but Zahedi is avoiding it.
A big right from Thomas misses.
Thomas misses with a body punch
and Zahedi counters with a straight right hand.
Derrick Thomas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahedi throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zahedi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thomas tries to clinch but Zahedi moves out of range.
Zahedi swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Thomas drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Thomas falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Zahedi to counter with a crisp jab.
Left hook, right uppercut from Thomas . #CUT2#It looks like Danyaal Zahedi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas lands with a hook. Zahedi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
The fighters circling - Zahedi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thomas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zahedi fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Thomas on the side of the head.
Thomas is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Zahedi like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Zahedi from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Thomas !
An out of breath Derrick Thomas 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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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 6 B
Date: Apr 28, 2022 |
#R1#
A jab from Zahedi does it's job there.#CUT2#It looks like Jimmy Labradoodle has been cut.
Zahedi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Labradoodle takes one on the button.
A jab from Labradoodle misses. #KD2#
Zahedi feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Labradoodle sprawling to the canvas! Labradoodle rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zahedi finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Labradoodle slips a jab from Zahedi.
Zahedi throws a body shot but no joy.
Labradoodle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zahedi jabs at Labradoodle's body.
A swing and a miss from Zahedi.
Zahedi throws an overhand right that has Labradoodle reeling! Zahedi follows up with more punches and Labradoodle is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danyaal Zahedi!
During a confident post fight interview, Danyaal Zahedi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 5 A
Date: Apr 11, 2022 |
#R1#
Zahedi takes a jab right on the kisser.
Pageau slips under a jab.
Zahedi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pageau tests Zahedi's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pageau rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zahedi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pageau looks to throw the jab but Zahedi is out of range. #KD2#
Pageau cracks Zahedi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zahedi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pageau finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pageau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pageau throws a right hand that misses
and Zahedi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zahedi ducks under a wild hook from Pageau.
Zahedi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Pageau thuds his right hand into Zahedi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zahedi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#CL#
Zahedi clinches up against the cage.
Pageau blocks a body shot from Zahedi.
Nice body punch from Zahedi.
Pageau goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zahedi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zahedi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zahedi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zahedi.
Pageau looks winded!
A short right from Zahedi.
Zahedi lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pageau takes a shot to the head. #ROC#Pageau is rocked!
Zahedi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pageau backwards.
Pageau is still on wobbly legs! Can Zahedi finish him?
Pageau dodges an elbow strike from Zahedi.
Nice body punch from Zahedi.
Pageau seems to have recovered his senses.
Pageau tries a body shot but Zahedi blocks it.
Zahedi dips a shoulder and cracks Pageau with a mighty uppercut! Pageau falls back against the cage and Zahedi unloads with a barrage of strikes! Pageau is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zahedi screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danyaal Zahedi!
During a confident post fight interview, Danyaal Zahedi thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 4 A
Date: Mar 26, 2022 |
#R1#
Ascaciba tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ascaciba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ascaciba jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zahedi 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.
Ascaciba pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zahedi is out of range and Ascaciba settles back down. #CL2#
Zahedi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zahedi holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#BC2#
Zahedi manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Zahedi closes the distance and pushes Ascaciba back into the cage.
Zahedi has Ascaciba pressed against the cage.
Ascaciba has a couple of punches blocked by Zahedi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zahedi slowing the pace effectively.
Ascaciba misses with a knee strike.
Ascaciba misses with the head strike.
Zahedi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ascaciba trying to land knees to the body.
#T1#
Zahedi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zahedi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ascaciba tries a body shot but Zahedi blocks it.
Zahedi stalling against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Danyaal Zahedi.
Good leg kick by Ascaciba.
Ascaciba misses with an uppercut. Zahedi saw that one coming.
Ascaciba misses with a leg kick
and Zahedi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Zahedi gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zahedi takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zahedi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zahedi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Zahedi's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.#T2#
Zahedi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Danyaal Zahedi.
Zahedi avoids a kick to the body.
Zahedi looks to land a left hand but Ascaciba moved out of range nicely.
Ascaciba throws a right hand that misses
and Zahedi counters with a nice uppercut.
Ascaciba lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ascaciba throws out a loose jab but Zahedi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascaciba looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Ascaciba.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zahedi misses with a wild combination.
A little feinted left hand from Ascaciba on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL2#
Zahedi moves into the clinch successfully.
The referee calls for Zahedi to work.
#T3#
Ascaciba misses with an elbow over the top.
Ascaciba misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ascaciba goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zahedi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Zahedi is stalling here.
A bit of stalling here from Zahedi.
Zahedi continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Zahedi stalling in the clinch.
Ascaciba tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zahedi.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Danyaal Zahedi.#CL2#
Zahedi has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zahedi slows down the pace here.
Zahedi slowing the pace effectively.
Zahedi's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Zahedi content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zahedi has Ascaciba pushed against the cage.#T4#
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Danyaal Zahedi.
Ascaciba misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zahedi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL2#
Zahedi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ascaciba, pushing him back against the cage.
Zahedi has Ascaciba pressed against the cage.
Ascaciba lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zahedi effectively controlling the action here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zahedi.
Zahedi pressing his opponent against the cage.
Ascaciba swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ascaciba can't find room to land a body shot as Zahedi controls the action.
Ascaciba working aggressively here.
Zahedi taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zahedi.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Danyaal Zahedi.
Ascaciba lands a really nice looking cross but Zahedi seems unphased.
#CL2#
Zahedi fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Ascaciba, pushing him back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danyaal Zahedi dominated that round.
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##CL2#
Zahedi forces Ascaciba back against the cage and clinches.
Ascaciba swings wildly with an uppercut but Zahedi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ascaciba letting Zahedi take a breather here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zahedi stalling in the clinch.
Ascaciba misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zahedi avoiding damage.
Zahedi is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Danyaal Zahedi.
Ascaciba takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ascaciba gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zahedi.
Ascaciba walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Zahedi! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 2 B
Date: Feb 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Cake takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zahedi knocks out Cake with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Zahedi before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Zahedi picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danyaal Zahedi!
Our winner, Danyaal Zahedi, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans. |
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Event:
AWC 2022 - Round 1 A
Date: Feb 06, 2022 |
#R1#
Salaam dodges the punch combination from Zahedi.
It looked like Salaam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've been told by Salaam's head coaches at Primal Concrete Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zahedi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Salaam was well out of range. Poor timing from Zahedi.
Salaam takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#It looks like Andre Salaam has been cut.
Zahedi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zahedi drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salaam takes a swing at Zahedi's ribcage but misses.
Zahedi looks to throw the jab but Salaam is out of range.
Salaam was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zahedi throws a poor cross that misses
and Salaam counters with a nice uppercut.
Danyaal Zahedi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zahedi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Salaam wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Salaam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zahedi throws out the jab. #T1#
Salaam takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zahedi looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zahedi throws an off balance right hand
and Zahedi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zahedi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zahedi throws a jab when Salaam was well out of range.
A quick step to the side and Salaam tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Salaam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zahedi.
Zahedi swats away the attempt to clinch by Salaam.#T2#
Salaam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zahedi.
Zahedi swings widly with a right hand
and Salaam counters with a straight right hand.
Zahedi circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Zahedi to counter with a crisp jab.
Zahedi loads up on a big right hand but Salaam slips the punch.
Salaam is looking to counter punch.
Zahedi drops his hands momentarily and Salaam takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salaam steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zahedi.
Salaam swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zahedi misses with a right hand
and Salaam counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3##KD2#
Zahedi cracks Salaam with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zahedi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Salaam to stand back up!#ROC2#Salaam is rocked!
Zahedi ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zahedi takes a swing at Salaam's ribcage but misses.
Zahedi looks to throw the jab but Salaam is out of range.
Salaam closes the distance but Zahedi moves to the side #KD2#
and Zahedi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Salaam! Zahedi lets Salaam back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Salaam is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#CUT2#Andre Salaam's cut is getting worse.
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!
Zahedi closes the distance and lands a crisp combination that knocks Salaam out cold! Salaam corner are devastated, head in hands behind our commentary position. Poor guys.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Danyaal Zahedi!
Danyaal Zahedi decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Sucker Punch Pro Series 97
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Bang walks into a straight right hand from Zahedi.
Zahedi should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Zahedi throws a sloppy head kick and Bang moves out of range easily.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy left from Zahedi finds it's target.
Bang takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Bang throws a hook but Zahedi blocks it.
Zahedi misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bang tries a head kick but it misses.
Zahedi steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bang.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zahedi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bang is out of range.
Bang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zahedi throws a head kick that misses.
Bang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bang fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zahedi checks it well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zahedi tries a low kick but Bang avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Danyaal Zahedi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zahedi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 9:10
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 9:10
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Danyaal Zahedi! |
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Event:
Outlaw Test 1
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
One throws a head kick that misses.
Two tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Two doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Two takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T1#
One cracks a nice hook into Two's ribs.
A slapping body kick lands there for One.
One scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
One throws a head kick that misses.
Two is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T2#
One scores with a hook.
Two throws a body kick that misses.
One throws a half hearted mid kick.
Two wants to counter the offense by One and move into the clinch position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
One throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Two on the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Test One showed his dominance in that final round.
Well One 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 10:8
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 10:8
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 10:8
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Test One! |
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