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Event:
SP ICON: Que Sera
Date: Apr 22, 2017 |
#R1#
Zoplias is looking to clinch.
Nicolosi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL2#
Zoplias drives through and clinches with Nicolosi against the cage.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Nicolosi blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Nicolosi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias lands with a short shot to the head.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolosi .
A short body shot lands from Nicolosi as the two fighters clinch.
Zoplias told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nicolosi presses Zoplias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zoplias looks winded!
Nicolosi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Nicolosi controls his hands.
Nicolosi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Nicolosi .
Nicolosi is working Zoplias over against the cage.
Nicolosi misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zoplias.
Nicolosi digs a right hand underneath Zoplias's ribcage. Zoplias let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T1#
Nicolosi lands a right hand.
Nicolosi makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Nicolosi scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zoplias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicolosi lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zoplias takes a shot to the head.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Nicolosi .
Nicolosi lands a body shot.
Nicolosi lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nicolosi lands an uppercut.
Nicolosi lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Nicolosi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Nicolosi uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Nicolosi .
Nicolosi lands a nice uppercut.
Nicolosi lands with a right to the head.
Nicolosi scores with a hook to the body.
Nicolosi scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nicolosi lands a shot to the body.#T2#
Nicolosi lands a nice knee to the body.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nicolosi throws an elbow that misses.
Nicolosi lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Nicolosi scores with a hook to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Nicolosi .
Nice body punch from Nicolosi - that landed with a thud.
Nicolosi scores with a hook to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from Nicolosi .
#BC#
Nicolosi manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Nicolosi drives through and clinches with Zoplias against the cage.
Nicolosi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopliass head.
Nicolosi lands a body shot.
Nicolosi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nicolosi scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nicolosi lands with a light punch inside. #ROC#
Zoplias is rocked!
Nicolosi throws a big uppercut that drops Zoplias! More strikes from Nicolosi and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Zoplias lies dazed against the cage as Nicolosi celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crispino Nicolosi !
Crispino Nicolosi took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
SP ICON: The Aftermath
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Zoplias darts in trying to clinch#TD#
and Johnson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zoplias is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Johnson 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.
Johnson wants to control from the top but Zoplias keeps moving.
Zoplias wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoplias keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at White's ELITE Fitness Gym inform us that Zoplias has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zoplias wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
#T1#
Zoplias is trying to stand up here but Johnson is controlling him well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Johnson is keen to just control but Zoplias is a slippery customer.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zoplias tries to clinch but Johnson moves out of range. #CL2#
Zoplias moves into range and clinches up with Johnson.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Zoplias lands with a light punch inside.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
#TD#
Johnson decides to pull guard. #T2#
Zoplias wants to stand and escape but instead Johnson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Johnson trying to control but Zoplias is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Johnson drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Johnson as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Zoplias screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Johnson! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Anthony Johnson!
A victorious Anthony Johnson 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:
SP ICON: Wasted Talent
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Zoplias wants to clinch
and Karate counters with a left and a right that stings Zoplias. #CL#
Zoplias takes the fight into the clinch.
Karate tries to break the clinch but Zoplias is controlling the position.
Zoplias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoplias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Karate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A hook to the body from Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Our sources have told us that Zoplias has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karate has had enough of the clinch but Zoplias keeps him there for the moment.
Zoplias lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T1#
Zoplias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias tries to throw a body punch but Karate avoids it by throwing Zoplias back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Karate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias tries to work over Karate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoplias misses with a punch to the body.
Zoplias lands a hook that snaps the head of Karate backwards.
Karate blocking some punches.
Karate working hard to break the clinch.
Karate looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
Zoplias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Karate blocking some punches.
Zoplias lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Karate.
Zoplias misses with a punch to the body.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Karate blocks it.
Zoplias can't find room to land a body shot as Karate controls the action.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias digs a right hand into Karate's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Karate's gas tank.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karate's efforts to push away.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate. #T3#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zoplias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zoplias can't find room to land a body shot as Karate controls the action.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karate backwards.
Zoplias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Karate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zoplias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Karate working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zoplias lands a left hand.
#T4#
Zoplias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias works on Karate's body with a couple of short punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zoplias works on Karate's body with a couple of short punches.
Zoplias working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karate blocking some punches.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karate backwards.
Karate is trying to break free.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias lands with a right to the head.
Zoplias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Zoplias 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##CL#
Zoplias has managed to clinch.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Karate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Zoplias.
#BC2#
Karate breaks the clinch.
Karate throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Karate pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Evan Zoplias is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Karate.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zoplias instigates a clinch.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Karate can't break the clinch.
Zoplias tries to throw a body punch but Karate avoids it by throwing Zoplias back against the cage. #T1#
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias can't find room to land a body shot as Karate controls the action.
Karate has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Karate.
Karate looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karate blocks a body shot from Zoplias.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A frustrated look appears on Karate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Evan Zoplias has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Karate.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Karate is trying to break the clinch but Zoplias has him pressed against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a punch to the body.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Karate tries to circle away but Zoplias has him pinned against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Zoplias.
A short body shot lands from Zoplias as the two fighters clinch.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias scores with a hook to the body.
Zoplias lands a nice uppercut.
Karate blocking some punches.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoplias tries to work over Karate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoplias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Karate's efforts to push away.#BC2#
Karate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Zoplias has managed to clinch.
Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Zoplias has double underhooks.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Karate is trying to break the clinch but Zoplias is controlling him.
Karate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Karate controls his hands.
Karate is looking to break free of the clinch but Zoplias has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate. #T4#
Karate prevents a body shot from Zoplias.
Karate wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zoplias misses with a body punch.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karate takes a shot to the head.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Karate blocks it.
#BC2#
Karate escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Zoplias rushes Karate and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karate blocking some punches.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Zoplias dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zoplias doesn't manage to clinch there - Karate circles away.
Karate circles away from the clinch attempt.
Karate tries to counter with a clinch but Zoplias shakes him off and moves away.#CL#
Zoplias forces Karate back against the cage and clinches.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Karate blocks a body shot from Zoplias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Karate looking to slow down the pace here.
Zoplias lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karate backwards. #T1#
Zoplias is working Karate over against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoplias lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Karate controls his hands.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Karate can do to turn this around?
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karate working hard to break the clinch.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Karate controls his hands.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
#T2#
Zoplias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Zoplias.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Karate.
Karate is trying to break free.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zoplias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Zoplias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Karate backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zoplias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karate blocking some punches.
#T3#
Good body shot from Zoplias.
Still in the clinch, Zoplias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Karate controls his hands.
Zoplias gets through Karate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
A frustrated look appears on Karate's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zoplias working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Zoplias.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Karate blocks it.
#T4#
Karate blocking some punches.
Zoplias keeps control of Karate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Karate blocks a body shot from Zoplias.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoplias prevents Karate from breaking the clinch.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karate tries to circle away but Zoplias has him pinned against the cage.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karate blocking some punches.
Joey Karate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A short right from Zoplias on the inside.
Evan Zoplias is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zoplias tries to work over Karate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Zoplias showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zoplias, 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:25
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:25
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Zoplias!
Evan Zoplias bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
SP ICON: Back to Reality
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1##CL2#
Zoplias closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrible.
Terrible prevents a body shot from Zoplias.
Zoplias avoids a wild elbow strike from Terrible.
Zoplias takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Evan Zoplias has been cut.
Terrible lands a damaging elbow.
Terrible throws an elbow that misses.
Zoplias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zoplias blocks an elbow strike from Terrible.
Zoplias takes an elbow to the temple.
Terrible blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias digs a right hand underneath Terrible's ribcage. Terrible let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrible.
Zoplias avoids a wild elbow strike from Terrible.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Terrible.
Zoplias avoids the elbow strike from Terrible, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terrible throws an elbow but misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrible pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terrible throws an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Terrible creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zoplias blocks an elbow strike.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias tries to work over Terrible's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zoplias told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T1#
Zoplias lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terrible backwards.
Terrible throws an elbow but it misses.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Terrible.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Terrible lands an elbow inside.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrible uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terrible throws an elbow but it misses.
Terrible blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrible.
Terrible misses with an elbow over the top.
Terrible throws an elbow but it misses.
Zoplias avoids a wild elbow strike from Terrible.
Terrible misses with an elbow over the top.
Terrible gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terrible just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zoplias's brow.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Terrible.
Zoplias lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrible controls his hands.
Terrible creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zoplias's defenses. #T2#
Zoplias dodges an elbow strike from Terrible.
Terrible blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terrible just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zoplias's brow.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Terrible.
Terrible lands a damaging elbow.
Zoplias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Terrible lands an elbow just above Zoplias 's eye.
Zoplias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Terrible misses with an elbow over the top.
Terrible pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zoplias tries to work over Terrible's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terrible throws an elbow but misses.
Terrible throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zoplias.
Zoplias blocks an elbow strike.
Nice elbow from Terrible.
Zoplias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Terrible lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zoplias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias dodges an elbow strike from Terrible.
Terrible misses with an elbow over the top.
Zoplias pushes Terrible back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terrible just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zoplias's brow.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Terrible.
Zoplias blocks an elbow strike.
Zoplias misses with a body punch.
Zoplias blocks the elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terrible just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zoplias's brow.
Terrible pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zoplias blocks an elbow strike from Terrible.
Zoplias misses with a body punch.
Terrible pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Terrible.
Zoplias dodges an elbow strike from Terrible.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zoplias can't find room to land a body shot as Terrible controls the action.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terrible throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Terrible lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T4#
Terrible lands a nice elbow.
Terrible lands a nice elbow.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoplias lands a body shot in the clinch.
Terrible lands an elbow that stopped Zoplias in his tracks for a moment.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrible throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Terrible blocks an uppercut.
Terrible creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zoplias's defenses.
Zoplias gets through Terrible's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zoplias lands a right hand.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terrible just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zoplias's brow.
Zoplias dodges an elbow strike from Terrible.
Terrible blocks a body shot from Zoplias.
Zoplias blocks the elbow strike.
Zoplias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrible's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Terrible misses with an elbow over the top.
Terrible blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Zoplias.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zoplias.
A left hand lands to the body for Zoplias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
I Am Terrible dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Evan Zoplias's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Zoplias pushes Terrible up against the cage in a clinch.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Terrible blocks it.
Terrible lands an elbow that stopped Zoplias in his tracks for a moment.
Zoplias avoids a wild elbow strike from Terrible.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terrible throws an elbow but misses.
Zoplias lands on the inside with an uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like I Am Terrible has been cut.
Terrible throws an elbow that misses.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Terrible pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Terrible lands an elbow inside.
Terrible lands an elbow inside that Zoplias shrugs off.
Zoplias dodges an elbow strike from Terrible.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias scores with a shoulder strike.
Zoplias scores with a shot to the side of Terrible's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Terrible misses with an elbow strike.
Zoplias working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
I Am Terrible has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Terrible lands an elbow inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Terrible looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zoplias misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrible uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoplias dodges an elbow strike from Terrible.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrible controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zoplias.
A short right from Zoplias on the inside.
Terrible lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Terrible gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zoplias avoids a wild elbow strike from Terrible.
Terrible lands a damaging elbow.
Terrible lands an elbow that stopped Zoplias in his tracks for a moment.
Zoplias can't find room to land a body shot as Terrible controls the action.
Zoplias blocks an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terrible throws an elbow but misses.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Terrible.
Terrible blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T2#
Terrible misses with an elbow over the top.
Zoplias blocks an elbow strike.
Terrible lands a damaging elbow.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Terrible.
Terrible blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Zoplias as the two fighters clinch.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zoplias in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrible.
Terrible throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Terrible looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zoplias throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zoplias dodges an elbow strike from Terrible.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrible uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoplias blocks the elbow strike.
Zoplias works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrible uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terrible throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
A nice left hand lands by Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias blocks an elbow strike.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Terrible.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Terrible looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zoplias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrible's elbow.
Terrible blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zoplias.
Terrible throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias misses with a body punch.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias avoids the elbow strike from Terrible, against the cage.
Terrible misses with an elbow over the top.
Terrible pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Terrible blocks an uppercut.
Terrible lands a damaging elbow.
Zoplias avoids a wild elbow strike from Terrible.
Terrible comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zoplias tries to throw a body punch but Terrible avoids it by throwing Zoplias back against the cage. #T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terrible just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zoplias's brow.
Zoplias tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrible's elbow.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Terrible blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zoplias blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrible.
Terrible throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zoplias misses with a punch to the body.
Terrible blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias lands a right hand.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Terrible controls his hands.
Terrible throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Terrible blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias avoids a wild elbow strike from Terrible.
Terrible lands an elbow that stopped Zoplias in his tracks for a moment.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terrible throws an elbow but misses.
Terrible creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zoplias's defenses.
Zoplias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
A short uppercut from Zoplias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evan Zoplias will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Zoplias darts in and clinches Terrible up against the cage.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zoplias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Terrible creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Terrible blocking some punches.
Terrible lands a nice elbow.
Terrible blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zoplias.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terrible throws an elbow but misses.
Zoplias tries to throw a body punch but Terrible avoids it by throwing Zoplias back against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoplias avoids a wild elbow strike from Terrible.
Terrible comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Terrible throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrible lands a damaging elbow.
Terrible misses with an elbow strike.
Zoplias working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrible throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias cracks Terrible with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoplias lands a right hand. #T1#
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Zoplias misses with a punch to the body.
Zoplias avoids a wild elbow strike from Terrible.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Terrible blocks it.
Zoplias tries to work over Terrible's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Terrible misses with an elbow strike.
Terrible creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zoplias avoids the elbow strike from Terrible, against the cage.
A short right from Zoplias.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Zoplias takes an elbow to the temple.
Zoplias lands a body punch.
Zoplias lands with a short shot to the head.
Zoplias digs a right hand into Terrible's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Terrible's gas tank.
Zoplias working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Terrible is rocked!
Terrible blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Oh Terrible is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrible.
Zoplias lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrible.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Terrible.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrible.
Terrible seems to have got his legs back now.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrible lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A short right from Zoplias on the inside. #T2#
A short left from Zoplias.
Zoplias dips a shoulder and cracks Terrible with a mighty uppercut! Terrible falls back against the cage and Zoplias unloads with a barrage of strikes! Terrible is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zoplias screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Zoplias!
Evan Zoplias took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
ROTR Semi Finals - 265lbs
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Zoplias doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Zoplias tries to clinch there but Ryan circles away.
Zoplias doesn't manage to clinch there - Ryan circles away.
Ryan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Evan Zoplias seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ryan throws a right hand that Zoplias ducks under and follows up with a left that Zoplias also avoids with ease.
Ryan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ryan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nice cross by Ryan.
Zoplias tries to close the distance and clinch but Ryan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ryan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zoplias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ryan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zoplias.
Ryan misses with a wild body shot.
Ryan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zoplias is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ryan swats away the attempt to clinch by Zoplias.
Zoplias tries to clinch up.
Zoplias wants to clinch up but Ryan keeps it at a distance.#T1#
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ryan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Ryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Zoplias.
Ryan struggles to land a body shot inside as Zoplias controls his hands.
Ryan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ryan takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ryan content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Ryan works on Zoplias's body with a couple of short punches.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Ryan.
Zoplias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zoplias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoplias misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
A short uppercut from Zoplias. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ryan.
Zoplias misses with a hook to the ribs.
Stalling in the clinch from Ryan.
Zoplias lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ryan or not.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
Ryan blocking some punches.
Ryan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryan blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ryan.
Ryan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Ryan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Ryan lands with a left to the head.
Zoplias scores with a shoulder strike.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Ryan scores with a hook to the body.
Ryan lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A right handed body shot lands from Zoplias.
Ryan blocks a body shot from Zoplias.
Nice body punch from Ryan - that landed with a thud.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ryan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC2#
Zoplias is rocked!
Ryan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Oh Zoplias is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zoplias is breathing heavily.
Ryan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zoplias with a big uppercut! Zoplias tries to clinch up but Ryan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zoplias to the mat! Zoplias covers up and Ryan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jimmy Ryan!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jimmy Ryan waved his t-shirt featuring Hellbent 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
ROTR Semi Finals - 205lbs
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Tropical jabs Zoplias to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tropical keeps the fight on the outside.
Tropical scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zoplias in his tracks.
Tropical avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tropical throwing a counter right hand but Zoplias manages to avoid it.
Zoplias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tropical paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tropical cracks a nice hook into Zoplias's ribs.
A cross from Tropical lands.
Zoplias tries to clinch there but Tropical circles away.
Tropical throwing a counter right hand but Zoplias manages to avoid it.
Zoplias tries to clinch but Tropical moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoplias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoplias tries to clinch but Tropical moves away
and Tropical counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Zoplias has managed to clinch.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a body punch.
Tropical blocks an uppercut.
Tropical lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zoplias backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zoplias blocks the elbow strike.
Tropical 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.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Tropical on the inside.
Nice body punch from Tropical.
Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopliass head.
Tropical blocks a body shot from Zoplias. #T1#
Tropical cracks Zoplias with a nice body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zoplias creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tropical throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zopliass head.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tropical throws an elbow but misses.
Tropical lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Tropical.
Zoplias told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Tropical lands a damaging elbow.
Zoplias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zoplias's defenses. #CUT#
It looks like Evan Zoplias has been cut.
Zoplias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Tropical uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tropical creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zoplias's defenses.
Zoplias lands a right hand.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tropical pushes Zoplias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tropical creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tropical blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tropical pushes Zoplias back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zoplias tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC#
Tropical pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tropical tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zoplias is able to avoid easily.
Zoplias tries to clinch but Tropical is having none of it.
Tropical scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zoplias tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Tropical paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL2#
Zoplias rushes Tropical and presses him up against the cage.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Tropical.
Zoplias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Tropical throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Tropical lands with a left to the head.
Zoplias takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tropical works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Tropical working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
Tropical lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zoplias lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Tropical lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tropical makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tropical lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Tropical takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Tropical trying to stall but Zoplias improves his position.
Tropical lands with a light punch inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zoplias.
Zoplias working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical presses Zoplias against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
A right hand to the body from Tropical.
Zoplias looks winded!
Tropical blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tropical gets through Zoplias's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice elbow from Tropical.
Tropical lands an elbow inside that Zoplias shrugs off.
Tropical lands a shoulder strike.
Zoplias doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tropical working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
A short right from Zoplias on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
#BC#
Tropical breaks from the clinch.
Tropical lands a jab to the nose.
Tropical drops Zoplias with a huge uppercut! Zoplias drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Tropical is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pollo Tropical!
Pollo Tropical took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: ROTR - 205 rd 1
Date: Dec 18, 2016 |
#R1#
Zoplias fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lofmark avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL2#
Zoplias instigates a clinch.
Lofmark lands a shot to the body.
Zoplias misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Lofmark pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoplias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zoplias tries to clinch there but Lofmark circles away.
Zoplias doesn't manage to clinch there - Lofmark circles away.
Zoplias tries to close the distance and clinch but Lofmark swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zoplias looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A quick step to the side and Lofmark tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zoplias tries to clinch but Lofmark moves out of range.
Lofmark was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Lofmark shoots in and gets a takedown into Zoplias's guard.
Zoplias is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zoplias has momentary wrist control but Lofmark slips an elbow through the middle.
Zoplias wants to get back to his feet but Lofmark is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #T1#
Lofmark slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Lofmark landing a few strikes.
Lofmark scoring with punches and elbows.
Lofmark scoring with punches and elbows. #ROC#
Zoplias is rocked!
Lofmark in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Zoplias looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Lofmark turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jonas Lofmark!
Jonas Lofmark retains his light heavyweight title!
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SP ICON 2.0: Build Up
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1#
Karate connects with a leg kick. Zoplias looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #CL2#
Zoplias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Karate, pushing him back against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a body punch.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias tries a body shot but Karate blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Zoplias scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoplias lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zoplias lands a nice shot to the body.
Zoplias scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zoplias prevents Karate from breaking the clinch.
Karate wants to get back to striking at distance but Zoplias won't allow it.
Karate has a couple of punches blocked by Zoplias.
Karate looking to slow down the pace here.
Zoplias lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zoplias goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zoplias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zoplias lands a right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Zoplias pushes Karate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
Zoplias lands with a short shot to the head.
Zoplias lands with a light punch inside.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias lands an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Karate.
Zoplias struggles to land a body shot inside as Karate controls his hands.
Zoplias blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karate wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zoplias has him pressed against the cage.
Karate wants to break the clinch but can't.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
Karate is trying to force a seperation but Zoplias has the dominant position.
Zoplias stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Karate is breathing heavily.
Zoplias gets through Karate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
Zoplias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Karate is trying to push Zoplias away but Zoplias has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zoplias looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zoplias works on Karate's body with a couple of short punches.
Zoplias lands a right hand. #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!
A shot in the inside from Zoplias.
Karate misses with some punches.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Karate misses with some punches.
Zoplias scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Zoplias.
Zoplias keeps control of Karate as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A body shot lands from Zoplias.
Zoplias lands a hook to the side of the head.
Karate blocks an uppercut.
Karate tries to circle away but Zoplias has him pinned against the cage.
Karate wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Karate.
Zoplias is leaning against Karate and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Zoplias.
Zoplias lands a body shot in the clinch.
#KD2#
Zoplias drops Karate onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Karate is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Karate is rocked!
A short left from Zoplias.
Oh Karate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Karate blocking some punches.
#T3#
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Karate uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karate.
Karate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Karate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Karate.
Zoplias lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Karate seems to have got his legs back now.
Zoplias lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zoplias blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Zoplias.
Zoplias throws a big uppercut that drops Karate! More strikes from Zoplias and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Karate lies dazed against the cage as Zoplias celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evan Zoplias!
Evan Zoplias got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Earth 2
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Zoplias gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Cluster jumps guard and drags Zoplias to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zoplias postures up.
#SU2#
Zoplias stands up from Cluster's guard - Zoplias perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cluster keeps the fight on the outside.
Cluster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cluster tries to clinch up but Zoplias circles away and keeps his distance.
Cluster tries to clinch but Zoplias is having none of it.
Zoplias tries to close the distance and clinch but Cluster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cluster lands a leg kick that knocks Zoplias off balance momentarily.
Zoplias avoids the head kick by Cluster.
#CL#
Cluster clinches with his opponent.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Zoplias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Zoplias scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Cluster as the two fighters clinch.
Cluster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cluster is trying to break free.
Cluster tries to pull guard but Zoplias holds him up against the cage and eventually Cluster drops back down to his feet.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cluster is working for takedown but Zoplias is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Cluster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cluster blocks an uppercut.
Zoplias lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Cluster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zoplias lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Zoplias lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cluster backwards.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Cluster blocking some punches.
Cluster taking a breather.
Zoplias lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Cluster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evan Zoplias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Cluster has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cluster blocking some punches.
Zoplias blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cluster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Cluster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoplias misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Cluster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoplias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Cluster breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Zoplias has Cluster up against the cage in a clinch.
Cluster is trying to break the clinch but Zoplias has him pressed against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cluster tries for a takedown but Zoplias manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Zoplias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Cluster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cluster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zoplias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster. #T4#
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Cluster has had enough of the clinch but Zoplias keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
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!
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Cluster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zoplias prevents it.
Zoplias blocks a body shot from Cluster.
Cluster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Cluster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zoplias doesn't manage to clinch there - Cluster circles away.
Cluster tries to clinch but Zoplias moves out of range.
Cluster shoots in for a double leg but Zoplias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Zoplias moves into the clinch.
Zoplias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Zoplias.
Cluster blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Zoplias dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zoplias swats away the attempt to clinch by Cluster.
Cluster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Cluster moves into range and clinches up with Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cluster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Zoplias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evan Zoplias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cluster blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Cluster can't break the clinch.
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias lands a left hand.
#T1#
Cluster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Cluster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cluster blocking some punches.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Cluster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cluster tries to break free but Zoplias pushes him back against the cage.
Cluster blocks an uppercut.
Cluster is looking to control Zoplias's arms but Zoplias gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cluster has his back to the cage.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Cluster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoplias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cluster misses with a low kick.
Zoplias moves out of range of the body kick.
Cluster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cluster sets himself, and Zoplias steps forward looking for the clinch! Cluster avoids it this time.#CL2#
Zoplias clinches. #T2#
Zoplias lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cluster backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cluster obliges.
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cluster blocking some punches.
Cluster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cluster wants to break free but Zoplias has control.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
Cluster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias prevents Cluster from breaking the clinch.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Zoplias.
Cluster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Cluster is looking to break free of the clinch but Zoplias has double underhooks. #T3#
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
Cluster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
Zoplias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cluster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Cluster is trying to pull guard but Zoplias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zoplias.
Zoplias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cluster backwards.
Cluster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Cluster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cluster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Cluster breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zoplias drives through and clinches with Cluster against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Cluster tries a body shot but Zoplias blocks it.
A short right from Zoplias.
Cluster stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cluster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zoplias has him pressed against the cage.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
Cluster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zoplias.
A short left from Zoplias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Zoplias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Zoplias moves into the clinch.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Cluster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cluster tries to score a body lock takedown but Zoplias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zoplias.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Cluster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Cluster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zoplias lands with a left to the head.
Cluster jumps guard but Zoplias stands there with Cluster around his waist. Cluster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Cluster uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zoplias.
A short right from Zoplias. #ROC2#
Cluster is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster. #T1#
Zoplias prevents a body shot from Cluster.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Cluster uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Zoplias on the inside.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
Cluster blocks an uppercut.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cluster's efforts to push away.
Cluster can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Zoplias scores with a shot to the side of Cluster's head.
Oh Cluster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Cluster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cluster seems to have got his legs back now.
Cluster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cluster blocks an uppercut.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster. #TD#
Cluster pulls Zoplias into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Zoplias decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cluster, up you get! #CL2#
Zoplias moves into the clinch successfully.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cluster blocking some punches.
Cluster will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zoplias up against the cage.
Zoplias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3##BC#
Cluster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cluster misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Zoplias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cluster, pushing him back against the cage.
Cluster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zoplias has him pressed against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Zoplias.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias. #BC#
Cluster breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zoplias closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cluster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zoplias smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Cluster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoplias fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
#T4#
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias has Cluster pressed against the cage, preventing Cluster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cluster is trying to force a seperation but Zoplias has the dominant position.
Cluster fails to pull guard.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Vincent Cluster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cluster working hard to break the clinch.
Cluster blocking some punches.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cluster is trying to break the clinch but Zoplias is controlling him.
Cluster is trying to break free.
Zoplias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster. #BC#
Cluster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evan Zoplias is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Zoplias has managed to clinch.
Zoplias blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Zoplias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zoplias winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Zoplias!
Evan Zoplias got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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