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Event:
GC 218
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Poe stalks Zhivago and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zhivago's face. Zhivago staggers backwards, shaken.
Zhivago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Poe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zhivago just misses with a punch to the body.
Poe looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Poe with a jab.
Poe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhivago.
Poe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zhivago blocks a head kick by Poe.
Zhivago tries to clinch there but Poe circles away.
Poe misses with an uppercut.
Zhivago feints a counter leg kick.
Poe cracks Zhivago with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Poe throws a series of punches but Zhivago avoids them all with ease.
Zhivago throws a counter combo.
Zhivago walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Poe paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
EA Poe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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!
Zhivago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poe has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Touch Of Death Combat Academy in the buildup to the fight.
Zhivago defending well as Poe loads up on a big left hand.
Zhivago lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Poe bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhivago's head backwards.
Zhivago with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zhivago dodges the punch combination from Poe.
Poe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zhivago.
#T1#
Zhivago throws a shot from downtown. Poe moves away and avoids it.
Zhivago throws a body shot but no joy. #KD2#
Zhivago lands a left and a right that send Poe crashing to the mat, dazed. Zhivago thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Poe is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like EA Poe has been cut.
A jab from Poe misses.
Oh Poe is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhivago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Poe seems to have got his legs back now.
Poe lands a nice hook to Zhivago's body. Zhivago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhivago cracks a nice hook into Poe's ribs.
Poe walks into a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhivago just misses with a punch to the body.
Poe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhivago throws a head kick that misses.
Poe avoids the body shot from Zhivago.
Zhivago misses with a series of wild punches.
Poe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zhivago checks a leg kick.
Poe misses the jab.
Zhivago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Poe rather than just go for the knockout.
Zhivago slips under a jab.
Zhivago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T2#
Sloppy strikes from Poe. Those never looked like landing.
Poe walks into a stiff left hand from Zhivago.
Both fighters circling a little - Zhivago finishes the exchange with a kick to the body. #CL2#
Zhivago closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zhivago effectively controlling the action here.
Zhivago content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zhivago fails to land. #BC#
Poe breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jab, jab by Poe - just one landing.
Poe misses with a few strikes there.
Poe avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zhivago throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Poe moves out of range of the strikes.
Poe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Poe moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zhivago fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T3#
Zhivago on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zhivago fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Poe has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zhivago throws a lazy right hand but Poe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A big left from Poe misses.
Poe misses the shot to the body.
Poe connects with a right hand. Zhivago shakes it off.
Poe connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhivago's hands.
Poe is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Poe fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Poe takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Poe cracks Zhivago with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zhivago wants to clinch.
Poe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhivago.
Zhivago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Poe misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poe lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A big left from Poe misses.
Zhivago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zhivago scores with a nice head shot.#T4#
Poe just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some wild striking there from Zhivago.
Zhivago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Poe.
Zhivago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Poe throws a lazy right hand but Zhivago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Poe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Poe.
A cross from Poe lands.
Some wild striking there from Zhivago.
Zhivago paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Poe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zhivago lands with a nice combination. Poe backs away looking to recover.
Poe fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Poe looks to land a left hand but Zhivago moved out of range nicely.
Poe swings for the body but Zhivago moves out of range.
Zhivago flicks out a counter leg kick but Poe steps away.
Zhivago tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Poe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Poe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that EA Poe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on EA Poe's cut.
That's time! Poe's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2##CL2#
Zhivago moves into range and clinches up with Poe.
Zhivago on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zhivago looking to stall.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhivago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Poe is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#BC2#
Zhivago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Poe scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poe throws a shot from downtown. Zhivago moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Zhivago finds it's target.
Poe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Poe takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
EA Poe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poe stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Poe checks a leg kick.
Zhivago throws a hook but Poe blocks it.#T1#
Poe misses with a two punch combination.
EA Poe is winning the standup battle so far.
Poe throws a looping overhand right but Zhivago ducks down to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhivago! But no joy.
Zhivago throws a low kick but Poe avoids it.
Poe throws a looping overhand right but Zhivago ducks down to avoid it.
Zhivago drops his hands momentarily and Poe takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
No joy there for Poe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A little jabbing left from Zhivago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhivago throws a leg kick but Poe sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhivago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhivago connects with a right hand. Poe shakes it off.
Poe looks to land a combination but Zhivago avoids it well.
Poe lands with an overhand left.
Poe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Poe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zhivago scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
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!
Poe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhivago.
Zhivago throws a jab when Poe was well out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zhivago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Poe scores with a nice right hand.
#T2#
Poe swinging wildly here.
Zhivago misses with a series of wild punches.
Poe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Poe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Poe lands a really nice looking cross but Zhivago seems unphased.
Nice defenses there by Zhivago.
Poe takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zhivago ducks under a wild hook from Poe.
Poe lands with a nice body punch.
Poe misses with a body shot
and Zhivago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zhivago lands a hook that stumbles Poe back into the cage. Zhivago follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Poe to the canvas! Zhivago pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Poe has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Boris Zhivago!
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Zhivago thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
GC 206
Date: Apr 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Jeremy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
That kick from Zhivago tenderised Jeremy's leg. Jeremy is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jeremy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jeremy has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Zhivago moves out of range of the body kick.
A shot to the body from Jeremy misses
and Zhivago counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeremy scores with a decent looking hook.
Jeremy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhivago's hands.
Zhivago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jeremy.
Zhivago takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zhivago lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jeremy lands with a cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jeremy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#ROC#
Zhivago is rocked!
Jeremy lands an uppercut, right on the button! Zhivago tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ron Jeremy!
An out of breath Ron Jeremy 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:
GC 201
Date: Mar 31, 2018 |
#R1#
Zhivago misses with a low kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leka 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.
Zhivago lands a nice shot to the body.
Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Leka.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Zhivago avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#CL#
Zhivago moves into range and clinches up with Leka.
Leka misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Zhivago manages to break the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Zhivago misses.
Zhivago throws out a loose jab but Leka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leka shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zhivago eats them both and turns towards Leka to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Leka throws a leg kick but Zhivago checks it.
Zhivago lands a high kick!
Leka tests Zhivago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Leka looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Leka takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leka tries to land a front kick but Zhivago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.#T1#
A big right from Leka misses.
Zhivago looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Leka throws a leg kick but Zhivago sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zhivago scores with a jab to the jaw.
Leka misses with a wild body shot.
Leka connects with a leg kick. Zhivago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Leka with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Leka tries a low kick but Zhivago avoids it.#TD2#
Leka shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zhivago napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Zhivago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leka tries to roll over but Zhivago keeps him under control.
Leka is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#T2#
Zhivago keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Leka wants to control but Zhivago is keeping busy.
#SUB2#
Leka looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zhivago looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Zhivago wants to stand but Leka has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Leka tries to roll over but Zhivago keeps him under control.#T3#
Leka trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zhivago manages to pass to mount!
Leka keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Zhivago controlling from the full mount.
Leka is looking to improve his position but Zhivago isn't that keen on the idea.
Leka regains half guard.
Leka preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head. #T4#
Leka makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Leka.
Zhivago won't allow Leka to sweep him here.
Leka wants to hit a switch here but Zhivago passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Leka there!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leka is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Leka might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Zhivago haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Leka working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Zhivago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zhivago throws a hook to the side of Leka's head but Leka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Good shot there by Leka.
Zhivago checks a leg kick.
Leo Leka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leka is looking to land body kicks.
Leka tries to land a leg kick but Zhivago saw it coming and moves away.
Zhivago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leka waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zhivago.
Zhivago fires out a quick counter leg kick but Leka just manages to avoid it.
Leka connects with a looping right hand.
Leka walks into a straight right hand from Zhivago.
Zhivago takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zhivago.
An inside leg kick from Leka misses.
Leka lands a right hook to the body.
Leka walks into a left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leka throws a front kick aimed at Zhivago's knee but Zhivago avoids it well.
Leka throws a leg kick but Zhivago moved away.
Zhivago looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Leka scores with a one two! Zhivago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #T1#
A solid body kick from Zhivago. #TD2#
Leka gets the takedown into side control.
Leka lands a decent elbow from side control.
Leka misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Leka trying to control the action but Zhivago is working from the bottom.
Zhivago manages to get back to half guard.
Leka is trying to control. Zhivago wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zhivago is looking for a sweep. Leka is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Leka scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Leka is looking to advance position but Zhivago won't allow it.
Leka thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zhivago is refusing to be controlled, as Leka sits in half guard.
Leka with the ground and pound but Zhivago uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zhivago looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Leka wants to pass the guard but Zhivago is keeping the position.#T3#
Leka looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zhivago throws a body kick, spinning off balance#TD2#
and Leka counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zhivago!
Zhivago is looking for a sweep.
Zhivago defending against the ground and pound.
Leka scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zhivago to see if he's OK.
Leka wants to control but Zhivago is keeping him busy. #T4#
Leka scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zhivago to see if he's OK.
Zhivago managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Leka.
Leka looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Zhivago is avoiding damage well.
Zhivago manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zhivago wants to get back to full guard.
Leka has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Leka throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zhivago because Leka loaded up on that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leo Leka showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Leka lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Leka throws a sloppy head kick and Zhivago moves out of range easily.
Zhivago is looking to counter punch.
Zhivago throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zhivago misses with a body shot.
Zhivago digs a good body shot into Leka's ribs.
Zhivago changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhivago works over Leka's head and body with a nice combination.
Leka misses with a low kick.
Zhivago scores with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
No joy there for Leka, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Leka throws a solid leg kick but Zhivago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Leka.
Leka checks the leg kick nicely there.
#CL#
Zhivago has closed the distance and engaged Leka in a clinch.
Leka blocks an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhivago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhivago is trying to push Leka away but Leka has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Leka lands with a right to the head. #T1#
Zhivago is pressed up against the cage. Leka has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zhivago down to the mat. Zhivago avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zhivago keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhivago is looking to land body kicks.#CL#
Zhivago closes the distance and clinches.
Zhivago lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Zhivago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#TD2#
Leka drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zhivago looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Leka puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zhivago trying to control from the bottom.
Zhivago moves into full guard.
Leka trying to control but Zhivago is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Zhivago is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zhivago keeping moving, preventing Leka from controlling successfully.
Leka won't allow Zhivago to sweep him here.
Leka missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zhivago looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T3#
Zhivago connects with the punch.
Boris Zhivago is winning the standup battle so far.
A left and a right from Leka both land. Nice combination. #CUT2#
It looks like Boris Zhivago has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zhivago, right into the meat.
Leka's corner calls for a 1-2. Leka obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zhivago defending well as Leka loads up on a big left hand.
Leka throws a leg kick
and Zhivago counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zhivago swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Leka jabs Zhivago to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zhivago throws an overhand right that lands on Leka's shoulder, as Leka tries to avoid the shot.
Leka fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zhivago has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leka throws a body kick that misses
and Zhivago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Leka scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhivago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
A slow jab from Zhivago misses its intended target.
Leka was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Leka moves out of range of the body kick.
Zhivago checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhivago throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Leka connects with the punch.
A clash of legs there as Zhivago blocks the low kick.
Leka pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zhivago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Zhivago clinches.
Leka lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#BC2#
Leka's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhivago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leka to score with a decent uppercut.
Leka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Leka lands a nice shot that snaps Zhivago's head back.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Boris Zhivago.
I think Zhivago has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Zhivago!
Boris Zhivago thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GC 197
Date: Mar 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Zhivago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Chiarmanda closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Zhivago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda throws an overhand right that lands on Zhivago's shoulder, as Zhivago tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd cheers as Chiarmanda lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhivago doesn't seem phased though.
Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chiarmanda.#CL#
Chiarmanda moves into range and clinches up with Zhivago.
Chiarmanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Zhivago breaks the clinch.
Zhivago defending well as Chiarmanda loads up on a big left hand.
Zhivago scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhivago. Chiarmanda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chiarmanda tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zhivago blocks a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhivago, as that shot connected.
Zhivago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiarmanda throws out the jab.
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!
Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhivago.
Chiarmanda slips under a jab from Zhivago.
Chiarmanda has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chiarmanda there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chiarmanda smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#T1#
Zhivago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chiarmanda throws a right hand that misses
and Zhivago counters with a leg kick.
Zhivago throws a hook but Chiarmanda avoids it easily.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chiarmanda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhivagos head.
Chiarmanda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Zhivago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chiarmanda connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chiarmanda walks into a straight right hand from Zhivago.
Chiarmanda misses with a looping right.
Zhivago slips under a jab.
Chiarmanda with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Chiarmanda takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhivago thows a body kick. Chiarmanda tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Chiarmanda just misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago slips a jab from Chiarmanda.
Zhivago now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T2#
Zhivago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL2#
Chiarmanda gets tackled into the cage by Zhivago. Zhivago maintains the clinch.
Zhivago is trying to break free.
Chiarmanda misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago has a couple of punches blocked by Chiarmanda.
Zhivago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chiarmanda throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhivago.
Zhivago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chiarmandas head.
Chiarmanda swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiarmanda is looking to control Zhivago's arms but Zhivago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chiarmanda has his back to the cage. #BC2#
Zhivago breaks the clinch.
Zhivago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice defenses there by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda misses with a hook. Zhivago ducked under it nicely.
Chiarmanda works Zhivago's body with a nice hook.
Zhivago walks into a left hand.
Ossilus Chiarmanda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Chiarmanda defending well as Zhivago loads up on a big left hand.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhivago misses the target.
Chiarmanda tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zhivago swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zhivago misses with a two punch combination.
Zhivago gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zhivago throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhivago takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chiarmanda with a nice cross.
Chiarmanda misses with a leg kick.
Zhivago defending well as Chiarmanda loads up on a big left hand.
Zhivago walks into a straight right hand from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice cross by Zhivago.
Zhivago on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zhivago throws a combination that misses
and Chiarmanda cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhivago misses with a wild body shot.
Zhivago lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zhivago displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chiarmanda throws out the jab. #T4#
No joy there for Zhivago, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zhivago misses with a looping left.
Zhivago chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Chiarmanda can pounce on him.
Chiarmanda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhivago.
Zhivago moves away from the strike by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws an off balance right hand
and Zhivago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zhivago throws a push kick but Chiarmanda slaps the foot to one side.
Chiarmanda lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zhivago will feel that in the morning.
Chiarmanda throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhivago clobbers Chiarmanda with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Chiarmanda scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Zhivago misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zhivago. Chiarmanda shrugs it off though.
Zhivago lands a nice shot to the body.
Chiarmanda scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zhivago misses with a few strikes there.
Chiarmanda throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhivago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ossilus Chiarmanda will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zhivago defending well as Chiarmanda loads up on a big left hand.
Chiarmanda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhivago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Chiarmanda doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhivago circles away.
Chiarmanda throws a hook to the side of Zhivago's head but Zhivago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhivago tries a head kick but it misses.
Zhivago shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chiarmanda throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhivago counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A head kick misses from Zhivago.
Zhivago moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zhivago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zhivago misses with a looping right.
Zhivago steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Chiarmanda. That one must have hurt.#CL#
Chiarmanda moves into the clinch successfully.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chiarmanda is pushing Zhivago up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chiarmanda.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Zhivago blocks an uppercut.
Chiarmanda digs a right hand into Zhivago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhivago's gas tank.
Zhivago tries a body shot but Chiarmanda blocks it.
Chiarmanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhivago is trying to push Chiarmanda away but Chiarmanda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda has a couple of punches blocked by Zhivago.
Zhivago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chiarmanda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chiarmanda. #BC2#
Zhivago breaks the clinch.
Chiarmanda tries to land a front kick but Zhivago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Chiarmanda throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhivago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhivago throws a body kick that misses.
Zhivago throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Chiarmanda throws a shot from downtown. Zhivago moves away and avoids it.
Chiarmanda throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhivago counters with a nice uppercut.
Zhivago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zhivago swats away the attempt to clinch by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhivago misses with a kick to the body.
Zhivago walks into a left hand. #CL#
Chiarmanda moves into the clinch.
Chiarmanda lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zhivago blocks an uppercut.
Zhivago is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhivago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chiarmanda throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago is leaning against Chiarmanda and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Zhivago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhivago lands a shoulder strike.
Zhivago tries to throw a body punch but Chiarmanda avoids it by throwing Zhivago back against the cage.
Zhivago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhivago misses with some punches.
Zhivago gets through Chiarmanda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhivagos head.
Chiarmanda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhivago.
Chiarmanda swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zhivago blocking some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhivago.
Zhivago lands with a short shot to the head.
Zhivago displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chiarmanda up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Chiarmanda throws an elbow but misses. #T4#
Zhivago tries to break the clinch but Chiarmanda is controlling the position. #BC2#
Zhivago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chiarmanda tries to land a front kick but Zhivago steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A solid body kick from Chiarmanda.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chiarmanda throws a solid leg kick but Zhivago takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhivago.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Chiarmanda.
Boris Zhivago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhivago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zhivago keeps the fight on the outside.
Zhivago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiarmanda.
Zhivago misses with a body kick.
Zhivago connects with a single shot there.
Zhivago scores with a jab to the head.
Zhivago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zhivago misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ossilus Chiarmanda will probably get the nod.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chiarmanda wants to clinch.
Chiarmanda takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Chiarmanda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chiarmanda wants to clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Zhivago as he connects with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhivago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda lands a jab.
Good shot there by Chiarmanda.#T1#
Chiarmanda connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chiarmanda.
Zhivago lands a body shot.
Chiarmanda connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zhivago's hands.
Zhivago ducks right into an uppercut from Chiarmanda.
Zhivago throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zhivago swings for the body but Chiarmanda moves out of range.
Chiarmanda works over Zhivago's head and body with a nice combination.#CL#
Chiarmanda rushes Zhivago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Zhivago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhivago throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhivago throws a leg kick but Chiarmanda sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Chiarmanda checks a leg kick.
Chiarmanda lands with an overhand left.
A head kick misses from Zhivago.
Nice body kick there by Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhivago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Boris Zhivago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chiarmanda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chiarmanda fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chiarmanda blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chiarmanda swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chiarmanda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhivago tries to stall but Chiarmanda uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chiarmanda lands an elbow that stopped Zhivago in his tracks for a moment.
Zhivago is trying to stall.
Chiarmanda gets through Zhivago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhivago digs a right hand into Chiarmanda's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chiarmanda's gas tank.
Zhivago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chiarmanda throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhivago.
Zhivago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Zhivago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3##CL#
Chiarmanda forces Zhivago back against the cage and clinches.
Chiarmanda throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago wants to stall.
Zhivago prevents a body shot from Chiarmanda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chiarmanda.
Chiarmanda gets through Zhivago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Chiarmanda digs a right hand underneath Zhivago's ribcage. Zhivago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Ossilus Chiarmanda is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Chiarmanda being controlled against the cage.
Zhivago swings wildly with an uppercut but Chiarmanda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhivago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Zhivago wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zhivago blocks a body shot from Chiarmanda.
Zhivago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zhivago fails to land.
Zhivago is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zhivago goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhivago is looking to break free of the clinch but Chiarmanda has double underhooks.
Zhivago lands with a light punch inside.
Zhivago is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ossilus Chiarmanda.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chiarmanda, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ossilus Chiarmanda!
A relieved looking Ossilus Chiarmanda thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GC 192
Date: Feb 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Puch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zhivago.
Zhivago throws a wild body kick that Puch sees coming a mile off.#TD#
Puch drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Puch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Puch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
The strikes coming from Puch are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Puch trying to control the action but Zhivago is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhivago is trying to control Puch's posture but Puch avoids it.
Puch cracks Zhivago with a big right hand but Zhivago just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
#T1#
Zhivago struggling a bit here.
Puch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puch scoring with punches and elbows.
Zhivago is looking to reverse the position.
Puch working away.
Puch looks up at the clock and then as Zhivago takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Puch smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zhivago is trying to improve his position.
The strikes coming from Puch are missing the target in this wave of attacks. #SUB#
Puch wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zhivago, who protects the arm well.
Zhivago tries to improve position but can't.
Puch landing strikes. #T2#
You can see the frustration on Zhivago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Puch landing strikes.
Zhivago is not content to let Puch control the position.
Zhivago defending against the ground and pound.
Zhivago struggling a bit here.
Zhivago keeping his opponent close.
Puch scores with a couple of short elbows.
You can see the frustration on Zhivago's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zhivago manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#T3#
Zhivago controlling the pace.
Puch trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Zhivago manages to pass to mount!
Puch is looking to improve his position but Zhivago isn't that keen on the idea.
Puch is working hard here to advance position.
Puch tries to lock up and control but Zhivago gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zhivago with a couple of short strikes.
Puch tries to hold on but Zhivago pushes him away.
Puch working to try and regain half guard.
Zhivago tries to control but Puch wriggling away.
Puch 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.
Puch is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Zhivago avoids the attempt from Puch to control.
Puch is looking to get to half guard.
Puch wants to hold on but Zhivago pushes him away.
Puch tries to reverse the position but Zhivago maintains control.
Zhivago controlling from mount.
Zhivago prevents Puch from getting the reversal.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robledo Puch 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#
Puch slips under a jab.
Puch attempts a counter takedown but Zhivago avoids it well and moves away.
Puch throws an overhand right that lands on Zhivago's shoulder, as Zhivago tries to avoid the shot.
Puch misses with a hook.
Zhivago takes a swing at Puch's ribcage but misses.
Zhivago lands a body shot.
Zhivago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Puch's calf.
Puch missing with a left hand there. Zhivago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhivago tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Puch is able to avoid easily.
Puch comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Puch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zhivago throws out the jab. #T1##TD#
Puch scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Puch is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhivago can do to turn this around?
Zhivago takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Zhivago tries to buck Puch off but Puch is having none of it.
Puch in side control, throwing shots but Zhivago defends.
Puch connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zhivago some visible discomfort.
Puch working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The ground and pound from Puch seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Puch scores with punches from side control.
Who's going to make the next move?
Zhivago takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Puch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SUB#
Puch looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zhivago is working to avoid the ground and pound but Puch connects with a decent elbow.
Puch fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zhivago is holding Puch down, trying to stall.
Puch working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhivago has one of Puch's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
Puch wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhivago keeps working. #SUB#
Puch tries for a kimura but Zhivago is defending well. #T3#
Puch working the body and head with strikes.
Zhivago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Puch in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zhivago taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zhivago wants to control but Puch postures up.
Puch misses with the ground and pound.
Puch laying and praying for a moment but Zhivago takes advantage and regains half guard.
Robledo Puch overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puch takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#T4#
Puch missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Puch trying to mount his opponent but Zhivago defends it.
Zhivago tries to roll over but Puch keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Puch there.
Zhivago is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Nice strikes from Puch there.
Puch working Zhivago over with strikes.
Puch throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Puch working over Zhivago with some ground and pound. Zhivago looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zhivago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Robledo Puch dominated that second round.
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.
#R3#
Puch misses with a wild body shot.
A low kick from Zhivago is predictable there #TD#
and Puch counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Zhivago keeping hold of Puch's head, controlling as best he can.
Puch not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Puch is nestled in close to Zhivago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Puch scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Boris Zhivago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Puch seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #ROC#
Zhivago is rocked!
Puch wants to free his trapped foot but Zhivago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zhivago is still in real trouble! Can Puch finish him?
Puch lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Zhivago! More strikes land and this one is all over! Puch jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robledo Puch!
A victorious Robledo Puch 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:
gc 186
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Markovic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhivago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Markovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Zhivago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Markovic finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhivago's head.
Zhivago fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Markovic looks to land a combination. Zhivago sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Markovic misses with a head kick.
Markovic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Markovic slips a straight right by Zhivago.
Markovic slips a straight right by Zhivago.
Markovic with a hook.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Zhivago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zhivago throws an off balance right hand
and Markovic counters with a right hand to the body.
Zhivago's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zhivago's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Markovic lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
The fighters circle momentarily. Markovic darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zhivago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Markovic manages to avoid it.
Zhivago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've been told by Markovic's head coaches at LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zhivago slips under a jab.
Markovic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhivago moves away.
Zhivago follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Markovic throws a lazy right hand but Zhivago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhivago let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zhivago takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zhivago scoring well with a low kick there.
Markovic throws a body shot but no joy.
Markovic works the jab nicely.
Zhivago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Markovic throws a good cross that connects.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Zhivago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhivago is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Markovic rather than just go for the knockout.#T2#
Zhivago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Markovic digs a good hook to Zhivago's body.
Markovic swings for the body but Zhivago moves out of range.
Zhivago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Markovic ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Markovic digs a good body shot into Zhivago's ribs.
Markovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhivago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Markovic misses with a head kick.
Zhivago uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic throws a body punch but Zhivago moves out of range. #T3#
Zhivago throws a half hearted mid kick.
Markovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Zhivago moves away and avoids it.
Zhivago avoids the head kick by Markovic.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Zhivago looks to score with a jab to the body but Markovic is just out of range.
Zhivago ducks under a wild hook from Markovic.
Zhivago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Markovic throws an overhand right that lands on Zhivago's shoulder, as Zhivago tries to avoid the shot.
Zhivago tries to score with a low kick but Markovic moves his leg out of the way.
Markovic throws a sloppy head kick and Zhivago moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Zhivago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Markovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhivago is just out of range.
Milo Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhivago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhivago blocks a jab.#T4#
Markovic lands a jab to the nose.
Zhivago tries to score with a low kick but Markovic moves his leg out of the way.
Zhivago throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhivago misses with a body shot.
Markovic misses with a shot to the body
and Zhivago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Markovic misses with the combination.
Markovic with a nice cross.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Zhivago is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Markovic with a body shot.
Markovic slips a straight right by Zhivago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Milo Markovic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Markovic misses with a right hand
and Zhivago counters with a nice body shot.
Markovic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zhivago counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Milo Markovic has been cut.
Zhivago misses with a hook. Markovic ducked under it nicely.
Markovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhivago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Markovic scores with a head kick. Zhivago tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Markovic misses with a wild body shot.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Zhivago might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Markovic has got the better of the exchanges.
Markovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zhivago counters with a nice leg kick.
Zhivago takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhivago scores with a jab to the head.
Markovic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Markovic throws a sloppy body shot
#CL2#
and Zhivago counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zhivago.
Zhivago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Zhivago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Markovic is defending well for now.#T1#
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhivago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Markovic pushes Zhivago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zhivago lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Markovic breaks the clinch.
Markovic misses with a body shot.
Zhivago misses with a looping right.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses.
Zhivago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Markovic checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Markovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Markovic!
Zhivago throws a push kick but Markovic slaps the foot to one side.
Zhivago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Markovic.
Markovic throws a lazy head kick
and Zhivago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Zhivago's body. Zhivago takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Markovic moves out of range of the body kick.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhivago.
Markovic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zhivago counters with a thumping low kick.
Markovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Markovic throws a head kick but Zhivago moves out of range.
Zhivago only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Markovic throws a shot from downtown. Zhivago moves away and avoids it.
Zhivago looks to land a right hand but Markovic moved out of range.
Markovic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zhivago dips to his left and cracks Markovic with an uppercut!#CL2#
Zhivago moves into the clinch.
Markovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhivago misses with the head strike.
Zhivago working aggressively here.
Markovic lands with a right to the head.
Zhivago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markovic or not. #T3#
Zhivago scores with a shot to the side of Markovic's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhivago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zhivago pushes Markovic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zhivago.
Zhivago lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Markovic or not.
Zhivago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhivago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Markovic.
A hook to the body from Zhivago.
Zhivago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Markovic backwards.
Zhivago keeps control of Markovic as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhivago.
Zhivago lands with a short shot to the head.
Zhivago lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Markovic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhivago misses with some punches.
Zhivago lands a body shot.
Good body shot from Zhivago.
Zhivago gets through Markovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zhivago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Markovic takes a shot to the head. #ROC2#
Markovic is rocked!
Zhivago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Markovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T4#
Zhivago unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Markovic! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zhivago is unloading with more strikes now! Markovic drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Zhivago!
An out of breath Boris Zhivago 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:
gc181
Date: Dec 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Malenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Malenko is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Malenko throws a shot from downtown. Zhivago moves away and avoids it.
Zhivago avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Zhivago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zhivago raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zhivago lands a really nice looking cross but Malenko seems unphased.
A jab from Malenko misses.
Zhivago throws out a counter right but Malenko avoids it with no problem.
Malenko rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhivago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Malenko throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zhivago on the side of the head.
Malenko connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zhivago swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Malenko walks into a stiff left hand from Zhivago.
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!
Malenko throws a looping overhand right but Zhivago ducks down to avoid it.
Zhivago connects with a high kick.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhivago throws out a counter right but Malenko avoids it with no problem.
Malenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Malenko takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zhivago's coach down at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zhivago's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Zhivago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zhivago throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Malenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zhivago misses with a hook.
Zhivago avoids the body shot from Malenko.
Malenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhivago's head backwards.
Malenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Zhivago.
Zhivago throws a head kick but Malenko moves out of range.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Malenko. Zhivago does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Malenko has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zhivago.
Zhivago throws the kick towards the body but Malenko avoids it.
Zhivago misses with a body punch
and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malenko has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Zhivago closes the distance and pushes Malenko back into the cage.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Zhivago.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Malenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malenko.
Zhivago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Malenko backwards.
Zhivago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhivago misses with some punches.
A short right from Zhivago.
Zhivago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhivago lands a shot to the body.
Malenko blocking some punches.
Zhivago lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right from Malenko on the inside. #T3#
Malenko tries a body shot but Zhivago blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malenko.
Zhivago working aggressively here.
Malenko stalling.
Malenko is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zhivago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhivago tries to throw a body punch but Malenko avoids it by throwing Zhivago back against the cage.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Nice body punch from Zhivago - that landed with a thud.
#BC#
Malenko pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malenko misses with a hook
and Zhivago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malenko shoots and misses
and Zhivago makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zhivago throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Zhivago fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Malenko, pushing him back against the cage.
Malenko tries to pull guard but Zhivago holds him up against the cage and eventually Malenko drops back down to his feet.
Zhivago misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Malenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malenko blocks a body shot from Zhivago.
Malenko is trying to stall.
Malenko scores with a shot to the side of Zhivago's head.
Malenko prevents a body shot from Zhivago.
Zhivago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhivago digs a right hand into Malenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Malenko's gas tank.
Malenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malenko blocks a body shot from Zhivago.
Malenko looking to stall.
Zhivago misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Malenko up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhivago.
Malenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Zhivago dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zhivago takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zhivago moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zhivago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Malenko checks it well.
Malenko throws a hook to the side of Zhivago's head but Zhivago sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zhivago is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Malenko.
Zhivago connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhivago moves out of range as Malenko strikes.
It seemed like Zhivago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from Zhivago.
Malenko thuds a left hand into Zhivago's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Malenko connects with a body shot that sends Zhivago's belly button to the back.
A slow jab from Malenko misses its intended target.
Zhivago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhivago has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Malenko finds it's way round the side to connect with Zhivago's head. #T1#
Malenko throws a body punch but Zhivago moves out of range.
Zhivago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhivago pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malenko swings for the body but Zhivago moves out of range.
Boris Zhivago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Malenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhivago on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zhivago bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zhivago lands a two punch combo.
Malenko slips under a jab.
Zhivago takes one on the button.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Malenko misses with a hook. Zhivago ducked under it nicely.
Ray Malenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhivago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Malenko to score with a decent uppercut.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Malenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhivago is just out of range.
Malenko checks a low kick from Zhivago.
Malenko fails to land the takedown.
Zhivago now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jab by Malenko.
Zhivago thows a left - swing and a miss!
Malenko misses with a body shot.
Malenko misses with a wild body shot.
Zhivago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Malenko manages to avoid it.
Malenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Zhivago's head.
Malenko moves into range and connects with a jab.
Malenko connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Malenko is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Malenko takes one on the button.
Zhivago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Malenko backing away here, and Zhivago unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Malenko drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zhivago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhivago.
Zhivago looks to throw a body kick
and Malenko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Malenko takes a swing at Zhivago's ribcage but misses.
Malenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhivago.
Malenko swings for the body but Zhivago moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhivago! But no joy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Malenko throws a good cross that connects.
Zhivago misses with a jab to the body
and Malenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Boris Zhivago is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Malenko ducks under a wild hook from Zhivago.#T4#
Malenko misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhivago.
Malenko throws a lazy uppercut
and Zhivago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Zhivago ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Malenko moves away.
Zhivago misses with a leg kick
and Malenko counters with a straight right hand.
Zhivago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Malenko.
Malenko throws a jab when Zhivago was well out of range.
Malenko throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhivago misses with an uppercut.
Malenko throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhivago waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Malenko.
Zhivago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
A left lands for Malenko.
Malenko looks to land a right hand but Zhivago moved out of range.
Zhivago appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Malenko dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Malenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Malenko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zhivago to score with a decent uppercut.
Malenko misses with a straight right.
Zhivago takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zhivago uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Malenko.
Zhivago ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab, jab by Malenko - just one landing.
Malenko scores with a decent looking hook.
Zhivago connects with a crisp jab.
Malenko loads up on a big right hand but Zhivago slips the punch.
Zhivago throws a lazy uppercut
and Malenko connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Malenko misses.
Zhivago is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malenko with a body shot.
Donk. Zhivago catches Malenko right on the button with a cross.#T1#
Malenko misses the shot to the body.
Zhivago wants to counter with a clinch but Malenko pushes him away.
Malenko lands a nice looking body shot.
#TD#
Malenko closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zhivago quickly recovers to half guard.
Zhivago is holding on to half guard well.
Zhivago wants to control but Malenko is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Malenko thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Malenko slows the pace down in half guard.
Malenko tries to pass to full mount but Zhivago defends it. #T2#
Malenko is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zhivago keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zhivago desperately trying to maintain half guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Malenko has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zhivago.#T3#
No luck for Malenko with that takedown attempt.
Zhivago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Malenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhivago.
A good leg kick by Zhivago.
Malenko misses with a hook
and Zhivago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Malenko lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Zhivago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhivago tries to land a front kick but Malenko steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zhivago takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zhivago feints and then cracks Malenko's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Malenko down.
Malenko misses with a straight left.
Zhivago is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malenko with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Zhivago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Zhivago.#T4#
Malenko fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zhivago lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Malenko has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Malenko and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Malenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhivago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Malenko.
Malenko fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhivago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhivago slips under a jab from Malenko.
Zhivago closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Malenko defending well as Zhivago loads up on a big left hand.
Zhivago does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Malenko swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhivago misses the shot to the body.
Malenko throws a lazy right hand but Zhivago sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhivago misses with an uppercut. Malenko saw that one coming.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Malenko showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Malenko has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Malenko!
Ray Malenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
RS 157 Lets Bang Bro
Date: Nov 25, 2017 |
#R1#
Koso chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhivago can pounce on him.
Speva Koso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhivago misses the target.
Koso throws a sloppy head kick and Zhivago moves out of range easily.
Koso misses with a low kick as Zhivago jumps back.
Zhivago slips under a jab from Koso.
Zhivago throws out a loose jab but Koso uses good head movement to avoid it.
Koso misses with a low kick.
Koso fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Koso misses with a hook.
Zhivago blocks a head kick by Koso.
Zhivago avoids the body shot from Koso.
Koso throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zhivago.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhivago checks a leg kick nicely.
It looked like Zhivago was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Koso.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhivago.
Koso defending well as Zhivago loads up on a big left hand.
Koso slips under a jab.
Koso misses with an uppercut.
Zhivago appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zhivago seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.#T1#
Zhivago pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #TD#
Zhivago closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Koso tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhivago remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Koso tries to bench press Zhivago off him but Zhivago keeps the position. #T2#
Zhivago landing strikes.
Zhivago working away.
Zhivago trying to control the position but Koso is working away.
Koso is letting Zhivago control him for a moment.
Zhivago tries to advance to mount but Koso denies him.
Koso is not content to let Zhivago control the position.
Zhivago is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Koso is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T3#
Koso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Koso is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhivago is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Koso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zhivago's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zhivago's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhivago is in bad spot here.
My spies in LOD: Lightning Kicks (MaxID290K) inform me that Koso has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zhivago rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
#T4#
Zhivago is refusing to be controlled, as Koso sits in half guard.
Koso trying to mount his opponent but Zhivago defends it.
Zhivago is looking for a sweep. Koso is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhivago wants to control but Koso is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Koso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zhivago is refusing to be controlled, as Koso sits in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Koso looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Speva Koso will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Koso rushes Zhivago and presses him up against the cage.#BC2#
Koso escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhivago attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Koso moves into the clinch.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhivago lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koso fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Koso.
Zhivago wants to stall.
Zhivago lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Koso.
Koso lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhivago scores with a shoulder strike.
Koso wants to break free but Zhivago has control.
Koso lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhivago struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Koso swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Koso misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Koso breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Speva Koso is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Koso lands with a nice combination. Zhivago backs away looking to recover.
Koso shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Koso scores with a jab to the body.
Koso rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhivago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Koso swings widly with a right hand
and Zhivago counters with a leg kick.
Zhivago tries for a takedown but Koso circles away easily
and Koso counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Koso gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch on the inside from Zhivago fails to land.
Koso blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhivago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Koso avoids it.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Zhivago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Zhivago struggles to land a body shot inside as Koso controls his hands.
Speva Koso seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Koso looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Koso misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Koso fails to land.
A shot in the inside from Koso.
Koso misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Zhivago breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Koso drives through and clinches with Zhivago against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zhivago creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zhivago.
Koso is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zhivago lands a hook that snaps the head of Koso backwards.
Koso prevents a body shot from Zhivago.
Zhivago misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago throws a punch but it's blocked by Koso.
Zhivago keeps control of Koso as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zhivago misses with some punches.
Zhivago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhivago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Koso misses with the head strike.
Koso tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhivago's elbow.
Zhivago digs a right hand into Koso's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koso's gas tank. #T3#
Zhivago scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nice body punch from Zhivago.
Zhivago is trying to drag Koso to the mat but Koso just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zhivago stalling in the clinch but Koso improves position.
Koso lands with a left to the head.
Koso blocking some punches.
Koso blocks an uppercut.
Koso blocks the elbow strike.
Zhivago comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short right from Koso.
Zhivago misses with an elbow strike.
Zhivago misses with a punch on the inside.
Koso lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Koso breaks from the clinch.
Zhivago takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Koso misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Koso avoids the head kick by Zhivago.
#T4#
Koso uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zhivago uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhivago connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zhivago grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Koso takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Zhivago cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Boris Zhivago!
Our winner, Boris Zhivago, 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:
RS 153 Breakin' Bones
Date: Oct 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Nevsky throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhivago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A chopping leg kick lands by Nevsky.
Alexander Nevsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhivago misses the target. #CL2#
Nevsky gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zhivago has Nevsky pressed against the cage.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Nevsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nevsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Nevsky lands a knee to the body.
Nevsky scores with a shot to the side of Zhivago's head.
Nevsky blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Nevsky blocks an uppercut.
Zhivago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nevsky backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nevsky dodges an elbow strike from Zhivago.
#T1#
Nevsky lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nevsky.
Zhivago tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zhivago misses with the head strike.
Zhivago missing with knees to the body.
A body shot lands from Zhivago.
Zhivago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zhivago looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zhivago just misses with a elbow thrown towards Nevsky's brow.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nevsky as Zhivago tries to tie him up.
Zhivago pushes Nevsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhivago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhivago being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Zhivago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Good shot there by Nevsky.
Nevsky throws a head kick that misses.
Zhivago throwing a counter right hand but Nevsky manages to avoid it.
Zhivago walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nevsky.#T2#
Nevsky moves in looking to clinch but Zhivago pushes him off.
Zhivago looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nevsky misses with a hook
letting Zhivago counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nevsky blocks the body kick.
Zhivago throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zhivago has been working on his balance at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Nevsky.
Zhivago misses with a body shot.
Nevsky swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nevsky ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL2#
Nevsky moves into the clinch.
Nevsky throws a knee to the head but misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zhivago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nevsky blocking some punches.
Nevsky swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhivago looking to stall.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nevsky. #T3#
Nevsky is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zhivago is defending well for now.
Zhivago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhivago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nevsky is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zhivago swings wildly with an uppercut but Nevsky uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhivago pushes Nevsky back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nevsky avoids a wild elbow strike from Zhivago.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Zhivago.
Zhivago lands a nice uppercut.
Zhivago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nevskys head.
Nevsky throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhivagos head.
Nevsky lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Boris Zhivago has been cut.
Zhivago misses with a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nevsky blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Nevsky.
Nevsky scores with a shot to the side of Zhivago's head. #ROC2#
Zhivago is rocked!
Nevsky lands a knee to the head.
Oh Zhivago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zhivago looking to stall.
Nevsky lands a big knee! That's hurt Zhivago! Oh, he's all over the place! Nevsky lands another knee that sends Zhivago to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Nevsky!
Alexander Nevsky is the new lightweight champion!
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Event:
RS Friday Night Fights V
Date: Sep 08, 2017 |
#R1#
A slow jab from Stiffy misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Stiffy misses its intended target.
Taco Stiffy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhivago scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stiffy, as that shot connected.
Stiffy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Stiffy throws a lazy uppercut
#CL#
and Zhivago moves into the clinch.
Stiffy misses with a body punch.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhivago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Stiffy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhivago slows down the pace here.
Zhivago has a couple of punches blocked by Stiffy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiffy blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Zhivago to work.
Stiffy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stiffy tries to work over Zhivago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Nice body punch from Zhivago.
Stiffy working aggressively here.
Zhivago lands a body shot.
Zhivago lands with a left to the head.
Zhivago throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stiffys head. #BC#
Zhivago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Stiffy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhivago moves away.
Stiffy takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zhivago misses with a jab to the body
and Stiffy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Stiffy throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zhivago to counter with a crisp jab.
Stiffy misses with a hook to the body
and Zhivago counters with a body kick that stops Stiffy in his tracks momentarily.
Stiffy cracks a nice hook into Zhivago's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Some wild striking there from Stiffy.
Stiffy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhivago sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Zhivago swings for the body but Stiffy moves out of range.
Stiffy scores with a hook to the body. Zhivago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Stiffy throws a hook but Zhivago blocks it.
Stiffy misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Zhivago misses its intended target.
Stiffy throws an off balance right hand
and Zhivago counters with a good low kick that Stiffy was not able to check.
Stiffy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Taco Stiffy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Stiffy throws a big shot that misses.
Stiffy takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zhivago.
Stiffy throws the left hand but Zhivago avoids the punch easily.
Stiffy misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Zhivago counters with a single leg into guard. Stiffy didn't expect that.
Zhivago throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Stiffy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhivago keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stiffy's head.#T3#
Zhivago stands up over Stiffy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zhivago lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zhivago is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Stiffy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zhivago's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Stiffy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zhivago is pushing down on Stiffy's leg trying to pass to half guard. Stiffy is fighting to maintain full guard but Zhivago has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zhivago throwing shots but Stiffy is blocking nicely.
Zhivago thows a huge punch but Stiffy dodges it nicely.
Zhivago scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zhivago missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zhivago working the head and body with strikes.
Zhivago is trying to control. Stiffy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zhivago controlling the pace.
Stiffy is trying to control but can't.
Zhivago controlling the action here.
Zhivago 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.#T4#
Stiffy wants to get back to his feet.
Stiffy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zhivago is working away from the top position though.
Zhivago winds up and cracks Stiffy with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Stiffy trying to hold on to Zhivago's head to control him but Zhivago postures up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zhivago prevents Stiffy from standing back up.
Zhivago working Stiffy over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Zhivago there.
Zhivago scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stiffy is looking to control Zhivago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Stiffy avoid being mounted?
Zhivago slips a nice elbow through Stiffy's hands, connecting with Stiffy's forehead.#ROC#
Stiffy is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Zhivago 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#
Stiffy misses the shot to the body.
Zhivago comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Stiffy misses with the combination.
Zhivago half committed to a counter leg kick.
Stiffy throws a shot from downtown. Zhivago moves away and avoids it.
Zhivago half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Stiffy misses with a looping right.
Stiffy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zhivago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zhivago moves out of range as Stiffy strikes.
Zhivago lands with a straight right. Stiffy didn't see that one coming.
A bone on bone clash there as Stiffy blocks the leg kick.
Boris Zhivago is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Stiffy misses.
Zhivago is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stiffy can do to turn this around?
Stiffy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zhivago cracks Stiffy with a hook to the temple - Stiffy is on wobbly legs here! Zhivago swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Stiffy falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Zhivago wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Boris Zhivago!
A very excited looking Boris Zhivago 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:
RS 142 Beast Mode
Date: Aug 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Dall takes a swing at Zhivago's ribcage but misses.
Dall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Dall looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid leg kick lands there for Dall.
Zhivago looks to land a left hand but Dall moved out of range nicely.
Dall walks into a stiff left hand from Zhivago.
Zhivago pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhivago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dall tries to land a leg kick but Zhivago saw it coming and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall throws a good cross that connects.
Zhivago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dall was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhivago.
Zhivago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Zhivago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dall tries for a takedown but Zhivago sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#T1#
Zhivago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhivago looks to clinch
and Dall counters with a right hand to the body.
Dall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zhivago moves out of range as Dall strikes.
A shot to the body from Dall misses
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall connects with a body shot.
Dall connects with the punch.
Dall tests Zhivago's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dall fails to land with a series of punches.
Ebyn Dall seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zhivago counters with a straight right hand.
Dall loads up on a big right hand but Zhivago slips the punch.
Zhivago feints the counter takedown.#T2#
Dall blocks the body kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zhivago, as that shot connected.
Zhivago lands a nice hook to Dall's body. Dall takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhivago slips a jab from Dall.
Zhivago avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dall goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zhivago swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
That kick from Dall tenderised Zhivago's leg. Zhivago is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dall scores with a leg kick.
Dall fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zhivago.
Dall fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhivago manages to avoid it.#T3#
Dall takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dall throws a looping overhand right but Zhivago ducks down to avoid it.
Zhivago throws the kick towards the body but Dall avoids it.
Dall lands a leg kick that knocks Zhivago off balance momentarily.
Dall scores with a push kick.
A big left from Zhivago misses.
Zhivago throws a shot from downtown. Dall moves away and avoids it.
Dall scores with a kick to the body.
Zhivago tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dall bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dall connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dall connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T4#
Dall swings widly with a right hand
and Zhivago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Dall shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dall was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zhivago is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zhivago is trying to control but can't.
Zhivago tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.
Zhivago is pressing down on Dall's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhivago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dall advances position into side control!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebyn Dall dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zhivago swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall lands a lovely overhand right.
Dall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dall throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Dall misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zhivago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ebyn Dall is winning the standup battle so far.
Dall falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dall throws a body punch but Zhivago moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zhivago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dall slips under a jab from Zhivago.
Zhivago scores with the left hand. Dall knows he should have avoided that one. #T1#
Dall takes a swing at Zhivago's ribcage but misses.
Zhivago throws out a counter right but Dall avoids it with no problem.
Dall jabs at Zhivago's body.
Dall wants to land a leg kick but Zhivago is out of range.
Zhivago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Zhivago does no damage.
Dall swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhivago throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dall.
Zhivago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dall's calf.
Dall scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dall fails with a takedown attempt.
Zhivago plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#T2#
Dall lands with a good body shot.
Dall throws a shot from downtown. Zhivago moves away and avoids it.
Zhivago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zhivago on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall misses with a two punch combination.
Zhivago looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zhivago takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dall throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dall looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dall connects with a leg kick. Zhivago looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zhivago's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Dall walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T3#
Zhivago throws a lazy right hand but Dall sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dall tried to counter with a leg kick but Zhivago avoided it.
Zhivago misses with a looping left.
Dall lands with a nice body punch.
Dall looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dall throws a leg kick which misses Zhivago's front leg but catches the back leg as Zhivago tries to avoid it.
Zhivago slips a jab from Dall.
A big left from Dall misses.
Zhivago feints the counter takedown.
Dall takes a swing at Zhivago's ribcage but misses.
Dall throws a head kick but Zhivago moves out of range.
Dall thows a leg kick but Zhivago checks it
and Zhivago counters with an inside leg kick.
Dall moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dall misses with a low kick.
#T4#
Dall throws a leg kick but Zhivago checks it.
Dall throws the left hand but Zhivago avoids the punch easily.
Zhivago only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Dall will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhivago! But no joy.
Zhivago scores with a sloppy right hand. Dall should have avoided that one.
Zhivago lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhivago uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dall has time to react.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Dall.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ebyn Dall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zhivago misses with a hook. Dall ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Dall was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zhivago.
Dall lands with a kick to the ribs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ebyn Dall will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
It seemed like Zhivago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall swings for the body but Zhivago moves out of range.
Dall shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zhivago lands with a straight right. Dall didn't see that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhivago misses the target.
Dall misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dall scores with a body shot.
Zhivago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dall.
Dall scores with a jab to the head.
#T1#
Dall uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhivago.
Dall misses with a right hand
enabling Zhivago to counter with a crisp jab.
Zhivago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#TD#
Dall closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zhivago's guard.
Dall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zhivago looking to control.
Zhivago keeping full guard, as Dall tries to pass. #T2#
Dall sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zhivago's guard.
Zhivago trying to control but Dall postures up.
Dall wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhivago keeps working.
Zhivago preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Dall wants to free his trapped foot but Zhivago is holding on for dear life with his legs.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Zhivago tries to roll over but Dall keeps him under control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dall connects with a crisp jab.
Dall lands a jab to the nose.
Zhivago loads up on a big right hand but Dall slips the punch.
Dall appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dall. Zhivago shrugs it off though.
Dall throws a leg kick that misses.
Dall drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T4#
Dall turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zhivago with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dall closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zhivago circles away.
Zhivago misses with a right hand
and Dall counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Dall misses the jab.
Dall fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dall rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhivago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dall chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zhivago can pounce on him.
Dall bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhivago's head backwards.#TD#
Zhivago gets caught flat footed, as Dall shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zhivago wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebyn Dall clearly takes 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.
#R4#
Dall scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Dall connects with a solid leg kick.
Dall lands a nice looking body kick.
Dall throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zhivago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A combination from Dall does no damage.
Zhivago lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dall throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhivago throws a head kick that misses
and Dall counters with a one-two to the body.
Zhivago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dall.
Dall looks to land a right hand but Zhivago moved out of range.
Dall backing away here, and Zhivago unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zhivago connects with the punch.#T1#
Zhivago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dall lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dall connects with the punch.
Zhivago jabs Dall to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zhivago throws the left hand but Dall avoids the punch easily.
Dall looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zhivago darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dall misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dall tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zhivago defends well and Dall ends up having to push Zhivago into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dall missing with a left hand there. Zhivago was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Dall misses with a wild body shot.
Dall slips a jab from Zhivago.
Dall misses the shot to the body.
Dall connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dall dips to his left and cracks Zhivago with an uppercut!
A low kick from Dall is predictable there #CL2#
and Zhivago holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhivago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A head punch on the inside from Dall fails to land.
Dall can't get the takedown.
Zhivago holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zhivago lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dall doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T3##TD#
Dall has picked Zhivago up - he's going for a ride! Dall dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dall prevents Zhivago from improving his position.
Dall not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Dall passes the guard and advances to mount! #SUB#
Dall moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Zhivago has worked his arm free - good work by Zhivago!
Zhivago sneaks back into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Zhivago is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB#
Dall looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zhivago is trying to maintain the position but Dall is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ebyn Dall had his way with Boris Zhivago in that round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Dall misses the body punch
and Zhivago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zhivago moves forwards but Dall connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dall is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zhivago can do to turn this around?
Dall uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zhivago has time to react.
Zhivago on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zhivago misses with a hook to the body
letting Dall counter with a right hand.
Dall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhivago has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dall.
Zhivago stuffs the takedown.
It seemed like Zhivago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhivago misses with a head kick.
Dall jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dall, right into the meat.
Zhivago throws a big shot that misses.
Dall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhivago.
Dall backing away here, and Zhivago unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Dall misses with a kick to the body.
Zhivago jabs at Dall's body.
Zhivago blocks a jab.
Dall thuds his right hand into Zhivago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dall takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dall digs a good hook to Zhivago's body.
Dall fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zhivago on the side of the head.
Zhivago checks a leg kick nicely.
Zhivago misses with a double jab.
A slow jab from Dall misses its intended target.
Dall moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Zhivago looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zhivago has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zhivago misses with a looping right.
Zhivago slips under a jab.
Boris Zhivago has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zhivago gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Dall cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhivago swings for the body but Dall moves out of range.
Dall misses with a kick to the body
and Zhivago counters with a right hand to the body.
Dall paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#TD2#
Zhivago bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Check out the look on Zhivago's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Dall manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!#SUB#
Dall is looking for a kimura but Zhivago is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dall to get the leverage. #T3#
Zhivago gets back to full guard.
Zhivago wants to sweep here but Dall controlling him for the moment.
Dall being controlled here momentarily.
Ebyn Dall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dall wants to control from the top but Zhivago keeps moving.
Dall showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dall trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhivago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhivago seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #SUB2#
Zhivago is looking for a triangle here but Dall uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ebyn Dall.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dall, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:46
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 50:45
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ebyn Dall!
Ebyn Dall retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Ebyn Dall thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Event:
GK 139 Fresh Blood
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Willis misses the shot to the body.
Willis swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zhivago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Good work by Willis as he checks the leg kick.
Willis is looking to counter the offense by Zhivago and move into the clinch.
Zhivago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zhivago misses with a low kick.
Willis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zhivago to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Zhivago gets caught napping as Willis dives in and scores a takedown. Zhivago manages to retain guard.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Zhivago is keeping the position.
Zhivago is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zhivago is looking to take a break and control but Willis is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Willis is looking to improve his position.
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!
Willis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zhivago scores with a couple of nice shots.
Willis's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.#T1#
Zhivago prevents Willis from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Willis is controlling Zhivago's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Willis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zhivago.
Willis avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zhivago.
Zhivago throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Zhivago working over Willis with some ground and pound. Willis looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Willis is staying active underneath Zhivago, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zhivago prevents Willis from improving his position.
Willis has his hands clasped together around Zhivago's back. He's all about the action.
Willis keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T2#
Zhivago not doing much here.
Zhivago trying to control the action but Willis is working from the bottom.
Willis makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Willis.
Willis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Willis avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Willis is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zhivago is fighting to break Willis's control of his arms but Willis is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zhivago trying to control but Willis is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T3#
Willis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Willis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Willis shoots in for a takedown but Zhivago shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zhivago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zhivago connects with an inside leg kick.
Zhivago throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD#
Willis drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Willis working the head and body with strikes.
Zhivago regains half guard there - taking advantage of Willis's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Zhivago is looking to improve his position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhivago has his hands clasped together around Willis's back. He's all about the action.#T4#
Zhivago is trying to get back to full guard.
Zhivago wants to control but Willis is keeping busy.
Willis trying to pass the guard but Zhivago defending well.
Willis trying to control from half guard but Zhivago is working away.
Zhivago is trying to control but can't.
Zhivago blocking the ground and pound attempt from Willis.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Zhivago dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2##TD#
Willis scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zhivago tries to get to full guard but Willis has control of the leg.
Willis wants to control but Zhivago is keeping him busy.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Zhivago is defending well.
Zhivago wants to control but Willis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhivago preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Willis is nestled in close to Zhivago, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Willis sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Zhivago is trying to get back to full guard.#T1#
Willis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Willis moves nicely into side control.
Willis is putting a hurting on Zhivago here, landing some big shots from side control.
Willis lands some shots froms side control.
Willis controls the position.
Willis grinds an elbow into Zhivago's temple.
Willis cracks Zhivago with a big elbow.
Zhivago struggling a bit here.
Zhivago is looking to reverse the position.
Willis throws an elbow but Zhivago slips to the side and avoids it well.
Zhivago is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T2#
Zhivago parries the strikes from Willis easily there. Willis is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zhivago to escape.
Willis trying to control the position but Zhivago is working away.
Willis scoring with punches from side control.
Willis scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zhivago to see if he's OK.
Willis misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Zhivago is looking to reverse the position.
Willis tries to advance to mount but Zhivago denies him.
Willis tries to advance position but instead Zhivago slips a leg back in to half guard.
Willis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zhivago keeps working.
Dom Willis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T3#
Zhivago tries to get to full guard but Willis has control of the leg.
Zhivago gets back to full guard.
Zhivago looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhivago, not yet.
Willis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zhivago keeping moving, preventing Willis from controlling successfully.
Willis with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zhivago looking for a sweep. Not yet Zhivago, not yet.
Willis postures up in Zhivago's guard and throws a big left but Zhivago blocks it.
Willis throws a big right hand that misses. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Willis wants to pass the guard but Zhivago is keeping the position.
Willis 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.
Willis throws an elbow that misses. Zhivago uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Willis's guard. Nice move by Zhivago!#REVB#
Zhivago trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Willis managing to control the position.
Zhivago preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhivago looking to pass the guard.
Zhivago throwing strikes from guard but Willis blocks nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dom Willis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Willis misses with a hook.
Willis fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zhivago feints the counter takedown.
Zhivago throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Zhivago misses with a wild combination.
Zhivago throws a shot from downtown. Willis moves away and avoids it.
Willis dives in and grabs Zhivago's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zhivago pushes down on Willis's head and hops out.
Willis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zhivago as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Willis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Willis lands with a nice body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhivago stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zhivago wants it to stay on the feet.
Willis with a poor takedown
letting Zhivago counter with a right hand. #TD#
Willis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zhivago on his heels. He'll look to pass Zhivago's guard now, I'm sure.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhivago looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T1#
Willis trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhivago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zhivago wants to sweep but no luck.
Willis makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Willis is looking to pass into half guard but Zhivago pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Zhivago is in guard.#REVB#
Zhivago is looking to work some ground and pound but Willis has wrist control.#SUB#
Willis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zhivago gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zhivago throws a big right hand that misses.
Willis has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Willis trying to control the position.
#T2#
Willis has control of Zhivago's left arm, preventing Zhivago from doing any damage.
Willis working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zhivago.
Willis wants to sweep here but Zhivago controlling him for the moment.
Willis has momentary wrist control but Zhivago slips an elbow through the middle.
Zhivago postures up in Willis's guard and throws a big left but Willis blocks it.
Willis managing to control the position.
Zhivago in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Willis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Willis tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Zhivago slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zhivago trying to control the position but Willis is working away.
Willis gets back to half guard.
Willis is looking to control Zhivago's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Willis avoid being mounted?
Zhivago is trying to control the action in half guard but Willis is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zhivago prevents Willis from improving his position.
Zhivago trying to control from half guard but Willis is working away.
Willis is looking for a sweep. Zhivago is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zhivago lands with a punch from half guard. #T4#
Willis is not content to let Zhivago control the position.
Willis controlling the position well.
Willis is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zhivago scores with a couple of nice shots.
Willis gets back to full guard.
Zhivago stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Willis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zhivago throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zhivago pushes down on Willis's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Still in half guard, Zhivago seems content to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Zhivago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zhivago has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Zhivago!
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Zhivago thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dom Willis was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll be back better than ever!'.
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Event:
GK 133 - Mencken vs Guedes
Date: Jun 11, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Ray clinches with his opponent.
Zhivago takes a shot to the head.
A short right from Zhivago.
Zhivago using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Ray has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ray has a couple of punches blocked by Zhivago.
Ray lands a body punch.
Zhivago prevents a body shot from Ray.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ray misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Zhivago swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Ray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhivago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Ray is defending well for now.
A head punch on the inside from Ray fails to land.
Ray misses with a punch to the body.
Ray lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhivago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhivago avoiding damage.
Ray misses with some punches.
Zhivago misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ray lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ray tries a body shot but Zhivago blocks it.
Ray slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Ray.
Ray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ray throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhivago.
A short right from Ray.
Zhivago has Ray pushed against the cage.
The referee calls for Zhivago to work.
Ray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Ray tries to work over Zhivago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhivago is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Ray has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zhivago is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ray trying to stall but Zhivago improves his position.
#BC#
Zhivago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhivago swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zhivago takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhivago tried to score with a low kick but Ray checks it.#CL2#
Ray forces Zhivago back against the cage and clinches.
Zhivago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhivago swings wildly with an uppercut but Ray uses good head movement to avoid it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zhivago takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zhivago wants a takedown.
Good body shot from Ray.
#T3#
Ray blocks an uppercut.
Ray taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ray digs a right hand into Zhivago's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zhivago's gas tank.
Ray misses with a punch on the inside.
Ray lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Zhivago pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ray cracks a nice hook into Zhivago's ribs.
Ray tries to clinch but Zhivago moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Zhivago misses the target.
Ray keeps the fight on the outside.
Ray blocks a jab.#CL#
Zhivago moves into range and clinches up with Ray.
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ray lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhivago or not.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago misses with some punches.
Zhivago lands a left hand.
#T4#
Zhivago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhivago taking a breather.
Ray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhivago's elbow.
Zhivago just leaning against Ray, taking a breather.
Ray throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zhivagos head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhivago misses with the head strike.
Ray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ray doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ray lands with a left to the head.
Zhivago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ray is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zhivago is keeping busy.
Zhivago lands with a short shot to the head.
Zhivago wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ray has him pressed against the cage.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhivago is looking to control Ray's arms but Ray gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zhivago has his back to the cage.
Ray trying to stall but Zhivago improves his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stevie Ray dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Ray shoots in for a takedown but Zhivago shows good takedown defense.
Ray closes the distance but Zhivago moves to the side
and Zhivago counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ray blocks the body kick.
Ray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zhivago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zhivago lands a nice hook to Ray's body. Ray takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL2#
Ray has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zhivago breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ray tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zhivago counters with a straight right hand.
Ray tries to clinch there but Zhivago circles away.
#T1#
Ray closes the distance but Zhivago moves to the side
and Zhivago connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#
Ray is rocked!
Zhivago lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Ray head around and knocks him out cold! Zhivago hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Boris Zhivago!
During a confident post fight interview, Boris Zhivago thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
OMEGA 34 The War in Montreal
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Zhivago misses with a body shot.
Nicodemo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Nicodemo slips a straight right by Zhivago.#CL#
Nicodemo has closed the distance and engaged Zhivago in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nicodemo.
Zhivago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicodemo backwards.
Nicodemo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhivago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhivago misses with the head strike.
Nicodemo throws a head punch that misses.
Nicodemo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago blocks a body shot from Nicodemo.
Zhivago lands a damaging elbow.
Zhivago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhivago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhivago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Zhivago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicodemo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhivago flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicodemo steps away.
Zhivago 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 seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nicodemo tries to clinch but Zhivago moves out of range.
Zhivago swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Zhivago misses the target.
A counter left hand to the body from Nicodemo misses its target.#T1#
Nicodemo lands a nice looking body shot.
Nice defenses there by Zhivago.
Zhivago lands a right hook to the body.
Zhivago uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zhivago takes a swing at Nicodemo's ribcage but misses.
Nicodemo is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nicodemo takes a swing at Zhivago's ribcage but misses.
Nicodemo scores with a one two! Zhivago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Nicodemo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zhivago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nicodemo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zhivago throws a lazy right hand but Nicodemo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zhivago misses with a body punch
and Nicodemo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zhivago!
Giovanni Nicodemo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicodemo misses with a wild body shot.
Nicodemo jabs at Zhivago's body.
Zhivago tries to score with a low kick but Nicodemo moves his leg out of the way.
Nicodemo misses with an uppercut.
Zhivago works Nicodemo's body with a nice hook.
Nicodemo is looking to wear down Zhivago with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Nicodemo misses with a looping right.
Nicodemo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zhivago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhivago scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zhivago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nicodemo lands a nice shot that snaps Zhivago's head back.
Zhivago throws a leg kick but Nicodemo moved away.
Zhivago pivots, looking for a leg kick but Nicodemo is out of range and Zhivago settles back down.
Nicodemo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
A low kick from Nicodemo misses
and Zhivago counters with a thumping low kick.
Nicodemo throws a series of punches but Zhivago moves out of range.
Nicodemo is looking to clinch but Zhivago is avoiding it.
Zhivago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhivago lands a nice hook to Nicodemo's body. Nicodemo takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zhivago turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nicodemo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nicodemo throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhivago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot.
Nicodemo wants to clinch but Zhivago slips to the side
letting Zhivago counter with a right hand.
Nicodemo throws a combination that misses #CL2#
and Zhivago counters by moving into the clinch. #T4##BC2#
Zhivago escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zhivago thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Nicodemo if he has to take too many more of those.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Nicodemo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhivago throws out a counter right but Nicodemo avoids it with no problem.
Zhivago throws a hook to the side of Nicodemo's head but Nicodemo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
As Zhivago tries to get set, Nicodemo tries to push him back and clinch up but Zhivago manages to avoid the attempt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zhivago.
Nicodemo doesn't manage to clinch there - Zhivago circles away.
Zhivago changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zhivago avoids the body shot from Nicodemo.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nicodemo has a couple of punches blocked by Zhivago.
Zhivago tries to land knees in the clinch but Nicodemo avoids the damage to the body.
Zhivago is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Nicodemo is defending well for now.
A short right from Zhivago.
Zhivago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicodemo pushes Zhivago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhivago tries to work over Nicodemo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Zhivago 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#
Zhivago misses with a body kick.#CL#
Nicodemo clinches.
Zhivago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicodemo blocks an uppercut.
Nicodemo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhivago lands with a right to the head.
Zhivago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A shot in the inside from Nicodemo.
Zhivago lands a shoulder strike.
Zhivago lands a left hand.
Zhivago stalling against the cage.
Zhivago lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nicodemo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Zhivago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nicodemo misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicodemo working aggressively here.
Nicodemo blocks a body shot from Zhivago. #T1#
Zhivago has a couple of punches blocked by Nicodemo.
Zhivago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicodemo's elbow.
Boris Zhivago seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nicodemo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhivago controls his hands.
Nicodemo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nicodemo.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicodemo throws a head punch that misses.
Nicodemo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicodemo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhivago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nicodemo backwards.
Zhivago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicodemo's elbow.
Nicodemo takes a shot to the head.
Nicodemo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nicodemo tries to work over Zhivago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicodemo.
Zhivago is working Nicodemo over against the cage.
Zhivago tries to stall but Nicodemo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zhivago misses with a punch to the body.
Nicodemo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicodemo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T2#
Nicodemo misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Nicodemo on the inside.
Zhivago tries to work over Nicodemo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhivago misses with some punches.
Nicodemo lands an uppercut.
Zhivago gets through Nicodemo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicodemo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
Zhivago blocks a body shot from Nicodemo.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nicodemo.
Nicodemo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
Nicodemo tries to work over Zhivago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicodemo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nicodemo lands an uppercut.
Zhivago misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zhivago.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zhivago takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Nicodemo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
Zhivago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhivago tries to work over Nicodemo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Zhivago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nicodemo lands a body shot in the clinch.
A body shot lands from Nicodemo.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicodemo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo lands a right hand.
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhivago misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zhivago lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zhivago misses with a punch to the body.
Nicodemo misses with some punches.
Nicodemo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nicodemo misses with a body punch.
Zhivago blocks a body shot from Nicodemo.
Nicodemo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
Nicodemo doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicodemo throws a punch but it's blocked by Zhivago. #T4#
Zhivago struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicodemo controls his hands.
Nicodemo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zhivago tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nicodemo avoids it.
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhivago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nicodemo's elbow.
Nicodemo dodges an elbow strike from Zhivago.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicodemo.
Zhivago presses Nicodemo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nicodemo lands a hook that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
Zhivago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nicodemo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Zhivago - that landed with a thud.
Nicodemo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhivago.
Zhivago works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC2#
Zhivago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zhivago lands with an uppercut that bounces Nicodemo off the cage and back into range.
Nice straight punches there by Zhivago. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zhivago.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Giovanni Nicodemo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Nicodemo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhivago throws out a loose jab but Nicodemo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nicodemo throwing a counter right hand but Zhivago manages to avoid it.
Zhivago tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nicodemo was well out of range. Poor timing from Zhivago.
Nicodemo is looking to counter the offense by Zhivago and move into the clinch.
Nicodemo keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Good exchange - Nicodemo coming out on top.
Nicodemo throws an off balance right hand
and Zhivago counters with an outside leg kick.
Nicodemo throws a series of punches but Zhivago avoids them all with ease.
Zhivago takes a swing at Nicodemo's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicodemo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zhivago sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nicodemo throws a low kick but Zhivago moves out of range easily.
Nicodemo throws a jab but it's blocked by Zhivago.
Nicodemo misses with a body shot.
Zhivago flicks out a counter leg kick but Nicodemo steps away.#T1#
Zhivago throws a sloppy head kick and Nicodemo moves out of range easily.
Nicodemo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boris Zhivago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zhivago throws a sloppy head kick and Nicodemo moves out of range easily.
Nicodemo misses with a body kick.
Nicodemo throws a jab when Zhivago was well out of range.
Nicodemo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nicodemo moves out of range as Zhivago throws a body kick.
Nicodemo lands a lovely overhand right.
Nicodemo wants to clinch up but Zhivago keeps it at a distance.
Nicodemo cracks Zhivago with an open hand slap.#CL2#
Zhivago gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T2#
Nicodemo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zhivago misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Zhivago.
A body shot lands from Zhivago.
Zhivago stalling in the clinch.
Zhivago scores with a nice hook to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicodemo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhivago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Zhivago - that landed with a thud.
Zhivago lands with a right to the head.
Zhivago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhivago taking a breather.
Zhivago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicodemo tries to work over Zhivago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicodemo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhivago controls his hands.
Nicodemo tries to throw a body punch but Zhivago avoids it by throwing Nicodemo back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Zhivago - that landed with a thud.
Zhivago taking a breather.
Zhivago lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nicodemo backwards. #T3#
Zhivago blocks an uppercut.
Nicodemo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhivago controls his hands.
Nicodemo swings wildly with an uppercut but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhivago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhivago lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zhivago pushes Nicodemo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhivago throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Nicodemo tries to throw a body punch but Zhivago avoids it by throwing Nicodemo back against the cage.
Zhivago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nicodemo backwards.
Zhivago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nicodemo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
Zhivago working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nicodemo struggles to land a body shot inside as Zhivago controls his hands.
Zhivago manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zhivago.
Nicodemo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zhivago's elbow. #T4#
Nicodemo misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Zhivago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nicodemo tries to clinch up but Zhivago circles away and keeps his distance.
Nicodemo misses with a lunging right hand
and Zhivago cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
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!
Nicodemo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zhivago moves away.#CL2#
Zhivago closes the distance and pushes Nicodemo back into the cage.
Zhivago slowing the pace effectively.
Zhivago lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zhivago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nicodemo working aggressively here.
Nicodemo tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zhivago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhivago prevents a body shot from Nicodemo.
Zhivago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhivago blocking some punches.
Zhivago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Zhivago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhivago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Zhivago!
Boris Zhivago decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Peacock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Zhivago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Peacock rushes Zhivago and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Peacock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zhivago misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Zhivago.
Peacock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Zhivago.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zhivago 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.
Peacock tries to stall but Zhivago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peacock lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zhivago backwards.
Peacock is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock misses with some punches.
Peacock wants to stall.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zhivago avoids it.
Knees to the body from Peacock.
#T1#
Zhivago being controlled against the cage.
Zhivago blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zhivago lands a nice shot to the body.
Peacock scores with a nice hook to the head.
Peacock trying to stall but Zhivago improves his position.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Zhivago breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zhivago misses with an uppercut. Peacock saw that one coming.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhivago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zhivago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Peacock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhivago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Peacock moves into the clinch.
Peacock blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Zhivago.
Peacock lands an elbow inside that Zhivago shrugs off.
Peacock misses with a punch on the inside.
Peacock managing to block the knees to the body from Zhivago.
#T2#
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peacock is trying to stall.
Zhivago lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on Zhivago - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zhivago is leaning against Peacock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhivago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhivago.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago working aggressively here.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zhivago - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zhivago changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Peacock fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL#
Peacock gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T3#
Peacock takes a shot to the head.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Peacock misses with a knee strike.
Peacock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zhivago's face.
#CUT#
It looks like Boris Zhivago has been cut.#TD2#
Zhivago gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zhivago is thwarting Peacock's attempts to control the position.
Zhivago is controlling the pace.
Peacock wants to get back to full guard.
Peacock wants to control but Zhivago is keeping busy.
Zhivago is stalling here. Peacock is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Zhivago seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Peacock has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work. #T4#
Zhivago tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhivago holding on.
Zhivago managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Peacock.
#SUB#
Peacock swings around for an armbar but Zhivago sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Peacock's guard.#SUB#
Peacock looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zhivago passes into half guard.
Peacock trying to control from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boris Zhivago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Zhivago's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Peacock tries to clinch but Zhivago moves out of range.
Peacock looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zhivago takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Peacock takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A swing and a miss from Peacock.
Peacock closes the distance but Zhivago moves to the side
and Zhivago counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Peacock is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zhivago throws a low kick, looking for Peacock's leg but Peacock calmly moves out of range.
Peacock moves in looking to clinch but Zhivago pushes him off.
Zhivago throws a hook but Peacock blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhivago bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zhivago paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Zhivago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Peacock moves away from the strike by Zhivago. #T1##CL#
Peacock drives through and clinches with Zhivago against the cage.
Zhivago lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zhivago lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhivago.
Peacock tries to land knees in the clinch but Zhivago avoids the damage to the body.
Zhivago has a couple of punches blocked by Peacock.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zhivago misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zhivago lands a right hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards. #BC2#
Zhivago breaks from the clinch.
Zhivago jabs Peacock to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zhivago staying out of range there.
Peacock staying out of range there.
Peacock wants to clinch.#T2#
Peacock uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhivago.
Drew Peacock is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Peacock throws a head kick that misses
and Zhivago counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peacock tries to close the distance and clinch but Zhivago swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zhivago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A slow jab from Zhivago misses its intended target.
Peacock tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zhivago manages to circle out of the way.
Peacock tries to clinch but Zhivago is having none of it.
Zhivago motions for Peacock to come forward. Zhivago throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peacock tries to clinch there but Zhivago circles away.
Peacock wants to clinch
and Zhivago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zhivago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Peacock closes the distance but Zhivago moves to the side
and Zhivago counters with a nice low kick that buckles Peacock's knee momentarily.#T3#
Peacock tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zhivago manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peacock has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zhivago.
Peacock tries to clinch up.
Peacock wants to clinch but Zhivago slips to the side
and Zhivago counters with a thumping low kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Peacock looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zhivago takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Peacock tries to move into range but Zhivago moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Peacock steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zhivago.
Zhivago throws an overhand right that lands on Peacock's shoulder, as Peacock tries to avoid the shot.
Peacock misses with an uppercut. Zhivago saw that one coming.#T4#
Peacock is looking to clinch.
Peacock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhivago keeps the fight on the outside.
A combination from Peacock does no damage.
Peacock darts in trying to clinch#TD2#
and Zhivago counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhivago wants to control but Peacock is keeping him busy. #SUB#
Peacock is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zhivago pulls his head out easily.
Zhivago lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Zhivago there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Zhivago showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Boris Zhivago's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Peacock tries to clinch but Zhivago is having none of it.
Peacock tries to clinch up.
Zhivago avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
It seemed like Zhivago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zhivago throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#CL#
Zhivago tries to keep at a distance but Peacock has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zhivago.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peacock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peacock managing to block the knees to the body from Zhivago.
Zhivago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zhivago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Peacock throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago has a couple of punches blocked by Peacock.
Peacock holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T1#
Zhivago gets through Peacock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Peacock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peacock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago tries to break the clinch but Peacock is controlling the position.
Zhivago lands with a left to the head.
Boris Zhivago seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Peacock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zhivago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zhivago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Peacock to work.
Nice body punch from Zhivago.
Zhivago is trying to maintain a safe position but Peacock gets an underhook and turns Zhivago into the cage.
Zhivago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Peacock misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Peacock.
Peacock connects with a knee to the head.
Zhivago tries to work over Peacock's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zhivago taking a breather.
Zhivago is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Peacock has denied him.
Zhivago misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Peacock lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Peacock landing knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zhivago throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock.
Zhivago blocking some punches.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago lands a left hand that snaps the head of Peacock backwards.
Peacock lands an elbow inside.
Zhivago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Peacock tries to stall but Zhivago uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peacock with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zhivago misses with a punch to the body.
Zhivago blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Peacock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zhivago misses with a body punch.
Zhivago tries to throw a body punch but Peacock avoids it by throwing Zhivago back against the cage.
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhivago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zhivago throws a punch but it's blocked by Peacock.
A head punch on the inside from Peacock fails to land.
Zhivago misses with a punch on the inside.
Peacock tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Peacock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zhivago working aggressively here.
Peacock misses with a knee to the head.
Peacock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zhivago has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Peacock is looking to control Zhivago's arms but Zhivago gets an underhook and turns him. Now Peacock has his back to the cage. #T4#
Peacock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Peacock stalling in the clinch but Zhivago improves position.
Zhivago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhivago blocking some punches.
Peacock swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Peacock scores with a knee to the head.
Drew Peacock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhivago has a couple of punches blocked by Peacock.
Zhivago tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Peacock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Peacock obliges.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Peacock creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zhivago.
Zhivago works on Peacock's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zhivago lands a nice uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zhivago makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zhivago lands a shoulder strike.
Peacock landing knees to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Zhivago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhivago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Zhivago!
Boris Zhivago thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Omega 29 March To Victory
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Pound misses with a leg kick. #TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Pound enables Zhivago to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Pound manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pound is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zhivago is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zhivago wants to control from the top but Pound keeps moving.
Zhivago postures up in Pound's guard and throws a big left but Pound blocks it.
Pound working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhivago with a flurry of punches that miss.
Pound is pulling down on Zhivago's head to control his posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Zhivago working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Zhivago not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Pound controlling the position.
Zhivago trying to control but Pound is working from the bottom.
Zhivago might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Pound haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zhivago throws a hook but Pound blocks it.
Dick Pound is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhivago.
Nice shot lands for Pound.
Pound lands with a thumping leg kick.
Pound on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zhivago fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Pound checks it well.
Zhivago slips under a jab from Pound.
And Zhivago tries to counter it with a takedown but Pound pushes his down on his head and steps out.#T2#
Zhivago misses with a hook to the body
and Pound counters with a straight right hand.
Zhivago lands a glancing blow to the side of Pound's head.
Pound takes a swing at Zhivago's ribcage but misses. #CL2#
Zhivago instigates a clinch.
Zhivago blocking some punches.
Zhivago misses with a punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zhivago trying to control the position but instead, Pound has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhivago into the cage.
Zhivago lands a left hand.
Good body shot from Zhivago.
Pound lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pound lands a nice uppercut.
Pound misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pound tries to throw a body punch but Zhivago avoids it by throwing Pound back against the cage.
Pound throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Pound blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Zhivago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pound lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zhivago or not.
Pound wants to get back to striking at distance but Zhivago won't allow it.
Zhivago tries to work over Pound's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zhivago has a couple of punches blocked by Pound.
Pound lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zhivago trying to control the position but instead, Pound has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zhivago into the cage.
Zhivago throws a head punch that misses.
Zhivago throws a punch but it's blocked by Pound.
Pound has a couple of punches blocked by Zhivago.
Come on Zhivago - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Zhivago swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zhivago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Pound breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #TD2#
Zhivago shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Pound is trying to defend but Zhivago finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Pound is looking to improve his position.
#T4#
Zhivago is taking a breather. Pound says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zhivago trying to control the action but Pound is working from the bottom.
Pound wants to get back to full guard.
Zhivago not doing much here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhivago is thwarting Pound's attempts to control the position.
Zhivago controlling the action here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Zhivago 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#
Pound misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zhivago.
Zhivago misses with a hook.
Zhivago moves away from the strike by Pound.
Pound throws a leg kick but Zhivago checks it.
Pound blocks a leg kick.
Pound appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zhivago on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Pound stuns Zhivago with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice jab there from Pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pound connects with a looping right hand.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pound, right into the meat.
Zhivago takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dick Pound seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice takedown defense from Pound. No joy for Zhivago on that attempt. #T1#
Pound scores with a punch to the head.#ROC#
Zhivago is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Boris Zhivago has been cut.
Pound ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Zhivago's jaw. Zhivago's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Pound does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dick Pound!
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Event:
OMEGA 27 Wind of Change
Date: Feb 12, 2017 |
#R1#
Martins pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A quick step to the side and Zhivago tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhivago fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Martins manages to avoid it.
Martins misses with a shot to the body
and Zhivago counters with a stiff right hand.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Martins 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.
Martins throws a looping overhand right but Zhivago ducks down to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Zhivago.
Martins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zhivago.
Zhivago takes a swing at Martins's ribcage but misses.
Martins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Martins does it's job there.
Martins scores with a hook to the body. Zhivago takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Martins throws out a loose jab but Zhivago uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhivago.#T1#
Zhivago stuns Martins with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Martins thuds his right hand into Zhivago's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zhivago keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martins.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhivago misses its target.
Martins lands with an uppercut that bounces Zhivago off the cage and back into range.
Zhivago avoids the body shot from Martins.
Martins throws a body punch but Zhivago moves out of range.
Zhivago looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zhivago bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Martins avoids the body shot from Zhivago.
A little jabbing left from Martins on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zhivago throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Martins looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhivago is just out of range.
Zhivago jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zhivago slips a straight right by Martins.
Martins misses with a series of wild punches.
Zhivago swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Zhivago misses with an uppercut. Martins saw that one coming.#CL#
Zhivago rushes Martins and presses him up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Martins lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zhivago lands with a short shot to the head.
Martins lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zhivago lands a left hand.
Zhivago keeps control of Martins as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Martins has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zhivago avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zhivago prevents a takedown attempt there.
Martins wants a takedown but no success here.
Boris Zhivago has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Otavio Martins.
Martins prevents a body shot from Zhivago. #TD#
Zhivago gets control of Martins's arms and successfully pulls guard. Zhivago will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zhivago is on top in guard.
#REVR##T3#
Zhivago scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zhivago looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zhivago postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Martins keeping moving, preventing Zhivago from controlling successfully.
Martins looking for a sweep. Not yet Martins, not yet.
Zhivago won't allow Martins to get back to his feet.
Zhivago wants to pass the guard but Martins is keeping the position.
Zhivago sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Martins looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zhivago is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zhivago tries to free his leg and advance position but Martins is retaining full guard.
Martins is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zhivago gets full guard.
Martins trying to control the position from guard on top but Zhivago is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Boris Zhivago will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Zhivago misses.
Martins with a hook.
Martins throws an off balance right hand
and Zhivago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Martins thinking.
Martins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Otavio Martins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Martins defending well as Zhivago loads up on a big left hand.
Zhivago throws a body shot but no joy.
Martins scores with a one two! Zhivago had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Boris Zhivago has been cut.
Zhivago misses with a looping left.
Zhivago is looking to slow Martins down with leg kicks.
Martins misses with an uppercut
and Zhivago counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zhivago ducks right into an uppercut from Martins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Martins connects with a body shot.
Zhivago shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Martins as he avoids it easily. #T1#
Martins scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zhivago in his tracks.
Martins throws a body shot but no joy.
Martins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zhivago bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Martins's head.
Zhivago swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Martins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zhivago swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zhivago misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Martins looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhivago is just out of range.
Zhivago with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Martins to score with a decent uppercut.
Zhivago throws a looping overhand right but Martins ducks down to avoid it.
Martins avoids the body shot from Zhivago.
Zhivago is looking to wear down Martins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T2#
A left and a right from Martins both land. Nice combination.
Martins throws a combination that misses
and Zhivago counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhivago looks to score with a jab to the body but Martins is just out of range.
Zhivago lands with a good body shot.
Martins throws an off balance right hand
and Zhivago counters with a straight right hand.
Martins has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Martins there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zhivago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Martins. Zhivago does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Zhivago misses its target.
Martins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zhivago feints and then cracks Martins's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martins down.
Zhivago darts in looking for a takedown but Martins gets double underhooks and turns Zhivago into the cage.
Martins throws a body punch but Zhivago moves out of range. #T3#
Zhivago throws the kick towards the body but Martins avoids it.
Martins throws an overhand right that lands on Zhivago's shoulder, as Zhivago tries to avoid the shot.
Zhivago has been working on his balance at Dr Hatsumi's Clinic, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Martins.
Martins takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Martins misses.
Zhivago uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martins.
Zhivago misses with a straight right.
Zhivago staying out of range there.
Zhivago swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Martins blocks a jab.
Martins throws a sloppy body shot
and Zhivago counters with a straight right hand.
Martins is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zhivago misses with a kick to the body
and Martins counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4#
Donk. Martins catches Zhivago right on the button with a cross.
Martins throws a body punch but Zhivago moves out of range.
Zhivago swings for the body but Martins moves out of range.
Martins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zhivago lands with a shot to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Good leg kick by Zhivago there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Martins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhivago counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zhivago ducks under a wild hook from Martins.
Martins misses with an uppercut. Zhivago saw that one coming.
Martins fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zhivago looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Martins throws a body shot but no joy.
Zhivago is looking to counter with head kicks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Boris Zhivago will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Boris Zhivago's cut.
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.
#R3#
Zhivago works Martins's body with a nice hook.
Zhivago dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Martins. That did some damage!
Martins misses with a body shot.
Zhivago moves out of range as Martins strikes.
Martins's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Martins misses with a body shot.
Zhivago keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martins gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zhivago.
Nice shot by Martins.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martins rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhivago counters with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Zhivago.
Zhivago pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Martins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Zhivago on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Martins takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zhivago is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Martins throws a poor cross that misses
and Zhivago counters with a nice uppercut.
Martins misses with a hook to the body
and Zhivago counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zhivago misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Martins.
Zhivago throws a shot to the body.
Zhivago throws a body shot but no joy.
Martins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zhivago fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Martins.
Zhivago jabs at Martins's body.
Boris Zhivago is winning the standup battle so far.
Martins misses with a shot to the body
and Zhivago counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martins takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#
Martins is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martins takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Martins is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhivago finish him?#T2#
Martins drops his hands momentarily and Zhivago needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Martins just on the top of the head. Martins drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Martins - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Boris Zhivago!
An out of breath Boris Zhivago 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:
NIGHT of CHAMPIONS 3
Date: Jan 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Franchise scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zhivago throws a wild body kick that Franchise sees coming a mile off.
Zhivago slips under a jab from Franchise.
Zhivago moves out of range of the leg kick from Franchise.
Zhivago blocks a head kick by Franchise.
Zhivago flicks out a counter leg kick but Franchise steps away.
Zhivago lands with a kick to the temple. Franchise shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Franchise throws a right hand that Zhivago ducks under and follows up with a left that Zhivago also avoids with ease.
Franchise bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zhivago's head backwards.
Franchise throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zhivago is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zhivago lands a nice shot that snaps Franchise's head back.
Zhivago takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#CUT#
It looks like Boris Zhivago has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zhivago checks a leg kick.
Zhivago moves out of range as Franchise strikes.
Zhivago lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#TD2#
Zhivago drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zhivago with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T1#
Franchise wants to stand but Zhivago is controlling the position.
Zhivago is pushing down on Franchise's leg trying to pass to half guard. Franchise is fighting to maintain full guard but Zhivago has managed to sneak the leg through.
Zhivago thows a huge punch but Franchise dodges it nicely.
Well, if Zhivago is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Franchise pushes Zhivago off looking to stand but Zhivago dives back in and keeps control.
Zhivago throwing shots but Franchise is blocking nicely.
Zhivago stalling away here and it's allowed Franchise to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zhivago working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zhivago working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zhivago lands a couple of digs.
Zhivago seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zhivago throws a big elbow that misses.
Zhivago seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zhivago connects with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Zhivago makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zhivago throws a big elbow that misses.
Zhivago is looking to work some ground and pound but Franchise has wrist control.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Franchise misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Zhivago misses.
Zhivago lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Franchise at a distance.
Franchise throws a combination that misses
and Zhivago counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zhivago fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zhivago misses with an uppercut. Franchise saw that one coming.
Franchise looks to score with a jab to the body but Zhivago is just out of range.
Zhivago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhivago swings for the body but Franchise moves out of range.
Franchise takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
Zhivago throws out a loose jab but Franchise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Franchise on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zhivago. Zhivago obviously looking to wear him down.
Franchise scores with a jab to the body.
Zhivago throws a head kick that half lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Franchise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zhivago manages to avoid it.
Franchise misses with a two punch combination.
Zhivago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Franchise.
Franchise takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Franchise tries to land a body kick
and Zhivago makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zhivago slips a jab and a cross from Franchise.
A nice side step and Zhivago releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zhivago takes a swing at Franchise's ribcage but misses.
Franchise scores with a jab to the body.
Franchise dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stevie Franchise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhivago misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boris Zhivago dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Boris Zhivago's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Franchise throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zhivago counters with a body kick that stops Franchise in his tracks momentarily.
Zhivago feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Franchise's calf.
A lazy left from Franchise finds it's target.
Franchise throws a leg kick but Zhivago sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zhivago flicks out a counter leg kick but Franchise steps away.
Zhivago takes one to the chin there.
Zhivago moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Franchise misses with a hook
and Zhivago counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Franchise throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Zhivago counter with a right hand.
Franchise smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zhivago digs a good body shot into Franchise's ribs.
Franchise swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhivago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Franchise throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Franchise throws a shot to the body.
Zhivago lands a nice leg kick that just misses Franchise's sensitive parts. #T1#
Franchise lands with a straight right. Zhivago didn't see that one coming.
Zhivago misses with a lunging right hand
and Franchise counters with a stiff right hand.
Zhivago is looking to slow Franchise down with leg kicks.
Franchise misses with a right hand
and Zhivago counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Franchise with a jab.
Franchise misses with a body shot.
Zhivago is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Franchise with a body shot.
Franchise thows a left - swing and a miss!
Franchise misses with a looping left.
Zhivago feints a counter leg kick.
Franchise takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Franchise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franchise throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zhivago counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Franchise thinking. #CL2#
Zhivago has taken the fight to the clinch.
Franchise letting Zhivago take a breather here.
Franchise is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zhivago scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhivago doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC#
Franchise manages to break the clinch.
Zhivago throws a shot from downtown. Franchise moves away and avoids it.
Franchise fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zhivago is out of range. #TD2#
Zhivago throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Franchise was covering up waiting for the punch and Zhivago finishes the takedown easily into guard. #ES#
Franchise has his feet on Zhivago's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Zhivago misses with a lunging right hand
and Franchise counters with a stiff right hand.
Stevie Franchise is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Franchise throws a body punch but Zhivago moves out of range.
Franchise uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zhivago.
Zhivago scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T3#
Franchise throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhivago throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Franchise sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhivago dodges the punch combination from Franchise.
Zhivago doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Franchise swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zhivago counters with a leg kick.
Zhivago looks to land a right hand but Franchise moved out of range.
Zhivago cracks the inside of Franchise's front leg.
Zhivago shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Franchise defends it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Franchise misses the target.
No joy there for Franchise, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Zhivago closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Franchise's guard.
Zhivago cracks Franchise with a solid left hand.#T4#
Zhivago throwing strikes but missing.
Zhivago cracks Franchise with a solid left hand.
Zhivago controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Boris Zhivago has got the better of the ground game so far.
Franchise keeping moving, preventing Zhivago from controlling successfully.
Franchise keeping full guard, as Zhivago tries to pass. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Boris Zhivago will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Boris Zhivago's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Franchise lands with a cross.
Franchise uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zhivago.
A big right from Franchise misses.
Boris Zhivago seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zhivago. Franchise does a little dance to reset his feet.
Franchise throwing a counter right hand but Zhivago manages to avoid it.
Zhivago blocks a jab.
Zhivago throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Franchise rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zhivago counters with a right hand to the body.
Zhivago throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zhivago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Franchise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Franchise misses with a hook to the body
and Zhivago counters with a thumping low kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Franchise on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A head kick misses from Zhivago. #T1#
Zhivago scores with a hook.
Zhivago connects with a leg kick. Franchise looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zhivago fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Franchise misses with a shot to the body
and Zhivago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zhivago slips a jab and a cross from Franchise.
Zhivago lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zhivago ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zhivago scores with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Zhivago throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Franchise pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zhivago connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zhivago has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zhivago listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franchise throws a leg kick that misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zhivago! But no joy.#T2#
A nice leg kick lands there from Zhivago.
Zhivago jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A big left from Franchise misses.
Zhivago only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Stevie Franchise is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Franchise.
Franchise throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhivago counters with an inside leg kick.
Zhivago dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zhivago ducks under a wild hook from Franchise.
Franchise misses with a body shot
and Zhivago counters with a head kick. That will keep Franchise thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #CL2#
Zhivago rushes Franchise and presses him up against the cage.
Zhivago stalling in the clinch.
Zhivago lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zhivago. #ROC2#
Franchise is rocked!
Franchise wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Zhivago scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Franchise is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Franchise wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zhivago has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Zhivago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Franchise seems to have got his legs back now.
Zhivago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zhivago has Franchise pressed against the cage, preventing Franchise from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
I was talking to Franchise's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Franchise has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zhivago swings wildly with an uppercut but Franchise uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhivago dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zhivago throws a punch but it's blocked by Franchise.
Stevie Franchise has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Franchise blocking some punches.
A short right from Zhivago.
Franchise avoiding damage as Zhivago throws knees to the body.
Franchise tries to break the clinch but Zhivago is controlling the position.
Zhivago lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Franchise breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Franchise fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#TD2#
Zhivago shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Franchise napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Franchise tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zhivago is landing with strikes. Franchise can't take much more of this.
Franchise looking very determined here, making life difficult for Zhivago.
Well, with Zhivago on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Franchise is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Zhivago missing with strikes from the back.
Zhivago has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Franchise.
Will Zhivago go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Franchise is trying to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Boris Zhivago comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zhivago has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boris Zhivago!
After winning the bout, Boris Zhivago 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: May 27, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Zhivago clinches up with Concor and pushes him back against the cage.
Zhivago scores with a shot to the side of Concor's head.
Concor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Concor is looking to break free of the clinch but Zhivago has double underhooks.
Zhivago lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zhivago working aggressively here.
Zhivago lands a shoulder strike.
Concor tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zhivago is leaning against Concor and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Concor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Concor's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zhivago.#ROC#
Concor is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Zhivago fails to land.
Concor is still on wobbly legs! Can Zhivago finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhivago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zhivago lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Concor.
Zhivago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Concor blocking some punches.
Zhivago misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhivago misses with a punch on the inside.
Zhivago throws a punch but it's blocked by Concor.
Zhivago swings wildly with an uppercut but Concor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zhivago throws a punch but it's blocked by Concor.
Zhivago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Concor seems to have recovered his senses.
Zhivago working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zhivago lands a big right hand that drops Concor! The killer instinct kicks in and Zhivago finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Zhivago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boris Zhivago!
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