 |
Play
by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary
|
Event:
SYN 1014 Kilo vs Drax
Date: Sep 01, 2023 |
#R1##CL#
Quessy instigates a clinch.
Quessy dodges an elbow strike from Zaadha.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Quessy controls the action.
Quessy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Quessy digs a right hand into Zaadha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaadha's gas tank. #TD#
Quessy pulls guard.
Zaadha is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#SUB#
Quessy is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaadha is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SU2#
Zaadha gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Quessy moves away and avoids it.
Good standup being displayed there by Quessy as he connects with a hook.
Zaadha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Quessy misses with a body shot.
Zaadha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Zaadha misses.
Quessy attempts a counter takedown but Zaadha avoids it well and moves away.
Quessy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quessy feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Quessy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quessy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Quessy throws a body shot but no joy.
Quessy misses with a jab to the body
and Zaadha counters with a left to the body.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quessy.
Quessy moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
Zaadha connects with a body shot.
Quessy throws the left hand but Zaadha avoids the punch easily.
Quessy scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
Quessy lands a body shot.
Quessy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good leg kick by Zaadha.
Quessy misses the shot to the body.
Quessy defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
Quessy scores with a decent looking hook.
Quessy slips under a jab.
Quessy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaadha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Quessy throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Quessy manages to avoid it.
Zaadha swings for the body but Quessy moves out of range.
#T3#
Quessy tries to clinch there but Zaadha circles away.
#TD#
Zaadha gets caught flat footed, as Quessy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Zaadha is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Quessy presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Quessy loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Quessy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaadha moves away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Quessy.
A nice side step and Zaadha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Quessy shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaadha as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thomas Quessy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Quessy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Zaadha.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaadha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Quessy avoids the punch easily.#T4#
Quessy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
Quessy slips under a jab.
Zaadha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaadha wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaadha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Quessys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Quessy swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Quessy misses with a looping right.
Zaadha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Quessy scores with a jab to the head.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Quessy.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Quessy is out of range.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaadha misses with a looping left.
Quessy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaadha sprawls and moves away.
Quessy throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Quessy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaadha throws out the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Zaadha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaadha wants it to stay on the feet.
Zaadha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Quessy sees it coming and moves out of range.
Quessy scores with a jab to the head.
Zaadha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Quessy is out of range and Zaadha settles back down.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha walks into a jab.
Quessy misses with a body shot.
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Quessy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy connects with the punch.
Quessy jabs at Zaadha's body.
Quessy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Quessy with a hook.
Quessy takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zaadha.
Zaadha slips under a jab from Quessy.
Quessy lands with a good body shot.
Zaadha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Quessy has time to react.#TD#
Quessy drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zaadha is looking to regain half guard here but Quessy keeps moving and retains side control.
Zaadha is trying to control Quessy's posture but Quessy avoids it.
Quessy working the ground and pound. #SUB#
Quessy is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaadha is defending well.
Zaadha is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Quessy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quessy is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Quessy is looking for a kimura but Zaadha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Quessy to get the leverage.
Thomas Quessy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Quessy trying to control the action but Zaadha is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Quessy is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaadha sees it coming and defends easily.
Quessy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quessy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zaadha is trying to maintain the position but Quessy is very close to passing his half guard.
Zaadha controlling the position well. #T3#
Zaadha is looking to improve his position.
Quessy passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zaadha is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Quessy avoids the attempt from Zaadha to control.
The referee warns Zaadha that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Quessy punishing his opponent with strikes. #T4#
Quessy landing strikes from the mount and Zaadha is in trouble!
Quessy lands a big elbow.
Quessy raining down shots from the mount!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice elbow there by Quessy.
BOOM! Quessy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Quessy throws some wild stikes that Zaadha manages to avoid easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Quessy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Quessy thowing shots but they're missing.
Quessy prevents Zaadha from getting the reversal.
Quessy pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Quessy working the ground and pound effectively.
Quessy throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thomas Quessy dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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#
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Quessy loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
It looks like Quessy has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Quessy shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaadha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Quessy's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Zaadha gets caught flat footed, as Quessy shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Quessy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Quessy is in close to Zaadha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Quessy scoring with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quessy with a flurry of punches that miss.
Quessy preventing the sweep.
Zaadha controls Quessy momentarily but Quessy frees himself.
Quessy wants to pass the guard but Zaadha is keeping the position.#T1#
Zaadha wants to sweep here but Quessy controlling him for the moment.
Zaadha keeping moving, preventing Quessy from controlling successfully.
Zaadha controlling Quessy's posture.
Zaadha's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Quessy preventing the sweep.
Quessy trying to control but Zaadha is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD#
Quessy shoots in and gets a takedown into Zaadha's guard.
Quessy throws a big elbow that misses.
Quessy postures up.
Quessy chips away with some ground and pound.
Zaadha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Quessy.
Zaadha has his hands on Quessy's head, controlling the position.
Quessy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Zaadha keeps moving.
Zaadha pulls Quessy in close to prevent any damage. #T3#
Zaadha controls Quessy momentarily but Quessy frees himself.
Quessy in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Quessy wants to control from the top but Zaadha keeps moving.
Quessy chips away with some ground and pound.
Quessy passes Zaadha's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Quessy slips a nice elbow through Zaadha's hands, connecting with Zaadha's forehead.
Zaadha trying to hold on to Quessy's head to control him but Quessy postures up.
#SUB#
Quessy is working for a kimura but Zaadha is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Quessy is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zaadha is just riding it out for now. Quessy eventually gives up the hold. #T4#
Quessy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zaadha defending well though.
Quessy wants to pass to mount but Zaadha is defending the position.
Zaadha is looking to control Quessy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zaadha avoid being mounted?
Zaadha is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaadha is looking to control Quessy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zaadha avoid being mounted?
Quessy scoring with strikes to the body and head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thomas Quessy showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Quessy 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thomas Quessy!
After winning the bout, Thomas Quessy thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Ri Zaadha spoke after the fight, saying 'After all my years in this sport, this is the hardest day for me, the day I must announce my retirement... I can no longer physically keep up with the rest of the roster. I appreciate everything everyone has done for me, I love you all! Best of luck to everyone!'. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 992 Bleak vs Seran
Date: Jun 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Haze on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Haze slips a jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Haze doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Haze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Haze throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Haze cracks Zaadha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaadha misses with a wild combination.
Haze half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaadha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaadha throws a head kick that half lands.
#T1#
Zaadha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That kick from Haze tenderised Zaadha's leg. Zaadha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Haze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Haze keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Haze pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Haze misses with a low kick.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Haze tries to counter with a takedown but Zaadha is quick to defend against it.
Haze throws a head kick but Zaadha moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Haze counters with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Haze .#T2#
Haze misses with an uppercut
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick.
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaadha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha lands a front kick.#TD#
Haze shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zaadha's guard.
Haze trying to control but Zaadha is working from the bottom.
Haze preventing the sweep.
Haze looking to pass the guard.
Haze lands a couple of digs.
Haze is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Haze trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zaadha manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB##T3#
Haze not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaadha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zaadha engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zaadha stopping the sweep attempt from Haze .
Zaadha is stalling in the full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Haze is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Haze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zaadha keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully.
Zaadha 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.
Zaadha pulls Haze in to control the position.
Haze pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaadha is keeping the position for now.
Zaadha has Haze pulled in close to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Darryl Haze will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Haze thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha looks to throw a body kick#TD#
so Haze counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Haze postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zaadha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Haze postures up in Zaadha's guard and throws a big left but Zaadha blocks it.
Haze working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaadha seems keen to control Haze 's posture.
Zaadha trying to keep a closed guard but Haze is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T1#
Zaadha keeping moving, preventing Haze from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zaadha tries to land a body kick
and Haze counters with a nice body kick.
Haze throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha with a nice calf kick.
Haze misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
and Haze finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Haze throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Haze throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaadha throws a lazy right hand but Haze sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Haze appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Haze has been working on his balance at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Zaadha.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Haze .
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaadha! But no joy.#T2#
Haze scores with a jab to the head.
Haze connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Haze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Haze ducks down to avoid it.
Haze was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Haze keeps Zaadha at a distance using the push kick.
Zaadha connects with a single shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha misses with a left hand #TD#
and Haze counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zaadha trying to control from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haze looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Haze performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zaadha trying to control but Haze postures up.
#T3#
Haze is trying to control. Zaadha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Haze thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zaadha is not content to let Haze control the position.
Haze 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.
Zaadha is looking to escape.
Haze missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Haze is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaadha can do to turn this around?
Haze wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaadha keeps working.
Haze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Haze scores with a shot to the body.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Haze throws a nice looking combination but Zaadha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses
and Haze counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Haze scores with the left hand. Zaadha knows he should have avoided that one.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha misses with a two punch combination.
Zaadha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A quick step to the side and Haze tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Haze swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darryl Haze dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Haze tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Haze bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaadha's head backwards.
Zaadha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Darryl Haze is winning the standup battle so far.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Haze fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaadha just manages to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Haze sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Haze connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Haze .
Zaadha swings away with a body shot that misses
and Haze counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T1#
Zaadha wants to clinch up but Haze keeps it at a distance.
Haze feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Haze lands a front kick.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Haze attempts a counter takedown but Zaadha avoids it well and moves away.#TD#
Haze shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Haze was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Zaadha struggling a bit here.
Haze working the ground and pound from side control.
Zaadha struggling a bit here.
Haze in side control lands a decent elbow. #SUB#
Haze is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zaadha has escaped the position, nice work there. #T2#
Zaadha wants to control but Haze postures up.
Zaadha is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Haze is staying active.
Haze throws a strike aimed at the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha avoids it well.
Zaadha sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Haze looks to land a strike but Zaadha avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zaadha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haze is one step ahead there.
Haze not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haze looking to pass the guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haze passes Zaadha's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #T3#
Haze stalling.
Haze trying to control from Zaadha's half guard. Zaadha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Haze looking to sit in guard and control but Zaadha gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zaadha being controlled here momentarily.
Darryl Haze overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaadha trying to control the position from guard on top but Haze is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Haze is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zaadha looking to sit in guard and control but Haze gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Ri Zaadha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaadha trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Darryl Haze is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Haze slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darryl Haze showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Haze has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darryl Haze !
After winning the bout, Darryl Haze thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 978 Garcia vs. Wojcik
Date: Apr 26, 2023 |
#R1#
Navarro works the jab nicely.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Navarro clobbers Zaadha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Navarro throws a jab when Zaadha was well out of range.
Navarro throws a head kick that Zaadha semi-blocks.
Zaadha looks to land a combination but Navarro avoids it well.
Navarro connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Navarro missing with a left hand there. Zaadha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaadha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Navarro catches Zaadha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Navarro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Navarro saw that one coming.
Navarro appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaadha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#ROC2#Zaadha is rocked!
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Oh Zaadha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaadha 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 Navarro has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Navarro and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaadha slips a jab from Navarro.
Zaadha seems to have got his legs back now.
BOOM! Navarro lands a beautiful left hook that drops Zaadha. Zaadha tries to recover but Navarro is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Zaadha lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 976 Wolf vs. Krylov II
Date: Apr 14, 2023 |
#R1#
Ko Nachi lands a glancing blow to the side of Zaadha's head.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Ko Nachi.
Zaadha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Ko Nachi.
Zaadha wants to counter the offense by Ko Nachi and move into the clinch position.
Zaadha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Ko Nachi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ko Nachi walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zaadha.
Ko Nachi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ko Nachi connects with a body shot.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Zaadha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ko Nachi looks to land a left hand but Zaadha moved out of range nicely.
Ko Nachi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaadha blocks a leg kick.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
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!
Ko Nachi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Ko Nachi scores with the left hand. Zaadha knows he should have avoided that one.
Ko Nachi throws a body kick that misses. #T1#
Ko Nachi thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zaadha if he has to take too many more of those.
Ko Nachi misses with a body shot.
Ko Nachi throws a head kick but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Ko Nachi is having none of it.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A cross from Ko Nachi lands.
Ko Nachi loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Zaadha flicks out a counter leg kick but Ko Nachi steps away.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Donk. Ko Nachi catches Zaadha right on the button with a cross.
Ko Nachi lands a leg kick that knocks Zaadha off balance momentarily.
Zaadha throws a nice looking combination but Ko Nachi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Ko Nachi half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zaadha lands a nice looking body shot.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks Zaadha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaadha down.
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ko Nachi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Zaadha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Ko Nachi with the inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
Ko Nachi thumps Zaadha with a low kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ko Nachi looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Ko Nachi scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice uppercut lands for Ko Nachi. That snapped Zaadha's head back.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Ko Nachi tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ko Nachi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range. #T3#
Zaadha defending well as Ko Nachi loads up on a big left hand.
Zaadha flicks out a counter leg kick but Ko Nachi steps away.
Ko Nachi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zaadha fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaadha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ko Nachi checks it well.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi moves out of range of the leg kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a head kick.
Ko Nachi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaadha momentarily.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ko Nachi wants to land a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range.
Zaadha tries a quick counter leg kick but Ko Nachi is wise to it.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ko Nachi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
#T4#
Zaadha pushes Ko Nachi away with a front kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha scores with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zaadha throws a hook but Ko Nachi avoids it easily.
Zaadha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Ko Nachi eats them both and turns towards Zaadha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Ko Nachi cracks Zaadha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaadha wants to land a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Ko Nachi ducks down to avoid it.
Ko Nachi misses with a looping left.
Some bone on bone action there as Ko Nachi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Ko Nachi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Ko Nachi misses with a shot to the body #CL2#
and Zaadha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ko Nachi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaadhas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ko Nachi blocking some punches.
Ko Nachi struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Crunch! Ko Nachi slams his shin into Zaadha's torso.
Rigel Ko Nachi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fighters circling - Ko Nachi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ko Nachi lands a jab to Zaadha's midsection.
Zaadha tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Ko Nachi misses the target.
Ko Nachi lands a really nice looking cross but Zaadha seems unphased.
Ko Nachi cracks Zaadha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A leg kick checked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ko Nachi lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaadha circles away quickly and effectively.
Ko Nachi 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.
Zaadha 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.
Ko Nachi misses the body punch
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ko Nachi swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Ko Nachi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaadha can do to turn this around?
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!
Zaadha misses with a low kick.#T1#
Zaadha misses with a leg kick
and Ko Nachi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaadha cracks Ko Nachi with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Ko Nachi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rigel Ko Nachi is winning the standup battle so far.
Ko Nachi lands a lovely overhand right.
An inside leg kick from Ko Nachi misses.
Zaadha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ko Nachi scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaadha avoids a kick to the body.
Zaadha flicks out a counter leg kick but Ko Nachi steps away.
Ko Nachi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Ko Nachi.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Ko Nachi avoids it with no problem.
Ko Nachi moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ko Nachi throws a nice outside leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Zaadha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ko Nachi to score with a decent uppercut.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zaadha. Ko Nachi shrugs it off though. #T2#
Ko Nachi lands a really nice looking cross but Zaadha seems unphased.
A left lands for Ko Nachi.
Zaadha throws a leg kick that misses.
Ko Nachi fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaadha blocks a low kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ko Nachi misses the shot to the body. #CL2#
Zaadha moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Donk. Ko Nachi catches Zaadha right on the button with a cross.
Zaadha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaadha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaadha takes one on the button.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the kisser.
#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Ko Nachi.
Zaadha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
A counter left hand to the body from Ko Nachi misses its target.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaadha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Zaadha blocks the low kick.
Ko Nachi throws a low kick, looking for Zaadha's leg but Zaadha calmly moves out of range.
Zaadha follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ko Nachi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ko Nachi pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range and Ko Nachi settles back down.
Zaadha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaadha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ko Nachi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha throws a chopping leg kick but Ko Nachi manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ko Nachi takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaadha swinging wildly here.
#T4#
Ko Nachi throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaadha feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Ko Nachi misses.
Zaadha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaadha.
Ko Nachi feints and then cracks Zaadha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaadha down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Ko Nachi moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaadha throws a hook but Ko Nachi blocks it.
Ko Nachi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ko Nachi throws a shot to the body.
Zaadha checks a leg kick nicely.
Ko Nachi misses with a hook. Zaadha ducked under it nicely.
Zaadha jabs Ko Nachi right on the nose. Ko Nachi blinks but takes it well.#CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and pushes Ko Nachi back into the cage.
Ko Nachi lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rigel Ko Nachi dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ko Nachi is out of range.
Ko Nachi throws a right hand that Zaadha ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaadha also avoids with ease.
Ko Nachi connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaadha's hands.
Ko Nachi connects with a body shot that sends Zaadha's belly button to the back.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ko Nachi checks a leg kick.
Ko Nachi moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zaadha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaadha momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Zaadha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha takes one on the button.
Ko Nachi avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
#T1#
Ko Nachi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL2#
Zaadha moves into the clinch.
Ko Nachi is working Zaadha over against the cage.
Zaadha lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi working aggressively here.
Zaadha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ko Nachis head.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Ko Nachi lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC#
Ko Nachi's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaadha blocks a jab.#CL2#
Zaadha takes the fight into the clinch.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Ko Nachi controls his hands.
Ko Nachi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T2#
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ko Nachi misses with a body punch.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
Zaadha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Ko Nachi avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage. #BC#
Ko Nachi breaks from the clinch.
Ko Nachi missing with a left hand there. Zaadha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ko Nachi uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ko Nachi with a hook.#T3#
Ko Nachi throws a wild body kick that Zaadha sees coming a mile off.
Zaadha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from Ko Nachi.
Ko Nachi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaadha.
Ko Nachi throws a leg kick but Zaadha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaadha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Ko Nachi circles away quickly and effectively.
Ko Nachi pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
As Ko Nachi backs off Zaadha throws a huge counter combo but Ko Nachi manages to avoid it all.
Ko Nachi lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zaadha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Ko Nachi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Ko Nachi throws a sloppy head kick and Zaadha moves out of range easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zaadha - that will leave a mark!
Zaadha wants to slow Ko Nachi down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. #T4#
A big left from Ko Nachi misses.
Zaadha steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ko Nachi jabs Zaadha right on the nose. Zaadha blinks but takes it well.
Ko Nachi scoring well with a low kick there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ko Nachi.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Zaadha forces Ko Nachi back against the cage and clinches.
Ri Zaadha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ko Nachi working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ko Nachi backwards. #BC#
Ko Nachi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ko Nachi jabs at Zaadha's body.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rigel Ko Nachi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rigel Ko Nachi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ko Nachi, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rigel Ko Nachi!
After winning the bout, Rigel Ko Nachi thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 971 Maluga vs. Lomax
Date: Mar 29, 2023 |
#R1#
Navarro scores with the left hand. Zaadha knows he should have avoided that one.
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Navarro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaadha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Navarro swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Navarro throws out the jab.
Zaadha tries to score with a low kick but Navarro moves his leg out of the way.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Navarro saw that one coming.
Navarro stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaadha.#CL#
Zaadha rushes Navarro and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Navarro lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Zaadha holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
#BC#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Navarro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha connects with an inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
Navarro cracks Zaadha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
A head kick misses from Navarro.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha walks into a stiff left hand from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Zaadha throws a quick counter head kick but Navarro was just out of range.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Navarro connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaadha's hands.
Zaadha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
A big left from Navarro misses.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
Zaadha jabs Navarro right on the nose. Navarro blinks but takes it well.
Zaadha moves away from the strike by Navarro.
Navarro throws a sloppy head kick and Zaadha moves out of range easily. #CL#
Zaadha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Navarro, pushing him back against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Zaadha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaadha manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Navarro.
Navarro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Navarro.
Zaadha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Navarro fails to land.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaadha pushes Navarro back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Navarro blocks an elbow strike.
Navarro misses with a short punch on the inside.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Zaadha has him pressed against the cage.
Navarro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Navarro blocks an elbow strike from Zaadha.
Navarro jumps guard but Zaadha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Navarro fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zaadha slows down the pace here.
Navarro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro.
Zaadha is pressed up against the cage. Navarro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zaadha down to the mat. Zaadha avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Navarro swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Navarro.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaadha misses the target.
Navarro misses with a straight right.
Navarro throws the left hand but Zaadha avoids the punch easily.
Navarro connects with a crisp jab.
Gideon Navarro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha lands with a kick to the temple. Navarro shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Navarro keeps the fight on the outside.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Navarro! But no joy.
Zaadha connects with a right hand. Navarro shakes it off.
Zaadha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Navarro fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T4#
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!
Navarro is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Navarro checks it.
Navarro misses with a hook.
Zaadha jabs Navarro right on the nose. Navarro blinks but takes it well.
Navarro tests Zaadha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Navarro loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Zaadha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Navarro tries to clinch up
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Navarro misses with a leg kick
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Navarro throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaadha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Navarro's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaadha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Navarro scrambles back to his feet.#ROC#Navarro is rocked!
Navarro throws a head kick that half lands.
Navarro scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Navarro.
Navarro throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Navarro rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.
Navarro misses with a straight left.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Navarro with a hook.
Navarro works the jab nicely.
Navarro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
Zaadha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Navarro.
Navarro swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Navarro keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Navarro.
Zaadha tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
Zaadha wants to land a leg kick but Navarro is out of range.
Navarro avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
Navarro looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.#T1#
Zaadha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Navarro.
Zaadha misses with a leg kick.
Zaadha tries to land a front kick but Navarro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A big right from Navarro misses.
Navarro looks to land a left hand but Zaadha moved out of range nicely.
Zaadha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Navarro throws an off balance right hand
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Navarro lands a jab to the head.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Navarro slips under a jab from Zaadha.
Navarro missing with a left hand there. Zaadha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Navarro throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaadha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Navarro 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.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro shapes to counter with a head kick.#T2#
Zaadha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Navarro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Navarro just manages to avoid it.
Navarro misses with an uppercut. Zaadha saw that one coming.
Navarro walks into a jab.
Zaadha tries to land a front kick but Navarro steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Navarro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Navarro releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Navarro with a jab.
Zaadha takes a kick to the side of the head.
Navarro has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Navarro throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Zaadha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a combination
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A swing and a miss from Navarro.
Zaadha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T3#
Navarro scores with a nice strike.
Zaadha closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Navarro pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Navarro.
Navarro misses with a head kick.
Zaadha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Navarro just manages to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Navarro.
Navarro misses with a straight right.
Navarro throws the left hand but Zaadha avoids the punch easily.
Navarro cracks Zaadha with a good jab.
Navarro throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Navarro throws the kick towards the body but Zaadha avoids it.
Navarro lands a really nice looking cross but Zaadha seems unphased.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses.
Zaadha defending well as Navarro loads up on a big left hand. #T4#
Navarro lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha wants to clinch.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaadha misses the target.
Zaadha tried to score with a low kick but Navarro checks it.
Navarro looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaadha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Navarro looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Navarro pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zaadha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
A slow jab from Navarro misses its intended target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Navarro. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha wants to clinch.
Zaadha tries a head kick but it misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gideon Navarro 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#
Navarro throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaadha counters with a good low kick that Navarro was not able to check.
Zaadha tries to clinch
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Navarro throws a hook but Zaadha avoids it easily.#CL#
Zaadha instigates a clinch.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Navarro fails to pull guard.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaadha to keep the fight standing.
Navarro's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Navarro is trying to pull guard but Zaadha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gideon Navarro.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Zaadha won't allow it.
Navarro jumps guard but Zaadha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zaadha looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Navarro tries to pull guard but Zaadha holds him up against the cage and eventually Navarro drops back down to his feet.
Zaadha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navarro blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zaadha.
Zaadha gets underhooks to prevent Navarro's takedown attempt.
Navarro takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Navarro jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaadha walks away with a smile on his face. Navarro gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Gideon Navarro seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaadha blocks a jab.
Navarro misses with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Navarro.
Navarro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha cracks a nice hook into Navarro's ribs.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
Navarro chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaadha can pounce on him.
Navarro will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Navarro misses with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a slapping leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Navarro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice shot lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zaadha duly obliges.
Zaadha wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Navarro now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Navarro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target. #T2#
Zaadha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Navarro on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Navarro misses with a hook. Zaadha ducked under it nicely.
Zaadha motions for Navarro to come forward. Zaadha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Navarro misses the target.
Zaadha misses with a wild combination.
A big left from Navarro misses.
Navarro checks a low kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Navarro misses its intended target.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Navarro was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Navarro on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Navarro takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3#
Zaadha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Navarro.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Navarro avoids it.
Navarro jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Navarro scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaadha doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zaadha looks to land a right hand but Navarro moved out of range.
Navarro on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaadha. Zaadha obviously looking to wear him down.
Navarro thuds his shin into the meat of Zaadha's side.
Navarro misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice shot by Navarro.
Navarro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Navarro misses with a looping left.
Zaadha takes one to the chin there.#T4#
Zaadha tests Navarro's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big left from Navarro misses.
Navarro keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Navarro. That snapped Zaadha's head back.
Navarro avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Navarro looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaadha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Navarro throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It looked like Zaadha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Navarro.
Zaadha misses with a series of wild punches.
Navarro is looking for the big counter here.
Navarro throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaadha counters with an outside leg kick.
Navarro throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaadha counters with a right hand to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaadha.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zaadha 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 Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ri Zaadha!
Ri Zaadha gave a mention to Honest Apparel ($20 SPECIAL ALL CLOTHES!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 966 Exotic vs. Moore
Date: Mar 10, 2023 |
#R1#
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch but Bangin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaadha fakes the leg kick and cracks Bangin in the body.
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
Zaadha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Izzy Bangin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangin staying out of range there.
Zaadha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zaadha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zaadha throws the kick towards the body but Bangin avoids it.
Bangin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Bangin cracks Zaadha with a good jab.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick and Bangin moves out of range easily.
Bangin fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaadha just manages to avoid it.
Zaadha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bangin thumps Zaadha with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.#T1#
Bangin jabs at Zaadha's body.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Bangin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaadha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bangin throws out the jab.
Bangin walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zaadha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaadha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Good leg kick by Bangin.
Bangin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Zaadha takes a swing at Bangin's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bangin throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Bangin scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bangin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bangin scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaadha in his tracks.
Bangin swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bangin checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bangin throwing a counter right hand but Zaadha manages to avoid it.#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bangin scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zaadha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bangin - the referee stops the clock and Zaadha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bangin. Zaadha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zaadha walks into a straight right hand from Bangin.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bangin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaadha throws out the jab.
Bangin throws a lazy uppercut
#CL2#
and Zaadha counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zaadha lands a damaging elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head. #BC#
Bangin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bangin misses with an uppercut. Zaadha saw that one coming.
Zaadha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bangin.
Zaadha slips a jab from Bangin.
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
That kick from Bangin tenderised Zaadha's leg. Zaadha is trying to keep his angry face on.#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bangin counters with an inside leg kick.
Bangin lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
Bangin avoids a kick to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Zaadha down.
A leg kick checked by Bangin.
Bangin swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha misses with a looping left.
Bangin moves away from the strike by Zaadha.
Bangin throwing a counter right hand but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Bangin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaadha catches Bangin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nice jab there from Bangin.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bangin works the jab nicely.
Bangin tries to work over Zaadha's front leg with a kick but Zaadha checks it.
Bangin throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Zaadha down.
Bangin throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bangin.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
It looked like Bangin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bangin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaadha moves in looking to clinch but Bangin pushes him off.
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bangin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
Zaadha wants to slow Bangin down by chopping away at his legs.
Bangin stuns Zaadha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zaadha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bangin counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaadha's knee momentarily.
Bangin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bangin dodges the punch combination from Zaadha.
Bangin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bangin throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
and Bangin counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Bangin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bangin connects with a body shot.
Bangin wants to land a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range.
Zaadha checks a low kick from Bangin.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bangin checks a leg kick.
Bangin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaadha can do to turn this around?
Zaadha throws a leg kick
and Bangin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Zaadha misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Bangin misses the target.
A lazy body kick from Zaadha
and Bangin counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1#
Nice body kick there by Bangin.
Zaadha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaadha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaadha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaadha slips a straight right by Bangin.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bangin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bangin doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaadha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bangin scores with the left hand. Zaadha knows he should have avoided that one.
That kick from Bangin tenderised Zaadha's leg. Zaadha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha wants to land a leg kick but Bangin is out of range.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Bangin is out of range.
Bangin dips to his left and cracks Zaadha with an uppercut!
Bangin throws a leg kick but Zaadha sees it coming and moves out of range. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bangin looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bangin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bangin ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaadha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bangin scores with a nice head shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Zaadha down.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaadha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bangin. That did some damage!
Bangin misses the jab.
Bangin blocks a low kick nicely.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a right hand
and Bangin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Izzy Bangin is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin throws a chopping leg kick but Zaadha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bangin circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bangin counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaadha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Zaadha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bangin checks a leg kick.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaadha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bangin throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Zaadha counters by clinching up. #BC#
Bangin breaks from the clinch.
Bangin scores with a punch to the head.
Bangin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
#T4#
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Bangin checks it.
Bangin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bangin connects with a leg kick.
Bangin darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bangin lands with a nice body punch.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bangin with a nice calf kick.
Zaadha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bangin.
A slow jab from Bangin misses its intended target.
Zaadha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bangin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bangin throwing a counter right hand but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Bangin finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaadha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Bangin.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Bangin moves away
and Bangin counters with an inside leg kick.
Zaadha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Zaadha moves away from the strike by Bangin.
Zaadha shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Bangin slips the punch.
Bangin lands a head shot.
Bangin keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaadha swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bangin makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bangin throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaadha.
Bangin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Zaadha is looking to clinch but Bangin is avoiding it.
Bangin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Bangin moves away and avoids it.
Bangin connects with a solid leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zaadha rushes Bangin and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Bangin wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bangin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow. #T1#
Bangin blocks a body shot from Zaadha. #BC#
Bangin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Zaadha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bangin lands a front kick.
Bangin swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaadha.
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Bangin checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bangin throws a low kick but Zaadha moves out of range easily.
Bangin wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Good exchange - Bangin coming out on top.
Zaadha throws the kick towards the body but Bangin avoids it.
An inside leg kick from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bangin swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bangin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Bangin is looking to counter punch.#T2#
Zaadha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bangin counters with a nice uppercut.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Zaadha moved away.
Zaadha digs a good hook to Bangin's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bangin looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
Bangin throws a low kick but Zaadha avoids it.
Bangin checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
A good leg kick by Bangin.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Zaadha down.
Bangin swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a head kick.
Bangin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaadhas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zaadha throws a head kick but Bangin moves out of range.
It looked like Bangin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaadha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bangin counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bangin fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zaadha checks it well. #T3#
A slapping body kick lands there for Bangin.
Bangin throws a front kick that sends Zaadha stumbling back into the cage.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses.
Bangin lands a glancing blow to the side of Zaadha's head.
Bangin with a nice calf kick.
Bangin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A low kick from Zaadha is predictable there
and Bangin counters with a slapping leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bangin.
Bangin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bangin thows a body kick. Zaadha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin throws the left hand but Zaadha avoids the punch easily.
Zaadha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T4#
Bangin keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut there from Bangin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin throws a hook but Zaadha blocks it.
Bangin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
Bangin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaadha walks into a stiff left hand from Bangin.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
Ri Zaadha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha needs to keep his hands up - Bangin had a free shot at his head there.
Bangin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaadha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangin. Bangin obviously looking to wear him down.
An inside leg kick from Zaadha misses.
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
Zaadha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bangin scores with a hook to the body. Zaadha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bangin.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bangin, 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!
Izzy Bangin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Ri Zaadha was interviewed post fight and said 'Damn Izzy, you a talented mu'fucka! Standin with the best of em', I gotta say I love scraps like this. Wouldn't you agree fans!!?'. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 962 Maluga vs. Hoost
Date: Mar 01, 2023 |
#R1#
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaadha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kelly is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
Some wild striking there from Zaadha.
Despite the aggression on Kelly's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kelly tries to clinch up but Zaadha circles away and keeps his distance.
Kelly takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL2#
Kelly drives through and clinches with Zaadha against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
Kelly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Kelly misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Zaadha. #BC#
Zaadha breaks from the clinch.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaadha.
Zaadha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kelly has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Kelly moves into the clinch.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Zaadha swings widly with a right hand
and Kelly counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters circling a little - Zaadha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kelly takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Kelly throws a counter combo.
Kelly throws a head kick that misses.
Zaadha catches Kelly with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Zaadha catches Kelly right on the button with a cross.
Zaadha lands a head shot.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Kelly ducks down to avoid it.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Kelly lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zaadha bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kelly's head.
Zaadha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kelly checks a leg kick.
Kelly tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaadha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A clash of legs there as Kelly blocks the low kick.
Zaadha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Kelly!
#T3#
A head kick misses from Zaadha.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Zaadha circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zaadha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses.
Zaadha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kelly moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaadha lands with a nice combination. Kelly backs away looking to recover.
Zaadha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaadha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zaadha looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick. #T4#
Zaadha tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Kelly does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kelly misses with a head kick.
Kelly tries to clinch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a jab when Kelly was well out of range.#CL2#
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaadha.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Kelly blocks an uppercut.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kelly scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kelly avoids a wild elbow strike from Zaadha.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaadha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaadha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Kelly slips the punch.
Kelly unleashes a big counter combination but Zaadha bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zaadha tried to score with a low kick but Kelly checks it.
A punch combination from Kelly misses.
Kelly moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A punch combination from Kelly misses.
Zaadha tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it. #CL2#
Kelly rushes Zaadha and presses him up against the cage.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Ned Kelly seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Kelly uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Kelly.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Zaadha looking to slow down the pace here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
Zaadha scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha is working Kelly over against the cage.
Kelly scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kelly working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Kelly blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
Kelly managing to block the knees to the body from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Zaadha avoiding damage.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kelly's elbow.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
A short right from Kelly.
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kelly.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Kelly prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Kelly working aggressively here.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha. #BC#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha tried to score with a low kick but Kelly checks it.
Kelly doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaadha clobbers Kelly with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. #T4#
Zaadha keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaadha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
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!
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Kelly.
Ned Kelly is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zaadha connects with a right hand. Kelly shakes it off.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Kelly moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a big shot that misses.
Kelly looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaadha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kelly. That did some damage!
Kelly checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaadha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Kelly is looking for the big counter here.
Zaadha keeps the fight on the outside.
Kelly blocks a head kick by Zaadha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ri Zaadha 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#
A leg kick checked by Kelly.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha scores with a nice right hand.
Zaadha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kelly can do to turn this around?
Zaadha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaadha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kelly doesn't seem bothered though.
Kelly avoids a kick to the body.
Kelly tries to clinch but Zaadha moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Zaadha misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaadha 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 Kelly has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kelly and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kelly swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaadha throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kelly to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaadha looks to land a right hand but Kelly moved out of range.
Kelly steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zaadha.
Kelly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kelly tries to counter by closing the distance.#T1#
Kelly tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Zaadha counter with a right hand.
Zaadha throws a low kick, looking for Kelly's leg but Kelly calmly moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses
and Kelly counters with a three punch combo that has Zaadha backing up. Zaadha nods at Kelly to acknowledge the strikes.
Kelly tries to bum rush Zaadha with a series of wild strikes but Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaadha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaadha.
Kelly tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly throws a nice looking combination but Zaadha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaadha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kelly takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaadha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha lands with a hook. Kelly tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaadha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha tries a head kick but it misses.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.#CL2#
Kelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ned Kelly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kelly misses with some punches.
Kelly avoiding damage as Zaadha throws knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kelly blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kelly takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Ned Kelly has been cut.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kelly misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kelly.
Kelly has Zaadha pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards. #BC#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha tries to work over Kelly's front leg with a kick but Kelly checks it.
Kelly throws out a counter right but Zaadha avoids it with no problem.
Kelly tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaadha motions for Kelly to come forward. Zaadha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Zaadha misses.
Kelly slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Kelly looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zaadha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Kelly checks it.
Kelly wants to counter the offense by Zaadha and move into the clinch position.
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Kelly. #T4#
Zaadha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Kelly avoids it.
Kelly is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kelly moves away.
Kelly throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick
and Kelly counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kelly tries to clinch up.
Zaadha throwing a counter right hand but Kelly manages to avoid it.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaadha misses with a head kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kelly sizes up Zaadha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kelly avoids the head kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a chopping leg kick but Kelly manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kelly now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A shot to the liver by Kelly. Beautiful body shot.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Kelly closes the distance but Zaadha moves to the side
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaadha, 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ri Zaadha made sure he mentioned Honest Apparel ($20 SPECIAL ALL CLOTHES!), along with how happy he was to win his fight. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 957 Maluga vs. Puno
Date: Feb 08, 2023 |
#R1#
Bangin clobbers Zaadha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Bangin.
Zaadha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Bangin's head but Bangin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bangin scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Bangin.
Bangin lands a body shot.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Bangin misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaadha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zaadha's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zaadha's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Donk. Bangin catches Zaadha right on the button with a cross.
Bangin connects with a jab.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick
and Bangin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bangin lands with a straight right. Zaadha didn't see that one coming.
The fighters circling - Bangin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaadha throws a counter combo.
Bangin takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Bangin does it's job there.#T1#
Bangin ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
A quick step to the side and Bangin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Zaadha has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bangin finds it's way round the side to connect with Zaadha's head.
Bangin feints and then cracks Zaadha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaadha down.
Bangin throws a good cross that connects.
Bangin connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Bangin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bangin misses the body punch
and Zaadha counters with a nice leg kick.
Bangin buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bangin checks the leg kick.
Bangin with a nice cross.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Bangin checks a low kick from Zaadha.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bangin is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bangin. That's going to slow Zaadha down. #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!
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
Zaadha tries to clinch up.
Bangin misses with a hook to the body
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bangin throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bangin defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Bangin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bangin is looking to score with low kicks.
Bangin avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice body punch from Bangin.
An inside leg kick lands from Bangin.
Bangin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bangin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bangin tries to score with a low kick but Zaadha moves his leg out of the way.
Zaadha tries to land a body kick
and Bangin counters with an inside leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a hook.#T3#
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
Bangin jabs Zaadha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bangin is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bangin slips under a jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Bangin is out of range.
Zaadha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin lands a jab to the nose.
Zaadha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Bangin takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zaadha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bangin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bangin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin tries to land a leg kick but Zaadha saw it coming and moves away.
#T4#
A big right from Bangin misses.
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!
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha misses with the combination.
Bangin moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zaadha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bangin's hands.
Zaadha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Bangin misses with a hook.
Zaadha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bangin.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha lands the left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bangin.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bangin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha moves out of range of the leg kick from Bangin.
A countering left hand to the body from Zaadha misses.
Bangin throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaadha slips a jab from Bangin.
Bangin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaadha counters with a big head kick but Bangin shrugs it off.
Zaadha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaadha misses with a head kick.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zaadha might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Bangin has got the better of the exchanges.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bangin checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It seemed like Zaadha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaadha swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A lazy left from Bangin finds it's target.
Zaadha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T1#
Bangin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.
A clash of legs there as Bangin blocks the low kick.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaadha's sensitive parts.
Izzy Bangin is winning the standup battle so far.
Bangin lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaadha's sensitive parts.
Zaadha tries to move into range but Bangin moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bangin wants to land a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range.
Bangin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Bangin lands.
Bangin steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Bangin misses with a leg kick
and Zaadha counters with a head kick.
Zaadha swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.#T2#
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bangin manages to avoid it.
Bangin throws out a loose jab but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bangin thows a body kick. Zaadha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Bangin swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Bangin.
An attempted straight right counter from Bangin misses the target.
Zaadha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bangin is out of range.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Bangin saw that one coming.
Bangin is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaadha can do to turn this around?
Bangin scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaadha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Bangin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaadha defending well as Bangin loads up on a big left hand.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bangin moves away.
Bangin scores with a spinning back kick!#T3#
Bangin misses with a looping right.
Bangin fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaadha checks a low kick from Bangin.
Bangin throws a leg kick but Zaadha checks it.
Zaadha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bangin can pounce on him.
Bangin digs a good body shot into Zaadha's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bangin.
Bangin takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bangin misses with an uppercut
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bangin connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bangin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Izzy Bangin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bangin misses with a looping left.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Bangin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Bangin throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.#T4#
Zaadha throws a series of punches but Bangin avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha swings for the body but Bangin moves out of range.
Bangin was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bangin throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Bangin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaadha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bangin lands a leg kick that knocks Zaadha off balance momentarily.
Both fighters circling a little - Bangin finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bangin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bangin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaadha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bangin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaadha doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaadha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bangin to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaadha wants to clinch but Bangin slips to the side
and Bangin counters with an inside leg kick.
Zaadha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bangin. Bangin obviously looking to wear him down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Izzy Bangin dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Bangin fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaadha on the side of the head.
Zaadha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bangin connects with a body shot that sends Zaadha's belly button to the back.
Bangin lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bangin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bangin keeps the fight on the outside.
Bangin half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bangin thuds his right hand into Zaadha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaadha connects with the punch.
Bangin lands a nice looking body shot.
Zaadha lands with a hook. Bangin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaadha misses the 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!
Zaadha throws a chopping leg kick but Bangin manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bangin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T1#
Zaadha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaadha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bangin takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses.
Zaadha moves out of range as Bangin strikes.
Zaadha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bangin.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bangin.
Bangin misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha swinging wildly here.
Bangin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bangin looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bangin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Bangin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Bangin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaadha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bangin cracks a nice hook into Zaadha's ribs.
Bangin missing with a left hand there. Zaadha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bangin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaadha's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bangin paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bangin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Bangin misses.
Bangin throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bangin keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Bangin moved away.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T3#
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bangin connects with a solid leg kick.
Bangin throws a hook but Zaadha avoids it easily.
Bangin lands a jab.
Bangin connects with a solid leg kick.
Bangin misses with a straight right.
Bangin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaadha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bangin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bangin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bangin scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bangin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bangin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaadha.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Bangin does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4#
A jab from Bangin misses.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Bangin avoids the punch easily.
Zaadha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bangin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Bangin.
Zaadha throws a big counter head kick but Bangin avoids it with no problem.
Zaadha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bangin.
Bangin showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zaadha.
Ri Zaadha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bangin misses with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bangin bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaadha's head.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha wants to counter with a clinch but Bangin pushes him away.
Zaadha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Izzy Bangin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bangin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Izzy Bangin!
Izzy Bangin thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 945 Krylov vs. Stark
Date: Dec 25, 2022 |
#R1#
Zaadha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lightspeed.
Zaadha throws a leg kick that misses.
Lightspeed is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a leg kick
and Lightspeed counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha misses with a head kick.
Zaadha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Lightspeed lands with a hook. Zaadha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaadha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lightspeed misses with a looping left.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lightspeed takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaadha throws a hook but Lightspeed blocks it.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaadha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Zaadha moves to clinch but Lightspeed breaks away #KD#
and Lightspeed counters with a nice right hand that sends Zaadha toppling to the canvas! Zaadha scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lightspeed finish him?!
Zaadha tries a head kick but it misses.
Lightspeed swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Lightspeed misses with a leg kick
and Zaadha counters with an outside leg kick.
Lightspeed lands an overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body. Lightspeed takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Zaadha misses with a series of wild punches.
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lightspeed looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaadha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lightspeed under the eye.#T2#
Zaadha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lightspeed cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Zaadha darts in and clinches Lightspeed up against the cage.
Lightspeed throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Lightspeed cracks Zaadha with a nice body shot.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Lightspeed uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC#
Lightspeed breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaadha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lightspeed throws out a loose jab but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lightspeed misses with an uppercut. Zaadha saw that one coming.
Zaadha throws a nice inside leg kick. #T3#
Zaadha checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaadha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lightspeed on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Lightspeed sees it coming and moves out of range.
Lightspeed misses with a two punch combination.
Lightspeed bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaadha's head backwards.
Zaadha staying out of range there.#CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Lightspeed is leaning against Zaadha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zaadha pushes Lightspeed back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Lightspeed. #T4#
Lightspeed lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Lightspeed cracks Zaadha with a nice body shot.
Lightspeed scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lightspeed fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Lightspeed swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha tries to work over Lightspeed's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Lightspeed.
A nice left hand lands by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to pull guard but Lightspeed won't allow it.
Lightspeed scores with a shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Lightspeed.
Zaadha is trying to stall.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lightspeed avoids it.
Still in the clinch, Lightspeed scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lightspeed throws a head punch that misses.
Lightspeed lands a right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arax Lightspeed dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Lightspeed dodges the punch combination from Zaadha.
A jab from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lightspeed uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaadha.
Arax Lightspeed is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaadha looks to land a combination but Lightspeed avoids it well.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lightspeed seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD#
and Lightspeed counters with a nice right hand that sends Zaadha toppling to the canvas! Zaadha scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Lightspeed finish him?!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lightspeed throws a head kick that misses.
Lightspeed pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #KD#
Lightspeed drops Zaadha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zaadha looks back up at him and smiles so Lightspeed waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Zaadha is rocked!#T1#
Lightspeed checks a low kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha is still on wobbly legs! Can Lightspeed finish him?
Lightspeed is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaadha can do to turn this around?
Zaadha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slow jab from Lightspeed misses its intended target.
Zaadha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Lightspeed counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arax Lightspeed!
Arax Lightspeed decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 939 Exotic vs. Machado
Date: Nov 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Petrov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Petrov does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Zaadha moves into range and clinches up with Petrov.
Petrov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch.
Petrov defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
Zaadha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Petrov circles away quickly and effectively.
It seemed like Petrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaadha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Petrov.
Petrov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Petrov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaadha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Petrov throws a leg kick but Zaadha sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Petrov. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from Petrov. #T1#
Zaadha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Zaadha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A shot in the inside from Petrov.
Petrov misses with a punch to the body.
Petrov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Petrov prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Petrov.
Petrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Petrov throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Still in the clinch, Petrov scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Petrov.
Petrov lands with a right to the head.
Petrov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Petrov blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Petrov as the two fighters clinch.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Petrov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Petrov working aggressively here.
Petrov cracks Zaadha with a nice body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Petrov. #T2#
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petrov blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Petrov. #BC2#
Petrov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Petrov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Petrov! But no joy.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Petrov moves away.
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaadha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Petrov.
Zaadha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaadha moves out of range of the leg kick from Petrov.
Zaadha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Petrov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T3#
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Petrov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaadha at a distance.
Petrov scores with a push kick.
Petrov misses with a straight left.
Petrov looks to land a body kick but Zaadha moved away.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A low kick lands for Petrov.
Zaadha lands a leg kick that knocks Petrov off balance momentarily.
A lazy left from Zaadha finds it's target.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
A shot to the liver by Petrov. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T4#
Petrov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zaadha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Petrov scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha is looking to chop away at Petrov's legs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Zaadha wants to slow Petrov down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Petrov keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Petrov scores with a shot to the body.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaadha misses its target.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Petrov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sloppy strikes from Zaadha. Those never looked like landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasil Petrov dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Zaadha saw it coming and moves away.
Zaadha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Petrov.
Zaadha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Petrov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Petrov.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaadha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Petrov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Petrov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zaadha moves in looking to clinch but Petrov pushes him off.
Zaadha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha throws a lazy right hand but Petrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Petrov scoring well with a low kick there.
Petrov throws a head kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaadha. #T1#
Zaadha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Vasil Petrov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Petrov takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaadha misses the target.
Petrov misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaadha misses with a combination
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha slips a straight right by Petrov.
Petrov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaadha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Petrov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaadha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha takes a swing at Petrov's ribcage but misses.
Petrov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
#T2#
Zaadha throws a leg kick
and Petrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
An inside leg kick lands from Petrov.
Zaadha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Petrov blocks a jab.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Petrov manages to avoid it.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Petrov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaadha throws a leg kick
and Petrov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Petrov crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zaadha - the referee stops the clock and Petrov gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zaadha. Petrov manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zaadha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A jab from Petrov misses.
Petrov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaadha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.#T3#
Petrov lands a jab to the nose.
Petrov looks to land a left hand but Zaadha moved out of range nicely.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Petrov backs away, Zaadha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Petrov 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.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Petrov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaadha cracks Petrov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CUT#It looks like Vasil Petrov has been cut.
Petrov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Petrov.
Petrov throws a good cross that connects.
Petrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha misses with a head kick.
Petrov flicks out a counter leg kick but Zaadha steps away.#T4#
Petrov lands a nice shot to the body.
Petrov steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zaadha. That one must have hurt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha misses with a looping left.
Zaadha lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaadha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Petrov momentarily.
Good exchange - Petrov coming out on top.
Petrov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#CL#
Zaadha has closed the distance and engaged Petrov in a clinch.
Petrov lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vasil Petrov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vasil Petrov's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Petrov jabs at Zaadha's body.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Petrov.
A left lands for Petrov.#CL#
Zaadha has Petrov up against the cage in a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC#
Zaadha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaadha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zaadha takes one to the chin there.
Zaadha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Petrov counters with a nice leg kick.
Petrov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Petrov.#T1#
Petrov scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaadha should have avoided that one.
A solid body kick from Petrov.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Petrov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Petrov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Zaadha's ribs.
Petrov lands a right hook to the body.
Petrov lands a slapping body shot.
Petrov checks a low kick from Zaadha.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaadha as he connects with a hook.
Petrov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaadha under the eye.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice cross by Petrov.
Petrov connects with a nice looking jab.
Petrov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#Zaadha is rocked!
Petrov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Petrov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Oh Zaadha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaadha throws a series of punches but Petrov avoids them all with ease.
Zaadha seems to have got his legs back now.
Zaadha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaadha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zaadha tries to clinch up but Petrov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaadha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zaadha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha tries to clinch up.
Petrov lands with a shot to the body.
Zaadha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Petrov. That's going to slow Zaadha down.
Zaadha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Petrov has time to react.
Petrov cracks a nice hook into Zaadha's ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Petrov.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A left and a right from Zaadha both land. Nice combination.
Zaadha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Petrov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.#T4#
Petrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaadha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Petrov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha connects with the punch.
Petrov throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a hook
and Petrov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ri Zaadha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Petrov moves away and avoids it.
Petrov connects with a body shot that sends Zaadha's belly button to the back.
Zaadha thows a leg kick but Petrov checks it
and Petrov counters with a head kick.
Vasil Petrov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Petrov is out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasil Petrov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Petrov 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasil Petrov!
A very excited looking Vasil Petrov made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 934 Benedetti vs. Joad
Date: Oct 22, 2022 |
#R1#
Rishkinov misses with a body kick.
Rishkinov connects with a body shot.
Zaadha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
#TD2#
Zaadha gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Rishkinov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaadha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rishkinov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rishkinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaadha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaadha trying to control the position here. #T1#
Rishkinov wants to control from the top but Zaadha keeps moving.
Zaadha trying to control the position.
Zaadha is pulling down on Rishkinov's head to control his posture.
Zaadha has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zaadha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaadha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rishkinov.
Zaadha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rishkinov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaadha tries to bum rush Rishkinov with a series of wild strikes but Rishkinov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Rishkinov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rishkinov throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaadha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Rishkinov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rishkinov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rishkinov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zaadha scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Zaadha.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3#
Rishkinov with a hook.
Rishkinov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zaadha throws a half hearted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Rishkinov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaadha doesn't seem phased though.
Rishkinov throws a front kick aimed at Zaadha's knee but Zaadha avoids it well.
Zaadha moves away from the strike by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov blocks a jab.
Rishkinov connects with a jab.
Rishkinov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rishkinov checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaadha looks to score with a jab to the body but Rishkinov is just out of range.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown but Zaadha shows good takedown defense.
Rishkinov shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaadha sprawls well. He's pushed Rishkinov's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Rishkinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha slips a jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov slips under a jab.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rishkinov.
Zaadha 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.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice inside leg kick there by Rishkinov. That's going to slow Zaadha down.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Zaadha tried to counter with a leg kick but Rishkinov avoided it.
Rishkinov cracks Zaadha with a right hand to the side of the head.
A left lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses.
Zaadha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rishkinov misses with a hook
and Zaadha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rishkinov thinking.
Zaadha avoids a kick to the body.
Rishkinov lands with a hook. Zaadha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rishkinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.
A slow jab from Rishkinov misses its intended target.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zaadha is trying to defend but Rishkinov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zaadha keeping hold of Rishkinov's head, controlling as best he can.
Rishkinov looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Rishkinov defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
Rishkinov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaadha doesn't seem bothered though.
Good leg kick by Zaadha.
Rishkinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaadha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaadha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
And Rishkinov tries to counter it with a takedown but Zaadha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
No luck for Rishkinov with that takedown attempt.
Rishkinov tries to score with a low kick but Zaadha moves his leg out of the way.
Zaadha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Rishkinov avoids it.
Zaadha tried to score with a low kick but Rishkinov checks it.
Rishkinov tries to land a body kick
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rishkinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov scores with a leg kick.
Rishkinov 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. #CL#
Zaadha gets a clinch.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Rishkinov can't get the takedown.
Rishkinov takes a knee to the side of the body. #T1#
Rishkinov digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaadha.
Rishkinov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaadha to keep the fight standing.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.#TD2#
Rishkinov pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Zaadha got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rishkinov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zaadha has managed to get both his arms back between Rishkinov's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zaadha avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zaadha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Rishkinov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zaadha trying to control the position from guard on top but Rishkinov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaadha wants to get up but he can't break Rishkinov's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here. #T2#
Zaadha controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rishkinov looking to control.
Zaadha 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. #SUB2#
Rishkinov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Rishkinov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaadha is aware though and is defending well.#SU#
Zaadha decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Rishkinov, up you get!
Rishkinov missing with a left hand there. Zaadha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rishkinov digs a good hook to Zaadha's body.
#T3#
Rishkinov moves out of range of the strikes.
Rishkinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rishkinov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaadha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Rishkinov tries to land a body kick
and Zaadha counters with a good low kick that Rishkinov was not able to check.
Rishkinov delivers a nice body kick.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but Zaadha moved away.
Rishkinov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zaadha as he jumps to the side.
Zaadha lands with an uppercut that bounces Rishkinov off the cage and back into range.
Zaadha slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
Zaadha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rishkinov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch but Rishkinov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rishkinov lands a glancing blow to the side of Zaadha's head.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A cross from Rishkinov lands.
Rishkinov misses with a hook to the body
and Zaadha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaadha blocks the body kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rishkinov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaadha, which made it look bad.
Zaadha wants to clinch.
Rishkinov throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaadha doesn't manage to clinch there - Rishkinov circles away.
Nice cross by Zaadha.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaadha looks to land a left hand but Rishkinov moved out of range nicely.
Zaadha takes a swing at Rishkinov's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Serhey Rishkinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zaadha takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Zaadha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaadha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Rishkinov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rishkinov lands a jab to Zaadha's midsection.
Rishkinov lands the left hand.
That kick from Rishkinov tenderised Zaadha's leg. Zaadha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rishkinov looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
Rishkinov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rishkinov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaadha's hands.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but Zaadha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick that misses.
Zaadha tries to counter by clinching up but Rishkinov breaks away and moves out of range.
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a takedown but Zaadha manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rishkinov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zaadha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rishkinov with the inside leg kick.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rishkinov moves away.#T1#
Rishkinov misses with a body shot.
Rishkinov throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Rishkinov moves out of range of the leg kick from Zaadha.
Rishkinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaadha walks into a left hand.
Rishkinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rishkinov throws an off balance right hand
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.
Zaadha drops his hands momentarily and Rishkinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a right and a left that Zaadha avoids nicely.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Rishkinov scoring well with a low kick there.
Rishkinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaadha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaadha throws a chopping leg kick but Rishkinov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rishkinov throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zaadha counters with a nice uppercut. #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!
Zaadha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rishkinov. Rishkinov obviously looking to wear him down.
Rishkinov throws a push kick but Zaadha slaps the foot to one side.
Rishkinov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rishkinov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rishkinov swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaadha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaadha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Rishkinov loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Rishkinov.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick from Rishkinov.
Nice defenses there by Zaadha.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rishkinov wants to counter with a clinch but Zaadha pushes him away.
Rishkinov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zaadha counters with a good low kick that Rishkinov was not able to check.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rishkinov scores with a spinning back kick!
Serhey Rishkinov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zaadha throws a series of punches but Rishkinov avoids them all with ease.
Rishkinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T3#
Rishkinov moves out of range of the leg kick from Zaadha.
Rishkinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zaadha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaadha has time to react.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
Rishkinov throws a head kick but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha fails to land with a series of punches.
Rishkinov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zaadha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Rishkinov throws an off balance right hand
and Zaadha counters with an inside leg kick.
Rishkinov tries to score with a low kick but Zaadha moves his leg out of the way.
Rishkinov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaadha scores with a decent looking hook.#T4#
A jab from Rishkinov misses.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Rishkinov fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaadha tries to counter by clinching up but Rishkinov breaks away and moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha connects with a right hand. Rishkinov shakes it off.
Zaadha digs a good hook to Rishkinov's body.
Ri Zaadha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rishkinov throws a push kick but Zaadha slaps the foot to one side.
Rishkinov scores with a nice body kick.
A low kick from Rishkinov misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rishkinov lands the left hand.
Rishkinov throws a sloppy head kick and Zaadha moves out of range easily.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.
Rishkinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Serhey Rishkinov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Rishkinov 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 930 Leifsson vs. Bigg
Date: Sep 28, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Zaadha rushes Archer and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Archer jumps guard but Zaadha turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Archer breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Archer jumps back.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Archer moves out of range.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Archer - that will leave a mark!
Archer fails to land the takedown.
Archer tries for a takedown but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Zaadha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Archer fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Archer blocks a leg kick.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
No joy there for Archer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#TD2#
Zaadha gets caught flat footed, as Archer shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Zaadha pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaadha swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaadha pulls Archer in close to prevent any damage.
Archer is stalling in the full guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zaadha looking to hit a scissor sweep but Archer is one step ahead there.
Archer tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaadha is retaining full guard.
Zaadha can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Archer controls the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zaadha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Archer dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaadha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Archer throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaadha tried to counter with a leg kick but Archer avoided it.
Archer shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. #CL#
Zaadha pushes Archer up against the cage in a clinch.#T3##BC#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick and Archer moves out of range easily.
Zaadha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Archer on the side of the head.
Archer misses with the body kick
and Archer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha motions for Archer to come forward. Zaadha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #CL2#
Archer takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Archer.
Archer jumps guard but Zaadha stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zaadha pushes off an throws an elbow but Archer leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Archer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha looking to stall.
#T4#
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Zaadha keeps control of Archer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaadha lands with a right to the head.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaadha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zaadha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaadha just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Archer stalling in the clinch but Zaadha improves position.
Zaadha throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaadha.
Archer dodges an elbow strike from Zaadha.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Archer changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaadha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Archer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha 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#
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Archer manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Archer throws a counter combo.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaadha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Archer raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Jonathan Archer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Archer moves into the clinch.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Archer wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Archer jumps guard but Zaadha stands there with Archer around his waist. Archer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Archer can do to turn this around?
Archer leaning against his opponent.
Archer is working for takedown but Zaadha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Archer leaning against his opponent.
#T1#
Zaadha tries to work over Archer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Archer goes for a takedown attempt but Zaadha pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Zaadha catches Archer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A little jabbing left from Archer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha digs a good body shot into Archer's ribs.#CL#
Zaadha forces Archer back against the cage and clinches.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stalling in the clinch from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Archer avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage. #T2#
Archer tries to pull guard but Zaadha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaadha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Archer is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zaadha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Archer is trying to pull guard but Zaadha turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha lands a hook that snaps the head of Archer backwards.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Archer manages to break the clinch.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Archer steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zaadha. That one must have hurt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick. #T3#
Zaadha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaadha sizes up Archer with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaadha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Archer.
Archer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zaadha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Archer will feel that in the morning.
Zaadha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Archer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaadha.
Zaadha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Archer just manages to avoid it.
Zaadha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha tests Archer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Archer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha is looking to clinch but Archer is avoiding it.
Zaadha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Archer gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zaadha counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Archer tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Archer closes the distance and clinches up with Zaadha, looking for a takedown. Archer pushes Zaadha against the cage but Zaadha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Archer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Archer checks a leg kick.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Archer's shoulder, as Archer tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Archer manages to avoid it.
Archer tries a quick counter leg kick but Zaadha is wise to it.
Archer with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Archer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Archer saw that one coming.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Archer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that second round.
That's time! Zaadha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Archer's head.#CL2#
Archer closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Archer tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zaadha is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Archer tries to pull guard but Zaadha holds him up against the cage and eventually Archer drops back down to his feet.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jonathan Archer.
Archer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Zaadha - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.
Zaadha has Archer pressed against the cage, preventing Archer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Archer blocks the elbow strike.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Archer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaadha to keep the fight standing.
Archer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaadha just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Archer's head.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ri Zaadha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice body punch from Zaadha.
Archer blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Archer is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaadha to keep the fight standing.
Archer tries to land a knee to the head but Zaadha blocks with his arms.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Archer's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Archer's gas tank.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
#T2#
Zaadha avoiding damage as Archer throws knees to the body.
Zaadha just leaning against Archer, taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Zaadha.
Archer blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with an elbow over the top.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Archer's elbow.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Archer being controlled against the cage.
Archer managing to block the knees to the body from Zaadha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right hand to the body from Zaadha.
Archer is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Archer takes an elbow to the forehead. #T3#
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Archer avoids it.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Archer.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Archer blocks a body shot from Zaadha. #BC2#
Archer pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Archer fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaadha scores with a head kick. Archer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#T4#
Nice takedown defense from Zaadha. No joy for Archer on that attempt.
Zaadha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Good work by Archer as he checks the leg kick.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaadha is looking to score with low kicks.
Archer shoots for a double leg takedown but Zaadha sprawls well. He's pushed Archer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zaadha wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaadha. That snapped Archer's head back.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha connects with the punch.
Zaadha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Archer stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaadha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Archer checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaadha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Archer in his tracks.
Zaadha cracks Archer with an open hand slap.
Jonathan Archer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaadha, 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 Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
During a confident post fight interview, Ri Zaadha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 926 Myers vs. Tax Payer
Date: Sep 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Zaadha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rishkinov.
Zaadha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Rishkinov momentarily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rishkinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Zaadha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaadha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zaadha avoids the head kick by Rishkinov.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Rishkinov avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick from Rishkinov misses.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rishkinov.
Zaadha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Rishkinov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rishkinov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a body kick.
Zaadha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rishkinov to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Zaadha 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.
Rishkinov throws a hook but Zaadha avoids it easily.
Zaadha lands with a straight right. Rishkinov didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Zaadha. No joy for Rishkinov on that attempt.
Zaadha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Serhey Rishkinov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rishkinov connects with an inside leg kick.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Rishkinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaadha! But no joy.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Rishkinov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rishkinov misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zaadha lands the left hand.
A clash of legs there as Rishkinov blocks the low kick.
Rishkinov swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Rishkinov misses with a series of wild punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha tries to land a front kick but Rishkinov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A jab lands there for Rishkinov.
Rishkinov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaadha has time to react.#T2#
Rishkinov throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Rishkinov connects with a right hand. Zaadha shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Rishkinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rishkinov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Rishkinov throws a right hand that misses
and Zaadha counters with a right hand to the body.
Zaadha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaadha.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Rishkinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Rishkinov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zaadha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rishkinov is out of range.
Zaadha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rishkinov checks it well.
Rishkinov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Rishkinov lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha checks the leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaadha.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha blocks the body kick.
Zaadha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Rishkinov - that will leave a mark!
Rishkinov digs a good body shot into Zaadha's ribs.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rishkinov looks to throw a body kick
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rishkinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
An inside leg kick from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov lands a jab.
Rishkinov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaadha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaadha takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Good exchange - Rishkinov coming out on top.#T4#
A punch combination from Rishkinov misses.
Rishkinov looks to land a body kick but Zaadha moved away.
Rishkinov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
Zaadha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rishkinov goes for a double leg but Zaadha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaadha continues to drive forward.
Rishkinov misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaadha.
Rishkinov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha trying to stall but Rishkinov improves his position.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rishkinov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Rishkinov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha slows down the pace here.
Zaadha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Zaadha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zaadha scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaadha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaadha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rishkinov.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Rishkinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Serhey Rishkinov is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaadha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaadha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Zaadha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zaadha throws a jab when Rishkinov was well out of range.
Zaadha wants to land a leg kick but Rishkinov is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Rishkinov feinted with a counter takedown.
Rishkinov throws a hook but Zaadha avoids it easily.
Rishkinov shoots for a takedown but Zaadha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rishkinov scores with a nice strike.
Rishkinov misses with a straight right. #T1#
Rishkinov throws a wild body kick that Zaadha sees coming a mile off.
Zaadha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Rishkinov loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaadha tries to move into range but Rishkinov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A shot to the liver by Rishkinov. Beautiful body shot.
Rishkinov lands a jab.
Rishkinov thuds his shin into the meat of Zaadha's side.
Rishkinov lands a jab to Zaadha's midsection.
Rishkinov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rishkinov connects with a solid leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a big shot that misses.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Rishkinov checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Rishkinov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha ducks right into an uppercut from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov lands with a hook. Zaadha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD#
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zaadha is trying to defend but Rishkinov finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zaadha makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#T2#
The fighters circling - Rishkinov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rishkinov takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Rishkinov throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Rishkinov gets a takedown into half guard.
Zaadha is trying to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov trying to control from half guard but Zaadha is working away.
Rishkinov not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
Zaadha trying to control here.
Rishkinov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Rishkinov there.
Rishkinov winds up and cracks Zaadha with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zaadha is not content to let Rishkinov control the position.
Rishkinov working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Zaadha wants to improve his position but Rishkinov is controlling well.
Zaadha trying to hold on to Rishkinov's head to control him but Rishkinov postures up.
Rishkinov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zaadha with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T4#
Rishkinov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaadha keeps working. #ES2#
Zaadha has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Rishkinov is on him like a limpet, forcing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rishkinov's efforts to push away.
Rishkinov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Rishkinov.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rishkinov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rishkinov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Rishkinov tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rishkinov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rishkinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rishkinov.
Rishkinov scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Serhey Rishkinov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Rishkinov misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Rishkinov as he checks the leg kick.
Rishkinov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov with a poor takedown
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Rishkinov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaadha can do to turn this around?
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rishkinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Zaadha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Zaadha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaadha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rishkinov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaadha. Zaadha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Rishkinov lands a nice shot that snaps Zaadha's head back.
Rishkinov misses with a takedown attempt
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha 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.
Rishkinov attempts a counter takedown but Zaadha avoids it well and moves away.
Rishkinov's corner calls for a 1-2. Rishkinov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Rishkinov throws the kick towards the body but Zaadha avoids it.
Zaadha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.#T1#
Rishkinov jabs Zaadha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rishkinov scores with a spinning back kick!
Rishkinov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Rishkinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
Rishkinov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaadha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Rishkinov.
Zaadha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Rishkinov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaadha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaadha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Rishkinov.
Zaadha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zaadha takes a swing at Rishkinov's ribcage but misses.
Rishkinov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zaadha if he has to take too many more of those.
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!
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Rishkinov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#T2#
Zaadha defending well as Rishkinov loads up on a big left hand.
Rishkinov walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot. #TD#
Rishkinov scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaadha isn't going anywhere.
Zaadha is trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Rishkinov has hold of Zaadha's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zaadha seems comfortable defending it but Rishkinov has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zaadha is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zaadha is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rishkinov couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Serhey Rishkinov!
Serhey Rishkinov was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 918 Tax Payer vs. Gracie
Date: Jul 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Maldonado throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Maldonado.
Maldonado throws a hook to the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaadha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Maldonado ducks down to avoid it.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Nice defenses there by Maldonado.
Maldonado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A left lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Maldonado pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaadha misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha scores with a nice right hand.
Zaadha throws a hook but Maldonado blocks it.
A telegraphed right hand from Maldonado misses the target.
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldonado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaadha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maldonado scrambles back to his feet.
Zaadha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Zaadha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Maldonado.
A quick step to the side and Zaadha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldonado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Maldonado counters with a straight right hand.
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Maldonado.
Maldonado looks to land a left hand but Zaadha moved out of range nicely.
Maldonado cracks Zaadha with an open hand slap.
Maldonado fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaadha looks to land a right hand but Maldonado moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Maldonado! But no joy.
Zaadha moves forwards but Maldonado connects with a nice, crisp jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Maldonado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Maldonado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maldonado there as he acknowledges the shot.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Maldonado. Zaadha shrugs it off though.
Maldonado scores with a punch to the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Maldonado fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Maldonado throws a nice outside leg kick.
Maldonado bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Maldonado just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldonado catches Zaadha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Maldonado lands a nice looking body shot.
A jab lands there for Maldonado.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Maldonado to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldonado throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Maldonado is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zaadha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Maldonado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Maldonado connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Zaadha looks to land a right hand but Maldonado moved out of range.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maldonado.
Maldonado lands with a kick to the ribs.
Maldonado with the inside leg kick.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maldonado pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range and Maldonado settles back down.
Maldonado lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaadha swings for the body but Maldonado moves out of range.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maldonado.
Maldonado chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaadha can pounce on him.
Good standup being displayed there by Maldonado as he connects with a hook.
Zaadha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaadha looks to land a left hand but Maldonado moved out of range nicely.
Zaadha scores with a sloppy right hand. Maldonado should have avoided that one. #T4#
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Maldonado.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Maldonado is out of range.
Maldonado connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zaadha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Maldonado. Maldonado obviously looking to wear him down.
Maldonado bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaadha.
Maldonado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maldonado fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Zaadha.
Maldonado rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Zaadha counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maldonado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
Zaadha works Maldonado's body with a nice hook.
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Maldonado.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ralphie Maldonado dominated that round.
That's time! Zaadha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zaadha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zaadha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Maldonado will feel that in the morning.
Maldonado on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Maldonado loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Zaadha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Maldonado throws a sloppy head kick and Zaadha moves out of range easily.
It looked like Zaadha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Maldonado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Maldonado walks forward, straight into a front kick from Zaadha.
Jab by Maldonado.
Maldonado throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Maldonado throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maldonado will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaadha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Maldonado takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaadha blocks a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaadha.
Maldonado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Ralphie Maldonado seems to be getting the better of the standup.#T1#
Maldonado misses with an uppercut
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Maldonado is out of range and Zaadha settles back down.
Maldonado looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Maldonado looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Maldonado doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaadha misses with a head kick.
A left lands for Zaadha.
Maldonado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maldonado fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Maldonado drops his hands momentarily and Zaadha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maldonado lands a really nice looking cross but Zaadha seems unphased.
Maldonado takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Maldonado scores with a body shot.
Maldonado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaadha.
Crunch! Zaadha slams his shin into Maldonado's torso.
Maldonado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaadha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Maldonado throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Maldonado.
Nice shot lands for Zaadha.
Maldonado slips under a jab from Zaadha.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Zaadha takes one to the side of the head.
Maldonado misses with a left hand
and Zaadha counters with a low kick, right behind Maldonado 's knee.
Maldonado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Nice jab there from Maldonado.
Maldonado moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
Zaadha connects with the punch.
Zaadha misses with a hook
and Maldonado counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Maldonado lands with a thumping leg kick.
Maldonado takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut. Zaadha saw that one coming.
Zaadha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maldonado sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick from Maldonado.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Maldonado lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A low kick from Maldonado is predictable there
and Zaadha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldonado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maldonado scores with a body shot.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha throws a body punch but Maldonado moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Maldonado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldonado follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zaadha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Maldonado tries to move into range but Zaadha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Maldonado misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaadha misses the target.
Zaadha is looking to land body kicks.
Zaadha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Maldonado loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
A solid leg kick lands there for Maldonado.
Zaadha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaadha tries to land a body kick
enabling Maldonado to counter with a crisp jab.
Maldonado throws a combination that misses
and Zaadha counters with a nice body kick.
Zaadha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Maldonado counter with a right hand.
Maldonado looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Zaadha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Maldonado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaadha. Zaadha obviously looking to wear him down.
Maldonado staying out of range there.
Maldonado jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha is looking to counter with head kicks.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaadha. That snapped Maldonado's head back.
#T1#
Maldonado slips under a jab.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Maldonado is out of range.
It seemed like Maldonado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
and Maldonado counters with a thumping low kick.
Maldonado lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Maldonado throws an off balance right hand
and Zaadha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A big right from Maldonado misses.
Maldonado misses with a hook. Zaadha ducked under it nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaadha.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Maldonado does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maldonado has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Maldonado there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zaadha misses with a jab to the body
and Maldonado counters with a nice uppercut.
Maldonado moves out of range of the strikes.
Maldonado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Maldonado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T2#
Zaadha digs a good hook to Maldonado's body.
Maldonado lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maldonado moves out of range of the body kick from Zaadha.
Maldonado feints a counter leg kick.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Maldonado scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldonado was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
A little jabbing left from Maldonado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maldonado was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaadha.
Zaadha walks into a stiff left hand from Maldonado.
Maldonado ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaadha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Maldonado counters with a straight right hand.
Zaadha tries to land a body kick
and Maldonado counters with a nice leg kick. #T3#
Maldonado is looking to slow Zaadha down with leg kicks.
Maldonado slips a jab from Zaadha.
Maldonado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Maldonado slips under a jab from Zaadha.
Maldonado chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut.
Maldonado displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaadha throws out the jab.
Maldonado moves out of range as Zaadha throws a body kick.
Maldonado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaadha misses the body punch
and Maldonado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha missing with a left hand there. Maldonado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maldonado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaadha scoring well with a low kick there.
Maldonado looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Maldonado gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T4#
Maldonado works Zaadha's body with a nice hook.
Zaadha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maldonado blocks a head kick by Zaadha.
Maldonado looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Maldonado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha misses with a looping left.
A nice side step and Maldonado releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Maldonado lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaadha staying out of range there.
Zaadha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaadha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Maldonado misses with an uppercut
and Zaadha counters with a low kick, right behind Maldonado 's knee.
Maldonado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Maldonado.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ralphie Maldonado.
Well Maldonado 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 Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ralphie Maldonado!
In his post fight interview, Ralphie Maldonado started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 906 Leifsson vs. Barbarian
Date: Jun 12, 2022 |
#R1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Karpo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Karpo moves out of range.
Zaadha cracks Karpo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Karpo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpo misses with the combination.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Karpo counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaadha's knee momentarily.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Karpo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses.
Karpo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Good leg kick by Karpo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo slips under a jab.
Karpo takes one to the chin there.
Karpo blocks a jab.
Karpo looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Zaadha tries a quick counter leg kick but Karpo is wise to it.#T1#
Zaadha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Karpo misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Karpo moves out of range.
Zaadha works the jab nicely.
Zaadha lunges at Karpo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Karpo's hand.
Karpo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Karpo connects with a solid leg kick.
Karpo moves forwards but Zaadha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaadha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha misses with a kick to the body
and Karpo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karpo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Karpo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Karpo lands a body shot.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
enabling Karpo to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
A punch lands to the side of Karpo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaadha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Karpo manages to avoid it.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karpo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Karpo.#CUT2#It looks like Hannu Karpo has been cut.
Karpo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
No joy there for Karpo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Karpo.
Karpo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha digs a good body shot into Karpo's ribs.
Zaadha throws a front kick aimed at Karpo's knee but Karpo avoids it well.
Zaadha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Karpo had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha swings widly with a right hand
and Karpo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaadha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Karpo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Karpo throws a head kick that half lands.
#TD#
Karpo shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Karpo scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Karpo drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zaadha dives on top into guard.#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Karpo looking for a sweep. Not yet Karpo, not yet.
Zaadha trying to stand up but can't free himself from Karpo's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Karpo is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Karpo's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T4#
Karpo trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #ES2#
Zaadha pushes Karpo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zaadha misses with a looping left.
Karpo scores with a hook to the body. Zaadha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Karpo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #TD#
Karpo looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Zaadha preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Karpo lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zaadha trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Karpo lands with a nice body punch.
Zaadha throws a lazy right hand but Karpo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaadha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Karpo is looking to wear down Zaadha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Karpo slips a jab from Zaadha.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaadha tries to move into range but Karpo moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Karpo defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
A head kick misses from Zaadha.
Karpo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaadha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Karpo slips under a jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Karpo throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Karpo connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha misses with a hook.#T1#
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Karpo!
Karpo shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaadha as he avoids it easily.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Karpo counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha lands a leg kick that knocks Karpo off balance momentarily.
Zaadha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaadha lands with a cross.
A telegraphed right hand from Karpo misses the target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zaadha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Karpo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zaadha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaadha.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Karpo. #T2#
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Zaadha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Karpos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Nice uppercut there from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Karpo.
Zaadha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Karpo cracks Zaadha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Karpo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Karpo was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Karpo takes one to the chin there.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Karpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karpo scores with a head kick. Zaadha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Karpo quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Karpo checks a leg kick.#T3#
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Karpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karpo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaadha. Zaadha obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Karpo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Karpo defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
Karpo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Karpo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Karpo saw that one coming.
Karpo throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaadha scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A shot to the body from Zaadha misses
and Karpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Karpo slips a jab from Zaadha.
Karpo staying out of range there.
Karpo is looking to counter punch.
Karpo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
An attempted straight right counter from Karpo misses the target.#T4#
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Karpo down.
A big left from Zaadha misses.
Karpo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaadha sprawls and moves away.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karpo throws a head kick that half lands.
Karpo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Karpo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaadha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Decent striking displayed by Karpo there.
Karpo with a hook.
Karpo throws a body shot but no joy.
Karpo throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Karpo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#TD#
Karpo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zaadha is trying to defend but Karpo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Zaadha manages to escape and get back to his feet!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hannu Karpo's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha throws the left hand but Karpo avoids the punch easily.
Karpo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hannu Karpo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Karpo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaadha.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Karpo is out of range.
Zaadha misses with a body shot
and Karpo counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Karpo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zaadha throws a hook but Karpo avoids it easily.
Zaadha throws a poor cross that misses
and Karpo 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.
A big left from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha tries to land a leg kick but Karpo saw it coming and moves away.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Karpo drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaadha sprawls and moves away.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Karpo's head backwards.
Zaadha swings widly with a right hand
letting Karpo counter with a right hand. #T1#
Nice defenses there by Karpo.
Zaadha lands a leg kick that knocks Karpo off balance momentarily.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Karpo counters with an inside leg kick.
Karpo misses with a takedown attempt - Zaadha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Karpo moves away.
Zaadha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Karpo. Karpo circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Karpo ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha stuffs the takedown.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaadha.
A punch lands to the side of Karpo 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaadha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaadha thumps Karpo with a low kick.#T2#
Karpo needs to keep his hands up - Zaadha had a free shot at his head there.
Zaadha's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaadha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Karpo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zaadha lands a head shot.
Karpo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Karpo avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a shot to the body.
Zaadha lands a slapping body shot.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
Zaadha digs a good hook to Karpo's body.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Karpo ducks down to avoid it.
Karpo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Zaadha throws the left hand but Karpo avoids the punch easily.
Karpo walks into a left hand.
Zaadha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaadha scores with a nice strike.
A good leg kick by Karpo.
Karpo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Karpo saw that one coming.
Karpo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaadha finds it's way round the side to connect with Karpo's head.
Zaadha misses with a right hand
and Karpo counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha misses with a right hand
and Karpo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
#T4#
Karpo just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaadha.
Both fighters circling a little - Karpo finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zaadha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaadha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zaadha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zaadha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaadha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Karpo checks the leg kick nicely there.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Karpo throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha stuns Karpo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaadha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zaadha 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ri Zaadha!
An out of breath Ri Zaadha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 898 Heavy Hitters
Date: May 14, 2022 |
#R1#
Zaadha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serronen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to clinch up.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serronen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaadha tries to clinch up but Serronen circles away and keeps his distance.
Serronen takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha avoids the head kick by Serronen.
#CL#
Zaadha instigates a clinch.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Serronen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Serronen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Serronen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Serronen misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T1#
Zaadha digs a good hook to Serronen's body.
Zaadha lands with a good body shot.
A head kick misses from Zaadha.
Zaadha scores with a jab. Serronen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaadha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Zaadha avoids it with no problem.
Zaadha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Zaadha lands.
Serronen misses with a low kick.
Zaadha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Serronen. Serronen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick and Serronen moves out of range easily.
Serronen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Serronen throws the left hand but Zaadha avoids the punch easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd cheers as Zaadha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Serronen doesn't seem phased though.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Serronen's head backwards.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Zaadha throws a low kick but Serronen moves out of range easily.
Good work by Serronen as he checks the leg kick.
Zaadha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaadha connects with a right hand. Serronen shakes it off.
Serronen moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaadha misses its target.
Serronen keeps the fight on the outside.
Serronen swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaadha.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaadha tries to clinch up but Serronen circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaadha tries a head kick but it misses.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serronen looks to land a left hand but Zaadha moved out of range nicely.
Zaadha slips a straight right by Serronen.
Serronen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Serronen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3##CL#
Zaadha moves into the clinch.
Serronen gets through Zaadha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut
and Serronen counters with a nice body shot.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the body
and Serronen counters with a nice body shot.
Zaadha lands a jab to the head.
Serronen scores with a punch to the head.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Serronen throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Serronen jumps back.
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.#T4##BC#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Serronen's hands.
Serronen throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Serronen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A head kick misses from Serronen.
Serronen lands a nice shot that snaps Zaadha's head back.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Serronen thuds a left hand into Zaadha's body.
Serronen blocks a head kick by Zaadha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Serronen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Serronen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zaadha tries to clinch but Serronen moves out of range.
Serronen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice cross by Zaadha.
Zaadha tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaadha to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaadha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Serronen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Zaadha thumps Serronen with a low kick.
Serronen avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zaadha has managed to clinch.
Serronen gets through Zaadha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Serronen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen. #BC#
Zaadha breaks the clinch.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Serronen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Serronen changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Serronen throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body. Serronen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Serronen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Zaadha has managed to clinch.
A right hand to the body from Zaadha.
Serronen lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Serronen.
A body shot lands from Serronen.
Serronen swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Serronen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T2#
Serronen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Serronen backwards. #BC#
Zaadha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaadha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serronen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaadha lands a head kick. Serronen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zaadha misses with a leg kick.
Serronen ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Zaadha avoids it with no problem.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaadha connects with a nice looking jab.
Serronen circles away from the clinch attempt
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
Zaadha closes the distance and pushes Serronen back into the cage.
Zaadha has Serronen pressed against the cage.
#BC#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T3#
Zaadha misses with a looping left.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaadha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#Zaadha is rocked!
Zaadha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Oh Zaadha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Serronen moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha seems to have got his legs back now.
Zaadha throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Serronen swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaadha.
Serronen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaadha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaadha fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Serronen throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Serronen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Serronen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaadha throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Zaadha.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A head kick misses from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Serronen moves out of range.
Zaadha moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSerronen.
Serronen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab, jab by Serronen - just one landing.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Serronen misses with a head kick.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Serronen moves out of range.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch but Serronen swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aku Serronen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha tests Serronen's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaadha throws a hook but Serronen avoids it easily.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Serronen loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaadha.
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Serronen throws out a counter right but Zaadha avoids it with no problem.
Serronen tries a head kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Serronen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaadha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
A jab from Serronen finds it's way through Zaadha's defenses.
Serronen avoids the head kick by Zaadha.
Serronen thinks about the counter body kick.#T1#
Serronen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaadha throwing a counter right hand but Serronen manages to avoid it.
Serronen scores with a nice body kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaadha with a jab.
Serronen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaadha's head backwards.
Serronen misses the jab.
Zaadha tries to clinch up.
Zaadha swings widly with a right hand
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha takes a body punch but keeps moving. #KD2#
Serronen lands a big right hand that sends Zaadha crashing to the mat! Serronen stays standing though and waves Zaadha back to his feet!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Serronen darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Zaadha's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Serronen before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aku Serronen!
Our winner, Aku Serronen, 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. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 894 Williams vs. Kidd
Date: May 01, 2022 |
#R1#
Bissainthe blocks a jab.
Zaadha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bissainthe. Bissainthe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Zaadha is looking to chop away at Bissainthe's legs.
Zaadha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bissainthe slips a jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Zaadha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zaadha looks to score with a jab to the body but Bissainthe is just out of range.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A bone on bone clash there as Zaadha blocks the leg kick.
Bissainthe 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.
Bissainthe blocks a jab.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bissainthe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha is looking to score with low kicks.
Bissainthe throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bissainthe tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick lands for Bissainthe.
Zaadha moves out of range as Bissainthe throws a body kick.
Bissainthe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T1#
Bissainthe fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe misses with a straight left.
Bissainthe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaadha's sensitive parts.
Nice shot lands for Bissainthe.
Zaadha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaadha looks to land a right hand but Bissainthe moved out of range.
Bissainthe misses with a kick to the body.
Bissainthe misses with the combination.
Zaadha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bissainthe will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaadha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bissainthe throws a chopping leg kick but Zaadha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A bone on bone clash there as Zaadha blocks the leg kick.
Bissainthe moves out of range of the body kick.
Zaadha takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Bissainthe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bissainthe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Bissainthe.
A shot to the liver by Zaadha. Beautiful body shot.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that misses.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses.
Zaadha checks the leg kick.
Zaadha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bissainthe throws out the jab.
Zaadha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bissainthe avoids the head kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Bissainthe ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Bissainthe lands a really nice looking cross but Zaadha seems unphased.
#T3#
Bissainthe blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaadha throws out a loose jab but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bissainthe avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
Bissainthe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Zaadha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Bissainthe moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bissainthe thumps Zaadha with a low kick.
Bissainthe throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Bissainthe throws a low kick, looking for Zaadha's leg but Zaadha calmly moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a counter high kick but Bissainthe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bissainthe cracks Zaadha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaadha staying out of range there.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.
Zaadha lands with a cross.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bissainthe was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bissainthe connects with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bissainthe lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A head kick misses from Zaadha. #T4#
Bissainthe swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Zaadha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bissainthe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
It looked like Zaadha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bissainthe tried to score with a low kick but Zaadha checks it.
Bissainthe looks to land a body kick but Zaadha moved away.
Bissainthe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it.
Bissainthe throws a hook but Zaadha blocks it.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bissainthe was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Bissainthe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaadha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe slips a jab and a cross from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaadha slips under a jab from Bissainthe.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bissainthe manages to avoid it.
Bissainthe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range.
Zaadha's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaadha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bissainthe throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaadha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toussaint Bissainthe will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zaadha tries a head kick but it misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Bissainthe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bissainthe replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zaadha blocks it well.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bissainthe.
Zaadha lands with a slapping head kick.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Bissainthe on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaadha. Zaadha obviously looking to wear him down.
Bissainthe cracks a nice hook into Zaadha's ribs.
Zaadha throws out a loose jab but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bissainthe lands a jab to Zaadha's midsection.
Bissainthe throws a hook but Zaadha avoids it easily.
Bissainthe thows a leg kick but Zaadha checks it
and Zaadha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Bissainthe's knee momentarily.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Bissainthe jumps back.
Bissainthe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bissainthe throws a leg kick
and Zaadha counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha missing with a left hand there. Bissainthe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaadha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaadha swinging wildly here.
Zaadha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
#T1#
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bissainthe.
Zaadha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Bissainthe scores with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Bissainthe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bissainthe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zaadha scrambles back to his feet.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Bissainthe fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range.
As Bissainthe backs away, Zaadha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zaadha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bissainthe misses with a hook.
Zaadha looks to score with a jab to the body but Bissainthe is just out of range.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Good work by Zaadha as he checks the leg kick.
Bissainthe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaadha. That did some damage!
Zaadha tries to move into range but Bissainthe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaadha blocks a jab.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaadha 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 Bissainthe has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bissainthe and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#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!
Bissainthe misses with a double jab.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
and Bissainthe counters with a body kick.
Bissainthe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bissainthe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaadha's sensitive parts.
Bissainthe checks a leg kick nicely.
Bissainthe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zaadha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Bissainthe checks it well.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bissainthe.
Zaadha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaadha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bissainthe.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaadha.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Bissainthe is out of range.
Bissainthe blocks the body kick.
Bissainthe tries to land a leg kick but Zaadha saw it coming and moves away.
Bissainthe throws a front kick aimed at Zaadha's knee but Zaadha avoids it well.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range. #T3#
Zaadha punishes Bissainthe's body with a nice straight punch.
Zaadha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bissainthe ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a series of punches but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Bissainthe throws a head kick but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bissainthe is able to avoid easily.
Zaadha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zaadha takes a step back to recover.
Bissainthe fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Bissainthe throws a wild body kick that Zaadha sees coming a mile off.
Zaadha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bissainthe.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Bissainthe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaadha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bissainthe is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha walks into a straight right hand from Bissainthe.#T4#
Bissainthe ducks right into an uppercut from Zaadha.
Zaadha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Zaadha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaadha should have avoided that one.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bissainthe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha misses with a head kick.
Zaadha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bissainthe scores with a nice strike.
A bone on bone clash there as Zaadha blocks the leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bissainthe. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha throws a big counter combination but Bissainthe scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bissainthe throws an off balance right hand
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zaadha throws a lazy right hand but Bissainthe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bissainthe misses with a kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Bissainthe.
Bissainthe scores with a kick to the midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Toussaint Bissainthe will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!#R3#
Zaadha connects with a leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a head kick.
Bissainthe throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bissainthe throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice leg kick from Bissainthe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Bissainthe slips the punch.
Bissainthe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha throws a lazy right hand but Bissainthe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bissainthe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaadha throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bissainthe. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bissainthe. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bissainthe can pounce on him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Bissainthe scores with a kick to the midsection.
Toussaint Bissainthe seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bissainthe throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Bissainthe goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zaadha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A clash of legs there as Zaadha blocks the low kick.#T1#
Bissainthe throws a lazy head kick
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice uppercut there from Bissainthe.
A jab from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Bissainthe.
A quick step to the side and Zaadha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Zaadha blocks the leg kick.
Zaadha throws a counter high kick but Bissainthe was just alert enough to avoid it.
Bissainthe throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bissainthe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Bissainthe catches Zaadha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bissainthe connects with an inside leg kick.
Bissainthe tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaadha is able to avoid easily.
A quick step to the side and Zaadha tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick that knocks Zaadha off balance momentarily.
Zaadha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Bissainthe lunges at Zaadha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaadha's hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bissainthe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bissainthe misses with a looping right.
Zaadha misses with a hook. Bissainthe ducked under it nicely.
It seemed like Bissainthe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bissainthe looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Bissainthe is looking to slow Zaadha down with leg kicks.
Bissainthe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaadha throws a poor cross that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a big head kick but Zaadha shrugs it off.
Zaadha swings for the body but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Zaadha will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Bissainthe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Bissainthe avoids the head kick by Zaadha.
Bissainthe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaadha's sensitive parts.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaadha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bissainthe is able to avoid easily.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bissainthe. That's going to slow Zaadha down.
Both fighters circling a little - Bissainthe finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bissainthe throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Bissainthe thumps Zaadha with a low kick.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the body
and Bissainthe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zaadha misses with a hook
and Bissainthe counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bissainthe throws a nice inside leg kick.
Bissainthe is looking to slow Zaadha down with leg kicks.
Bissainthe catches Zaadha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaadha takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaadha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaadha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaadha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bissainthe. Bissainthe obviously looking to wear him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses.
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bissainthe. That one must have hurt.
Zaadha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bissainthe.
Zaadha throws out a powerful jab.#T4#
Bissainthe throws a leg kick but Zaadha moved away.
Bissainthe jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zaadha swings widly with a right hand
and Bissainthe counters with a leg kick.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Bissainthe follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Ri Zaadha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bissainthe finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bissainthe takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Bissainthe lands a body shot.
Bissainthe misses with a body kick.
Bissainthe lands with a shot to the body.
Zaadha misses with a body punch
and Bissainthe counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaadha thinking.
Bissainthe takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bissainthe connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bissainthe connects with a solid leg kick.
Bissainthe delivers a nice body kick.
Toussaint Bissainthe is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick and Bissainthe moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bissainthe digs a good body shot into Zaadha's ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Toussaint Bissainthe comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bissainthe 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toussaint Bissainthe!
A victorious Toussaint Bissainthe thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 889 Crosby vs. JCM
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
A bone on bone clash there as Zaadha blocks the leg kick.
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Dong throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaadha.
Dong scores with a spinning back kick!
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaadha checks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong.
Dong moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
Zaadha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong lands with a right hand.
Dong misses with an uppercut
and Dong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A punch lands to the side of Zaadha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaadha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaadha misses with a leg kick.
Dong half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Dong looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Dong connects with a leg kick.
Zaadha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Long Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dong throws a hook but Zaadha blocks it.
Dong looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Dong scores with a body shot.
Zaadha throws a low kick, looking for Dong's leg but Dong calmly moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Dong.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
Dong tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Zaadha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaadha.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaadha.
Zaadha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
A good leg kick by Dong.
Zaadha staying out of range there.
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Zaadha throws a front kick aimed at Dong's knee but Dong avoids it well.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaadha 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 Dong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaadha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Dong takes one on the button.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong staying out of range there.
Zaadha ducks right into an uppercut from Dong.
Dong slips under a jab from Zaadha.
It looked like Dong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
A punch lands to the side of Zaadha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dong.
Zaadha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dong connects with an inside leg kick.
Dong throws out a powerful jab.
Dong connects with the punch.
Zaadha scores with a kick to the body.
Dong misses with a two punch combination.
Dong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zaadha slips a jab from Dong.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a looping left.
A shot to the body from Dong misses
and Zaadha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaadha throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Dong fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range.
Dong misses with a leg kick. #T3#
Dong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dong shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Dong looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Zaadha throws the kick towards the body but Dong avoids it.
Dong misses with a hook.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the body.
Jab from Dong.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaadha lands with a shot to the body.
Zaadha staying out of range there.
Dong tries to score with a low kick but Zaadha moves his leg out of the way.
Dong throws a leg kick but Zaadha checks it.
Dong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zaadha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaadha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dong throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaadha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaadha swings for the body but Dong moves out of range.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Zaadha moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target. #T4#
Zaadha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaadha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dong is able to avoid easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dong blocks the leg kick.
Zaadha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaadha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dong doesn't seem bothered though.
Dong throws a leg kick that misses.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong throws a head kick but Zaadha moves out of range.
Dong throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha throws a big shot that misses.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dong swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick lands for Dong.
Dong avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A leg kick checked by Dong.
Dong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Dong thows a body kick. Zaadha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Dong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaadha can pounce on him.
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Long Hung Dong will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
A jab from Dong finds it's way through Zaadha's defenses.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
Long Hung Dong is winning the standup battle so far.
Dong scores with a push kick.
Zaadha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Dong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaadha just manages to avoid it.
Dong looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Zaadha cracks Dong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Dong's head but Dong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dong checks a low kick from Zaadha.
Dong cracks Zaadha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha connects with a body shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Dong blocks the leg kick.
Zaadha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dong moves out of range as Zaadha throws a body kick.
Dong thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zaadha if he has to take too many more of those.
Zaadha looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong lands with a shot to the body.
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Dong is looking to chop away at Zaadha's legs.
Dong sizes up Zaadha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaadha is looking to land body kicks.
Dong thinks about countering with a body kick.
Dong fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaadha on the side of the head.
Zaadha's corner calls for a 1-2. Zaadha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Dong throws a hook but Zaadha blocks it.
Dong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Dong tried to score with a low kick but Zaadha checks it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Dong catches Zaadha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaadha scores with a nice strike.
Dong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dong misses with a kick to the body.
Dong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaadha momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zaadha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dong bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaadha's head.#T2#
Zaadha walks into a left hand.
Dong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Dong lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaadha's sensitive parts.
Zaadha misses with a double jab.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
Dong throws out a leg kick but Zaadha moves out of range and Dong only half commits.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dong takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dong throws a push kick but Zaadha slaps the foot to one side.
Zaadha tries a quick counter leg kick but Dong is wise to it.
Dong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dong throws a leg kick
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.
Dong's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Dong duly obliges.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dong throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Nice body kick there by Dong.
A jab from Dong misses.
Zaadha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Dong throws an off balance right hand
and Dong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dong scores with a decent looking hook.#T3#
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to score with a low kick but Dong moves his leg out of the way.
Zaadha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dong connects with a single shot there.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaadha.
Dong throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zaadha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaadha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaadha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dong checks a leg kick.
Zaadha cracks a nice hook into Dong's ribs.
Dong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dong misses with a hook. Zaadha ducked under it nicely.
Zaadha unleashes a big counter combination but Dong bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dong staying out of range there.
Dong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong tried to counter with a leg kick but Zaadha avoided it.
A nice leg kick from Zaadha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong scores with a punch to the head.
Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T4#
Zaadha looks to land a right hand but Dong moved out of range.
Dong lands with a cross.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Zaadha moved out of range nicely.
Dong throws a low kick, looking for Zaadha's leg but Zaadha calmly moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
Dong throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Dong lands with a straight right. Zaadha didn't see that one coming.
Zaadha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Dong throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
It looked like Dong wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dong manages to avoid it.
Crunch! Zaadha slams his shin into Dong's torso.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dong swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaadha throws out a leg kick but Dong moves out of range and Zaadha only half commits.
Dong tries to work over Zaadha's front leg with a kick but Zaadha checks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Long Hung Dong will probably get the nod.
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#
Zaadha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Dong moves out of range of the strikes.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Dong thows a leg kick but Zaadha checks it
and Dong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Zaadha steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dong goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Dong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dong looks to land a combination but Zaadha avoids it well.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Dong has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Zaadha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A slow jab from Dong misses its intended target.
Zaadha throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Dong is looking to counter punch.
Dong swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Dong looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
Dong throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha flicks out a counter leg kick but Dong steps away.#T1#
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Dong misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dong takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dong throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Dong avoids it.
Dong feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Dong.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaadha.
Zaadha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Dong.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaadha.
Dong connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaadha momentarily.
A telegraphed right hand from Dong misses the target.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dong was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Dong walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zaadha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaadha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Dong checks it.
Dong defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
Dong throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
Ri Zaadha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Dong checks it.
Zaadha is looking to slow Dong down with leg kicks.
Zaadha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dong.
Zaadha staying out of range there.
Zaadha with a nice cross.
Dong scores with a push kick.
Dong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws out a leg kick but Dong moves out of range and Zaadha only half commits.
Zaadha lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zaadha.
Dong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dong scores with a nice head shot.
Dong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dong looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Dong.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Dong lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaadha throws the kick towards the body but Dong avoids it.
Dong went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T3#
Zaadha avoids a punch combination nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaadha.
Dong connects with a leg kick.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
Zaadha throws a body kick that misses.
Dong has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaadha.
Dong moves away from the strike by Zaadha.
Dong listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
Dong cracks Zaadha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
That kick from Zaadha tenderised Dong's leg. Dong is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaadha's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dong throws a head kick that half lands.
Dong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dong fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T4#
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
Dong fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Dong checks a low kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Dong is looking to land body kicks.
Dong slips a jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha sizes up Dong with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Zaadha avoids it.
Dong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaadha throws out the jab.
Zaadha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Dong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Dong throws a hook but Zaadha blocks it.
Dong slips a jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha tries a low kick but Dong avoids it.
An attempted straight right counter from Dong misses the target.
A big left from Zaadha misses.
Long Hung Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dong misses with a body kick.
Zaadha throws a big shot that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ri Zaadha.
Well Dong has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 885 Clash Of Champions
Date: Mar 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Zaadha looks to land a right hand but Rishkinov moved out of range.
Zaadha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rishkinov.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaadha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Rishkinov with a jab.
Zaadha thuds a left hand into Rishkinov's body.
Rishkinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaadha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha lands a right hook to the body.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
That kick from Zaadha tenderised Rishkinov's leg. Rishkinov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Rishkinov misses with a left hand
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rishkinov misses the shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A slow jab from Rishkinov misses its intended target.
Rishkinov dips to his left and cracks Zaadha with an uppercut!
Rishkinov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rishkinov checks the leg kick.
Rishkinov misses with a wild body shot.
Rishkinov swinging wildly here.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Rishkinov jumps back.#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Rishkinov. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Zaadha tries a low kick but Rishkinov avoids it.
Rishkinov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rishkinov tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rishkinov throws a right hand that misses
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha checks the leg kick.
Rishkinov 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.
Rishkinov takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaadha misses with a leg kick.
Rishkinov is looking to score with low kicks.
Rishkinov throws a head kick but Zaadha moves out of range.
Rishkinov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rishkinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Rishkinov with the counter takedown but Zaadha avoids it easily.
Serhey Rishkinov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha blocks a low kick nicely.
Rishkinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha staying out of range there.
Rishkinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaadha defends it nicely.#T2#
Rishkinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Rishkinov moves away from the strike by Zaadha.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zaadha motions for Rishkinov to come forward. Zaadha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Rishkinov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Rishkinov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A lazy body kick from Rishkinov
and Zaadha counters with a slapping leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Rishkinov sizes up Zaadha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rishkinov fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rishkinov avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
Rishkinov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaadha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zaadha connects with a looping right hand.
Zaadha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaadha, as that shot connected.
#T3#
Rishkinov moves out of range of the body kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with an uppercut. Zaadha saw that one coming.#TD2#
Rishkinov decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Zaadha is trying to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov trying to control the action but Zaadha is working from the bottom.
Zaadha is trying to get back to full guard.
Rishkinov trying to control from half guard but Zaadha is working away.
Rishkinov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Zaadha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T4#
Rishkinov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaadha tries to kick Rishkinov off but Rishkinov keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rishkinov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#SUB2#
Rishkinov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zaadha sees it coming and defends easily.
Zaadha blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov wants to control but Zaadha is keeping him busy.
Zaadha pushes Rishkinov off looking to stand but Rishkinov dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Rishkinov looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Rishkinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Zaadha slips a jab from Rishkinov.
Zaadha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Rishkinov is out of range and Zaadha settles back down.
Rishkinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaadha throws a solid leg kick but Rishkinov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaadha.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
It looked like Zaadha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Zaadha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaadha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rishkinov jabs Zaadha right on the nose. Zaadha blinks but takes it well.
Rishkinov connects with a body shot.
Rishkinov misses with an uppercut. Zaadha saw that one coming.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Rishkinov's head but Rishkinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Rishkinov walks into a straight right hand from Zaadha.
Rishkinov buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rishkinov. That's going to slow Zaadha down.
Zaadha misses with a kick to the body.
Rishkinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaadha checks a low kick from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Rishkinov tries a head kick but it misses.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Rishkinov throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Rishkinov ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
And Rishkinov tries to counter it with a takedown but Zaadha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rishkinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.#T1#
Zaadha scores with a sloppy right hand. Rishkinov should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a right hand.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Zaadha does it's job there.
Zaadha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rishkinov cracks Zaadha with an open hand slap.
Zaadha fakes the leg kick and cracks Rishkinov in the body.
A jab lands there for Zaadha.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov ducks right into an uppercut from Zaadha.
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha keeps Rishkinov at a distance using the push kick.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Rishkinov moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Rishkinov.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rishkinov.
Nice uppercut lands for Rishkinov. That snapped Zaadha's head back.
Zaadha throws a hook but Rishkinov blocks it.
Rishkinov looks to land a left hand but Zaadha moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Zaadha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rishkinov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha scoring well with a low kick there.
Rishkinov clobbers Zaadha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaadha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Rishkinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.
Rishkinov checks a low kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rishkinov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Rishkinov misses with a straight right.
Zaadha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Rishkinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaadha moves away.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Rishkinov. #T3#
Zaadha throws a body punch but Rishkinov moves out of range.
Rishkinov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaadha's sensitive parts.
Rishkinov looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
Rishkinov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A head kick misses from Rishkinov.
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Rishkinov.
Zaadha lands with an overhand left.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaadha.
Nice takedown defense from Zaadha. No joy for Rishkinov on that attempt.
Rishkinov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zaadha will feel that in the morning.
Rishkinov checks the leg kick.
Rishkinov throws the left hand but Zaadha avoids the punch easily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
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!#TD2#
Rishkinov feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rishkinov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rishkinov trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zaadha manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR##T4#
Zaadha stays in close to Rishkinov's body and controls the position.
Rishkinov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaadha is one step ahead there.
Zaadha slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rishkinov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Rishkinov working for a triangle but Zaadha defends it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SU#
Zaadha stands up and waves to Rishkinov to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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#
Zaadha cracks Rishkinov with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaadha slips under a jab from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
Zaadha throws a body kick that misses.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rishkinov connects with a crisp jab.
Rishkinov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha throwing a counter right hand but Rishkinov manages to avoid it.
Rishkinov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Rishkinov.
Zaadha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Rishkinov. Rishkinov obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Rishkinov is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Rishkinov.
Zaadha jabs Rishkinov right on the nose. Rishkinov blinks but takes it well.
Rishkinov blocks a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov misses with a body shot.
A jab from Rishkinov misses. #T1#
Rishkinov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zaadha drops his hands momentarily and Rishkinov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaadha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Rishkinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaadha.
Rishkinov misses with a low kick.
Rishkinov throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Rishkinov shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zaadha defends it nicely.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Rishkinov ducks down to avoid it.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rishkinov moves away.
Nice body punch from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov throws a solid leg kick but Zaadha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rishkinov.
Zaadha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha is looking to chop away at Rishkinov's legs.
Rishkinov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Serhey Rishkinov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Rishkinov throws a jab when Zaadha was well out of range.
Rishkinov connects with a leg kick.
Zaadha lands a jab to the nose.
Rishkinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Rishkinov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rishkinov throws a low kick but Zaadha moves out of range easily.
Zaadha misses with a two punch combination.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Rishkinov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Rishkinov blocks a low kick nicely.
Rishkinov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zaadha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rishkinov dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaadha sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Serhey Rishkinov.
Rishkinov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.
Zaadha moves away from the strike by Rishkinov.
Rishkinov blocks a low kick nicely.
Rishkinov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The fighters circle momentarily. Rishkinov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T3#
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaadha.
Rishkinov throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Zaadha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zaadha.
Zaadha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zaadha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zaadha with a hook.
Zaadha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaadha pushes Rishkinov away with a front kick.
Rishkinov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaadha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Rishkinov goes for a double leg but Zaadha avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaadha continues to drive forward.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Rishkinov.
Rishkinov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha slaps away a takedown attempt from Rishkinov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rishkinov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaadha lands a front kick.
Rishkinov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range and Rishkinov settles back down.
And Zaadha counters with a quick kick to the body but Rishkinov blocks it.
Rishkinov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaadha.
Rishkinov needs to keep his hands up - Zaadha had a free shot at his head there.
Rishkinov swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#T4#
A nice leg kick from Zaadha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rishkinov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Rishkinov has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zaadha.
Zaadha connects with a body shot that sends Rishkinov's belly button to the back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Rishkinov down.
Rishkinov lands a nice hook to Zaadha's body. Zaadha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaadha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rishkinov's sensitive parts.
Rishkinov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaadha.
Rishkinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaadha.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Zaadha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rishkinov.
Zaadha lands a leg kick that knocks Rishkinov off balance momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rishkinov 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 Zaadha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaadha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaadha blocks a jab.
Rishkinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaadha is looking to counter with a body kick.
Rishkinov throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Rishkinov misses with a looping right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaadha, 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 Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
A very excited looking Ri Zaadha 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.
Serhey Rishkinov was interviewed post fight and said 'I didn't stick to the game plan. I played his game and lost . I'll be back '. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 879 The Last Dance
Date: Feb 20, 2022 |
#R1#
Zaadha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha blocks a jab.
Zaadha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaadha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A bone on bone clash there as Zaadha blocks the leg kick.
Zaadha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Krison takes a step back to recover.
Nice defenses there by Krison.
A nice leg kick from Zaadha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Krison cracks Zaadha with a good jab.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaadha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Krison's sensitive parts.
Zaadha moves out of range as Krison strikes.
Zaadha looks to score with a jab to the body but Krison is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison 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.
Krison getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Krison lands a nice hook to Zaadha's body. Zaadha takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Krison if he has to take too many more of those.
Zaadha scores with a push kick.
Krison misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Krison checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #T1#
Zaadha fakes the leg kick and cracks Krison in the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Krison checks a leg kick.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha misses with a two punch combination.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Krison tenderised Zaadha's leg. Zaadha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Krison counters with an inside leg kick.
Krison avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krison.
Krison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krison misses the shot to the body.
Krison throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Krison ducks down to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Krison.
Krison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaadha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Krison ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaadha moves away.
Krison with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krison on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Krison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a front kick.
Zaadha takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Krison swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Krison scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zaadha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Krison will feel that in the morning.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Krison slips the punch.
Zaadha lands a really nice looking cross but Krison seems unphased.
Zaadha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krison will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A good leg kick by Zaadha. #T3#
Krison throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaadha throws out the jab.
Zaadha thumps Krison with a low kick.
Krison misses with a straight left.
Zaadha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Krison.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Zaadha looks to land a body kick but Krison moved away.
Zaadha moves out of range of the leg kick from Krison.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Zaadha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Krison misses with a wild body shot.
Krison dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha takes one to the side of the head.
Krison throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha moves out of range of the leg kick from Krison.
Despite the aggression on Zaadha's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut
and Krison counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Zaadha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#T4#
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha tries to score with a low kick but Krison moves his leg out of the way.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
and Krison counters with a nice uppercut.
Krison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaadha blocks a leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Krison.
Zaadha connects with an inside leg kick.
Krison just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick from Krison.
Zaadha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
The crowd cheers as Zaadha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Krison doesn't seem phased though.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Krison misses with an uppercut. Zaadha saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Krison throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Jab by Zaadha.
Krison throws a nice outside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Krison stuns Zaadha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaadha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaadha tries to land a front kick but Krison steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaadha misses with a kick to the body
and Krison makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Krison has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
and Krison counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha moves away from the strike by Krison.
Zaadha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaadha misses with a hook. Krison ducked under it nicely.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Krison sizes up Zaadha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Krison.
Krison cracks a nice hook into Zaadha's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A solid body kick from Zaadha.
Krison misses with a straight right.
Krison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaadha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Krison pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range and Krison settles back down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaadha 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.#T1#
Zaadha throws a jab when Krison was well out of range.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Krison wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaadha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Herb Krison is winning the standup battle so far.
Krison lands a really nice looking cross but Zaadha seems unphased.
Krison tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krison throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaadha throws a leg kick which misses Krison's front leg but catches the back leg as Krison tries to avoid it.
Krison moves out of range of the body kick from Zaadha.
Krison takes one on the button.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Krison connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaadha.
Krison throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zaadha counters with a nice uppercut.
Krison lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Krison scores with a push kick.
Krison fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Krison takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
An inside leg kick lands from Krison.
Krison keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krison.
Zaadha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zaadha looks to score with a jab to the body but Krison is just out of range.
Zaadha throws a leg kick which misses Krison's front leg but catches the back leg as Krison tries to avoid it.
Zaadha swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Krison jabs Zaadha right on the nose. Zaadha blinks but takes it well.
Krison looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Jab, jab by Zaadha - just one landing.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Krison throws a solid leg kick but Zaadha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krison.
Krison moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
It looks like Krison has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Krison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T3#
Zaadha throws a hook but Krison blocks it.
Zaadha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Krison throws out the jab.
Zaadha takes one on the button.
Krison will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
Zaadha thows a leg kick but Krison checks it
and Krison counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zaadha swings for the body but Krison moves out of range.
Krison throws a hook but Zaadha blocks it.
Good leg kick by Zaadha.
Krison blocks a leg kick.
Krison blocks a leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Krison counters with a low kick, right behind Zaadha 's knee.
Krison fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaadha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Krison looks for the body kick but Zaadha saw that one coming.
Zaadha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krison lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy. #T4#
Krison moves out of range as Zaadha throws a body kick.
Krison misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Zaadha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Krison.
Krison misses with a body kick.
Krison walks into a straight right hand from Zaadha.
Zaadha clobbers Krison with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Krison tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Krison throws a hook but Zaadha blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Krison checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.
Zaadha connects with a looping right hand.
Krison throws an off balance right hand
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaadha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Krison misses with a hook.
Krison just misses with a punch to the body.
Krison backing away here, and Zaadha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Krison avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herb Krison dominated that second round.
That's time! Krison's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha throws a front kick that sends Krison stumbling back into the cage.
Krison moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaadha slips a straight right by Krison.
Zaadha connects with a solid leg kick.
Krison just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha misses with a kick to the body
and Krison counters with a nice body shot.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Krison pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Krison checks it.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krison connects with a jab.
Krison moves away from the strike by Zaadha.
A head kick by Krison misses
and Zaadha counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Krison. Krison obviously looking to wear him down.
Krison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Krison's head but Krison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T1#
Zaadha lands with a nice body kick.
Zaadha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha thows a body kick. Krison tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Krison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaadha is able to avoid easily.
Krison throws a jab when Zaadha was well out of range.
Krison checks a low kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Krison throws a jab when Zaadha was well out of range.
Krison works Zaadha's body with a nice hook.
Zaadha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Krison counters with a straight right hand.
Zaadha takes a swing at Krison's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Krison moves out of range as Zaadha throws a body kick.
#T2#
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Krison.
Krison looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Krison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Krison.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Krison moves out of range easily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Krison.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Krison avoids the punch easily.
Krison moves away from the strike by Zaadha.
Krison tried to counter with a leg kick but Zaadha avoided it.
Krison misses with a hook. Zaadha ducked under it nicely.
Krison misses with an uppercut. Zaadha saw that one coming.
Zaadha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Krison checks a leg kick.
Krison doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Krison connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaadha 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.
Jab by Krison.
Krison lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Krison jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Zaadha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
It looked like Krison was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Krison is looking to slow Zaadha down with leg kicks.
Krison ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Krison misses the shot to the body.
Krison uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Krison defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
Zaadha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaadha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Krison chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaadha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krison waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.
Krison misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha misses with a double jab.
Zaadha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Krison swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Krison moves out of range of the body kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Krison connects with a jab.
Zaadha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Donk. Krison catches Zaadha right on the button with a cross.
Krison connects with a jab.
Krison throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Krison with the inside leg kick.
Zaadha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Krison has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaadha.
A good leg kick by Krison.
Zaadha throws a shot to the body.
Zaadha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Krison's hands.
Krison throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Krison throws a head kick but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha lands a nice shot that snaps Krison's head back.
Zaadha throws a push kick but Krison slaps the foot to one side.
Zaadha throws a push kick but Krison slaps the foot to one side.
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 Herb Krison.
Well Krison has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 29:28
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Herb Krison!
A relieved looking Herb Krison thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 871 Sitsongrit vs. Caunt
Date: Jan 23, 2022 |
#R1#
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reilly.
Reilly takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Reilly just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
John C Reilly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Reilly looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
Zaadha takes a swing at Reilly's ribcage but misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Reilly.
Zaadha tries a low kick but Reilly avoids it.
Reilly is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Reilly misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Reilly is out of range.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Reilly fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range.
Reilly tries to clinch up but Zaadha circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Reilly throws out a counter right but Zaadha avoids it with no problem.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Reilly.
Zaadha staying out of range there.
Reilly connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reilly blocks a jab.
Reilly throws out a counter right but Zaadha avoids it with no problem.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reilly connects with the punch.#T1#
Zaadha tries to score with a low kick but Reilly moves his leg out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Reilly checks the leg kick.
Reilly misses with a hook
and Zaadha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Reilly checks a leg kick nicely.
Reilly is looking to slow Zaadha down with leg kicks.
Zaadha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Reilly buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha thows a body kick. Reilly tries to catch it but that hurt him.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Reilly throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Reilly tenderised Zaadha's leg. Zaadha is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL2#
Reilly clinches with his opponent.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha tries a body shot but Reilly blocks it.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha lands with a right to the head.
Reilly tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow. #T2#
Zaadha lands a hook that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Reilly tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Reilly back against the cage.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Reilly goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Reilly lands with a left to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
Reilly doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands with a left to the head.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Reilly or not.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Zaadha pushes Reilly back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Reilly avoiding damage as Zaadha throws knees to the body.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Reilly.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Reilly's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaadha is leaning against Reilly and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Reilly controls the action.
Zaadha throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Reilly - that landed with a thud.
#T4#
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!
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Reilly lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Reilly is leaning against Zaadha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Reilly's ribcage. Reilly let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha is working Reilly over against the cage.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Reilly.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Reilly can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Reilly takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha lands a lovely overhand right.
Zaadha scores with a spinning back kick!
Zaadha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Reilly misses with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A combination from Reilly does no damage.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
Zaadha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reilly connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaadha's hands.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Reilly throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha dips to his left and cracks Reilly with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Reilly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Reilly lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Reilly misses with a low kick as Zaadha jumps back.
Zaadha thuds his right hand into Reilly's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Reilly throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Reilly misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reilly. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Reilly moves out of range.
Reilly throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha misses with a leg kick.
Zaadha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reilly misses with a low kick.
Reilly thumps Zaadha with a low kick.
Reilly throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Zaadha. Beautiful body shot.#CL2#
Reilly gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
Reilly digs a right hand into Zaadha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaadha's gas tank.
Reilly has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice elbow from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a right to the head. #T2#
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Reilly misses with a hook to the ribs.
Reilly lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaadha or not.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Reilly.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Reilly avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
A short body shot lands from Zaadha as the two fighters clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Reilly.
Reilly misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Zaadha.
A short left from Reilly.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Reilly.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Reilly.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Reilly backwards.
Zaadha scores with a shoulder strike.
A body shot lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Ri Zaadha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly misses with some punches.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Reilly controls his hands.
Zaadha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
Reilly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Reilly.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaadha lands a body punch.
Reilly is breathing heavily.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Reilly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reilly digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Reilly takes a knee to the side of the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Ri Zaadha 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. And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reilly moves away.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaadha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Reilly is out of range and Zaadha settles back down.
Zaadha dodges the punch combination from Reilly.
Zaadha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zaadha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reilly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaadha moves away.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick from Reilly.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reilly.
Zaadha throwing a counter right hand but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Reilly throws a jab when Zaadha was well out of range.
Zaadha 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A left lands for Zaadha.
Nice straight punches there by Zaadha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaadha.
Reilly thows a left - swing and a miss!
Reilly throws a hook to the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaadha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T1#
Reilly moves out of range of the body kick from Zaadha.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Reilly down.
Reilly swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Reilly lands with a nice body punch.
Reilly with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaadha to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Reilly checks it.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Reilly pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Reilly manages to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a hook but Reilly avoids it easily.
Reilly swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaadha tests Reilly's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaadha slips a jab from Reilly.
A low kick lands for Reilly.
John C Reilly has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Reilly takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Reilly misses with a leg kick.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Reilly.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Reilly closes the distance and clinches.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Zaadha.
Reilly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Reilly swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Reilly tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
Reilly lands a body shot.
A short left from Reilly.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Reilly fails to land.
Reilly misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Reilly lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Reilly lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Reilly tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Reilly stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Reilly lands with a right to the head.
Reilly working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Reilly tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Reilly throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Reilly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Reilly lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Reilly working aggressively here.
Reilly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Still in the clinch, Zaadha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Reilly misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
John C Reilly comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zaadha 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
An out of breath Ri Zaadha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 866 Al Din vs. Whymer 3
Date: Jan 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Zaadha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaadha cracks a nice hook into Jones Jr's ribs.
Jones Jr uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zaadha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Jones Jr decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Zaadha's guard.
Zaadha is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Jones Jr dives into side control.
#REVB#
Jones Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaadha keeps working.
We've been hearing that Jones Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Jones Jr laying and praying for a moment but Zaadha takes advantage and regains half guard.
Jones Jr thows a huge punch but Zaadha dodges it nicely.
Jones Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Zaadha to regain full guard. #T1#
Jones Jr landing some decent shots from guard.
Jones Jr lands a couple of elbows.
Zaadha wants to get back to his feet but Jones Jr is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES2#
Zaadha is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaadha presses Jones Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Jones Jr lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jones Jr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A hook to the body from Jones Jr.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Jones Jr tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Jones Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands a damaging elbow.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Zaadha.
Jones Jr lands a right hand.
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!
Jones Jr prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Jones Jr.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Jones Jr.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to work over Jones Jr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Jones Jr.
Zaadha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr blocks an elbow strike from Zaadha.
Jones Jr tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Jones Jr back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones Jr. #T3#
Jones Jr prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Jones Jr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha is leaning against Jones Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jones Jr tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha pushes Jones Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Jones Jr makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jones Jr is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaadha has double underhooks.
Jones Jr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zaadha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Jones Jr lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#TD#
Jones Jr is trying to trip Zaadha. He has hold of a leg but Zaadha is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jones Jr persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Jones Jr won't allow Zaadha to get back to his feet.
Zaadha tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaadha keeping full guard, as Jones Jr tries to pass.
Zaadha bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones Jr's guard. #REVB##T4#
Zaadha advances position into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones Jr is looking for a sweep.
Zaadha trying to control the action but Jones Jr is working from the bottom.
Jones Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Jones Jr is not content to let Zaadha control the position.
Jones Jr tries to get back to half guard but can't.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zaadha swings widly with a right hand
and Jones Jr connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Jones Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Jones Jr checks a low kick from Zaadha.
Jones Jr misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha is looking to chop away at Jones Jr's legs.
Jones Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Jones Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Zaadha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Jones Jr is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Jones Jr with a hook.
Jones Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones Jr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Nice defenses there by Zaadha.#T1#
Jones Jr avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jones Jrs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Jones Jr checks it.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha moves out of range as Jones Jr strikes.
Nice shot by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Jones Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zaadha cracks Jones Jr with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaadha tests Jones Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Zaadha lands.
Jones Jr loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Zaadha cracks a nice hook into Jones Jr's ribs.#T2#
Jones Jr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Jones Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Zaadha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jones Jr's knee momentarily.
Jones Jr throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jones Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zaadha jabs Jones Jr right on the nose. Jones Jr blinks but takes it well.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jones Jr checks a leg kick.
Jones Jr lands an overhand right.
Zaadha tried to score with a low kick but Jones Jr checks it.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
Zaadha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Zaadha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jones Jr has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr moves forwards but Zaadha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaadha takes a swing at Jones Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jones Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaadha lands a leg kick that knocks Jones Jr off balance momentarily.
Zaadha throws a front kick that sends Jones Jr stumbling back into the cage.
Jones Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaadha connects with the punch.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Jones Jr slips the punch.
Zaadha needs to keep his hands up - Jones Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Zaadha thuds a left hand into Jones Jr's body.
Zaadha misses the jab.#T4#
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha throws a jab when Jones Jr was well out of range.
Jones Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Jones Jr is out of range.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones Jr.
Zaadha lands a jab to Jones Jr's midsection.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jones Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Zaadha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaadha connects with a crisp jab.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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#
Nice defenses there by Jones Jr.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jones Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones Jr misses the target.
Zaadha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zaadha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Zaadha.
Jones Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That kick from Zaadha tenderised Jones Jr's leg. Jones Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones Jr tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr backing away here, and Zaadha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jones Jr is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Zaadha pushes Jones Jr away with a front kick.
Zaadha lands a leg kick that knocks Jones Jr off balance momentarily.
Jones Jr defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Zaadha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaadha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Jones Jr.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaadha scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jones Jr has time to react.
Zaadha punishes Jones Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Zaadha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jones Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jones Jr.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaadha, as that shot connected.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones Jr.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Jones Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaadha in his tracks.
Jones Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaadha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones Jr thinking.
Nice body kick there by Zaadha.#T3#
Jones Jr checks a low kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jones Jr avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
Jones Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaadha.
Zaadha connects with the punch.
Jones Jr misses with a hook.
Jones Jr fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaadha on the side of the head.
Jones Jr misses with an uppercut. Zaadha saw that one coming.
Zaadha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jones Jr takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaadha throws a jab when Jones Jr was well out of range.
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Jones Jr avoids the punch easily.
Jim Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Jones Jr throws a hook but Zaadha avoids it easily.
Jones Jr moves forwards but Zaadha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Jones Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaadha.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaadha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Zaadha lands with a right hand.
Jones Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaadha.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jones Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones Jr lands a body shot.
Jones Jr lands with a good body shot.
Jones Jr avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Jones Jr.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaadha 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
Ri Zaadha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 859 Bloodbath
Date: Dec 12, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Serronen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Serronen 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.
Serronen lands with a straight right. Zaadha didn't see that one coming.
Serronen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.#KD2#
Serronen drops Zaadha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zaadha looks back up at him and smiles so Serronen waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen walks into a straight right hand from Zaadha.
Zaadha scores with a nice head shot.
Serronen sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Serronen slips a jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha works Serronen's body with a nice hook.
Serronen slips under a jab.
Serronen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Serronen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Zaadha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha misses with a jab to the body
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha throws a hook but Serronen blocks it.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaadha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Serronen scores with a nice right hand.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaadha.
Zaadha connects with a solid leg kick.
Serronen moves out of range as Zaadha throws a body kick.
A little jabbing left from Serronen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
and Serronen counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Serronen cracks Zaadha with a good jab.#ROC2#Zaadha is rocked!
An inside leg kick from Serronen misses.
Oh Zaadha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Zaadha scores with a punch to the head.
Zaadha seems to have got his legs back now.
Zaadha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Serronen.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha is looking to land body kicks.
Serronen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Serronen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Serronen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Serronen down.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Serronen.
Serronen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Serronen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Serronen misses the target.
Serronen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
A nice side step and Serronen releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T3#
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Serronen slips under a jab from Zaadha.
Serronen wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaadha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Serronen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Serronen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaadha thinking.
Serronen throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Serronen on the side of the head.
Zaadha looks for the body kick but Serronen saw that one coming.
Serronen throws a good cross that connects.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaadha, as that shot connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Serronen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Serronen lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Zaadha connects with a looping right hand.
Zaadha throws a poor cross that misses
and Serronen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Serronen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaadha to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaadha lands with an uppercut that bounces Serronen off the cage and back into range.
Zaadha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Serronen counters with a straight right hand.
Serronen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaadha connects with an inside leg kick.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Serronen looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaadha connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha misses with a hook
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha misses with a kick to the body
and Serronen counters with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Serronen.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ri Zaadha 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.#R2#
Serronen throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha cracks Serronen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaadha lunges at Serronen with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Serronen's hand.
Zaadha looks to land a body kick but Serronen moved away.
Serronen throws a head kick but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Serronen eats them both and turns towards Zaadha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Serronen blocks a jab.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Serronen throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
and Serronen counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha throws a body kick that misses
and Serronen counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Serronen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Zaadha displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Zaadha takes one to the chin there.
Serronen lands a lovely overhand right.
Zaadha slips under a jab from Serronen.
Serronen on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Serronen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaadha thows a leg kick but Serronen checks it #KD2#
and Serronen counters with a nice right hand that sends Zaadha toppling to the canvas! Zaadha scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Serronen finish him?!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target.
Zaadha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Serronen is out of range.
It seemed like Serronen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Serronen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Serronen takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut
and Serronen cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Serronen throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Nice defenses there by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a series of punches but Serronen avoids them all with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target.
Serronen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Serronen.
#KD2#
Serronen cracks Zaadha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zaadha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Serronen finish him?
Zaadha lands a jab to Serronen's midsection.
Serronen throws a front kick aimed at Zaadha's knee but Zaadha avoids it well.
Serronen throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Serronen was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Serronen tries to land a leg kick but Zaadha saw it coming and moves away.
#T3#
Nice defenses there by Serronen.
Serronen cracks Zaadha with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zaadha falls to his knees and Serronen doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aku Serronen!
A relieved looking Aku Serronen thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 852 Girard vs. Murhaa
Date: Nov 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Crosby throws a shot to the body.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby drops his hands momentarily and Zaadha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zaadha shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crosby eats them both and turns towards Zaadha to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zaadha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaadha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zaadha scores with a nice right hand.
Crosby misses with a looping left.
Zaadha connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Crosby counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That kick from Zaadha tenderised Crosby's leg. Crosby is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaadha lands the left hand.
Crosby misses with a hook
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zaadha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crosby ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Zaadha misses with a shot to the body
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Crosby crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Zaadha - the referee stops the clock and Crosby gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Zaadha. Crosby manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zaadha 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.
Crosby throwing a counter right hand but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Zaadha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Crosby misses the jab.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Crosby on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Crosby waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.#CL#
Crosby clinches up with Zaadha and pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Crosby is looking to counter punch.
Crosby misses with a hook.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaadha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Crosby's sensitive parts. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Crosby.
Zaadha throws a chopping leg kick but Crosby manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Crosby thinks about countering with a body kick.
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!
Zaadha misses with a hook
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Crosby slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Crosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crosby scores with a shot to the body.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Crosby's head but Crosby sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaadha throws a low kick, looking for Crosby's leg but Crosby calmly moves out of range.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crosby ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Crosby is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zaadha.
Zaadha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaadha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Crosby had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.#T3#
Crosby with a hook.
Zaadha throws the kick towards the body but Crosby avoids it.
Crosby swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaadha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Crosby.
Zaadha misses with a jab to the body
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaadha throws out the jab.
Zaadha connects with a jab.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaadha takes one to the chin there.
Crosby defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
Crosby moves out of range of the leg kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a nice body punch.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Zaadha misses the body punch
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Crosby.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha lands a head kick. Crosby smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zaadha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Crosby under the eye.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Crosby.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby dodges an elbow strike from Zaadha.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Crosby lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha 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#
Crosby fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Crosby jabs Zaadha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaadha lands a jab to the nose.
Crosby misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick
and Crosby counters with a good low kick that Zaadha was not able to check.
Crosby misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Crosby avoids it with no problem.
Crosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Crosby looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha connects with the punch.
Crosby moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Zaadha misses with a right hand
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target. #T1#
Crosby takes one to the chin there.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crosby's hands.
A left lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with the body kick
and Crosby makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Crosby down.
Zaadha lands with a nice body punch.
Crosby dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Crosby tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaadha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Crosby sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Crosby misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Zaadha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
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!
Crosby takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby counters with a stiff right hand.
Crosby 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.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Crosby appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Crosby is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Crosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaadha swings widly with a right hand
and Crosby counters with a nice body shot.
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Crosby's head backwards.#T3#
Good standup being displayed there by Crosby as he connects with a hook.
Zaadha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Crosby throws an off balance right hand
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha looks for the body kick but Crosby saw that one coming.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha lands with a nice body punch.
Crosby catches Zaadha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Crosby sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaadha scores with a jab. Crosby acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a hook
and Crosby connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#ROC#Zaadha is rocked!
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crosby takes one on the chin but seems OK.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crosby throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
Zaadha lands a glancing blow to the side of Crosby's head.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Crosby is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zaadha throws a wild body kick that Crosby sees coming a mile off.#CL#
Crosby rushes Zaadha and presses him up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Crosby.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R3##KD#
Crosby cracks Zaadha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zaadha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crosby finish him?
Zaadha is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaadha seems to have recovered his senses.
Crosby moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Zaadha 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.
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Crosby.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaadha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Crosby counters with a straight right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab by Zaadha.
Crosby throws a monster overhand right that drops Zaadha! Crosby follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
During a confident post fight interview, Dany Crosby thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 847 Po vs. Al Din
Date: Oct 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Jones Jr needs to keep his hands up - Zaadha had a free shot at his head there.
Zaadha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jones Jr slips a jab from Zaadha.
Jones Jr needs to keep his hands up - Zaadha had a free shot at his head there.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaadha stuns Jones Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jones Jr keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a hook but Jones Jr blocks it.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jones Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zaadha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha connects with a single shot there.
We've been told by Zaadha's head coaches at Academia dos Brasucas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T1#
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaadha moves away.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
#TD2#
and Jones Jr counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Jones Jr. #ES#
Zaadha is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Jones Jr gets through Zaadha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones Jr looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
Zaadha scoring well with a low kick there.
Jones Jr lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaadha at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaadha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jones Jr. That did some damage!
Zaadha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jones Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zaadha defends it well.
Zaadha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T2#
Zaadha misses with a right hand
and Jones Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zaadha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaadha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaadha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaadha throws a hook but Jones Jr blocks it.
Jones Jr throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Jones Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaadha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jones Jr slips under a jab from Zaadha.
Jones Jr scores with a hook to the body. Zaadha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jones Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Zaadha counters with a nice uppercut.
Jones Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zaadha rather than just go for the knockout.
Nice defenses there by Jones Jr.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaadha.#T3#
Zaadha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jones Jr counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaadha misses with a right hand
letting Jones Jr counter with a right hand.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jones Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Jones Jr moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
Zaadha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones Jr.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jones Jr manages to avoid it.
Jones Jr takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jones Jr lands with a cross.
Zaadha lands with a shot to the body.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Jones Jr feints the counter takedown.
Jones Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T4#
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!
Zaadha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jones Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaadha throws a poor cross that misses
letting Jones Jr counter with a right hand.
Zaadha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones Jr counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#TD2#
Jones Jr shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zaadha's guard.
Jones Jr wants to control from the top but Zaadha keeps moving.
Zaadha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#SUB2#
Jones Jr drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zaadha manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jones Jr has Zaadha in his guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Jones Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaadha is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Jones Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaadha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jones Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Zaadha tries to score with a low kick but Jones Jr moves his leg out of the way.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
Zaadha thumps Jones Jr with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Jones Jr does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones Jr misses with a straight left.
Zaadha misses with a hook. Jones Jr ducked under it nicely.
The fighters circling - Jones Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaadha lands a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha connects with a looping right hand.
Jones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zaadha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#T1#
Jones Jr connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaadha. Zaadha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zaadha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones Jr.
Zaadha lands a jab to Jones Jr's midsection.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
Zaadha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jones Jr on the side of the head.
Jones Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaadha but Zaadha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaadha cracks Jones Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Jones Jr looks to land a left hand but Zaadha moved out of range nicely.
Jones Jr slips under a jab.
Jones Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones Jr. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones Jr can do to turn this around?
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Jones Jr.
Jones Jr avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones Jr takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaadha.
Jones Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
Jones Jr drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaadha scores with a head kick.
Zaadha takes a swing at Jones Jr's ribcage but misses.
Jones Jr is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones Jr moves away.
Jones Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#T3#
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Jones Jr saw that one coming.
Zaadha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Jones Jr blocks a jab.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaadha misses with a kick to the body.
Jones Jr swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a right hand
enabling Jones Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaadha misses with a right hand
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha throws a jab when Jones Jr was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones Jr misses the target.
Zaadha cracks Jones Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.#T4#
Jones Jr swings for the body but Zaadha moves 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!
Zaadha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Jones Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Jones Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaadha moves away.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jones Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Jones Jr throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jones Jr connects with the punch.
Jones Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Jones Jr.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jones Jr! But no joy.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones Jr.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones Jr.
A low kick from Zaadha misses #TD2#
and Jones Jr counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
A slow jab from Jones Jr misses its intended target.
Zaadha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jones Jr lands a head shot.
Jones Jr lands with a good body shot.
Zaadha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jones Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jones Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha slips a straight right by Jones Jr.
Jones Jr ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaadha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Jones Jr ducks down to avoid it.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jones Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
and Jones Jr counters with a left to the body.
Zaadha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha lands a leg kick that knocks Jones Jr off balance momentarily.
Jones Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Jones Jr moves out of range.
Jones Jr lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jones Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jones Jr lands the left hand.
Zaadha looks to score with a jab to the body but Jones Jr is just out of range.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Jones Jr jumps back.#T2#
Zaadha throws a leg kick which misses Jones Jr's front leg but catches the back leg as Jones Jr tries to avoid it.
Jones Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Zaadha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Jones Jr is out of range and Zaadha settles back down.
Zaadha takes a swing at Jones Jr's ribcage but misses.
And Jones Jr tries to counter it with a takedown but Zaadha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Jones Jr's shoulder, as Jones Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha thuds his right hand into Jones Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones Jr moves away.
Jones Jr takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha staying out of range there.
Jones Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
and Jones Jr counters with a nice body shot.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones Jr moves away.
Zaadha connects with a body shot.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T3#
Jones Jr misses with a straight right.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Jones Jr moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
It seemed like Jones Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jones Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Zaadha misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zaadha.
Jones Jr takes one to the chin there.
Zaadha moves out of range as Jones Jr strikes.
A big left from Jones Jr misses.
Jim Jones Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zaadha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jones Jr.
Zaadha lands with a nice body punch.
Zaadha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jones Jr slips under a jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Jones Jr's head but Jones Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones Jr's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaadha lands a head shot.
Zaadha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaadha throws a jab when Jones Jr was well out of range.
Jones Jr on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaadha, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
Ri Zaadha thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 840 Mfer vs. Jean
Date: Oct 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Bissainthe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaadha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Bissainthe takes a step back to recover.
Zaadha lands with a hook. Bissainthe tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaadha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick and Bissainthe moves out of range easily.
Zaadha lands with a cross.
Zaadha throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Bissainthe throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaadha takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha lands a nice hook to Bissainthe's body. Bissainthe takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Bissainthe thows a leg kick but Zaadha checks it
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bissainthe ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
It looked like Bissainthe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Bissainthe moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha throws out a powerful jab.#T1#
Bissainthe throws a low kick, looking for Zaadha's leg but Zaadha calmly moves out of range.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Bissainthe avoids it with no problem.
Bissainthe misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bissainthe was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Bissainthe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaadha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bissainthe swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaadha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bissainthe avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Bissainthe avoids the punch easily.
Bissainthe lands a leg kick that knocks Zaadha off balance momentarily.
A leg kick checked by Zaadha.#T2#
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target.
Bissainthe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaadha in his tracks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaadha.
Bissainthe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha wants to clinch but Bissainthe slips to the side
and Bissainthe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaadha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bissainthe momentarily.
Zaadha throws a solid leg kick but Bissainthe takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaadha.
Bissainthe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha misses with a body shot
and Bissainthe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Bissainthe counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Zaadha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bissainthe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Bissainthe slips under a jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a right hand
and Bissainthe cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bissainthe checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jab, jab by Zaadha - just one landing.
Bissainthe throws a low kick but Zaadha avoids it.
Zaadha throws a push kick but Bissainthe slaps the foot to one side.
Bissainthe throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha swings for the body but Bissainthe moves out of range.
Bissainthe walks into a left hand.
Zaadha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Bissainthe had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bissainthe moves forwards but Zaadha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha is looking to clinch but Bissainthe is avoiding it.
#T4##CL2#
Zaadha takes the fight into the clinch.
Bissainthe misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bissainthe misses with some punches.
Bissainthe blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bissainthe.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bissainthe backwards.
Bissainthe misses with a punch on the inside.
Bissainthe tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Bissainthe lands with a short shot to the head.
Bissainthe lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Bissainthe tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Bissainthe blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha pushes Bissainthe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bissainthe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bissainthe struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bissainthe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Bissainthe slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Zaadha scoring well with a low kick there.
A nice leg kick from Zaadha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bissainthe.
Bissainthe on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bissainthe swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Bissainthe throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaadha throws a hook but Bissainthe blocks it.
Bissainthe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Decent striking displayed by Zaadha there.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the head.
#T1##CL#
Bissainthe clinches with his opponent.
Bissainthe tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Bissainthe swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Bissainthe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bissainthe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha is trying to stall.
Bissainthe prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Bissainthe throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bissainthe or not.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bissainthe.
Zaadha controlling the action here for a moment.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Bissainthe controls his hands.
#T2##BC2#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bissainthe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaadha is looking to chop away at Bissainthe's legs. #CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Bissainthe throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bissainthe. #BC2#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Bissainthe.
Zaadha tries to move into range but Bissainthe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaadha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaadha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bissainthe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaadha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T3#
Zaadha moves out of range as Bissainthe throws a body kick.
A leg kick checked by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
and Bissainthe counters with a nice kick to the body.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bissainthe with a jab.
Zaadha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaadha takes a swing at Bissainthe's ribcage but misses.
Bissainthe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha looks to land a body kick but Bissainthe moved away.#CL2#
Zaadha rushes Bissainthe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Bissainthe. #T4#
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bissainthe backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bissainthe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Bissainthe fails to land.
Bissainthe lands an uppercut.
Bissainthe lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Bissainthe prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Toussaint Bissainthe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bissainthe as Zaadha tries to tie him up.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bissainthe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bissainthe or not.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Bissainthe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bissainthe misses with a punch to the body.
Bissainthe prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Bissainthe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha looks to land a left hand but Bissainthe moved out of range nicely.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bissainthe jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zaadha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bissainthe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha throws an off balance right hand
letting Bissainthe counter with a right hand.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bissainthe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaadha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Bissainthe.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bissainthe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bissainthe checks a leg kick nicely.
Bissainthe shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Bissainthe bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A jab from Zaadha misses. #T1#
Zaadha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bissainthe on the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Bissainthe seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Bissainthe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaadha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaadha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaadha swings and misses with a shot to the body#CL#
and Bissainthe counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bissainthe.
Bissainthe has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha is working Bissainthe over against the cage.
Bissainthe scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bissainthe misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bissainthe.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Bissainthe.
A short left from Bissainthe. #T2#
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Bissainthe has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bissainthe.
Good body shot from Zaadha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bissainthe struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Zaadha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaadha lands with an uppercut that bounces Bissainthe off the cage and back into range.
Bissainthe tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it.
Nice defenses there by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to clinch up
and Bissainthe counters with a right hand to the body.
Bissainthe throws a hook but Zaadha avoids it easily.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Bissainthe's shoulder, as Bissainthe tries to avoid the shot.
Bissainthe lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaadha off the cage and back into range.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T3#
Bissainthe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha delivers a nice body kick.
Zaadha lands a right hook to the body.
Bissainthe takes one to the chin there.
Bissainthe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Bissainthe counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha throws a hook but Bissainthe blocks it.
Bissainthe thinks about countering with a body kick.
Bissainthe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.#CL2#
Zaadha moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Bissainthe blocks it.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.
Bissainthe working aggressively here.
#T4#
Bissainthe throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bissainthe struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Bissainthe misses with some punches.
Bissainthe tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Bissainthe.
A head punch on the inside from Bissainthe fails to land.
Bissainthe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bissainthe tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Bissainthe blocks an uppercut.
Bissainthe scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Bissainthe.
Toussaint Bissainthe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 Toussaint Bissainthe.
I think Zaadha 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
A determined Ri Zaadha didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it! |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 832 Sitsongrit vs. William
Date: Sep 12, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaadha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaadha slips a straight right by Dong.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Dong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Zaadha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dong throws a body kick that misses
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dong cracks Zaadha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Dong lands a jab to Zaadha's midsection.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dong throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Dong is out of range.
Zaadha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dong throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaadha on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zaadha scores with a hook.
Zaadha looks to score with a jab to the body but Dong is just out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick from Dong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dong scores with a nice strike.
Zaadha cracks Dong with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#T1#
Zaadha throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dong throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
Dong walks into a stiff left hand from Zaadha.
A low kick lands for Dong.
#CL2#
Zaadha moves into range and clinches up with Dong.
Zaadha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Dong.
I was talking to Dong's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Dong.
Dong lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dong.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaadha. #TD#
Dong drags the fight down to the ground.
#SUB#
Dong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zaadha defends it easily.
Zaadha must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zaadha wants to stand but Dong is controlling his posture from full guard. #T2##SUB#
Dong working for a triangle but Zaadha defends it easily.
Zaadha controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#SUB#
Dong had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zaadha defends it easily.#SU2#
Zaadha gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. #T3#
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Dong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Dong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaadha just manages to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dong.
Dong loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Decent striking displayed by Dong there.
Zaadha scores with a nice head shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dong.
Dong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dong throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dong jabs Zaadha right on the nose. Zaadha blinks but takes it well.
Dong scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaadha should have avoided that one.
Dong misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Dong avoids the punch easily.
Zaadha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dong can pounce on him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha tries to clinch there but Dong circles away.
Dong fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaadha just manages to avoid it.#T4#
Dong slips under a jab from Zaadha.#CL2#
Zaadha drives through and clinches with Dong against the cage.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Dong slips the punch.
Dong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dong swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dong pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaadha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dong.
Zaadha 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.
A big left from Dong misses.
Some wild striking there from Dong.
Zaadha throws a counter combo.
Dong misses with a body shot.
Zaadha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dong is out of range and Zaadha settles back down.
Dong lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.
Zaadha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dong jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Dong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Long Hung Dong will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Dong scores with a hook to the body. Zaadha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dong thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dong uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaadha.
Dong tried to counter with a leg kick but Zaadha avoided it.
Dong lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dong attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dong slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Nice jab there from Dong.
Zaadha looks for the body kick but Dong saw that one coming.
Dong blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaadha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dong.
Dong misses with an uppercut. Zaadha saw that one coming.
Dong throws the kick towards the body but Zaadha avoids it.
Long Hung Dong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dong scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dong scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaadha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dong is out of range.
As Zaadha backs away, Dong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zaadha throws a hook but Dong blocks it.
Dong is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaadha can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha slips a jab from Dong.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dong.
#T1#
Dong punishes Zaadha's body with a nice straight punch.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the head.
Zaadha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Dong moves out of range.
Dong lands with a kick to the ribs.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dong.
Dong thuds his right hand into Zaadha's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dong looks to land a body kick but Zaadha moved away.
Dong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dong looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaadha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nice defenses there by Dong.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dong.
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha slips a jab from Dong.
Zaadha slips a straight right by Dong.
It seemed like Zaadha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Zaadha clinches up with Dong and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha managing to block the knees to the body from Dong.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Dong controls his hands.
#T2#
Dong blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dong pushes Zaadha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Dong takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Ri Zaadha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Still in the clinch, Zaadha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Dong.
Dong working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Zaadha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zaadha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dong.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Dong avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Dong working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Dong.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dong lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaadha trying to stall but Dong improves his position.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dong.
Zaadha tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaadha.
Dong is trying to pull guard but Zaadha has him pressed against the cage.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Dong.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Dong.
Dong misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dong.
Dong misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
Dong pushes Zaadha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dong works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dong backwards.
Dong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha wants to stall.
Dong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dong throws a head punch that misses.
Dong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaadha tries to work over Dong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dong looking to stall.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Long Hung Dong will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha lands with an uppercut that bounces Dong off the cage and back into range.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha takes one to the chin there.
Dong walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Dong.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Dong pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dong staying out of range there.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Dong saw that one coming.
Dong throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice straight punches there by Zaadha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaadha.
Dong swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaadha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dong connects with a solid leg kick.
Dong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dong. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Dong. #T1#
Dong missing with a left hand there. Zaadha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaadha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zaadha throws a lazy right hand but Dong sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
No joy there for Dong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaadha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dong lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A low kick from Dong misses
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Dong swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaadha.
A good leg kick by Dong.
Dong throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaadha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaadha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good work by Dong as he checks the leg kick.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaadha.
Ri Zaadha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Dong scores with a leg kick.
Dong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dong throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Dong slips a jab from Zaadha.
The crowd cheers as Dong lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaadha doesn't seem phased though.
Zaadha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dong. Dong obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaadha motions for Dong to come forward. Zaadha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dong.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Dong moved away.
Dong lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zaadha takes a step back to recover.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha checks the leg kick nicely there.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dong uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Good exchange - Dong coming out on top.
Dong blocks a leg kick.
Zaadha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dong throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a jab when Dong was well out of range.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Dong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dong throws a nice looking combination but Zaadha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dong thuds a left hand into Zaadha's body.
Dong misses the jab.
Zaadha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zaadha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Dong moves away and avoids it.
Dong connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Dong moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaadha.
As Zaadha backs away, Dong returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaadha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Dong misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dong.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dong.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dong fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaadha in the body.
Dong swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dong dips to his left and cracks Zaadha with an uppercut!#T4#
Zaadha tries to move into range but Dong moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dong fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaadha stuns Dong with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaadha takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Dong throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaadha throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Dong looks to land a left hand but Zaadha moved out of range nicely.
Zaadha throws a series of punches but Dong moves out of range.
Dong looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zaadha throws a hook but Dong avoids it easily.
Dong swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaadha.
Dong appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha scoring well with a low kick there.
Dong rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaadha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Long Hung Dong is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaadha 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 Dong has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dong and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
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 Long Hung Dong.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dong, 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Long Hung Dong!
Long Hung Dong decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 821 Crosby vs. Krison
Date: Aug 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Chaos misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Chaos connects with a body shot.
A head kick misses from Zaadha.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chaos. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaadha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Max Chaos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chaos fails with the takedown
and Chaos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaos.
Chaos throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaadha counters with an inside leg kick.
Zaadha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A shot to the liver by Chaos. Beautiful body shot.
Zaadha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zaadha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
We've been hearing reports that Chaos has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nice body punch from Chaos. #TD#
Chaos scores with a takedown into Zaadha's guard.
Zaadha wriggles free and stands up. #T1#
Zaadha throws a lazy right hand but Chaos sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaadha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaadha tries to bum rush Chaos with a series of wild strikes but Chaos uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaadha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chaos under the eye.
Chaos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chaos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Chaos checks a low kick from Zaadha.
A telegraphed right hand from Chaos misses the target.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaadha as he avoids it easily.
Chaos uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Chaos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chaos is looking to wear down Zaadha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Chaos blocks a low kick nicely.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaadha moves away from the strike by Chaos. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chaos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaos half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Chaos misses with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Chaos misses with a looping left.
Chaos scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Chaos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.
Zaadha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Chaos is out of range.
Zaadha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Chaos throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaadha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zaadha scores with a decent looking hook.
Zaadha moves out of range as Chaos strikes.
Zaadha moves away from the strike by Chaos.
Nice jab there from Zaadha.
Chaos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Chaos misses with a left hand
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp jab.
Chaos looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T3#
Chaos scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaadha looks to land a left hand but Chaos moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Chaos misses.
Chaos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chaos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaadha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Chaos throws a combination. Zaadha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Danga de danga de dang - Chaos scores with a four punch combination!
Chaos just misses with a punch to the body.
#TD#
Chaos drives through with a takedown into Zaadha's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Zaadha keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaadha is keeping the position for now. #T4#
Zaadha controlling the position.#ES2#
Zaadha pushes Chaos off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaadha.
Zaadha takes a swing at Chaos's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Chaos misses.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.#TD#
Chaos scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zaadha makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chaos throws a big shot that misses.
Zaadha misses with a leg kick #TD#
and Chaos counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zaadha won't be happy with that.
Zaadha avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Chaos.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Chaos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Chaos staying out of range there.
Zaadha sizes up Chaos with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Chaos connects with a single shot there.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chaos.
Chaos moves out of range of the strikes.
Chaos throws a hook to the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zaadha.
Chaos ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Chaos scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaadha should have avoided that one.
Chaos connects with a crisp jab.
A big left from Chaos misses.
Nice takedown defense from Zaadha. No joy for Chaos on that attempt.
Chaos moves out of range as Zaadha throws a body kick.
Zaadha moves away from the strike by Chaos.
Chaos fails to land the takedown.#T1#
Chaos throws a hook but Zaadha blocks it.
Zaadha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chaos lands with a right hand.
Chaos looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
Chaos throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Chaos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
Chaos throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chaos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chaos.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chaos.
Chaos feinted with a counter takedown.
Chaos connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zaadha. Zaadha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chaos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaos throws the left hand but Zaadha avoids the punch easily.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from Chaos misses.
Chaos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.#T2#
Chaos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#TD#
Chaos closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zaadha's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaadha is retaining full guard.
Chaos working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zaadha's head.
Zaadha avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaadha is keeping the position for now.
Chaos stops Zaadha from standing up.
Chaos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zaadha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ri Zaadha has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaadha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Chaos is controlling him.
Chaos wants to control from the top but Zaadha keeps moving. #T3#
Chaos being controlled here momentarily.
Chaos controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zaadha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaadha as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Max Chaos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chaos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown but Zaadha shows good takedown defense.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body. Chaos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zaadha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Chaos misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Decent striking displayed by Zaadha there.
Chaos throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chaos with a poor takedown
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chaos misses with a wild combination.
Chaos takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Chaos moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaadha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chaos at a distance.
A shot to the liver by Chaos. Beautiful body shot.
Zaadha takes a jab right on the kisser.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Zaadha is looking to score with low kicks.
Chaos feinted with a counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Max Chaos will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get 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#
Chaos cracks Zaadha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A shot to the body from Chaos misses
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chaos misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
It seemed like Zaadha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaadha lands a jab to Chaos's midsection.
Chaos fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Chaos.
Chaos misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaadha counters with a series of strikes. Chaos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Chaos throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#TD#
Chaos shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Zaadha manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zaadha manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chaos wants to stall.
#BC2#
Zaadha breaks from the clinch.
Zaadha needs to keep his hands up - Chaos had a free shot at his head there.#T1#
Zaadha defending well as Chaos loads up on a big left hand.
Chaos ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaos throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Zaadha moves out of range as Chaos strikes.
Chaos lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaadha circles away quickly and effectively.
Chaos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Chaos shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zaadha but Zaadha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaadha lands a head kick!
Zaadha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Chaos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chaos misses with a hook. Zaadha ducked under it nicely. #T2#
A jab from Zaadha does it's job there.
Chaos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chaos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaadha swivels and escapes.
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick and Chaos moves out of range easily.
Zaadha slips a jab from Chaos.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha connects with a crisp jab.
Zaadha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chaos throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Chaos shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Chaos is pressing down on Zaadha's thigh, looking to free his foot. Zaadha is holding on for now. #T3#
Zaadha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Chaos working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zaadha's thigh. Zaadha counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Chaos postures up in Zaadha's guard and throws a big left but Zaadha blocks it.
Chaos 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.
Chaos tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaadha is retaining full guard.
Chaos is working hard here to advance position.
Chaos 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.
Chaos pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaadha is keeping the position for now.
Chaos trying to control but Zaadha is working from the bottom.
Chaos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zaadha works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Chaos throwing strikes from guard but Zaadha blocks nicely.
Zaadha wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Chaos manages to pass to side control.
Chaos wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaadha keeps working.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaadha 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 Shigeki Sano scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 28:30
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
A pretty intense looking Ri Zaadha took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 806 Trump vs. Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaadha lands a front kick.
Applegate walks into a jab.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Applegate. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Applegate scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Applegate swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaadha.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Zaadha circles away.
The fighters circling - Applegate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Applegate ducks right into an uppercut from Zaadha.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it.
Applegate on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Applegate slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for Zaadha.
Applegate has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Applegate slips a jab from Zaadha.
A quick step to the side and Applegate tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Applegate 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.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses. #T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Applegate moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaadha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A frustrated look appears on Zaadha's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaadha is trying to push Applegate away but Applegate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Applegate lands a right hand. #BC#
Applegate pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Applegate misses with a straight right. #CL#
Applegate gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Applegate checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Applegate.
Zaadha lands a front kick.
Applegate 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.
Applegate moves forwards but Zaadha connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Applegate.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A left and a right from Zaadha both land. Nice combination.
Zaadha throws a shot to the body.
Applegate misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaadha! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Zaadha is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.#CL#
Applegate darts in and clinches Zaadha up against the cage.
Zaadha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zaadha can't break the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch. #T3##BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with a low kick as Zaadha jumps back.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Applegate with the inside leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Applegate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a shot to the body
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zaadha wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A bit of stalling here from Zaadha.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #T4#
Zaadha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Applegate under the eye.
Applegate looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha stuns Applegate with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut. Applegate saw that one coming.
Applegate moves out of range of the strikes.
Applegate tries to clinch up
letting Zaadha counter with a right hand.
Applegate keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Applegate is looking to score with low kicks.
Applegate lands a jab to the nose.#CL#
Applegate rushes Zaadha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Applegate keeps control of Zaadha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaadha tries to break the clinch but Applegate is controlling the position. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Applegate manages to avoid it.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
Zaadha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Applegate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaadha circles away.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Applegate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaadha on the side of the head.#CL#
Applegate gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaadha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate lands a nice shot that snaps Zaadha's head back.
Zaadha throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Applegate swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha slips under a jab from Applegate.
Applegate avoids the head kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch. #T1#
Zaadha wants to get back to striking at distance but Applegate won't allow it.
Zaadha is trying to push Applegate away but Applegate has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Applegate misses with a head kick.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Good standup being displayed there by Zaadha as he connects with a hook.
Zaadha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaadha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Zaadha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Applegate walks into a stiff left hand from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Applegate lunges at Zaadha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaadha's hand. #T2##CL#
Applegate clinches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Zaadha is looking to break free of the clinch but Applegate has double underhooks.
Zaadha tries to circle away but Applegate has him pinned against the cage.
Applegate tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
#BC#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Applegate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
A combination from Zaadha does no damage.
Zaadha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Zaadha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.
Zaadha throws out a powerful jab.
Applegate wants to clinch.#T3#
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.
As Applegate backs off Zaadha throws a huge counter combo but Applegate manages to avoid it all.
Applegate lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Applegate missing with a left hand there. Zaadha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate lands a head shot.
Applegate moves away from the strike by Zaadha.
Zaadha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Applegate misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Applegate is stalling here.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards. #T4#
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zaadha working hard to break the clinch.#BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Applegate lands with a straight right. Zaadha didn't see that one coming.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaadha. That snapped Applegate's head back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate misses with a hook.
Zaadha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zaadha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Applegate has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Applegate moves into range and connects with a jab. #CL#
Applegate clinches. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
A lazy left from Zaadha finds it's target.
Applegate throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range and Applegate settles back down.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Zaadha avoids them all with ease.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Applegate fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaadha on the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha throws a hook but Applegate avoids it easily.#CL#
Applegate forces Zaadha back against the cage and clinches.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards. #T1#
Applegate displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zaadha up against the cage.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zaadha as Applegate tries to tie him up. #BC2#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate wants to clinch up but Zaadha keeps it at a distance.
Applegate darts in trying to clinch
and Zaadha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Some bone on bone action there as Applegate checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Applegate takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.#T2#
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.
Zaadha scores with the left hand. Applegate knows he should have avoided that one.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp jab.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Applegate scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaadha in his tracks.
Applegate wants to clinch.
Zaadha is looking to slow Applegate down with leg kicks.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A cross from Zaadha lands.
Zaadha throws a nice head kick!
Applegate scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaadha should have avoided that one.
Applegate shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Zaadha eats them both and turns towards Applegate to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#T3#
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Applegate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate misses with a hook.
Applegate misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha misses with a jab, cross combination.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaadha 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.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Applegate looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Applegate throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha moves forwards but Applegate connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaadha misses with a hook. Applegate ducked under it nicely.
A lazy left from Zaadha finds it's target.
Zaadha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Applegate slips under a jab.
A shot to the liver by Applegate. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Applegate blocks a head kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a series of punches but Applegate moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate connects with a looping right hand.
Applegate throws a head kick that misses.
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaadha circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaadha! But no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaadha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Applegate. Applegate circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Applegate shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Applegate lunges at Zaadha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaadha's hand.
Zaadha needs to keep his hands up - Applegate had a free shot at his head there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zaadha 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
During a confident post fight interview, Ri Zaadha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 798 Conor vs. Maluga 6
Date: May 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Voronov's head but Voronov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaadha.
A shot to the body from Zaadha misses
letting Voronov counter with a right hand.
Zaadha thows a body kick. Voronov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zaadha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zaadha lands with a kick to the ribs.
Voronov tries to land a body kick
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voronov slips a jab from Zaadha.
Voronov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaadha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Voronov counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zaadha takes a swing at Voronov's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Voronov slips the punch.
A nice side step and Voronov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Voronov avoids the punch easily.
Voronov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Voronov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Voronov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Voronov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaadha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Voronov misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Voronov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Voronov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zaadha throws a hook but Voronov blocks it.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
We've been told by Zaadha's head coaches at Academia dos Brasucas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zaadha takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaadha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Voronov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaadha lands a leg kick that knocks Voronov off balance momentarily.
Voronov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Voronov misses the shot to the body.
Jab from Voronov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voronov punishes Zaadha's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Voronov works the jab nicely.
Zaadha looks to score with a jab to the body but Voronov is just out of range.
Voronov moves away from the strike by Zaadha.
Voronov lands a body shot.
Voronov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Voronov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Voronov swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Voronov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaadha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Zaadha scores with a leg kick.
Voronov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Voronov moves out of range.
Nice cross by Voronov.
Zaadha cracks Voronov with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Voronov's shoulder, as Voronov tries to avoid the shot. #T3#
Zaadha blocks a leg kick.
Zaadha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Voronov. That did some damage!
Zaadha throws a hook but Voronov blocks it.
Zaadha tests Voronov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Voronov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Voronov misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Zaadha.
Voronov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaadha. Zaadha obviously looking to wear him down.
Voronov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaadha throws out the jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Voronov.
A bone on bone clash there as Zaadha blocks the leg kick.
Zaadha scores with a sloppy right hand. Voronov should have avoided that one.
Voronov moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
Voronov throws the left hand but Zaadha avoids the punch easily.
Voronov tries to clinch up but Zaadha circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaadha tests Voronov's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T4#
Voronov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#ROC#Voronov is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Voronov bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Zaadha comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Voronov falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Voronov was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ri Zaadha!
Ri Zaadha seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
|
|
|
Event:
Syn Kerr vs Zulu
Date: Apr 18, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaadha throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Navarro moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaadha 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.
Zaadha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Navarro counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha misses with a hook
and Navarro counters with a left and a right that stings Zaadha.
Zaadha looks to clinch
enabling Navarro to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaadha connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha throws a solid leg kick but Navarro takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaadha.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Navarro moves out of range.
#T1#
Zaadha misses with a leg kick
and Navarro counters with a leg kick.
Zaadha lands a front kick.
Navarro takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Navarro staying out of range there.
Navarro moves forwards but Zaadha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaadha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zaadha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Navarro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Navarro ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Navarro jumps back.
Navarro was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaadha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.#T2#
Jab, jab by Zaadha - just one landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Navarro throwing a counter right hand but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Zaadha is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Navarro had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Navarro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice uppercut there from Zaadha.
Navarro takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaadha tries to land a leg kick but Navarro saw it coming and moves away.
Zaadha looks to score with a jab to the body but Navarro is just out of range.
Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Navarro on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaadha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaadha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Navarro swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaadha cracks a nice hook into Navarro's ribs.#T3#
Navarro ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Navarro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaadha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Navarro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Navarro throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Navarro moves away.
An attempted straight right counter from Navarro misses the target.
Navarro moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha blocks a jab.
Zaadha scores with a jab. Navarro acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaadha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zaadha punishes Navarro's body with a nice straight punch.
Zaadha lands a head shot.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Zaadha scores with a hook.#T4#
Navarro throws a hook but Zaadha blocks it.
Zaadha lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zaadha throws a predictable looking body shot
and Navarro counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Navarro is out of range.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaadha scores with a one two! Navarro had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zaadha lands with a good body shot.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the body
and Navarro counters with a series of strikes. Zaadha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Navarro circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Navarro steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zaadha. That one must have hurt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zaadha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Navarro has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Navarro lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaadha circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaadha connects with a single shot there.
Zaadha throws a jab when Navarro was well out of range.
It looked like Navarro wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaadha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zaadha looks to land a left hand but Navarro moved out of range nicely.
Navarro throws a big counter combination but Zaadha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
Zaadha just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromNavarro.
Zaadha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Navarro's head backwards.
Zaadha tries to clinch there but Navarro circles away.
#CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
Navarro has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Navarro is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Navarro uses good head movement to avoid it.
Navarro working hard to break the clinch.
Navarro scores with a shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
Navarro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Navarro blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Navarro. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
Navarro is looking to counter punch.
Zaadha wants to clinch up but Navarro keeps it at a distance.
Navarro throws a quick counter head kick but Zaadha was just out of range.
Zaadha lands with a cross.
Navarro misses with a left hand
and Zaadha counters with a thumping low kick.
Zaadha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Navarro on the side of the head.#T2#
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaadha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Navarro's head.
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaadha missing with a left hand there. Navarro was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Navarro lands a nice shot that snaps Zaadha's head back.
Navarro takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A big left from Zaadha misses.
Navarro moves out of range of the strikes.
A head kick misses from Zaadha.
Navarro throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha with a hook.
Zaadha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Navarro manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Navarro was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zaadha.#T3#
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Navarro ducks down to avoid it.
Navarro throwing a counter right hand but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Zaadha tries to clinch up.
Zaadha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Navarro checks a low kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Navarro moves out of range.
Navarro looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Navarro misses with a combination
and Zaadha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Navarro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Navarro is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T4#
Zaadha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Navarro.
Navarro looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha wants to clinch.
Zaadha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Navarro in his tracks.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Navarro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha throws a head kick that half lands.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Navarro feints a jab and as Zaadha dips his head, Navarro unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Zaadha right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Zaadha falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Navarro smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Gideon Navarro!
Gideon Navarro decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
|
|
|
Event:
Syn Kilo vs Piano 3
Date: Mar 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chavez throws a jab when Zaadha was well out of range.
Chavez misses with a shot to the body
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha digs a good hook to Chavez's body.
Chavez throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaadha on the side of the head.
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Chavez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaadha wants to land a leg kick but Chavez is out of range.
Chavez looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Chavez moves into the clinch.
Chavez misses with some punches.
Chavez throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Chavez swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Chavez cracks Zaadha with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha lands with a right to the head.
Chavez doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Chavez can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Chavez misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Chavez.
A shot in the inside from Chavez.
Nice body punch from Zaadha - that landed with a thud.
Chavez has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
#BC#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut
and Chavez counters with a nice kick to the body.
Chavez misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaadha throws a body kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chavez.
Chavez scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Chavez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaadha.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha misses with a leg kick.
Chavez throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Chavez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No joy there for Zaadha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
Chavez throws a big shot that misses.
Domingo Chavez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chavez. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.#T2#
Chavez throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.
Chavez fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zaadha looks to land a combination but Chavez avoids it well.
Zaadha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chavez circles away quickly and effectively.
Chavez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Chavez digs a good hook to Zaadha's body.
Chavez jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chavez throws the left hand but Zaadha avoids the punch easily.
Chavez slips a jab from Zaadha.
A head kick misses from Chavez.
Chavez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaadha's head backwards.
Chavez takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Chavez lunges at Zaadha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaadha's hand.
A low kick from Chavez is predictable there
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Chavez's head but Chavez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And Chavez responds with a good body kick, but Zaadha manages to step out the way in time.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chavez misses with a kick to the body.
#T3#
Zaadha looks to land a combination but Chavez avoids it well.
A head kick by Chavez misses
and Chavez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chavez lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaadha's sensitive parts.
Zaadha thuds his right hand into Chavez's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaadha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Chavez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavez slips under a jab from Zaadha.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Zaadha was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaadha swings away with a body shot that misses
enabling Chavez to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaadha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Zaadha off balance momentarily.
Nice cross by Zaadha.
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!
Chavez circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaadha staying out of range there.
Chavez tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
Zaadha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zaadha throws a chopping leg kick but Chavez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T4#
Zaadha punishes Chavez's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chavez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaadha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha lands with a nice body punch.
Nice body punch from Chavez.
Zaadha wants to clinch but Chavez slips to the side
and Chavez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chavez misses with a body kick.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Chavez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Chavez.
Chavez misses with a straight right.
Zaadha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Chavez counters with a nice uppercut. #CL#
Zaadha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Chavez blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chavez fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chavez misses with a punch to the body.
Chavez tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domingo Chavez dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Chavez lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaadha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Chavez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Chavez.
Zaadha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nice shot lands for Zaadha.
Chavez swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Zaadha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target.
Chavez moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha lands with a hook. Chavez tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chavez swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Zaadha counter with a right hand.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Chavez.
Chavez throws a hook to the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chavez gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zaadha counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T1#
Zaadha scores with a head kick.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Chavez needs to keep his hands up - Zaadha had a free shot at his head there.
Chavez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaadha momentarily.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Zaadha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Chavez takes a step back to recover.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Zaadha throws a counter high kick but Chavez was just alert enough to avoid it.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Chavez slips a jab from Zaadha.
Chavez throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Chavez lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaadha off the cage and back into range.
Zaadha scores with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaadha, as that shot connected.
Chavez lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chavez lands a jab to the nose.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Zaadha moves away from the strike by Chavez.
Chavez lands a nice shot that snaps Zaadha's head back.
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick.
Chavez throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Zaadha lands a head kick. Chavez smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Chavez.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Chavez darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Chavez misses the shot to the body.
Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Chavez throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaadha tried to counter with a leg kick but Chavez avoided it.
Zaadha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Chavez missing with a left hand there. Zaadha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chavez attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Chavez moves out of range of the body kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chavez scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaadha doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Chavez counters with a thumping low kick.
Zaadha jabs Chavez right on the nose. Chavez blinks but takes it well.
Chavez misses with a double jab.
Chavez connects with a crisp jab.
Chavez walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaadha moves away.
Chavez 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.
Chavez ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaadha moves away.
Chavez has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Chavez on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice shot by Zaadha.
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 chopping leg kick lands by Chavez.
Chavez scores with a shot to the body.
Chavez throws a hook but Zaadha avoids it easily.#T4#
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Zaadha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaadha digs a good body shot into Chavez's ribs.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#CL#
Zaadha rushes Chavez and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Chavez controls the action.
Zaadha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Chavez makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Chavez softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Zaadha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Chavez scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Chavez's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chavez's gas tank.
Chavez blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Chavez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Chavez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chavez with a nice cross.
Zaadha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Chavez throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Chavez avoids the punch easily.
Zaadha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Zaadha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Chavez throws a low kick, looking for Zaadha's leg but Zaadha calmly moves out of range.
Zaadha tries to clinch up but Chavez circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaadha throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha throws a body kick that misses.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Chavez blocks a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Zaadha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chavez's head backwards.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chavez manages to avoid it.
And Chavez responds with a good body kick, but Zaadha manages to step out the way in time.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chavez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Zaadha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaadha.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chavez.
Zaadha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Chavez cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chavez scores with a jab to the head.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chavez.
Zaadha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chavez lands a slapping body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Chavez misses the target.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Chavez.
Zaadha blocks a jab.#CL#
Zaadha moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A head punch on the inside from Chavez fails to land.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chavez swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2##BC#
Zaadha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chavez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Chavez.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chavez lands a right hook to the body.
Zaadha defending well as Chavez loads up on a big left hand.
Chavez with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Chavez jumps back.
Zaadha takes a swing at Chavez's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A big right from Chavez misses.
Zaadha throws out a leg kick but Chavez moves out of range and Zaadha only half commits.
Chavez scores with a nice head shot.
Chavez misses with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chavez scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chavez. Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
#T3#
Chavez connects with a leg kick.
Zaadha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chavez.
Zaadha throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Chavez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chavez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Chavez connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chavez takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Chavez misses with a body kick.
Zaadha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chavez in his tracks.
Chavez throws a jab when Zaadha was well out of range.
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick and Chavez moves out of range easily.
Chavez staying out of range there.
Zaadha misses with a looping left.
Zaadha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaadha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target. #T4#
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Chavez.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chavez scores with a jab to the body.
Chavez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Chavez moved away.
Chavez throws out a counter right but Zaadha avoids it with no problem.
Chavez throws a body shot but no joy.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zaadha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chavez - the referee stops the clock and Zaadha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chavez. Zaadha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Chavez misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Chavez moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chavez.
Zaadha connects with a crisp jab.
Donk. Zaadha catches Chavez right on the button with a cross.
Zaadha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Chavez. Chavez obviously looking to wear him down.
#CL#
Zaadha has managed to clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha lands with a right to the head.
Chavez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chavez.
Chavez misses with a hook to the ribs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Domingo Chavez.
I think Chavez 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Domingo Chavez!
A less than humble Domingo Chavez misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities. |
|
|
|
Event:
Syn Kilo vs Barbarian 4
Date: Mar 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaadha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Partio tries to land a leg kick but Zaadha saw it coming and moves away.
Zaadha lands a jab to Partio's midsection.
Zaadha throws a body punch but Partio moves out of range.
Partio half committed to a counter leg kick.
Donk. Zaadha catches Partio right on the button with a cross.
Partio throws a chopping leg kick but Zaadha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaadha throws a hook but Partio avoids it easily.
A low kick from Zaadha misses
and Partio counters with a nice uppercut.
Partio throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha dips to his left and cracks Partio with an uppercut!
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Partio jabs Zaadha right on the nose. Zaadha blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha tests Partio's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Partio scores with a decent looking hook.#T1#
Partio throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Zaadha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Zaadha coming out on top.
Nice shot by Zaadha.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Partio scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zaadha misses with a hook. Partio ducked under it nicely.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
Zaadha missing with a left hand there. Partio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Partio manages to avoid it.
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaadha!
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Partio's shoulder, as Partio tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaadha misses with a hook
and Partio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Partio was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaadha.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
Zaadha cracks Partio with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Partio takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaadha.
Partio misses the jab.
Partio slips under a jab.
Zaadha misses with a leg kick
and Partio counters with a straight right hand.
Partio drops his hands momentarily and Zaadha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T3#
Partio lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Partio is out of range.
Partio takes a jab right on the kisser.
Partio blocks a jab.
Zaadha lands a jab to the head.
Zaadha throws a lazy head kick
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Decent striking displayed by Zaadha there.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Partio cracks Zaadha with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Partio slips a jab from Zaadha.#T4#
Zaadha changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Partio is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Partio moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Partio counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaadha lands a nice looking body shot.
Zaadha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Partio.
Partio walks into a jab.
Zaadha cracks a nice hook into Partio's ribs.
Partio throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zaadha counters with a good, hard body kick but Partio shrugs it off.
Partio misses with a left hand
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.
Partio defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio blocks a head kick by Zaadha.
Jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Partio.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha sizes up Partio with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Partio misses with a straight left.
Zaadha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaadha lands a lovely overhand right.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaadha unleashes a big counter combination but Partio bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Partio throws a front kick aimed at Zaadha's knee but Zaadha avoids it well.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Partio.
Zaadha jabs Partio to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Partio keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Partio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaadha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Partio misses with a hook.
Partio throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T1#
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaadha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Partio.
Partio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Partio avoids the head kick by Zaadha.
Partio moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zaadha has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Nice jab there from Zaadha.
Partio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaadha is looking to clinch.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the body
and Partio counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha tries to clinch up but Partio circles away and keeps his distance.
Partio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Partio.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Partio steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.#T2#
Partio misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha throws a push kick but Partio slaps the foot to one side.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Partio misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaadha counters with an outside leg kick.
Zaadha lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zaadha scores with a sloppy right hand. Partio should have avoided that one.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Partio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaadha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaadha lands with a good body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Partio might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Zaadha moves into range and connects with a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Partio.#T3#
Partio sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Zaadha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Partio slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Zaadha fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaadha tries to bum rush Partio with a series of wild strikes but Partio uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Partio blocks a head kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Partio's hands.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a slapping body shot.
Zaadha looks to land a left hand but Partio moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Partio on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Partio is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaadha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Partio.
It seemed like Zaadha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target. #T4#
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Partio takes one to the side of the head.
Partio fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaadha clobbers Partio with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Partio loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Zaadha tries a quick counter leg kick but Partio is wise to it.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Partio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Partio moves away and avoids it.
Partio moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Partio throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Partio throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaadha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Partio misses with a low kick.
Zaadha throws a hook but Partio blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zaadha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A clash of legs there as Partio blocks the low kick.
Partio slips a jab from Zaadha.
As Zaadha backs away, Partio returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zaadha throws a big shot that misses.
Partio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaadha under the eye.
Partio looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zaadha with a hook.
Zaadha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Partio at a distance.
Partio on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Partio ducks down to avoid it.
Partio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zaadha scores with a sloppy right hand. Partio should have avoided that one.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Partio tried to counter with a leg kick but Zaadha avoided it.#T1#
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
Partio takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Partio moves out of range.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
Partio throwing a counter right hand but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Zaadha lands an overhand right.
Partio lands a leg kick that knocks Zaadha off balance momentarily.
Partio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaadha.
Zaadha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Partio misses with a looping left.
A punch lands to the side of Zaadha 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good work by Partio as he checks the leg kick.
A head kick misses from Zaadha.
Nice defenses there by Partio.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Partio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zaadha.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Partio does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha misses with a body punch
and Partio counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Polliisi Partio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaadha moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Partio looks for the body kick but Zaadha saw that one coming.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaadha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Partio's hands.
Zaadha scores with a nice strike.
The fighters circling - Partio throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Partio throws out the jab.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Partio fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaadha just manages to avoid it.
Zaadha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down. #T3#
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body. Partio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Partio connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Partio.
Zaadha moves out of range as Partio throws a body kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Zaadha misses.
Partio ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zaadha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Partio staying out of range there.
Zaadha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaadha throws a leg kick that misses.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Partio throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Partio is able to avoid easily.
Partio moves out of range of the strikes.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaadha.
Partio misses with a leg kick
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp 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!
Good work by Zaadha as he checks the leg kick.
Zaadha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaadha moves out of range as Partio strikes.
Partio throws a right hand that Zaadha ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaadha also avoids with ease.
Partio misses with a body shot
and Zaadha counters with a thumping low kick.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Partio.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
letting Partio counter with a right hand.
Zaadha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaadha 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
A victorious Ri Zaadha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
|
|
|
Event:
Syn Garuda vs Whymer
Date: Feb 20, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaadha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaadha lands a jab to the head.
A jab from Zaadha finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crosby avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaadha misses with a few strikes there.
Crosby with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
Crosby wants to clinch but Zaadha slips to the side
and Crosby takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crosby takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zaadha tries to bum rush Crosby with a series of wild strikes but Crosby uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CL#
Crosby pushes Zaadha up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#T1#
Crosby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Crosby digs a good body shot into Zaadha's ribs.
Zaadha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Crosby tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Crosby.
A shot to the liver by Zaadha. Beautiful body shot.
A nice combination there by Zaadha.
Zaadha connects with a jab.
A cross from Zaadha lands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaadha, as that shot connected.
Zaadha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Crosby counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Zaadha gets a clinch.
Zaadha wants to get back to striking at distance but Crosby won't allow it.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha. #T2#
Crosby misses with a hook from the clinch.
Crosby throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Crosby lands a nice uppercut.
Crosby lands a body punch.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Crosby tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Crosby's head.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Crosby.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Crosby controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Zaadha.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Zaadha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Crosbys head.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Zaadha. #T3#
Crosby misses with the head strike.
Crosby working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Crosby.
Crosby tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Crosby back against the cage.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
Crosby lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Nice body punch from Zaadha.
Crosby fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
Good body shot from Crosby.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Zaadha cracks Crosby with a nice body shot.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Crosby backwards.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Crosby blocks it.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Crosby controls the action.
#T4#
Crosby lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Crosby prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Crosby lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaadha pushes Crosby back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Crosby misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Crosby lands a body punch in the clinch.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Crosby misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby misses with a punch to the body.
Crosby blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Crosby blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby misses with some punches.
Crosby struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Crosby's elbow.
Zaadha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Crosby seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaadha can turn it around.
Crosby scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Crosby throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zaadha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zaadha scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Crosby takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zaadha tries to clinch up.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Crosby avoids the punch easily.
Crosby misses the body punch
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.
Zaadha misses the jab.
And Crosby counters with a quick kick to the body but Zaadha blocks it.
Zaadha scores with a kick to the body.
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Crosby slips a straight right by Zaadha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha throws a leg kick which misses Crosby's front leg but catches the back leg as Crosby tries to avoid it.
A jab from Zaadha finds it's way through Crosby's defenses.
Zaadha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Crosby doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Crosby lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Crosby is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
#KD#
Crosby drops Zaadha with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zaadha looks back up at him and smiles so Crosby waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Zaadha is rocked!
Crosby on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaadha. Zaadha obviously looking to wear him down.
Crosby throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Crosby thows a left - swing and a miss!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
Zaadha tries to keep at a distance but Crosby has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Crosby.
Crosby lands an uppercut.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaadha or not.
Crosby lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Crosby.
Zaadha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Crosby throws out the jab.
A left lands for Crosby.
Crosby throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#KD#
Crosby cracks Zaadha with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zaadha looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Crosby finish him?
Zaadha is still on wobbly legs! Can Crosby finish him?
Crosby walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Crosby looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Crosby steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Crosby was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaadha misses with a hook. Crosby ducked under it nicely.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
A jab from Crosby misses.
Zaadha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.#T3#
Zaadha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zaadha seems to have recovered his senses.
Crosby staying out of range there.
Zaadha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Crosby. Those never looked like landing.
Zaadha slips a jab from Crosby.
Zaadha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Crosby on the side of the head.
Zaadha throws a body shot but no joy.
Crosby takes one on the button.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaadha lands a jab.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Crosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Zaadha rushes Crosby and presses him up against the cage.
Crosby tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Crosby avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha presses Crosby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Crosby has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Crosby misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha presses Crosby against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Crosby.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crosby.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaadha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crosby swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Crosby throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Crosby blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha throws a hook but Crosby avoids it easily.
It looked like Crosby wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crosby scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaadha connects with a crisp jab.
Crosby getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Crosby takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Crosby with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaadha to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Crosby.
It seemed like Zaadha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crosby works the jab nicely.
Crosby drops Zaadha with a naaaaasty hook - Zaadha is in real trouble here! Crosby dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dany Crosby!
An out of breath Dany Crosby thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Event:
Syn 777 McNasty vs Tower
Date: Jan 31, 2021 |
#R1#
Cobb with the inside leg kick.
Cobb lands a head shot.
Zaadha thuds his shin into the meat of Cobb's side.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cobb wants to land a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Cobb moves out of range easily.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Cobb.
Cobb moves out of range as Zaadha throws a body kick.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Cobb moves away from the strike by Zaadha. #CL#
Cobb darts in and clinches Zaadha up against the cage.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#T1#
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
A short body shot lands from Cobb as the two fighters clinch.
Zaadha blocks an elbow strike from Cobb.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
A short right from Cobb.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cobb lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cobb throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A knee to the head by Cobb.
#CUT#It looks like Ri Zaadha has been cut.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A body shot lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaadha avoids the damage to the body.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Cobb scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a body punch.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Zaadha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cobb seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaadha can turn it around.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Cobb lands a good knee to the midsection. Zaadha won't want to take too many of those.
Zaadha gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cobb.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cobb misses with an elbow over the top.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobb.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cobb tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cobb crunches a lovely knee into Zaadha's ribcage.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
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!
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb is leaning against Zaadha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Zaadha.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cobb with the inside leg kick.
Zaadha takes a swing at Cobb's ribcage but misses.
Donk. Zaadha catches Cobb right on the button with a cross.
Zaadha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cobb.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb tries to clinch up but Zaadha circles away and keeps his distance.
Cobb takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marciano Cobb dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ri Zaadha's cut.
That's time! Cobb's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zaadha lands a body shot.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Cobb tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Cobb takes a kick to the side of the head.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Zaadha misses with a double jab
#CL#
and Cobb counters by moving into the clinch.
Cobb misses with a knee strike.
Cobb lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Zaadha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha lands with a nice combination. Cobb backs away looking to recover.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T1#
Zaadha swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cobb manages to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a jab when Cobb was well out of range.
It appears Cobb was looking to counter with a kick there.
Cobb tries to clinch there but Zaadha circles away.
Cobb throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaadha.
Cobb tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaadha avoids the damage to the body.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaadha 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.
Cobb working aggressively here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cobb.
Cobb looking to throw knees to the head but Zaadha is blocking nicely.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks from the clinch.
Zaadha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaadha keeps Cobb at a distance using the push kick. #T2#
Zaadha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaadha swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cobb.
Zaadha swings for the body but Cobb moves out of range.
Cobb throws a low kick but Zaadha avoids it.
Zaadha throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Cobb has managed to clinch.
Cobb scores with a shoulder strike.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Zaadha.
Zaadha cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but Zaadha blocks with his arms.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Cobb just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaadha's brow.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaadha.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cobb or not.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaadha lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Zaadha.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T4#
Zaadha works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Cobb takes a shot to the head.
Zaadha lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobb.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ri Zaadha's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha jabs Cobb right on the nose. Cobb blinks but takes it well.
Some wild striking there from Zaadha.
Zaadha moves out of range as Cobb throws a body kick.
Nice cross by Cobb.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice leg kick from Zaadha, right into the meat of the thigh.
#CL#
Cobb moves into the clinch.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Zaadha blocks it.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb blocks an uppercut.
Cobb misses with a knee to the head.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaadha is leaning against Cobb and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Zaadha.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zaadha pushes Cobb back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Zaadha lands a high kick!
Zaadha clobbers Cobb with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zaadha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cobb on the side of the head.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cobb moves away.
Zaadha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cobb misses with an attempted mid kick.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cobb. Cobb circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zaadha misses the jab.
Zaadha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Cobb has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zaadha.#CL2#
Zaadha forces Cobb back against the cage and clinches.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Cobb misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobb lands a body punch.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
A nice left hand lands by Cobb.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Cobb using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaadha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zaadha lands a body punch.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Cobb swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Zaadha lands a right hand.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cobb.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cobb lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha lands with a light punch inside.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Ri Zaadha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha. #T4#
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cobb presses Zaadha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaadha cracks Cobb with a nice body shot.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Zaadha lands with a light punch inside.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Zaadha pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Cobb misses. #CL2#
Zaadha clinches up with Cobb and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaadha 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
Ri Zaadha spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant. |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 773 Gusmao vs Turner
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1#
Applegate scores with a hook.
Applegate looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Zaadha feints a jab promting Applegate to slip. Zaadha then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Applegate slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Applegate looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.#CL#
Applegate drives through and clinches with Zaadha against the cage.
Applegate is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate throws an elbow that misses.
Zaadha lands with a light punch inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaadha thumps Applegate with a low kick.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Applegate doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaadha circles away.
As Applegate backs off Zaadha throws a huge counter combo but Applegate manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Applegate leaning his opponent against the cage.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1#
A shot in the inside from Zaadha.
Applegate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zaadha's efforts to push away.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaadha avoids the damage to the body.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Zaadha is trying to force a seperation but Applegate has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Applegate seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaadha can turn it around.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate lands a nice uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #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 Zaadha.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Zaadha lands a right hand.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
Applegate stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Zaadha - that landed with a thud.
Applegate gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Applegate ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Applegate swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Applegate scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it.
Applegate thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Applegate scores with a punch to the head.#CL#
Applegate has closed the distance and engaged Zaadha in a clinch.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Good body shot from Applegate.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards. #BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Applegate tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zaadha manages to circle out of the way.
Zaadha lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Applegate circles away quickly and effectively.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Abner Applegate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha looks to score with a jab to the body but Applegate is just out of range.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Applegate's head but Applegate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Zaadha circles away.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Applegate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T4#
Zaadha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The fight stays on the outside here - Applegate looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaadha shapes to counter with a head kick.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
It seemed like Zaadha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Applegate tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Zaadha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Zaadha gets through Applegate's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha cracks Applegate with a nice body shot.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Zaadha tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
Applegate keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zaadha's efforts to push away.
Applegate lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Applegate is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
Zaadha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it.
Applegate moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Applegate slips the punch.
It looked like Applegate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaadha throws a low kick, looking for Applegate's leg but Applegate calmly moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a big shot that misses.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaadha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaadha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Applegate throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Applegate throws a shot to the body.
Zaadha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Applegate has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaadha.
A good leg kick by Applegate. #T1#
Applegate throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaadha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaadha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Applegate is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Applegate.
Applegate is looking to clinch.
Zaadha jabs Applegate right on the nose. Applegate blinks but takes it well.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaadha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaadha cracks Applegate with a right hand to the side of the head.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Applegate slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Applegate misses with a body shot.
Zaadha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaadha 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.
Zaadha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good work by Zaadha as he checks the leg kick.
A left lands for Applegate.
Zaadha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Applegate takes a kick to the side of the head.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaadha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Applegate tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaadha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Applegate avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaadha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zaadha walks into a jab.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Applegate.
Applegate fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Applegate closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Applegate tries to clinch there but Zaadha circles away.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Applegate avoids it with no problem.
Applegate checks a leg kick.
Applegate throws a hook to the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaadha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Applegate takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaadha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Applegate throws the kick towards the body but Zaadha avoids it.#T3##CL#
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaadha, pushing him back against the cage.
Applegate creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands an elbow just above Zaadha 's eye.
Abner Applegate has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Applegate working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zaadha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Applegate lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate. #T4##BC2#
Zaadha breaks from the clinch.
Applegate scores with a nice right hand.
Applegate throws a series of punches but Zaadha moves out of range.
Applegate moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZaadha.
Applegate misses with the combination.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaadha walks into a left hand.
Applegate scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaadha throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.
Zaadha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Applegate is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Abner Applegate will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Applegate tries a head kick but it misses.
Applegate tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaadha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha fails to land with a series of punches.
Applegate misses with a hook
and Zaadha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Applegate walks into a left hand.
Zaadha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaadha.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaadha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Applegate takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Applegate avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha tries to bum rush Applegate with a series of wild strikes but Applegate uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zaadha connects with a nice looking jab.
Applegate with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Applegate moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
Zaadha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Applegate's head.#T1#
Applegate is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Applegate tries to clinch up.
A low kick from Applegate misses
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha throws a body kick that misses.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Applegate ducks down to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it.
A right-left combo lands from Applegate.
Applegate takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Applegate tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Applegate tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it. #CL#
Applegate fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaadha, pushing him back against the cage.
Applegate prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Applegate lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaadha blocks an elbow strike from Applegate.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land. #BC2#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Applegate clinches.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.#BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Applegate instigates a clinch.
Applegate lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Applegate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
#BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Applegate swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Applegate defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Applegate drives through and clinches with Zaadha against the cage.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T3#
Applegate struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
#BC2#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaadha swats away the attempt to clinch by Applegate.
Applegate walks into a straight right hand from Zaadha.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Applegate down.
Zaadha looks for the body kick but Applegate saw that one coming.
Zaadha swings for the body but Applegate moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a head kick but Applegate moves out of range.
Zaadha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha throws a shot to the body.
Zaadha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Applegate is having none of it.
Zaadha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Applegate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Applegate.
#CL#
Applegate clinches up against the cage.#T4#
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaadha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Applegate tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate is working Zaadha over against the cage.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Applegate scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ri Zaadha.
I think Zaadha 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 29:28
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Abner Applegate!
An out of breath and clearly excited Abner Applegate thanked Aspire Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
|
|
|
Event:
SYN 770
Date: Jan 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Applegate takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Applegate swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Applegate. Applegate obviously looking to wear him down.
We've been told by Zaadha's head coaches at Academia dos Brasucas that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Applegate moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.#CL#
Zaadha moves into range and clinches up with Applegate.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Applegate.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands a left hand.
Applegate misses with an elbow over the top.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaadha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaadha tries to work over Applegate's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaadha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've been informed that Applegate has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate. #T2#
Zaadha lands with a right to the head.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate has Zaadha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zaadha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha lands with a left to the head. #BC2#
Applegate's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Applegate moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL2#
Applegate closes the distance and pushes Zaadha back into the cage.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Applegate is trying to break the clinch but Zaadha has him pressed against the cage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Applegate tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha. #T3#
Applegate's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Applegate scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha takes an elbow to the temple.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Applegate scores a nice knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Applegate stalling in the clinch but Zaadha improves position.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Applegate lands an elbow just above Zaadha 's eye.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Applegate swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Applegate.
Zaadha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Applegate's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaadha connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Applegate scrambles back to his feet.
Applegate ducks right into an uppercut from Zaadha.
Applegate lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaadha off the cage and back into range.#CL#
Zaadha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Applegate can do to turn this around?
Applegate tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Applegate back against the cage.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate lands with a right to 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!
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Applegate tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Applegate presses Zaadha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate is working Zaadha over against the cage.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Ri Zaadha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Applegate blocks an uppercut.
Applegate lands with a left to the head.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Applegate has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
Applegate lands a shot to the body.
Zaadha works on Applegate's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
A short left from Zaadha. #T2#
Applegate lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Applegate doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Applegate.
Zaadha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Applegate tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate lands a right hand.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Applegate digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Applegate lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Applegate lands with a light punch inside.
Applegate gets through Zaadha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
#T3#
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate.
Applegate lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Applegate lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Zaadha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Applegate breaks the clinch.
Zaadha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaadha throwing a counter right hand but Applegate manages to avoid it.#CL#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
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 short right hand to the side of the head by Applegate.#T4#
Applegate misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Applegate's elbow.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Applegate's head.
Applegate pushes Zaadha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Applegate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Applegate.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Applegate misses with some punches.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Applegate.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
Applegate pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaadha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaadha.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Abner Applegate showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zaadha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!#R3##CL2#
Applegate has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Good body shot from Applegate.
A short left from Zaadha.
Applegate tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Applegate misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Applegate lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
A hook to the body from Zaadha.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Applegate. #T1#
Zaadha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha pushes Applegate back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Applegate lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zaadha.
Applegate throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Zaadha.
A short right from Zaadha.
Applegate scores with a shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Applegate.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Applegate controls the action.
Applegate tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Applegate backwards.
Applegate blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate. #T2#
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha pushes Applegate back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Applegate uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha blocks the elbow strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Applegate.
A short right from Applegate on the inside.
Applegate lands an elbow inside.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Applegate.
A head punch on the inside from Applegate fails to land.
Applegate tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Applegate lands a body shot.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Applegate backwards. #T3#
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike.
Zaadha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Applegate scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Applegate misses with a body punch.
Applegate lands a body punch.
Applegate lands with a right to the head.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Applegate.
Applegate lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Applegate lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Applegate avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Applegate creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Applegate misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Applegate.
A short uppercut from Applegate.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Applegate misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Applegate.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Applegate goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T4#
Applegate can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Applegate throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Applegate misses with a hook from the clinch.
Applegate working aggressively here.
Applegate blocking some punches.
Applegate blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Applegate or not.
Applegate working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaadha blocks an elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Applegate.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Zaadha.
Applegate blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Abner Applegate.
I think Applegate 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
The fight is ruled a draw! |
|
|
|
Event:
Syn 732
Date: Nov 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaadha moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A jab from Spinks misses.
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha thows a leg kick but Spinks checks it
and Spinks counters with a nice body shot.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses.
Spinks takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spinks lands with a right hand.
Spinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Spinks swinging wildly here.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Spinks slips under a jab from Zaadha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Spinks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spinks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaadha.
Spinks throws out a leg kick but Zaadha moves out of range and Spinks only half commits.
Crunch! Spinks slams his shin into Zaadha's torso.
Spinks throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaadha 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 Spinks has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Spinks and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
An attempted straight right counter from Spinks misses the target.#T1#
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zaadha.
Spinks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spinks on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
A big left from Zaadha misses.
Spinks appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaadha throws a lazy right hand but Spinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spinks misses with a hook.
Spinks looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spinks throws a body shot but no joy.
Spinks misses with a takedown attempt - Zaadha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zaadha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Spinks misses with a left hand
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Spinks down.
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha moves out of range as Spinks strikes.
A nice leg kick from Zaadha, right into the meat of the thigh.
#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spinks avoids the head kick by Zaadha.
Spinks was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spinks throws a big shot that misses.
Spinks slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Spinks appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zaadha looks to land a left hand but Spinks moved out of range nicely.
Zaadha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That kick from Zaadha tenderised Spinks's leg. Spinks is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spinks.
Zaadha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Spinks.
Zaadha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaadha flicks out a counter leg kick but Spinks steps away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Spinks down.
Zaadha steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Spinks. That one must have hurt.
Spinks throws a leg kick but Zaadha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha thumps Spinks with a low kick.
Zaadha throws the kick towards the body but Spinks avoids it.
A leg kick checked by Spinks.#T3#
Zaadha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spinks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spinks looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Zaadha lands with an overhand left.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.
Zaadha jabs Spinks right on the nose. Spinks blinks but takes it well.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spinks misses with a body shot.
Zaadha tries to move into range but Spinks moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaadha scores with the left hand. Spinks knows he should have avoided that one.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaadha throws a series of punches but Spinks avoids them all with ease.
Zaadha lands with a thumping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good exchange - Zaadha coming out on top.#TD#
Spinks shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zaadha's guard.
Spinks trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaadha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaadha wants to stand but Spinks is controlling the position. #T4##ES2#
Zaadha has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Spinks is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.#BC2#
Zaadha breaks from the clinch.
Spinks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaadha can pounce on him.
Zaadha scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Spinks's head but Spinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Spinks slips the punch.
Zaadha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaadha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaadha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spinks throws out the jab.
Zaadha connects with the punch.
Zaadha missing with a left hand there. Spinks was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab lands there for Spinks.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A looping hook to the body misses from Spinks. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Spinks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaadha in his tracks.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
That's time! Spinks's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zaadha moves out of range as Spinks throws a body kick.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spinks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spinks throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaadha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaadha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Spinks is out of range.
Zaadha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spinkss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Spinks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaadha moves away.
Zaadha thuds his right hand into Spinks's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zaadha throws a hook but Spinks avoids it easily.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaadha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Spinks on the side of the head.
A nice leg kick from Zaadha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Spinks blocks a jab.
Zaadha lands with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spinks looks for a takedown but Zaadha sprawls well.#T1#
Spinks connects with a solid leg kick.
Zaadha throws a front kick aimed at Spinks's knee but Spinks avoids it well.
Good leg kick by Zaadha.
Spinks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spinks fails with the takedown
and Zaadha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Spinks. That snapped Zaadha's head back.
Spinks misses the jab.
Zaadha feints a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Zaadha finds it's target.
Spinks throws a nice inside leg kick.
Spinks lands a glancing blow to the side of Zaadha's head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zaadha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaadha throws a wild body kick that Spinks sees coming a mile off.
Spinks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spinks misses with a hook
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Spinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T2#
Zaadha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Zaadha connects with a crisp jab.
Zaadha 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.
Zaadha feints and then cracks Spinks's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Spinks down.
Spinks just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaadha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Spinks's head but Spinks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spinks slips under a jab.
Spinks tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaadha throws a jab when Spinks was well out of range.
Spinks throws a body kick that misses.
Spinks on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spinks throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Spinks moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T3#
Decent striking displayed by Spinks there.
A nice leg kick from Zaadha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha lands a jab to the head.
Spinks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha with a nice calf kick.
Zaadha throws a lazy body kick
and Spinks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spinks slips a straight right by Zaadha.
An inside leg kick from Zaadha misses.
Spinks misses with a straight left.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Spinks avoids it.
Zaadha works the jab nicely.
Spinks looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zaadha connects with a solid leg kick.
Spinks throws a hook but Zaadha blocks it.
Zaadha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spinks doesn't seem bothered though.
Spinks walks into a straight right hand from Zaadha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Spinks misses the target.
Spinks takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaadha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #T4#
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha moves away from the strike by Spinks.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spinks ducks right into an uppercut from Zaadha.
Zaadha dodges the punch combination from Spinks.
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Spinks has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Zaadha!
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Spinks misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spinks stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaadha.
Spinks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spinks punishes Zaadha's body with a nice straight punch.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaadha.
Good leg kick by Zaadha.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. 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#
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses.
Zaadha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Spinks takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target.
Spinks is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaadha throws a poor cross that misses
and Spinks counters with a right hand to the body.
A clash of legs there as Spinks blocks the low kick.
Zaadha thuds a left hand into Spinks's body.
Spinks throws a hook but Zaadha avoids it easily.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Spinks's head backwards.
Good shot there by Zaadha.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Spinks slips the punch.#TD#
Spinks feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#ES2#
Zaadha manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Zaadha managing to block the knees to the body from Spinks.
#BC#
Spinks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Good shot there by Zaadha.#T1#
Spinks cracks Zaadha with a good jab.
Spinks keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a jab.
Spinks lands with a kick to the ribs.
An inside leg kick lands from Spinks.
Spinks slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaadha throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Spinks lands with a good body shot.
Spinks ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Spinks looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
A jab from Zaadha misses.
Spinks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Spinks slips under a jab from Zaadha.
Jackson Spinks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaadha connects with a body shot.
Spinks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a lazy right hand but Spinks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Spinks takes one to the chin there.
Spinks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Spinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Spinks down.
Nice shot lands for Zaadha.
Spinks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Spinks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
An inside leg kick lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Spinks walks into a straight right hand from Zaadha.
A big left from Spinks misses.
Spinks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaadha to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a right hand
and Spinks counters with a nice body kick.
#T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target.
Spinks feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spinks.
Spinks misses with a looping left.
A telegraphed right hand from Spinks misses the target.
Spinks throws a low kick, looking for Zaadha's leg but Zaadha calmly moves out of range.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
Spinks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaadha. Zaadha obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaadha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaadha lands a leg kick that knocks Spinks off balance momentarily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaadha, as that shot connected.
Zaadha throws a head kick that Spinks semi-blocks.
Spinks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A bone on bone clash there as Spinks blocks the leg kick.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha misses with a shot to the body
and Spinks counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spinks on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaadha. Zaadha obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaadha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Spinks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaadha will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaadha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zaadha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#KD#
Spinks waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Zaadha to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#Zaadha is rocked!
Spinks loads up on a big left hand. Zaadha felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Spinks looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Zaadha can't hide his disappointment, as Spinks celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jackson Spinks!
Our winner, Jackson Spinks, 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. |
|
|
|
Event:
Syn 724
Date: Oct 18, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaadha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaadha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Garibaldi moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
Garibaldi lands a really nice looking cross but Zaadha seems unphased.
Zaadha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaadha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garibaldi is able to avoid easily.
A nice side step and Garibaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garibaldi! But no joy.
Zaadha throws a right hand that misses
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Garibaldi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A jab lands there for Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Garibaldi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaadha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Garibaldi.
Zaadha misses with a hook
and Garibaldi counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garibaldi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zaadha with a body shot.
A nice leg kick from Zaadha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garibaldi takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Good shot there by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a glancing blow to the side of Garibaldi's head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zaadha.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha tried to score with a low kick but Garibaldi checks it.
Garibaldi feints a counter leg kick.
Garibaldi is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zaadha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha lands with a hook. Garibaldi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Garibaldi slips a jab from Zaadha.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Garibaldi! But no joy.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
and Zaadha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha jabs Garibaldi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaadha misses with a right hand
and Garibaldi counters with a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaadha connects with a looping right hand.
#T2#
An inside leg kick from Zaadha misses.
Garibaldi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Garibaldi slips the punch.
Garibaldi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A nice leg kick from Zaadha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garibaldi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
and Garibaldi counters with a nice body shot.
Zaadha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Garibaldi's sensitive parts.
A lazy left from Zaadha finds it's target.
Zaadha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Garibaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Garibaldi slips under a jab.
Garibaldi moves away from the strike by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Garibaldi.#T3#
Zaadha lands a jab.
Garibaldi steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Garibaldi's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Garibaldi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Garibaldi takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Garibaldi slips under a jab.
Garibaldi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Garibaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaadha cracks Garibaldi with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zaadha lands a front kick.
Good shot there by Zaadha.
Zaadha is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Zaadha slams his shin into Garibaldi's torso.
Zaadha throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Zaadha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zaadha paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Some bone on bone action there as Garibaldi checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Garibaldi has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Garibaldi 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.
Garibaldi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Garibaldi feints a counter leg kick.#CL2#
Garibaldi clinches.
Zaadha wants to get back to striking at distance but Garibaldi won't allow it.
Garibaldi keeps control of Zaadha as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #BC#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A jab from Zaadha does it's job there.
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha tried to score with a low kick but Garibaldi checks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha 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#
Zaadha throws a jab when Garibaldi was well out of range.
A nice side step and Garibaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zaadha throws a right hand that Garibaldi ducks under and follows up with a left that Garibaldi also avoids with ease.
Garibaldi tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Garibaldi tries to move into range but Zaadha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big left from Zaadha misses.
Garibaldi is trying to counter with his kicks.
Zaadha misses with a wild combination.
Garibaldi looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
Zaadha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garibaldi can do to turn this around?
Garibaldi misses with a body punch
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garibaldi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaadha misses with a looping left.
Garibaldi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaadha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CL2#
Garibaldi forces Zaadha back against the cage and clinches.#T1#
Garibaldi lands an uppercut.
Zaadha wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Zaadha breaks the clinch.
Garibaldi ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
Zaadha scores with a jab.
Good shot there by Zaadha.
Zaadha looks to land a left hand but Garibaldi moved out of range nicely.
A punch lands to the side of Garibaldi 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CL2#
Garibaldi closes the distance and clinches.
Garibaldi tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Garibaldi back against the cage.
Garibaldi jumps guard but Zaadha stands there with Garibaldi around his waist. Garibaldi gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Garibaldi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaadha just stands there and leans against the cage.#BC#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaadha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garibaldi under the eye.
Zaadha lands a lovely overhand right.#T2#
Garibaldi tries to clinch but Zaadha moves out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha lands a head shot.#CL2#
Garibaldi has closed the distance and engaged Zaadha in a clinch.
Garibaldi throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha is trying to break free.#BC#
Zaadha breaks from the clinch.
Zaadha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Garibaldi.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Garibaldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A clash of legs there as Garibaldi blocks the low kick.
Garibaldi is looking for the big counter here.
Zaadha lands with a hook. Garibaldi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaadha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zaadha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaadha misses the shot to the body.
Garibaldi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Garibaldi misses with a few strikes there.
#T3#
Garibaldi moves out of range of the leg kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha backing away here, and Garibaldi unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A jab lands there for Zaadha.
Garibaldi takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Garibaldi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
Good leg kick by Zaadha.
That kick from Zaadha tenderised Garibaldi's leg. Garibaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaadha misses with a straight right.
A bone on bone clash there as Garibaldi blocks the leg kick.
Garibaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Zaadha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to work over Garibaldi's front leg with a kick but Garibaldi checks it.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Garibaldi ducks down to avoid it.
Zaadha throws a lazy right hand but Garibaldi sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Garibaldi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaadha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Garibaldi takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#T4#
Garibaldi misses with a straight left.
Garibaldi checks a leg kick nicely.
Zaadha throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Garibaldi fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaadha thumps Garibaldi with a low kick.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
and Garibaldi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Garibaldi checks a leg kick.
Zaadha throws a leg kick
and Garibaldi counters with an inside leg kick.
Zaadha throws a push kick but Garibaldi slaps the foot to one side.
Zaadha gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Garibaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that second round.
That's time! Zaadha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zaadha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaadha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Garibaldi is able to avoid easily.
Garibaldi looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaadha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaadha lands the left hand.
Zaadha tries to score with a low kick but Garibaldi moves his leg out of the way.
Garibaldi flicks out a counter leg kick but Zaadha steps away.
Zaadha tries to score with a low kick but Garibaldi moves his leg out of the way.
Garibaldi is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zaadha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Garibaldi moves away.
Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Crunch! Zaadha slams his shin into Garibaldi's torso.
Garibaldi takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Garibaldi tries to clinch but Zaadha is having none of it.
Zaadha scores with a one two! Garibaldi had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Garibaldi ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.#T1#
Garibaldi moves out of range as Zaadha strikes.
Garibaldi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaadha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garibaldi.
Zaadha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Garibaldi swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Garibaldi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Garibaldi only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zaadha scores with a jab. Garibaldi acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Garibaldi stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaadha.
That kick from Zaadha tenderised Garibaldi's leg. Garibaldi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
Garibaldi has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaadha finds it's way round the side to connect with Garibaldi's head.
Garibaldi blocks a jab.
Michael Garibaldi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaadha throws a body punch but Garibaldi moves out of range.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
A jab lands there for Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a hook to the side of Garibaldi's head but Garibaldi sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Garibaldi lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha tries to work over Garibaldi's front leg with a kick but Garibaldi checks it.
Garibaldi walks into a straight right hand from Zaadha.
Garibaldi on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaadha. Zaadha obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaadha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
A nice side step and Garibaldi releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zaadha connects with a looping right hand.
Garibaldi defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Garibaldi avoids it.
Garibaldi takes one to the chin there.#T3#
Garibaldi slips under a jab.
Garibaldi raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Garibaldi is out of range.
Zaadha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Garibaldi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Garibaldi missing with a left hand there. Zaadha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaadha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaadha throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garibaldi drops his hands momentarily and Zaadha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Garibaldi connects with a crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaadha.
Garibaldi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Zaadha misses with an uppercut
and Garibaldi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garibaldi moves away from the strike by Zaadha.
Garibaldi let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Zaadha does it's job there.
Zaadha throws a poor cross that misses
and Garibaldi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Zaadha, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Garibaldi.
Garibaldi keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Garibaldi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaadha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Garibaldi is out of range and Zaadha settles back down.
Zaadha scores with the left hand. Garibaldi knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaadha, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
A very excited looking Ri Zaadha made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
|
|
|
Event:
Syn Point vs Puno 3
Date: Sep 20, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Zaadha is predictable there
and Cobb connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha misses with an attempted mid kick.
Cobb feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Cobb slips a straight right by Zaadha.
Cobb looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ri Zaadha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cobb fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaadha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha scores with a decent looking hook.#CL2#
Zaadha gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zaadha blocks an elbow strike from Cobb.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short left from Zaadha.
A right handed body shot lands from Cobb.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cobb working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaadha.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage. #T1#
Cobb softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha avoids the elbow strike from Cobb, against the cage.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cobb throws an elbow but misses.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cobb lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Cobb with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cobb is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaadha has double underhooks. #BC#
Cobb's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#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!
Cobb tries to land a knee to the head but Zaadha blocks with his arms.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Cobb.
A short body shot lands from Zaadha as the two fighters clinch.
Zaadha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaadha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short left from Zaadha.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb lands with a right to the head.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Cobb controls the action.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T3#
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Cobb throws an elbow that misses.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha lands a hook that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaadha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaadha.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head. #BC#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Zaadha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL2#
Zaadha clinches up against the cage.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobb lands a body punch.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's 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!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Cobb.
Cobb is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaadha has double underhooks. #T4#
Zaadha is working Cobb over against the cage.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Cobb.
#BC#
Cobb escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
Zaadha throws out a loose jab but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Cobb throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zaadha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobb misses the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb checks a leg kick.
Cobb throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Cobb swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha moves out of range as Cobb strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha 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#
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping body kick lands there for Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a looping right.
Cobb throws a big counter combination but Zaadha scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Cobb jumps back.
Cobb throws out a loose jab but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaadha tried to score with a low kick but Cobb checks it.
Zaadha throws an overhand right that lands on Cobb's shoulder, as Cobb tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cobb counters with a head kick. That will keep Zaadha thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zaadha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaadha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Cobb counters with a body kick.
That kick from Zaadha tenderised Cobb's leg. Cobb is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cobb dodges the punch combination from Zaadha.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cobb loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.#T1#
Cobb lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Cobb avoids the punch easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Zaadha 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.
Cobb misses with an uppercut
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb misses the jab.
Cobb takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zaadha misses the body punch
and Cobb counters with a body kick that stops Zaadha in his tracks momentarily. #CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Cobb goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb working aggressively here.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cobb works on Zaadha's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Cobb tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike.
Zaadha lands a right hand.
Zaadha lands a left hand.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
#T3#
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Cobb's ribcage. Cobb let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Cobb works on Zaadha's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Zaadha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ri Zaadha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T4#
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobb controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobb.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to work over Cobb's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Cobb.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Cobb wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cobb throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice body punch from Zaadha - that landed with a thud.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha prevents Cobb from breaking the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
A low kick lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaadha dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cobb. That did some damage!
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
Zaadha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Cobb to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaadha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Cobb slips the punch.
Cobb appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaadha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cobb wants to clinch
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha lands with a hook. Cobb tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha connects with a crisp jab. #CL#
Cobb pushes Zaadha up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha tries a body shot but Cobb blocks it.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Cobb misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobb uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Cobb misses with some punches.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Cobb.
Cobb tries a knee to the head but Zaadha blocks it.
A hook to the body from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike.
Zaadha is working Cobb over against the cage.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cobb can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cobb tries to circle away but Zaadha has him pinned against the cage.
Marciano Cobb has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobb lands with a left to the head.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Cobb doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Zaadha pushes Cobb back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cobb blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Cobb blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Cobb.
Zaadha presses Cobb against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Zaadha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cobb lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaadha.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Cobb.
A short uppercut from Cobb.
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobb throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Cobb.
Zaadha blocks an elbow strike.
Cobb blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaadha scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
A hook to the body from Zaadha.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Cobb tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Zaadha takes an elbow to the forehead. #T4#
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cobb misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha is working Cobb over against the cage.
Cobb tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobb misses with a body punch.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cobb's elbow.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb lands a right hand.
Cobb digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cobb prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Cobb lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaadha 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
During a confident post fight interview, Ri Zaadha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
|
|
|
Event:
Syn The Gate
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
C K drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaadha sprawls and moves away.
C K cracks a nice hook into Zaadha's ribs.
C K with a jab.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by C K.
C K comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaadha dips to his left and cracks C K with an uppercut!
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
C K jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaadha! But no joy.
C K throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
C K throws a big shot that misses.
Zaadha jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from C K misses its intended target.
Zaadha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from C K with a body shot.
C K catches Zaadha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaadha cracks C K with a good jab.
C K seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
C K keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaadha.
C K shoots in but Zaadha avoids the takedown attempt easily.#T1#
Zaadha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
C K 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.
C K scores with a nice strike.
C K throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaadha tries to counter with a clinch but C K shakes him off and moves away.
Zaadha misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
C K swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but C K avoids it with no problem.
C K ducks under a wild hook from Zaadha.
C K throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
C K throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha sizes up C K with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
C K throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
C K lands a body shot.
C K throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T2#
Zaadha misses with a head kick.
C K drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaadha sprawls and moves away.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from C K.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
C K misses with an uppercut.
C K misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
C K throws an off balance right hand
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Zaadha looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zaadha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaadha might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
C K takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and C K connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zaadha scrambles back to his feet.
C K jabs Zaadha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaadha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
C K fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Zaadha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from C K.
C K lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaadha off the cage and back into range.
C K thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha tries a quick counter leg kick but C K is wise to it.#T3#
C K waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.
The crowd cheers as C K lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaadha doesn't seem phased though.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Zaadha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circle momentarily. C K darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zaadha defends well against a solid takedown attempt from C K.
Zaadha only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by C K.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
C K misses the jab.
C K misses the jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaadha! But no joy.
C K swings and misses with a hook to the body.
C K throws a leg kick but Zaadha checks it.
C K lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
C K scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha scores with a jab.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from C K.
Zaadha has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
C K throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha. #T4#
Zaadha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
C K throws a hook to the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
C K tests Zaadha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
C K throws out a powerful jab.
Zaadha slaps away a takedown attempt from C K, before circling back to the center of the mat.
It seemed like Zaadha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Louis C K. That's going to take a lot out of him.
C K misses with an uppercut
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
C K just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
C K throws a front kick aimed at Zaadha's knee but Zaadha avoids it well.
C K throws a right hand that misses
#CL2#
and Zaadha counters by moving into the clinch.
C K doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt C K or not.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with C K's elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Louis C K 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#
C K throws a looping overhand right but Zaadha ducks down to avoid it.
Zaadha moves out of range as C K strikes.
Zaadha walks into a stiff left hand from C K.
Zaadha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A jab from C K misses.
C K throws a body shot but no joy.
C K keeps the fight on the outside.
Louis C K seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
C K showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zaadha.
C K throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaadha looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
C K throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
C K fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
C K dips to his left and cracks Zaadha with an uppercut!
C K throws the left hand but Zaadha avoids the punch easily.
It seemed like Zaadha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
A big right from C K misses.
Nice cross by Zaadha.
A slow jab from C K misses its intended target.
C K misses with a left hand
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Louis C K is winning the standup battle so far.
C K throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC2#C K is rocked!
Zaadha connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks C K out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ri Zaadha!
Ri Zaadha thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
|
|
|
Event:
CFC 433
Date: Jul 25, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaadha looks to throw the jab but Choo is out of range.
Choo lands with a hook. Zaadha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A swing and a miss from Choo.
Choo digs a good hook to Zaadha's body.
Choo misses with a body shot.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Zaadha.#CUT2#It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
A big right from Choo misses.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zaadha!
Choo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Choo 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.
Choo throws a jab when Zaadha was well out of range.
Zaadha is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Choo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaadha's head.
Choo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Choo misses with a left hand
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choo.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaadha wants to counter the offense by Choo and move into the clinch position.
Zaadha takes one on the button.
Choo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Choo swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a straight right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Choo has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaadha finds it's way round the side to connect with Choo's head.
Zaadha stuns Choo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Choo throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Choo avoids it with no problem.
Zaadha misses with a hook. Choo ducked under it nicely.
Choo misses with a hook. Zaadha ducked under it nicely.
Zaadha looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T2#
Zaadha throws a right hand that Choo ducks under and follows up with a left that Choo also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Choo 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.
Zaadha throws a poor cross that misses
and Choo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Choo.
Choo cracks Zaadha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Zaadha looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Choo misses with a straight left.
Choo throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Choo avoids it with no problem.
Choo swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a two punch combo.
Zaadha defending well as Choo loads up on a big left hand.
Choo staying out of range there.#T3#
Choo connects with a crisp jab.
Choo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Choo stuns Zaadha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Nice body punch from Choo.
Mew Choo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Choo just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL#
Choo rushes Zaadha and presses him up against the cage.
Choo working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Choo fails to land.
Choo leaning his opponent against the cage.
Choo stalling in the clinch but Zaadha improves position.
Choo tries to pull guard but Zaadha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Choo throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Choo tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaadha smiles and moves away.
Zaadha looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #T4#
Choo blocks a jab.
Choo lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaadha might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Choo misses the shot to the body.
Choo dips to his left and cracks Zaadha with an uppercut!
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!
Choo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choo.
Zaadha appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Choo misses with a shot to the body
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Choo fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mew Choo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Choo works the jab nicely.
Zaadha staying out of range there.
Nice body punch from Choo.
Zaadha looks to land a right hand but Choo moved out of range.
Zaadha connects with a right hand. Choo shakes it off.
Choo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Choo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Choo.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaadha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Choo misses with a wild body shot.
Zaadha throws a fast counter high kick but Choo manages to duck under it in time.
Zaadha connects with a nice looking jab.
Choo tries to clinch up but Zaadha circles away and keeps his distance.
A little jabbing left from Zaadha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T1#
Choo looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
Choo wants to clinch.
Choo misses with a body punch
and Choo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha lunges at Choo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Choo's hand.
Choo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Choo breaks from the clinch.
Choo is looking to clinch.
Choo throws a poor cross that misses
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Choo looks to throw the jab but Zaadha is out of range.
Zaadha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Choo. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Choo lands with a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Choo misses #KD2#
and Zaadha counters with a crisp one two that drops Choo! Zaadha thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Choo to his feet! Choo is in big trouble!#ROC2#Choo is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Choo closes the distance looking to clinch
and Zaadha counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Choo to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Zaadha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ri Zaadha!
An out of breath Ri Zaadha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
|
|
|
Event:
ICS 41
Date: Jun 28, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Zaadha moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.
Alexius scores with a shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
Alexius wants to stall.
Alexius can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Alexius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Alexius escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaadha scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice body punch from Alexius.
Zaadha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaadha misses with a left hand
and Alexius counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaadha 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.
Zaadha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Alexius shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zaadha as he avoids it easily.
Zaadha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Alexius defending well as Zaadha loads up on a big left hand. #CL#
Zaadha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Alexius gets through Zaadha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Alexius wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaadha won't allow it.
Alexius lands with a light punch inside.
Alexius stalling in the clinch but Zaadha improves position. #T1#
Still in the clinch, Zaadha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Alexius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
Alexius has Zaadha pushed against the cage.
Alexius cracks Zaadha with a nice body shot.
Alexius effectively controlling the action here.
A shot in the inside from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Alexius prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a nice uppercut.
Alexius tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Alexius is trying to stall.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Alexius backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaadha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha blocking some punches.
#T2#
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Alexius backwards.
Alexius lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Alexius.
Alexius prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
Alexius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Alexius stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Alexius controls the action.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Alexius's ribcage. Alexius let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexius is trying to stall.
Nice body punch from Zaadha - that landed with a thud.
Still in the clinch, Zaadha scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexius.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Alexius looking to stall.
Zaadha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Alexius.#T3#
Zaadha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaadha lands a left hand.
Alexius is looking to control Zaadha's arms but Zaadha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexius has his back to the cage.
Zaadha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaadha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexiuss head.
A body shot lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Alexius.
Zaadha tries to work over Alexius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha keeps control of Alexius as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Alexius.
Zaadha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Alexius misses with the head strike.
Zaadha lands a body punch.
Zaadha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alexius backwards.
Alexius is working for takedown but Zaadha is calmly controlling the position for now.#T4#
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Alexius.
Alexius lands with a light punch inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a body punch.
Alexius looks winded!
Zaadha cracks Alexius with a nice body shot.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexius controls his hands.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Alexius avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Alexius or not.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
Alexius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaadha.
Alexius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaadha is leaning against Alexius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha is leaning against Alexius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zaadha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Alexius avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Zaadha pushes Alexius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha 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#
Zaadha instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Alexius has clasped his hands together around Zaadha's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaadha wants to get back to his feet.
Alexius controls the position from side control.
Alexius is looking to take a break and control but Zaadha is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaadha is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Alexius has just dragged him back down to the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.#T1#
Alexius controls the position.
Alexius trying to control the action but Zaadha is working from the bottom.
Zaadha is trying to buck Alexius off.#ES#
Zaadha explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Zaadha circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaadha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaadha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaadha scores with a jab to the body.
Alexius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Alexius or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaadha, which made it look bad.
Zaadha throws a push kick but Alexius slaps the foot to one side. #T2#
A big left from Alexius misses.
Alexius 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.
Alexius tries to clinch up.
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexius throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Alexius looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Alexius ducks right into an uppercut from Zaadha.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaadha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Zaadha misses with a body punch
#TD2#
and Alexius counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Alexius.
Alexius stops Zaadha from standing up.
Alexius tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaadha is retaining full guard.
Alexius prevents Zaadha from getting back to his feet. #ES#
Zaadha manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.#T3##BC2#
Alexius breaks the clinch.
Zaadha just misses with a punch to the body.
Alexius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Alexius avoids a kick to the body.
Alexius smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Alexius.
Alexius scores with a jab to the body.
Donk. Zaadha catches Alexius right on the button with a cross.
Some wild striking there from Zaadha.
Alexius thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaadha is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zaadha checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Alexius misses with a straight right.
Zaadha throws a shot from downtown. Alexius moves away and avoids it.
And Alexius tries to counter it with a takedown but Zaadha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A punch lands to the side of Alexius 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Alexius avoids the punch easily.
Alexius unleashes a big counter combination but Zaadha bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Alexius looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Zaadha is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zaadha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Alexius.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#TD2#
Alexius looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zaadha is wriggling around but Alexius manages to pass to half guard.
Zaadha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Alexius can do to turn this around?#REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexius stops Zaadha from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Zaadha pushes Alexius off and gets back to his feet.
Zaadha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Alexius under the eye.
Zaadha thumps Alexius with a low kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaadha. That snapped Alexius's head back.
A low kick from Zaadha misses
and Alexius counters with an inside leg kick.
No joy there for Alexius, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaadha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zaadha lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zaadha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body kick there by Zaadha.
Alexius misses the jab.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Alexius swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaadha looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaadha misses with a body kick.
Zaadha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Alexius misses the shot to the body.
Alexius is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zaadha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Alexius throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaadha.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaadha misses the target.
Alexius takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alexius's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Alexius duly obliges.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Zaadha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zaadha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
Alexius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha moves in looking to clinch but Alexius pushes him off.
Zaadha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Alexius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alexius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Alexius's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Alexius misses with a takedown attempt - Zaadha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.#T1#
Alexius lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice sprawl there from Zaadha as Alexius shoots in.
Alexius takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
#CL#
Zaadha rushes Alexius and presses him up against the cage.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Alexius misses with the head strike.
Zaadha pushes Alexius back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Alexius drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bessarion Alexius.
Alexius takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaadha lands with a right to the head.
Zaadha scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaadha pushes Alexius back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zaadha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexiuss 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!
Zaadha gets through Alexius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T2#
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Alexius tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Alexius.
A short uppercut from Zaadha.
Ri Zaadha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Alexius is trying to maintain a safe position but Zaadha gets an underhook and turns Alexius into the cage.
Alexius is looking to control Zaadha's arms but Zaadha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Alexius has his back to the cage.
Alexius wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Alexius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Alexius tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Alexius misses with some punches.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Alexius controls his hands.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Alexius stalling.
Alexius's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaadha. #T3#
Zaadha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaadha gets through Alexius's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Zaadha.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexius's elbow.
Zaadha cracks Alexius with a nice body shot.
Good body shot from Alexius.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Alexius blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
Alexius digs a right hand into Zaadha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaadha's gas tank.
Zaadha is leaning against Alexius and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Alexius misses with a short punch on the inside.
Alexius trying to stall but Zaadha improves his position.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Alexius uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Zaadha on the inside.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Alexius backwards. #T4#
A short uppercut from Zaadha.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaadha cracks Alexius with a nice body shot.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha lands a right hand.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Alexius blocks it.
Zaadha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Alexiuss head.
A right hand to the body from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a light punch inside.
Bessarion Alexius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaadha lands a hook that snaps the head of Alexius backwards.
Zaadha lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaadha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Alexius's elbow.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Alexius controls the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaadha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
An out of breath Ri Zaadha thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Bessarion Alexius was interviewed post fight and said 'Oh moth*****r, not again!'. |
|
|
|
Event:
ICS 33
Date: May 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Malverde shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaadha tries a low kick but Malverde avoids it.
Nice uppercut there from Malverde.
Malverde waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.
Zaadha tries a quick counter leg kick but Malverde is wise to it.
Malverde throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Zaadha counter with a right hand.
Malverde lands with a good body shot.
A slow jab from Malverde misses its intended target.
Malverde 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.
Malverde fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zaadha scores with a nice right hand.
Zaadha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Malverde paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Malverde misses with a low kick.
Malverde fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a head kick.
Malverde was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Malverde is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
Good standup being displayed there by Malverde as he connects with a hook.
Malverde lands a right hook to the body.
Malverde misses with a straight right.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
#T1#
Zaadha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Malverde manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malverde swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
Jesus Malverde seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Malverde ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaadha.
Zaadha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Malverde keeps the fight on the outside.
A little feinted left hand from Malverde on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaadha slips under a jab from Malverde.
Malverde scores with a shot to the body.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Malverde.
Zaadha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zaadha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Malverde checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Malverde tries a low kick but Zaadha avoids it.
Zaadha scores with a jab. Malverde acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaadha staying out of range there.
Malverde closes the distance but Zaadha moves to the side
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malverde throws a right and a left that both miss.
Malverde turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha moves forwards but Malverde connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2#
Malverde throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Malverde does a little dance to reset his feet.
Malverde is looking to counter the offense by Zaadha and move into the clinch.
Zaadha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Malverde.
Zaadha walks into a left hand.
Zaadha tries to score with a low kick but Malverde moves his leg out of the way.
Malverde blocks a jab.
A good leg kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha moves in looking to clinch but Malverde pushes him off.
Malverde is looking to clinch but Zaadha is avoiding it.
Malverde backing away here, and Zaadha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Malverde throws a right and a left that Zaadha avoids nicely. #CL2#
Zaadha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Malverde is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Zaadha.
Malverde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Malverde throws a right hand that misses
letting Zaadha counter with a right hand.
Malverde throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T3#
Malverde misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zaadha slips a straight right by Malverde.
Malverde throws a chopping leg kick but Zaadha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Malverde misses with a left hand
and Zaadha counters with an inside leg kick.
Malverde moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Malverde swings for the body but Zaadha moves out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Malverde looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaadha misses with an uppercut
and Malverde cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and pushes Malverde back into the cage.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Malverde lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Malverde throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaadhas head.
Zaadha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
Malverde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha blocks a punch 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!
Zaadha lands with a left to the head. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha has Malverde pressed against the cage, preventing Malverde from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malverde.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Malverde lands with a light punch inside.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Malverde controls the action.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malverde creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaadha's defenses.
A nice left hand lands by Malverde.
#BC#
Malverde pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Malverde slips under a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malverde moves forwards but Zaadha connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaadha loads up on a big right hand but Malverde slips the punch.
Malverde takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
A big left from Malverde misses.
Malverde throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaadha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
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 Jesus Malverde will probably get the nod.
That's time! Malverde's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zaadha wants to clinch up but Malverde keeps it at a distance.
Jesus Malverde is winning the standup battle so far.
Malverde misses with a straight right.
Zaadha lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zaadha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Malverde.
Malverde throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaadha sees it coming and avoids it easily.#KD2#
Zaadha lands a big head kick that sends Malverde tumbling to the mat! Zaadha takes a step backwards and waves Malverde back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Malverde is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Malverde swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oh Malverde is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Malverde works the jab nicely.#CL#
Malverde darts in and clinches Zaadha up against the cage.
Zaadha lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Zaadha.
Zaadha pushes Malverde back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malverde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaadha throws a sloppy head kick and Malverde moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Malverde seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Malverde.
Zaadha misses with a body punch.
Zaadha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Malverde has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
#T1#
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Malverde.
Malverde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Malverde.
Malverde working aggressively here.
Malverde misses with some punches.
Malverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Malverde.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha dodges an elbow strike from Malverde.
Malverde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Malverde swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Malverde pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Malverde blocking some punches.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Malverde swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malverde.
Ri Zaadha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
A short left from Zaadha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Malverde lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Malverde pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaadha leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Malverde misses with a body punch.
Malverde has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
Malverde lands a shoulder strike.
Malverde tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Malverde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Malverde misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Zaadha breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zaadha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Malverde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T3#
Malverde lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha scores with a hook to the body.#BC2#
Zaadha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Malverde checks a leg kick.
Malverde lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaadha backs up against the cage.
Malverde jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Malverde tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaadha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Malverde swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaadha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Malverde misses the body punch
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Malverde misses with a wild body shot.
Jab from Zaadha.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Malverde misses with a punch 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!
Malverde working aggressively here.
Malverde throws an elbow but it misses.
A hook to the body from Malverde.
Malverde pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Malverde lands with a short shot to the head.
Malverde working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaadha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Malverde misses with some punches.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Malverde misses with a punch to the body.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Malverde seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaadha can turn it around.
Zaadha scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Malverde or not.
Zaadha has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malverde.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good body shot from Malverde.
Malverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malverde can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Malverde uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Zaadha gets a clinch.
Zaadha misses with the head strike.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Malverde.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Malverde throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaadha.
Malverde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malverde.
Malverde lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Malverde blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malverde lands an elbow inside that Zaadha shrugs off.
Zaadha working hard to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaadha.
Malverde misses with the head strike.
Malverde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Malverde blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Malverde.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Malverde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Malverde.
A short left from Malverde.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha dodges an elbow strike from Malverde.
Zaadha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Malverde lands a shoulder strike.
Malverde scores with a shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
Malverde tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Malverde back against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Malverde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaadha's brow.
A head punch on the inside from Malverde fails to land.
Malverde lands with a light punch inside.
Zaadha lands with a light punch inside.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Malverde tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Malverde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malverde misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Malverde lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Malverde blocks an uppercut.
Malverde has a couple of punches blocked by Zaadha.
Zaadha dodges an elbow strike from Malverde.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Malverde.
Malverde misses with a hook from the clinch.
Malverde swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Malverde just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaadha's brow.
Zaadha dodges an elbow strike from Malverde.
Zaadha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Malverde scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Malverde.
A short uppercut from Malverde.
Malverde tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha blocks an elbow strike from Malverde.
Malverde misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Malverde tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
#T3#
Malverde misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Malverde manages to break the clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zaadha checks a leg kick.
Zaadha is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Malverde with a body shot.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Malverde checks it.
Malverde scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaadha scores with a nice right hand.
Malverde attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Zaadha misses its intended target.
Malverde moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.
Zaadha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Malverde.
Malverde misses with an uppercut
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Malverde blocks a head kick by Zaadha.
Zaadha throws the kick towards the body but Malverde avoids it.#CL#
Zaadha gets tackled into the cage by Malverde. Malverde maintains the clinch.
Malverde misses with a body punch.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T4#
Malverde gets through Zaadha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha lands a hook that snaps the head of Malverde backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Malverde.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Malverde's head.
Malverde throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha lands with a light punch inside.
Malverde lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Malverde scores with a shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Zaadha as the two fighters clinch.
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Malverde fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Malverde lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#BC2#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Malverde lands with a straight right. Zaadha didn't see that one coming.
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaadha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Malverde scores with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jesus Malverde showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Malverde has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jesus Malverde!
Jesus Malverde bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
ICS 27
Date: Apr 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Noir cracks Zaadha with a good jab.
Zaadha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zaadha throws out a leg kick but Noir moves out of range and Zaadha only half commits.
Noir loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Noir throws an overhand right that lands on Zaadha's shoulder, as Zaadha tries to avoid the shot.
Zaadha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Noir lands a body shot.
Noir misses with a few strikes there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been informed that Zaadha has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1##TD#
Noir scores with a takedown into Zaadha's guard.
Noir with a nice head shot there.
Zaadha wants to get back to his feet but Noir is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Noir tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaadha is retaining full guard.
Noir 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.
Noir preventing the sweep.
Zaadha is looking to stand up but Noir isn't so interested in that idea. #ES2#
Zaadha is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Noir presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat. #TD#
Noir jumps guard and drags Zaadha to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #T2##SU2#
Zaadha stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Noir falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've been hearing reports that Noir has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Noir misses with a body punch
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaadha.
Noir swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Noir lands with a hook. Zaadha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Noir connects with a nice looking jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Noir.
Zaadha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Zaadha.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T3#
Zaadha wants to clinch.
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Noir moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
James Noir seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Noir throws a right hand that Zaadha ducks under and follows up with a left that Zaadha also avoids with ease.
Zaadha throws out a counter right but Noir avoids it with no problem.
Noir swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaadha throws a lazy head kick
and Noir counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Noir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CL2#
Zaadha has Noir up against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Noir scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Noir lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Noir.
Noir can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Noir lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Noir dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Noir rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#CL2#
and Zaadha counters by clinching up.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noir looking for a takedown.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Noir tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Noir misses with a punch to the body.
Noir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaadha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Noir lands a left hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Noir blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Noir takes a shot to the head.
Noir misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Noir fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zaadha is trying to break the clinch but Noir is controlling him.
Noir goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Noir tries for a takedown but Zaadha manages to get underhooks.
Noir blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaadha.
Noir fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Noir takes a shot to the head.
Zaadha lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zaadha manages to break the clinch.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Noir paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Noir was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaadha's hands.#T2#
Zaadha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Noir backing away here, and Zaadha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Noir cracks a nice hook into Zaadha's ribs.
Zaadha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Noir to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Noir.
Noir shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noir misses with a left hand
and Zaadha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaadha throws out a loose jab but Noir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Noir changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Noir throws a lazy right hand but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaadha wants to counter with a clinch but Noir pushes him away.#T3#
Noir blocks a head kick by Zaadha.
Noir throws a hook to the side of Zaadha's head but Zaadha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jab by Noir.
Zaadha connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Noir tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaadha was well out of range. Poor timing from Noir.
Noir backing away here, and Zaadha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zaadha displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Noir.
Zaadha tries a quick counter leg kick but Noir is wise to it.
Zaadha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T4#
Zaadha scores with a nice strike.
Noir just misses with a punch to the body.
Noir throws a combination. Zaadha tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#TD#
Noir looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zaadha!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.#ES2#
Zaadha sneaks out the side door and pushes Noir away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
James Noir is winning the standup battle so far.
Noir swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zaadha counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Noir is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Noir looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
A nice side step and Zaadha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Noir tries for a takedown but Zaadha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Noir takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL2#
Zaadha forces Noir back against the cage and clinches.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha lands a left hand.
Zaadha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Noir or not.
Noir tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaadha smiles and moves away.
Noir bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaadha's head backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Noir scores with a body shot.
#T1##CL2#
Zaadha has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Noir.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noir avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Noir lands with a hook. Zaadha tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaadha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Noir.
A jab from Noir does it's job there.
Zaadha defending well as Noir loads up on a big left hand.
Zaadha is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Noir lands a nice shot that snaps Zaadha's head back.
#T2#
Noir scores with the left hand. Zaadha knows he should have avoided that one.
Noir fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Noir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaadha tries a head kick but it misses.
Noir stuns Zaadha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaadha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
#T3##TD#
Noir dives in and scores a takedown into Zaadha's guard.
Zaadha trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Noir engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zaadha keeping moving, preventing Noir from controlling successfully.
Noir won't allow Zaadha to sweep him here.
Noir wants to control from the top but Zaadha keeps moving.
Zaadha is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Noir is controlling him.
Zaadha is looking to sweep but instead, Noir has passed into half guard.
Noir perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T4#
Noir wants to control but Zaadha is keeping him busy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaadha has hold of Noir's hands but Noir slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zaadha moves into full guard.
Zaadha wants to stand but Noir is controlling the position.
Zaadha looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaadha, not yet.
Zaadha wants to stand up but Noir is controlling him.
Noir keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zaadha's head.
Noir makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Noir not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zaadha is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Noir showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Noir 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Noir!
James Noir thanked the fans post fight for their support.
|
|
|
|
Event:
ICS 18
Date: Mar 29, 2020 |
#R1#
Barnkvist looks for a takedown but Zaadha sprawls well.
Zaadha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barnkvist is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaadha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zaadha throws the left hand but Barnkvist avoids the punch easily.
Barnkvist throws a counter combo.
Barnkvist darts in trying to clinch
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Peter Barnkvist has been cut.
Peter Barnkvist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnkvist goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zaadha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaadha counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaadha is looking to slow Barnkvist down with leg kicks.
Barnkvist waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss! #TD2#
Barnkvist drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.#ES#
Zaadha throws Barnkvist to one side and escapes!#T1#
Barnkvist rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaadha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Barnkvist throws a poor cross that misses
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnkvist throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Barnkvist misses with a punch to the body.
Barnkvist has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zaadha is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Barnkvist is working for takedown but Zaadha is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barnkvist looking for a takedown.
Barnkvist tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Barnkvist.
Zaadha tries a body shot but Barnkvist blocks it.
Barnkvist stalling in the clinch.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Barnkvist wants to stall.
Zaadha scores with a nice hook to 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!
Barnkvist tries to stall but Zaadha uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Barnkvist wants to take the fight to the mat but Zaadha manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Zaadha.
Zaadha gets underhooks to prevent Barnkvist's takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Barnkvist blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaadha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zaadha throws a hook but Barnkvist avoids it easily.
Barnkvist throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Zaadha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zaadha.
Nice straight punches there by Barnkvist. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnkvist.
Barnkvist moves in looking to clinch but Zaadha pushes him off.
Zaadha is looking to counter punch.
Barnkvist thows a left - swing and a miss!
Barnkvist just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromZaadha.#T3#
Zaadha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Barnkvist.
Zaadha scores with a crisp jab that stopped Barnkvist in his tracks.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Barnkvist.
Zaadha lunges at Barnkvist with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Barnkvist's hand.
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zaadha cracks Barnkvist with an open hand slap.
Barnkvist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaadha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaadha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Barnkvist fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#KD#
Zaadha lands a big head kick that sends Barnkvist tumbling to the mat! Zaadha takes a step backwards and waves Barnkvist back to his feet - he wants the finish!#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnkvist swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Zaadha slips a jab from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Barnkvist lands a jab to the nose.
Barnkvist avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnkvist slips under a jab.#CL2#
Barnkvist closes the distance and pushes Zaadha back into the cage.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaadha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnkvist can't get the takedown.
Barnkvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaadha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
Barnkvist has Zaadha pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zaadha manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Barnkvist shoots and misses
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Barnkvist misses with the head strike.
Zaadha stops a takedown attempt from Barnkvist.
Barnkvist changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zaadha fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Barnkvist tries to clinch up but Zaadha circles away and keeps his distance.
Barnkvist has a takedown stuffed.
Barnkvist fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist misses with a straight left.
Barnkvist doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Zaadha rushes Barnkvist and presses him up against the cage.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Barnkvist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaadha prevents it.
Barnkvist drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Barnkvist's ribcage. Barnkvist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Barnkvist is breathing heavily.
Zaadha scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaadha prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaadha lands a body shot.
Zaadha lands with a light punch inside.
Barnkvist works on Zaadha's body with a couple of short punches.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards. #CUT#
That has opened up Peter Barnkvist's cut even more.
Zaadha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barnkvist can do to turn this around?
A short right from Zaadha.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Barnkvist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch. #TD2#
Zaadha is fighting off a takedown attempt but Barnkvist is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zaadha to the mat. Zaadha regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha wants to stand but Barnkvist is controlling the position.
Barnkvist with a nice head shot there.#T2#
Zaadha is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnkvist is trying to maintain the position but Zaadha is very close to passing his half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SU#
Zaadha escapes and gets back to his feet.
Barnkvist rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnkvist shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Barnkvist avoids the head kick by Zaadha.
Barnkvist walks into a stiff left hand from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a jab to the nose.
Barnkvist pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zaadha. That's going to slow Barnkvist down. #T3#
Barnkvist misses with a takedown attempt - Zaadha sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnkvist.
A jab from Barnkvist misses.
Barnkvist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Barnkvist misses with a shot to the body
and Barnkvist takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaadha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Barnkvist.
Zaadha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Barnkvist throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnkvist ducks right into an uppercut from Zaadha. #T4#
Barnkvist tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zaadha swivels and escapes.
Zaadha keeps the fight on the outside.
Barnkvist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnkvist misses with a body shot
letting Zaadha counter with a right hand.
Barnkvist has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Barnkvist there as he acknowledges the shot.#ROC#
Barnkvist is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Peter Barnkvist's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha walks into a straight right hand from Barnkvist.
Zaadha throws a leg kick which misses Barnkvist's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnkvist tries to avoid it. #CL#
Zaadha closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Barnkvist's head.
Zaadha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaadha.
Barnkvist tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaadha shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Zaadha works on Barnkvist's body with a couple of short punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Peter Barnkvist's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaadha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaadha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Barnkvist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaadha scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaadha circles away from the clinch attempt.
Barnkvist jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnkvist shoots in for a takedown but Zaadha shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnkvist throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Zaadha on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Barnkvist has his takedown stuffed
and Zaadha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Barnkvist takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Barnkvist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaadha lands a head kick. Barnkvist smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Barnkvist's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Barnkvist misses with a looping right.
Zaadha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Barnkvist is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaadha finish him?
Barnkvist throws a jab when Zaadha was well out of range.
Barnkvist wants to clinch up but Zaadha keeps it at a distance.
Zaadha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Barnkvist looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Barnkvist seems to have recovered his senses.
Ri Zaadha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Barnkvist.
Zaadha connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnkvist's hands.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaadha.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2##CL#
Zaadha moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaadha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Barnkvist. #TD2#
Barnkvist works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Barnkvist working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnkvist prevents Zaadha from getting back to his feet.
Ri Zaadha overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#ES#
Zaadha has his feet on Barnkvist's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work. #TD2#
Barnkvist fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zaadha to the ground. Barnkvist is now in Zaadha's guard.#ES#
Zaadha manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Barnkvist trying to stall but Zaadha improves his position.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Barnkvist is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zaadha gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Barnkvist.
Barnkvist is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T3#
Zaadha lands a right hand.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Barnkvist backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaadha.
Barnkvist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaadha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Barnkvist avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Barnkvist blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaadha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Barnkvist's ribcage. Barnkvist let out a lung full of air as it connected.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaadha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Barnkvist takes a shot to the head.
Barnkvist's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut 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!
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ri Zaadha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barnkvist tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Barnkvist goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaadha prevents it.
Peter Barnkvist has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zaadha prevents a takedown attempt there.
Barnkvist is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaadha pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaadha prevents a takedown attempt there.
A short uppercut from Zaadha.
Barnkvist lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaadha lands a nice looking body shot.
Zaadha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Barnkvist tries to move into range but Zaadha moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Barnkvist changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaadha tries to avoid it but Barnkvist manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaadha to the ground. Zaadha escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaadha looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Barnkvist fails to land with a series of punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ri Zaadha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaadha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ri Zaadha!
A victorious Ri Zaadha thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EMP Finale: Ispa vs Toivonen 5
Date: Mar 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Zaadha doesn't manage to clinch there - Yaj circles away.
Yaj misses with an uppercut
and Zaadha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yaj.
Both fighters circling a little - Yaj finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yaj buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Yaj throws a low kick, looking for Zaadha's leg but Zaadha calmly moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Yaj.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaadha moves out of range as Yaj throws a body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Yaj checks a leg kick.
Yaj goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Yaj backing away here, and Zaadha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Yaj misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Yaj avoids it.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaadha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yaj tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaadha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Yaj throws a predictable looking body shot
#KD2#
and Zaadha counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yaj! Zaadha lets Yaj back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Zaadha moves into the clinch successfully.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha is working Yaj over against the cage.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yaj digs a right hand into Zaadha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaadha's gas tank.
Yaj misses with some punches.
Zaadha lands a left hand.
Yaj blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yaj.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Yaj can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Yaj controls his hands.
Yaj gets through Zaadha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#T3#
Zaadha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Yaj throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yaj tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Yaj lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zaadha.
Yaj tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Zaadha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Yaj leaning against his opponent.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Zaadha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yaj lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yaj lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T4#
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Zaadha.
Yaj tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha scores with a shot to the side of Yaj's head.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaadha.
Yaj struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaadha controls his hands.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
Yaj blocks an uppercut.
Yaj lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yaj misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yaj tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
Zaadha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Yaj swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yaj's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Yaj throws a head kick but Zaadha moves out of range.
Yaj misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha misses with a wild body shot.
Yaj looks to land a right hand but Zaadha moved out of range.
Yaj is looking to slow Zaadha down with leg kicks.
A lazy body kick from Yaj
enabling Zaadha to counter with a crisp jab.
Yaj misses with a shot to the body #KD2#
and Zaadha counters with a crisp right hand that drops Yaj! Zaadha lets Yaj back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#
Yaj is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yaj throws a leg kick which misses Zaadha's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaadha tries to avoid it.
Oh Yaj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaadha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yaj can pounce on him.
Pat Yaj seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yaj misses with a leg kick. #T1#
Yaj throws a body kick that misses
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick.
Yaj seems to have got his legs back now.#CL2#
Zaadha closes the distance and clinches.
Our sources have told us that Yaj has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zaadha tries to work over Yaj's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yaj misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yaj lands with a right to the head.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zaadha. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Yaj.
Zaadha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaadha has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yaj seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaadha can turn it around.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
Yaj lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Yaj fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yaj tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
A hook to the body from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to throw a body punch but Yaj avoids it by throwing Zaadha back against the cage.
Yaj misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Zaadha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yaj backwards.
Zaadha digs a right hand underneath Yaj's ribcage. Yaj let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Zaadha. #BC2#
Zaadha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yaj looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Yaj misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Yaj scores with a kick to the body.
Yaj takes a swing at Zaadha's ribcage but misses.
Zaadha raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T3#
That kick from Yaj tenderised Zaadha's leg. Zaadha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Yaj buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#CL2#
Zaadha gets a clinch.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Yaj scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaadha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yaj.
Zaadha throws a punch but it's blocked by Yaj.
Yaj lands a hook to the side of the head.
Yaj misses with a punch to the body.
Pat Yaj has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yaj working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yaj lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaadha is working Yaj over against the cage.
Yaj scores with a hook to the body.
Yaj tries a body shot but Zaadha blocks it.
#T4#
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yaj blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yaj blocking some punches.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yaj.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Yaj.
Yaj tries to throw a body punch but Zaadha avoids it by throwing Yaj back against the cage.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yaj blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yaj.
Zaadha pushes Yaj back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaadha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yaj's elbow.
Zaadha has a couple of punches blocked by Yaj.
Yaj misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha working aggressively here.
Zaadha blocking some punches.
Zaadha lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Zaadha tries to land a leg kick but Yaj saw it coming and moves away.
Zaadha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zaadha scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaadha avoids a kick to the body.
Zaadha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Yaj swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yaj lands with a thumping leg kick.
Yaj swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaadha shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zaadha thows a left - swing and a miss! #T1#
Zaadha takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zaadha 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.
Zaadha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yaj is looking to wear down Zaadha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zaadha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Yaj throws a leg kick but Zaadha moved away.
Zaadha wants to clinch.
Some wild striking there from Yaj.
Zaadha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T2#
Yaj feints and then cracks Zaadha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaadha down.
Pat Yaj has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yaj checks a leg kick.
Yaj is looking to score with low kicks.
Zaadha throws a fast counter high kick but Yaj manages to duck under it in time.
A big right from Zaadha misses.
Zaadha just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromYaj.
Zaadha blocks a jab.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaadha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Yaj's knee momentarily.#T3#
Yaj scores with a leg kick.
Zaadha lands a leg kick that knocks Yaj off balance momentarily.
Zaadha closes the distance looking to clinch
and Yaj counters with a thumping low kick.
Ri Zaadha is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Yaj throws a sloppy head kick
and Zaadha counters with a nice uppercut.
Yaj ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ri Zaadha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yaj misses with a low kick.
Zaadha connects with a nice looking jab.
#T4#
Yaj throws a body kick that misses
and Zaadha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A clash of legs there as Zaadha blocks the low kick.
Yaj throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Yaj waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.
Yaj dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yaj throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaadha counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yaj tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaadha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaadha lands a lovely overhand right.
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 Pat Yaj.
Well Zaadha 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Pat Yaj!
A very excited looking Pat Yaj made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EMP Graves vs Chavez
Date: Feb 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Tama Ginty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha thumps Tama Ginty with a low kick.
A lazy left from Tama Ginty finds it's target.
Tama Ginty misses with a left hand
and Zaadha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Zaadha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaadha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tama Ginty shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaadha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaadha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tama Ginty momentarily.
Tama Ginty scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaadha feints and then cracks Tama Ginty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tama Ginty down.
Tama Ginty looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha works the jab nicely.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Tama Ginty avoids it.
Tama Ginty takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaadha cracks Tama Ginty with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tama Ginty cracks a nice hook into Zaadha's ribs.#T1#
Zaadha misses with a looping left.
Tama Ginty stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tama Ginty.
Zaadha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zaadha wants to land a leg kick but Tama Ginty is out of range.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tama Ginty misses with a body kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaadha.
Tama Ginty takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zaadha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zaadha avoids the body shot from Tama Ginty.
Zaadha tried to counter with a leg kick but Tama Ginty avoided it.
A punch lands to the side of Tama Ginty 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Tama Ginty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaadha avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaadha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Tama Ginty sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zaadha throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Zaadha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Tama Ginty moves out of range.
Tama Ginty moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but Zaadha checks it.
Zaadha misses with a low kick.
It looks like Zaadha has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Tama Ginty throws the left hand but Zaadha avoids the punch easily.
Zaadha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Zaadha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Decent striking displayed by Zaadha there.
Zaadha misses with a hook
and Tama Ginty counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zaadha's knee momentarily.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zaadha moves out of range of the leg kick from Tama Ginty.
Zaadha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Tama Ginty just manages to avoid it.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tama Ginty scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaadha should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Zaadha.
Zaadha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Tama Ginty.#T3#
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaadha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Tama Ginty misses.
Zaadha misses with a body shot.
A cross from Tama Ginty lands.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tama Ginty.
Zaadha thumps Tama Ginty with a low kick.
Zaadha is looking to slow Tama Ginty down with leg kicks.
Zaadha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tama Ginty is out of range and Zaadha settles back down.
Tama Ginty is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaadha checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tama Ginty misses with a looping right.
Zaadha throws a leg kick which misses Tama Ginty's front leg but catches the back leg as Tama Ginty tries to avoid it.
Zaadha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tama Ginty tries to land a front kick but Zaadha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaadha slips under a jab.
Zaadha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tama Ginty swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Zaadha lands a jab.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Tama Ginty moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Tama Ginty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha is looking to chop away at Tama Ginty's legs.
Good work by Tama Ginty as he checks the leg kick.
Tama Ginty blocks a leg kick.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Zaadha connects with a solid leg kick.
Tama Ginty blocks a leg kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a kick to the body.
Tama Ginty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaadha is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tama Ginty.
It seemed like Tama Ginty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaadha tries to score with a low kick but Tama Ginty moves his leg out of the way.
Zaadha looks to land a right hand but Tama Ginty moved out of range.
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tama Ginty will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ri Zaadha dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zaadha is looking to chop away at Tama Ginty's legs.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Tama Ginty avoids it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Tama Ginty!
Tama Ginty misses with a straight left.
Tama Ginty looks for the body kick but Zaadha saw that one coming.
Zaadha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Ri Zaadha is winning the standup battle so far.
Tama Ginty lands with a nice body kick.
Tama Ginty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tama Ginty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaadha.
Tama Ginty appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaadha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tama Ginty connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaadha momentarily.
Zaadha misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Tama Ginty does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tama Ginty appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tama Ginty buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot.
Zaadha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zaadha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tama Ginty.
Zaadha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range. #T1#
Zaadha feints and then cracks Tama Ginty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tama Ginty down.
Tama Ginty misses with a kick to the body.
Zaadha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Tama Ginty's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaadha throws a leg kick
and Tama Ginty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaadha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Nice cross by Tama Ginty.
Zaadha throws a hook but Tama Ginty avoids it easily.
Zaadha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tama Ginty chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zaadha can pounce on him.
Zaadha bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A big left from Tama Ginty misses.
The fighters circling - Zaadha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tama Ginty now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zaadha misses with a low kick as Tama Ginty jumps back.
Zaadha throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tama Ginty on the side of the head.
Zaadha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zaadha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tama Ginty.
Zaadha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tama Ginty.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tama Ginty's head backwards.#T2#
Tama Ginty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zaadha in his tracks.
Zaadha throws a lazy right hand but Tama Ginty sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaadha blocks the body kick.
A jab from Tama Ginty finds it's way through Zaadha's defenses.
Tama Ginty moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Tama Ginty needs to keep his hands up - Zaadha had a free shot at his head there.
Tama Ginty jabs Zaadha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaadha moves out of range as Tama Ginty strikes.
Zaadha half committed to a counter leg kick.
Zaadha motions for Tama Ginty to come forward. Zaadha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tama Ginty scores with a hook to the body. Zaadha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tama Ginty lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Zaadha throws a low kick but Tama Ginty avoids it.
A countering left hand to the body from Tama Ginty misses.
Tama Ginty is looking to slow Zaadha down with leg kicks.
Zaadha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tama Ginty.
Zaadha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tama Ginty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Tama Ginty was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick that misses. #T3#
That kick from Tama Ginty tenderised Zaadha's leg. Zaadha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tama Ginty jabs Zaadha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Zaadha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tama Ginty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Tama Ginty throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zaadha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A jab from Tama Ginty misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Tama Ginty misses the target.
Zaadha tries to work over Tama Ginty's front leg with a kick but Tama Ginty checks it.
Zaadha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tama Ginty.
Zaadha misses with a right hand
and Tama Ginty counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Tama Ginty throws a body kick that misses
and Zaadha counters with a good low kick that Tama Ginty was not able to check.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaadha.
Zaadha feints and then cracks Tama Ginty's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tama Ginty down. #T4#
Zaadha scores with a shot to the body.
Zaadha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tama Ginty just misses with a punch to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Tama Ginty finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty loads up on a big right hand but Zaadha slips the punch.
Tama Ginty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha throws a looping overhand right but Tama Ginty ducks down to avoid it.
Zaadha is looking to clinch but Tama Ginty is avoiding it.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Zaadha throws a big shot that misses.
Zaadha is looking to score with low kicks.
Tama Ginty flicks out a counter leg kick but Zaadha steps away.
Nice uppercut there from Tama Ginty.
Zaadha stuns Tama Ginty with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tama Ginty looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaadha is just out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Conrad Tama Ginty showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaadha tests Tama Ginty's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Tama Ginty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tama Ginty on the side of the head.
Tama Ginty scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tama Ginty waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.
Tama Ginty throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tama Ginty connects with a jab.
Tama Ginty keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tama Ginty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaadha uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zaadha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tama Ginty throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Zaadha throws a jab but it's blocked by Tama Ginty.
Zaadha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaadha appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Tama Ginty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tama Ginty follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T1#
Zaadha connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Zaadha gets a clinch.
Tama Ginty tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaadha's elbow.
Tama Ginty lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha cracks Tama Ginty with a nice body shot.
Zaadha tries to work over Tama Ginty's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tama Ginty makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tama Ginty swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Tama Ginty manages to break the clinch.
Tama Ginty moves out of range of the leg kick from Zaadha.
Tama Ginty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaadha.
Tama Ginty moves away from the strike by Zaadha.
Tama Ginty lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tama Ginty swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaadha.#T2#
Tama Ginty attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaadha 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 Tama Ginty has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Tama Ginty and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Tama Ginty misses the jab.
Tama Ginty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to land a leg kick but Tama Ginty saw it coming and moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
That kick from Zaadha tenderised Tama Ginty's leg. Tama Ginty is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tama Ginty looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaadha misses with a lunging right hand
and Tama Ginty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaadha's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tama Ginty under the eye.
Zaadha fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tama Ginty checks it well.
Zaadha ducks under a wild hook from Tama Ginty.
Zaadha blocks a head kick by Tama Ginty.
Zaadha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tama Ginty manages to avoid it.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick from Tama Ginty.
Tama Ginty throws a body punch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Tama Ginty misses with a left hand
and Zaadha counters with a slapping leg kick. #T3#
Tama Ginty lands a leg kick that knocks Zaadha off balance momentarily.
Zaadha tries to land a leg kick but Tama Ginty saw it coming and moves away.
The crowd cheers as Zaadha lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tama Ginty doesn't seem phased though.
Tama Ginty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zaadha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaadha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Tama Ginty's calf.
Tama Ginty tries a low kick but Zaadha avoids it.
Zaadha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Tama Ginty.
A big right from Tama Ginty misses.
Tama Ginty connects with an inside leg kick.
Tama Ginty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tama Ginty clobbers Zaadha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tama Ginty throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Tama Ginty throws a leg kick
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T4#
Zaadha moves out of range of the strikes.
Tama Ginty throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaadha stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaadha moves out of range of the body kick.
Tama Ginty checks a low kick from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands with a right hand.
Tama Ginty throws a push kick but Zaadha slaps the foot to one side.
Tama Ginty misses with a straight right.
Zaadha slips a straight right by Tama Ginty.
Zaadha misses with a hook.
Tama Ginty changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaadha lands a jab.
Zaadha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Some bone on bone action there as Tama Ginty checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zaadha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tama Ginty on the side of the head.#CL#
Zaadha moves into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Conrad Tama Ginty.
I think Tama Ginty 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Conrad Tama Ginty!
A relieved looking Conrad Tama Ginty thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EMP Verygood vs Alcala
Date: Dec 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Vieira throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
#TD#
Vieira fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zaadha to the ground. Vieira is now in Zaadha's guard.
Zaadha wants to sweep but no luck.
Vieira wants to pass the guard but Zaadha is keeping the position.
Zaadha trying to control the position.
Zaadha manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Vieira manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB#
Zaadha content to stall in guard here. #SU2#
Zaadha decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Vieira, up you get!
Zaadha moves away from the strike by Vieira.
Vieira misses with a shot to the body
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vieira closes the distance and clinches up with Zaadha, looking for a takedown. Vieira pushes Zaadha against the cage but Zaadha circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zaadha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Vieira tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#T1#
Vieira swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Nice cross by Vieira.
Vieira fails with the takedown.
Vieira misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaadha.
Vieira lands a nice shot that snaps Zaadha's head back.
Vieira misses with a hook
and Zaadha counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaadha misses the target.
Vieira throwing a counter right hand but Zaadha manages to avoid it.
Vieira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ri Zaadha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaadha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vieira on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zaadha looks to land a left hand but Vieira moved out of range nicely.
Vieira fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eduardo Vieira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vieira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vieira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaadha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Vieira checks a leg kick nicely.
Vieira looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zaadha is fending him off so far but Vieira persists. Nope, Zaadha circles away and we're back to standing.
A head kick by Vieira misses
and Zaadha counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Eduardo Vieira has been cut.
Jab from Vieira.
Zaadha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Vieira misses the target.
Vieira is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaadha.
Vieira throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaadha counters with a nice uppercut.
Vieira misses with a takedown
and Zaadha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Vieira is rocked!
Vieira lands with a nice body punch. #T3#
Vieira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaadha.
Vieira tries to clinch but Zaadha moves out of range.
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaadha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaadha swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Vieira counter with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Vieira.
Vieira's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaadha under the eye.
Vieira scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zaadha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL2#
Vieira tries to keep at a distance but Zaadha has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaadha lands with a left to the head.
Zaadha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vieira lands with a light punch inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaadha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Vieira misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Vieira.
Zaadha blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Vieira breaks the clinch.
Vieira shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaadha pinned against the cage. Zaadha gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Vieira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Vieira fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaadha tries to land a leg kick but Vieira saw it coming and moves away.
Vieira misses with an uppercut.
Zaadha was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vieira. Zaadha does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Vieira's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ri Zaadha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Eduardo Vieira's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Vieira throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vieira throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Vieira throws a poor cross that misses
#KD2#
and Zaadha counters with a nice right hand that sends Vieira toppling to the canvas! Vieira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Zaadha finish him?!
Oh Vieira is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaadha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vieira moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZaadha.
Zaadha finds Vieira's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Vieira flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Zaadha lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Vieira will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ri Zaadha!
During a confident post fight interview, Ri Zaadha thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EMP Boaz vs Verygood
Date: Dec 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Zaadha throws a jab when Asham was well out of range.
Asham swings widly with a right hand
and Zaadha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Asham throws a head kick that half lands.
Zaadha throws out a leg kick but Asham moves out of range and Zaadha only half commits.
Asham throws a shot from downtown. Zaadha moves away and avoids it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Asham.
Asham thows a body kick. Zaadha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Asham tries to clinch up but Zaadha circles away and keeps his distance.
Asham 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.
Asham misses the jab.
Zaadha takes one to the side of the head.
Asham wants to clinch.
Zaadha misses with a leg kick.
Asham ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaadha moves away.#T1#
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaadha.
Asham tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaadha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaadha lands with a good body shot.#CL#
Zaadha has Asham up against the cage in a clinch.
Asham crunches a lovely knee into Zaadha's ribcage.
Asham blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Asham backwards.
Zaadha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Asham misses with a knee to the head.
Asham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaadha avoids it.
Zaadha throws a head punch that misses.
Zaadha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T2#
Asham presses Zaadha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaadha has had enough of the clinch but Asham keeps him there for the moment.
Asham tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Zaadha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaadha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asham.
Zaadha gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Asham.
Zaadha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaadha 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.
Asham lands a nice shot that snaps Zaadha's head back.
Zaadha wants to land a leg kick but Asham is out of range.
Zaadha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Asham.
Zaadha looks to land a left hand but Asham moved out of range nicely.
Zaadha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaadha swings widly with a right hand
and Asham counters with a straight right hand.
Arron Asham seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zaadha rushes Asham and presses him up against the cage.
Asham looking to throw knees to the head but Zaadha is blocking nicely.
A short body shot lands from Zaadha as the two fighters clinch.
#T3#
Zaadha can't find room to land a body shot as Asham controls the action.
Asham blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Zaadha tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Zaadha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Asham throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Asham connects with a looping right hand.
Asham gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Zaadha counters with a good low kick that Asham was not able to check.
Zaadha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Asham lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaadha at a distance.
Asham misses with a wild body shot.
Asham avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaadha throws a lazy uppercut
and Asham cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaadha tries to clinch but Asham is having none of it. #T4#
Asham bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asham moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Zaadha throws a leg kick but Asham sees it coming and moves out of range.
Asham with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Asham scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaadha doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaadha wants to slow Asham down by chopping away at his legs.
Zaadha misses with a straight left.
Asham scoring well with a low kick there.
Asham lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaadha. Asham does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaadha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Asham counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaadha takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaadha on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
#CL#
Zaadha moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Asham dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Asham checks a leg kick nicely.
A chopping leg kick lands by Asham.
Asham lands a body shot.
Asham tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A left and a right from Asham both land. Nice combination.
Asham connects with the punch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Asham.
Asham looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Asham moves out of range of the leg kick from Zaadha.
Arron Asham seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
Zaadha has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asham has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Asham's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asham.
Asham lands a good knee to the midsection. Zaadha won't want to take too many of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Asham landing knees to the body.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asham lands a knee to the body.
Asham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asham working Zaadha over with knees to the body.
Asham lands a left hand.
Asham lands a knee to the body.
Zaadha takes a knee to the side of the body.
Asham works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Asham is working Zaadha over against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zaadha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Arron Asham seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Asham landing knees to the body.
Asham scores with a shoulder strike. #T2#
Asham gets through Zaadha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaadha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Zaadha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zaadha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Asham lands a shot to the body.
Asham tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Asham can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Asham lands a body shot in the clinch.
Asham is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Asham lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
Zaadha blocks a body shot from Asham.
Asham lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Asham unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Asham throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Asham scores with a nice hook to the head.
Asham misses with a knee strike.
Asham lands with a light punch inside.
Asham working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3#
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Asham working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaadha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Asham with a knee to the head.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Asham.
Asham blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Asham.
Asham lands with a right to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Asham using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaadha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Asham cracks Zaadha with a nice body shot.
Asham landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Asham landing knees to the body.
Asham doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Asham tries to work over Zaadha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Asham lands a body punch.
Asham tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaadha avoids the damage to the body. #T4#
Asham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Asham lands a body punch.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Asham controls his hands.
Asham has Zaadha pressed against the cage, preventing Zaadha from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Asham keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zaadha's efforts to push away.
Asham digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Asham works on Zaadha's body with a couple of short punches.
Asham can't find room to land a body shot as Zaadha controls the action.
Asham landing knees to the body.
Asham crunches a lovely knee into Zaadha's ribcage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Asham obliges.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaadha takes a knee to the side of the body.
A knee to the head by Asham.
Asham throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaadha blocks it with crossed arms.
Asham lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zaadha or not.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Arron Asham showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Asham scores with a hook.
Zaadha misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Asham looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Asham connects with a leg kick. Zaadha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A good leg kick by Asham. #CL2#
Asham darts in and clinches Zaadha up against the cage.
Zaadha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaadha.
Zaadha managing to block the knees to the body from Asham.
Asham missing with knees to the body.
Asham prevents a body shot from Zaadha.
A head punch on the inside from Zaadha fails to land.
Asham digs a right hand underneath Zaadha's ribcage. Zaadha let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
Zaadha misses with some punches.
Zaadha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Asham.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaadha prevents a body shot from Asham.
Asham landing knees to the body.
Asham scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaadha managing to block the knees to the body from Asham.
Asham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha misses with a punch on the inside.
Asham lands a body shot.
Zaadha tries to work over Asham's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaadha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Asham working Zaadha over with knees to the body.
Asham using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Zaadha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Asham lands a shot to the body.
Asham blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ri Zaadha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Asham lands with a left to the head.
Asham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Asham trying to land knees to the body.
Asham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaadha is defending well for now.
Zaadha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaadha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asham blocks an uppercut.
Asham gets through Zaadha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Asham misses with a punch to the body.
Asham lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
A body shot lands from Asham.
Asham tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaadha avoids it.
Asham is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaadha is defending well for now.
Asham cracks Zaadha with a nice body shot.
Zaadha lands with a right to the head. #T3#
Zaadha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Asham misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaadha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaadha.
Asham lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaadha wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Asham swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaadha swings wildly with an uppercut but Asham uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaadha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaadha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Asham.
Asham lands a knee to the body.
Asham lands with a short shot to the head.
Asham lands a nice uppercut.
Asham blocks a body shot from Zaadha.
Asham lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaadha backwards. #T4#
Asham misses with a knee strike.
Asham lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Asham lands with a light punch inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaadha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Asham lands a body shot.
Asham misses with a knee strike.
Asham working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zaadha lands an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Asham.
#ROC2#
Zaadha is rocked!
Asham pushes Zaadha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oh Zaadha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaadha misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Asham.
Zaadha struggles to land a body shot inside as Asham controls his hands.
Asham lands a body shot.
Asham scores with a hook to the body.
Zaadha takes a shot to the head.
Zaadha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Asham creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Zaadha drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arron Asham!
Our winner, Arron Asham, 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
PFC 134 Semenko vs Murha
Date: Oct 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Semenko looks to land a left hand but Murha moved out of range nicely.
Semenko lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Semenko rushes Murha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Semenko.
Murha misses with some punches.
Murha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murha.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Murha avoids the damage to the body.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
Semenko has a couple of punches blocked by Murha.
A right hook to the body lands for Semenko.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murha avoids it.
Semenko tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Semenko.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Semenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murha lands with a left to the head.
Semenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head. #T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murha.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Semenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
Murha tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murha tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko throws a head punch that misses.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Murha.
Murha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Semenkos head.
Murha takes a shot to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Murha.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Semenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Murha.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murha blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Murha prevents a body shot from Semenko.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Murha.
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Murha tries to work over Semenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko misses with the head strike.
Murha lands a body punch.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Semenko.
Murha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semenko.
Semenko tries to throw a body punch but Murha avoids it by throwing Semenko back against the cage.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Semenko controls the action.
Semenko misses with a knee to the head.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Murha blocks it with crossed arms. #T4#
Murha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Semenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha gets through Semenko's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Murha - that landed with a thud.
Semenko working aggressively here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Semenko missing with knees to the body.
Murha blocks an uppercut.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
Murha tries a body shot but Semenko blocks it.
Murha managing to block the knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha lands a nice shot to the body.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Semenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land.
Good body shot from Semenko.
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 Dave Semenko will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Semenko throws a chopping leg kick but Murha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice body kick from Semenko.
Semenko wants to clinch but Murha slips to the side
letting Murha counter with a right hand.
Semenko delivers a nice body kick.
Murha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Semenko scores with a shot to the body.
Semenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Semenko misses #CL2#
and Murha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Murha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Dave Semenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Semenko tries a body shot but Murha blocks it.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#T1#
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
Semenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko lands a shoulder strike.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Semenko avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
Semenko prevents a body shot from Murha.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murha is defending well for now.
Semenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murha's elbow.
Murha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Semenko misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Murha is breathing heavily.
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Murha avoids the damage to the body.
Semenko scores a nice knee to the body.
Semenko misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Semenko is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Still in the clinch, Semenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Semenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Semenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Semenko using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Murha has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Semenko connects with a nasty looking knee right to Murha's face.
Murha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Semenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murha can do to turn this around?
Semenko tries to land knees in the clinch but Murha avoids the damage to the body.
Semenko with a knee to the head.
Murha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Semenko.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Good body shot from Semenko.
#T3#
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Semenko is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Murha is defending well for now.
Semenko misses with a knee strike.
Semenko utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Semenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
Murha takes a knee right on the jaw!
Semenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murha.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha works on Semenko's body with a couple of short punches.
Semenko misses with a body punch.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Murha controls the action.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Semenko presses Murha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Semenko lands with a light punch inside.
Semenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T4#
Semenko lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short uppercut from Semenko.
Murha misses with a body punch.
Good body shot from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
Semenko lands a nice uppercut.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Semenko obliges.
Semenko gets through Murha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Semenko lands a nice knee to the body.
A body shot lands from Semenko.
Semenko connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Semenko working Murha over with knees to the body.
Semenko unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees to the body from Semenko.
Semenko lands an uppercut.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murha 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.
Semenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Semenko thuds his shin into the meat of Murha's side.
Murha misses with a double jab.
Semenko works the jab nicely.
Semenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Semenko connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murha scrambles back to his feet.
Semenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Semenko scores with a spinning back kick!
Semenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murha at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Murha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Semenko, as that shot connected.
Semenko works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko scores with a shot to the body.
#T1#
Semenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Murha keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It seemed like Murha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nice defenses there by Semenko.
Semenko is looking to counter with a body kick.
Semenko tests Murha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Semenko cracks Murha with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Semenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dave Semenko is winning the standup battle so far.
Semenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Semenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Murha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Semenko.
Murha throws a lazy right hand but Semenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Semenko stuns Murha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T2#
The crowd cheers as Semenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murha doesn't seem phased though.
Nice body punch from Semenko.
Semenko connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Murha's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Semenko moves away.
Dave Semenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Semenko scores with a jab to the body.
Semenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Semenko.
Murha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Semenko jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Semenko connects with the punch.
Semenko listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murha swats him away and circles back towards the center. #T3#
Murha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murha throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem.
Semenko throws a jab when Murha was well out of range.
Murha looks to land a right hand but Semenko moved out of range.
Murha is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Semenko.
Murha takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Semenko. Semenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Crunch! Semenko slams his shin into Murha's torso.
Semenko cracks the inside of Murha's front leg.
Semenko misses the shot to the body.
Semenko looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Good shot there by Semenko.
Murha avoids the body shot from Semenko.
#T4#
A lazy left from Semenko finds it's target.
Murha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It appears Semenko was looking to counter with a kick there.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murha throws a fast counter high kick but Semenko manages to duck under it in time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Semenko. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Semenko tries a head kick but it misses.
Murha moves out of range of the body kick.
Murha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Semenko.
Murha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Semenko.
Murha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a lunging right hand
and Murha counters with a one-two to the body.
Semenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko clearly takes that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R4#
Semenko finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Semenko slips under a jab from Murha.
Semenko scores with a nice strike.
Semenko scores with a jab to the jaw.
Murha moves out of range as Semenko throws a body kick.
Semenko feints and then cracks Murha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murha down.
Semenko takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murha staying out of range there.
Murha throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha punishes Semenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Semenko throws a front kick that sends Murha stumbling back into the cage.
Murha moves out of range as Semenko strikes.
Semenko looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#T1#
Semenko dips to his left and cracks Murha with an uppercut!
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch but Murha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Semenko throws a right and a left that Murha avoids nicely.
Semenko connects with a right hand. Murha shakes it off.
Murha digs a good hook to Semenko's body.
Semenko moves out of range as Murha strikes.
Semenko misses with an uppercut
and Murha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Semenko takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Semenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Semenko connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheers as Semenko lands an impressive looking overhand right. Murha doesn't seem phased though.#T2#
Semenko scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha misses with a straight left.
Murha takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Murha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murha slips a jab from Semenko.
Semenko tries to land a front kick but Murha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murha blocks the body kick.
Murha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Semenko misses with a body kick.
Murha tries to counter with a clinch but Semenko shakes him off and moves away.
Semenko closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Semenko lands with a straight right. Murha didn't see that one coming.#T3#
Good shot there by Murha.
Semenko swings widly with a right hand
and Murha counters with a straight right hand.
Murha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Semenko on the side of the head.
Semenko is looking to clinch but Murha is avoiding it.
Semenko tests Murha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Semenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murha was well out of range. Poor timing from Semenko.
Murha throws a sloppy head kick and Semenko moves out of range easily.
Semenko throws a leg kick
and Murha counters with a nice uppercut.
Semenko fails in his attempt to clinch.
Semenko lands with a kick to the temple. Murha shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Semenko takes a swing at Murha's ribcage but misses. #T4#
Semenko is looking to slow Murha down with leg kicks.
Semenko scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Semenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murha throws an off balance right hand
and Semenko counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murha blocks the body kick.
Murha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Murha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murha lands a really nice looking cross but Semenko seems unphased.
Semenko throws a lazy right hand but Murha sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A telegraphed right hand from Semenko misses the target.
Semenko lands a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dave Semenko had his way with Big Murha in 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Semenko thows a body kick. Murha tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murha loads up on a big right hand but Semenko slips the punch.
Semenko lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Murha blocks the body kick.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Semenko tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Semenko tries to clinch but Murha is having none of it.
Murha throws out a counter right but Semenko avoids it with no problem.
Semenko swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Semenko ducks right into an uppercut from Murha.
Semenko's corner calls for a 1-2. Semenko obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murha misses with a straight right. #T1#
Murha moves away from the strike by Semenko.
A solid body kick from Semenko.
Semenko misses with a looping right.
Murha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Semenko throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Semenko tries to land a front kick but Murha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murha throws a fast counter high kick but Semenko manages to duck under it in time.
Semenko moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Murha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Semenko moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Semenko moves out of range as Murha strikes.
Murha slips a jab from Semenko.
Semenko scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Murha with a jab.
Semenko cracks the inside of Murha's front leg.
Semenko lands a jab to Murha's midsection.
Murha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Semenko.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Semenko feints and then cracks Murha's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murha down. #CL#
Semenko closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha avoiding damage as Semenko throws knees to the body.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murha lands a nice shot to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Murha.
A short right from Semenko.
Murha presses Semenko against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Murha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Murha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Semenko backwards.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murha is leaning against Semenko and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko landing knees to the body.
Murha lands an uppercut.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Semenko blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha blocking some punches.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Semenko fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Semenko trying to land knees to the body.
Murha lands an uppercut.
Murha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Semenko.
Murha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Murha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Semenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Semenko's head.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Semenko controls his hands.
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Semenko's elbow.
Murha scores with a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from Murha.
Murha lands a nice shot to the body.
Semenko tries to land a knee to the head but Murha blocks with his arms.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murha.
Murha lands with a right to the head.
Murha misses with a body punch.
Semenko can't find room to land a body shot as Murha controls the action.
Semenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Murha lands with a right to the head.
Murha lands a body punch.
Big Murha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Murha.
Well Semenko has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 49:46
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 50:46
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dave Semenko!
Dave Semenko retains his light heavyweight title!
Dave Semenko seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
|
|
|
|
Event:
PFC 129 Mirage vs Semenko
Date: Sep 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice body kick there by Van Buren.
Murha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Buren throws out the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Van Buren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Murha cracks Van Buren with a good jab.
Van Buren misses with a looping right.
Murha misses with a hook
and Van Buren counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Van Buren scores with the left hand. Murha knows he should have avoided that one.
A combination from Van Buren does no damage.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Buren throws an overhand right that lands on Murha's shoulder, as Murha tries to avoid the shot.
Van Buren throws a poor cross that misses
and Murha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murha works the jab nicely.
Van Buren lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Van Buren 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.#T1#
Van Buren digs a good body shot into Murha's ribs.
Sloppy strikes from Murha. Those never looked like landing.
Murha misses with a left hand
enabling Van Buren to counter with a crisp jab.
Murha moves forwards but Van Buren connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Murha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Van Buren throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murha throws a right hand that misses
and Van Buren connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Van Buren throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Van Buren is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#T2#
Murha throws a shot from downtown. Van Buren moves away and avoids it.
Van Buren throws a hook but Murha blocks it.
Van Buren throws a lazy head kick
and Murha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren lands with a straight right. Murha didn't see that one coming.
Van Buren misses with a right hand
and Murha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Buren 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.
Van Buren connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Buren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Murha.#T3#
Murha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Buren scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Van Buren throws a looping overhand right but Murha ducks down to avoid it.
It seemed like Murha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Van Buren lands a front kick.
Van Buren misses with a body shot
and Van Buren takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Buren misses with a right hand
enabling Murha to counter with a crisp jab.
Murha lands a really nice looking cross but Van Buren seems unphased.
Joost Van Buren seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Buren looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Buren gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murha counters with a nice uppercut. #T4#
A head kick misses from Murha.
Van Buren misses with a lunging right hand
and Murha counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murha scores with a jab to the jaw.
Van Buren throws a head kick but Murha moves out of range.
#KD2#
Murha lands a big head kick that sends Van Buren tumbling to the mat! Murha takes a step backwards and waves Van Buren back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Van Buren is rocked!
The fighters circling - Van Buren throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murha throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Oh Van Buren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Van Buren scores with a kick to the body.
Van Buren seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Van Buren misses its intended target.
Murha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Big Murha will probably get the nod.
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#
A looping hook to the body misses from Murha. Van Buren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Buren misses with a left hand
and Murha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren connects with a jab.
Van Buren looks for the body kick but Murha saw that one coming.
Nice shot lands for Van Buren.
A swing and a miss from Murha.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses.
A nice side step and Murha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Buren misses with a straight right.
Murha throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.
Van Buren throws a jab when Murha was well out of range.
Van Buren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murha throws out a counter right but Van Buren avoids it with no problem.#T1#
A punch lands to the side of Van Buren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body
and Murha counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Van Buren thinking.
Murha avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut
and Murha counters with a nice uppercut.
Murha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murha slips a straight right by Van Buren.
Van Buren misses with a double jab
and Murha counters with a straight right hand.
Murha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A solid body kick from Van Buren. #T2#
Van Buren lands a jab to the nose.
Nice uppercut lands for Van Buren. That snapped Murha's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Van Buren throws a big shot that misses.
A head kick misses from Van Buren.
Murha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Van Buren misses.
Van Buren throws a lazy uppercut
and Murha counters with a stiff right hand.
Van Buren connects with a body shot that sends Murha's belly button to the back.
Murha lands an overhand right.
Murha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Van Buren. Those never looked like landing.
Murha lands an overhand right.
Van Buren looks to throw a body kick
and Murha counters with a right hand to the body.
Joost Van Buren is winning the standup battle so far.
Van Buren just misses with a punch to the body.
Van Buren uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murha.
Murha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A jab from Van Buren misses.
Murha throws a hook but Van Buren blocks it.
Van Buren throws a quick counter head kick but Murha was just out of range.
Van Buren moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Murha bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Van Buren's head backwards.#T4#
Van Buren looks to throw the jab but Murha is out of range.
Murha slips a jab from Van Buren.
Van Buren connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Buren misses with a wild combination.
Murha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Buren.
Van Buren walks into a left hand. #KD#
Van Buren drops Murha with a beautiful combination! Murha stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Van Buren is looking for the KO!
Murha takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joost Van Buren dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murha avoids the head kick by Van Buren.
Murha misses with a looping left.
Murha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Van Buren explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
A head kick by Van Buren misses
and Murha counters with a straight right hand.
Murha looks to land a right hand but Van Buren moved out of range.
Murha takes a kick to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch lands to the side of Van Buren 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Van Buren fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice jab there from Van Buren. #T1#
Van Buren misses with a kick to the body.
Van Buren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Murha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murha blocks a jab.
Van Buren throws a head kick that half lands.
A jab from Murha misses.
Murha throws a head kick that half lands.
Murha misses with an uppercut
and Van Buren counters with a right hand to the body.
Murha tests Van Buren's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body kick from Van Buren.#T2#
Murha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Van Buren tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Buren throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Buren.
A head kick misses from Murha.
Murha cracks Van Buren with a good jab.
Murha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Van Buren scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murha in his tracks.
Van Buren ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T3#
Murha misses with a left hand
and Van Buren counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murha sizes up Van Buren with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Van Buren throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murha throws a head kick that misses
and Van Buren counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Van Buren misses with a body kick.
Murha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Van Buren throws a jab when Murha was well out of range.
It seemed like Murha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Van Buren misses with an uppercut
and Murha counters with a right hand to the body. #T4#
Van Buren scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murha doesn't seem bothered though.
Murha with a jab.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Van Buren.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Buren.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha scores with a jab.#KD2#
Murha drops Van Buren with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Buren looks back up at him and smiles so Murha waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Murha moves in close and cracks Van Buren with a massive right hand! Van Buren, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Murha!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Murha!
Big Murha decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
Event:
PFC 120 Grabber vs Tuala
Date: Aug 04, 2019 |
#R1##CL#
Bennet clinches up with Murha and pushes him back against the cage.
Bennet tries to work over Murha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murha lands a nice uppercut.
A body shot lands from Murha.
Murha gets through Bennet's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murha lands a shoulder strike.
Murha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bennet lands a nice uppercut.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet blocking some punches.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Murha.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murha's elbow.
Bennet misses with a body punch.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Murha.
Murha misses with some punches.
Bennet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet blocks a body shot from Murha.
Bennet swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bennet throws a punch but it's blocked by Murha.
Murha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Murha lands with a light punch inside. #T1##BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bennet fakes the leg kick and cracks Murha in the body.
Murha missing with a left hand there. Bennet was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Murha misses.
Murha rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bennet moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murha throws a big shot that misses.
Bennet lets loose with a powerful body kick. Murha will feel that in the morning.
Bennet slips a jab from Murha.
Murha walks into a stiff left hand from Bennet.
Bennet lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Bennet takes the fight into the clinch.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet has a couple of punches blocked by Murha.
#T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bennet tries to throw a body punch but Murha avoids it by throwing Bennet back against the cage.
Bennet misses with a punch on the inside.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Murha.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murha.
Bennet tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murha's elbow.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet takes a shot to the head.
Bennet tries to work over Murha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bennet tries a body shot but Murha blocks it.
Murha lands with a light punch inside.
Murha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murha working aggressively here.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T3#
Murha scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Murha's head.
Murha misses with the head strike.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Bennet lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Bennet throws a head punch that misses.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murha swings wildly with an uppercut but Bennet uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Bennet fails to land. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bennet scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bennet misses with a hook.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murha manages to avoid it.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Murha.
Murha moves out of range of the body kick from Bennet.
Michael Bennet seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bennet, as that shot connected.
Bennet swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murha.
Bennet swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murha throws a fast counter high kick but Bennet manages to duck under it in time.
Bennet lands with a nice body punch.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murha manages to avoid it.
Bennet is looking to slow Murha down with leg kicks.
Bennet cracks a nice hook into Murha's ribs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murha takes one to the side of the head.
Bennet scores with a body shot.
Murha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bennet can pounce on him.
#CL#
Bennet darts in and clinches Murha up against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Murha sees coming a mile off.
Bennet misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Murha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#CL#
Bennet gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennet cracks Murha with a nice body shot.
Bennet prevents a body shot from Murha. #BC#
Bennet's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Bennet is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Murha can do to turn this around?
Murha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bennet looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#CL#
Bennet has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murha lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Murha.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Bennet controls the action.
Bennet blocks an uppercut.
Murha working aggressively here.
#T1#
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bennet's elbow.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land.
Murha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murha blocks an uppercut.
Bennet blocks a body shot from Murha.
Bennet throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet pushes Murha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Bennet.
Bennet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bennet lands a left hand.
Murha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bennets head.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bennet blocking some punches.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice right hand lands inside from Murha.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bennet misses with some punches.
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Bennet's head.
Murha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #BC#
Bennet manages to break the clinch.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Murha is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Bennet scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CL#
Bennet moves into range and clinches up with Murha.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
#BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Murha moves out of range of the body kick.
Murha moves out of range of the body kick.
Murha gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Murha looks to land a right hand but Bennet moved out of range.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Murha throws a lazy right hand but Bennet sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murha avoids a kick to the body.
Murha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Murha crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bennet - the referee stops the clock and Murha gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bennet. Murha manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Bennet throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murha closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Murha looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Bennet paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bennet works Murha's body with a nice hook.
Bennet punishes Murha's body with a nice straight punch.
Bennet comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murha lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Murha.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bennet. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Michael Bennet is winning the standup battle so far.
Murha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murha cracks Bennet with a right hand to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Michael Bennet has been cut.
A slow jab from Murha misses its intended target.
Bennet is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bennet throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murha counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bennet throws a wild body kick that Murha sees coming a mile off.
Murha throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Bennet slips a jab from Murha.
Bennet throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Murha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bennet tests Murha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Murha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet scores with a sloppy right hand. Murha should have avoided that one.
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 Michael Bennet will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Murha throws a right hand that Bennet ducks under and follows up with a left that Bennet also avoids with ease.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Murha throws a shot from downtown. Bennet moves away and avoids it.
Murha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bennet connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murha. Murha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murha throws a looping overhand right but Bennet ducks down to avoid it.
Bennet was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bennet lands a slapping body shot.
Bennet misses with a looping left.
Bennet feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murha's calf.
A jab from Bennet misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha throws a nice head kick!
Bennet scores with a decent looking hook.
Bennet defending well as Murha loads up on a big left hand.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Bennet scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murha in his tracks.
Bennet buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murha scores with a head kick.
Bennet lands a nice shot to the body.
Bennet misses the jab.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Murha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murha throws a nice head kick!
Bennet cracks Murha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bennet misses with a hook.
Bennet is looking to slow Murha down with leg kicks.
Murha throws a hook but Bennet avoids it easily.
Murha tries to move into range but Bennet moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bennet scores with a shot to the body.
#T2#
A shot to the body from Bennet misses
and Murha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bennet takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Murha drops his hands momentarily and Bennet takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bennet listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Murha scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Bennet misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murha.
Bennet dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet scores with a push kick.
Murha slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murha! But no joy.
Murha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murha wants to clinch up but Bennet keeps it at a distance.
Bennet moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Bennet keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murha.#T3#
A jab from Murha misses.
Bennet lands a front kick.
Murha misses with a double jab
and Bennet counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Murha throws a body punch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murha's head backwards.
Bennet works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bennet scores with a jab.
Both fighters circling a little - Bennet finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Bennet scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bennet will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Murha takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T4#
Bennet lands a right hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bennet tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murha scores with the left hand. Bennet knows he should have avoided that one.
Murha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bennet.
Bennet explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murha is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bennet scoring well with a low kick there.
Bennet lands a jab to Murha's midsection.
Bennet throws a body punch but Murha moves out of range.
Murha throws out a counter right but Bennet avoids it with no problem.
Murha with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bennet jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bennet uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Murha has time to react.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R4#
Bennet connects with a body shot that sends Murha's belly button to the back.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bennet.
Murha throws an overhand right that lands on Bennet's shoulder, as Bennet tries to avoid the shot.
Bennet connects with a body shot.
Murha getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murha lands a lovely overhand right.
Murha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murha throws a head kick that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet keeps Murha at a distance using the push kick. #CL#
Bennet clinches with his opponent.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bennet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bennet blocking some punches.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bennet tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Big Murha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bennet softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Bennet.
Murha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bennet backwards.
Murha misses with a body punch.
#BC#
Bennet breaks from the clinch.
Bennet connects with a jab.
Bennet connects with a leg kick. Murha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Murha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennet to score with a decent uppercut.
Murha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murha misses the shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bennet.
Murha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bennet makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bennet lands a jab to the nose.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bennet misses the shot to the body.
Murha looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice shot by Bennet.
Murha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bennet to score with a decent uppercut.
Murha swinging wildly here.
Murha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bennet.
Bennet looks to throw the jab but Murha is out of range.
Bennet scores with a jab to the body.
Murha tries to clinch but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet throws a counter high kick but Murha was just alert enough to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Murha misses the target.
Murha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bennet swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
Bennet steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murha.
Bennet looks to land a left hand but Murha moved out of range nicely.#T3#
Murha throws a poor cross that misses
and Bennet counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Murha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bennet fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murha manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murha! But no joy.
A head kick misses from Murha.
Bennet with a nice cross.
Bennet is looking to land body kicks.
Nice body punch from Bennet.
Murha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Bennet throws a lazy body kick
and Murha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bennet scores with a jab to the body.
Bennet connects with a leg kick. Murha looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Bennet cracks Murha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murha takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha throws a body shot but no joy.
Bennet misses with an uppercut
and Murha counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Murha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murha misses the jab.
Murha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bennet displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murha throws out the jab.
Bennet misses with a wild body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Bennet as he connects with a hook.
Murha takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bennet throws a body kick that misses.
Bennet ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murha listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Bennet had his way with Big Murha in that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Bennet's cut.
That's time! Bennet's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Murha throws a head kick that half lands.
Murha avoids the body shot from Bennet.
Murha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murha takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Murha throws a jab but it's blocked by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Bennet moves into the clinch.
Bennet lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bennet.
Murha lands with a light punch inside.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha lands with a right to the head.
Bennet gets through Murha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Bennet blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murha working aggressively here.
#T1#
Bennet scores with a shot to the side of Murha's head.
Bennet blocking some punches.
A short uppercut from Murha.
Murha pushes Bennet back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha.
Murha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bennet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Bennet misses with a punch to the body.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bennet struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Bennet misses with some punches.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Bennet controls his hands.
Bennet lands a left hand that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Bennet.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bennet doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bennet takes a shot to 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!
Murha blocks an uppercut.
Big Murha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Bennet's head.
Bennet blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bennet can't find room to land a body shot as Murha controls the action.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Bennet avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
Bennet lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bennet.
Bennet misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land.
Murha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murha misses with some punches.
Murha pushes Bennet back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Murha.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha misses with some punches.
Bennet is leaning against Murha and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#T3#
Bennet blocks a body shot from Murha.
Bennet misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short uppercut from Murha. #BC#
Bennet breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bennet throws a shot to the body.
Murha might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Murha misses with a body shot.
Bennet throws the kick towards the body but Murha avoids it.
Bennet throws a sloppy head kick and Murha moves out of range easily.
Bennet throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bennet lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Bennet throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bennet cracks Murha with an open hand slap.#T4#
Bennet ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Bennet thuds a left hand into Murha's body.
Murha looks to land a left hand but Bennet moved out of range nicely.
Murha throws a series of punches but Bennet moves out of range.
Bennet thinks about countering with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bennet throws out a powerful jab.
Murha fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murha moves to clinch but Bennet breaks away
and Bennet counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bennet lands a nice shot that snaps Murha's head back.
Murha misses with the combination.
Bennet scores with the left hand. Murha knows he should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Big Murha.
I think Bennet has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 50:45
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 50:45
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bennet!
In his post fight interview, Michael Bennet started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
|
|
|
|
Event:
PFC 116 Raske vs Wright
Date: Jul 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Clocked misses with a looping right.
Clocked takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murha throws a leg kick but Clocked moved away.
Clocked moves out of range of the body kick.
Clocked lands a nice looking kick to the body. Murha takes a step back to recover.
Clocked throws a wild body kick that Murha sees coming a mile off.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Clocked.
Clocked scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Clocked throws out a loose jab but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clocked.
Murha flicks out a counter leg kick but Clocked steps away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Clocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Clocked throws out the jab.
Clocked misses with a shot to the body
and Murha counters with a nice uppercut.
Clocked throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Murha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Clocked misses with a kick to the body.
Murha misses with a low kick.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murha. That's going to slow Clocked down. #T1#
Clocked scores with a hook to the body. Murha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Murha connects with a high kick.
Clocked jabs at Murha's body.
Murha tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Murha slips under a jab from Clocked.
Murha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Clocked catches Murha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Murha scores with a jab to the jaw.#ROC2#
Clocked is rocked!
Clocked just misses with a punch to the body.
Murha throws a hook but Clocked avoids it easily.
Clocked misses with a wild body shot.
Get Clocked seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murha tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clocked pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Clocked staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Clocked. Beautiful body shot.#T2#
Clocked throws a quick inside leg kick.
Clocked slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Clocked dips to his left and cracks Murha with an uppercut!
Clocked throws out a loose jab but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
An inside leg kick lands from Clocked.
Clocked ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Murha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clocked sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A cross from Murha lands.
Murha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Clocked misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Murha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Clocked is trying to force a seperation but Murha has the dominant position.
Clocked definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murha prevents a body shot from Clocked.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Clocked backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clocked.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Clocked has a couple of punches blocked by Murha.
#T3#
Clocked tries to circle away but Murha has him pinned against the cage.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Clocked.
Clocked tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murha's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Clocked.
Clocked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Clocked blocks a body shot from Murha.
A nice right hand lands inside from Clocked.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Clocked swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murha working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Clocked.
Clocked throws a head punch that misses.
Murha is leaning against Clocked and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Clocked breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murha's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Clocked connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Murha scrambles back to his feet.
Murha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Clocked.
Clocked lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Clocked just misses with a punch 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!
Clocked throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murha let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T4#
Clocked thumps Murha with a low kick.
Murha takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Clocked connects with an inside leg kick.
Clocked misses with a body kick.
Murha sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.#CL2#
Murha pushes Clocked up against the cage in a clinch.
Murha tries a body shot but Clocked blocks it.
#BC#
Clocked pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Clocked looks to score with a jab to the body but Murha is just out of range.
Murha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Clocked has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Clocked throws a hook but Murha blocks it.
Murha misses with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murha needs to keep his hands up - Clocked had a free shot at his head there.
Murha moves out of range of the strikes.
Clocked moves away from the strike by Murha.
Clocked misses with a wild body shot.
Murha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Get Clocked dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Murha takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murha shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Clocked throws a body kick that misses.
Clocked uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murha.
Clocked throws a push kick but Murha slaps the foot to one side.
Murha scores with a body shot.
Clocked's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murha under the eye.
Clocked misses with a double jab.
Murha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#KD2#
Murha lands a big head kick that sends Clocked tumbling to the mat! Murha takes a step backwards and waves Clocked back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Clocked is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clocked misses with a right hand
and Murha counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Murha!
Big Murha managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
Event:
PFC 112 Soszynski vs Van Buren
Date: Jun 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Lucy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've been told by Murha's head coaches at Gym Boiks that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lucy misses with a lunging right hand
and Murha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murha misses with a right hand
enabling Lucy to counter with a crisp jab.
Murha slips under a jab from Lucy.
Nice body punch from Murha.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed right hand from Murha misses the target.
Murha throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Lucy 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lucy's coach down at DRAGON MMA - 13 Elite & 2 Double Elite Coaches was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lucy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Lucy takes a swing at Murha's ribcage but misses.
Murha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Lucy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T1#
Lucy avoids the head kick by Murha.
Lucy thows a left - swing and a miss!
A cross from Murha lands.
Murha throws a body shot but no joy.
Lucy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murha lands with a hook. Lucy tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Murha throws a sloppy body shot
and Lucy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murha lands a jab.
A lazy body kick from Lucy
and Murha connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lucy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lucy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Murha on the side of the head.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha slips a jab from Lucy.
Lucy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murha thinks about countering with a body kick.
Lucy misses with a leg kick.
Murha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lucy let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A big left from Lucy misses.
Murha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lucy.
Lucy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murha lands a jab.
Murha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.#T3#
Lucy digs a good body shot into Murha's ribs.
Lucy scores with a three punch combo!
Murha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lucy throws out the jab.
A low kick from Lucy is predictable there
and Murha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lucy's corner calls for a 1-2. Lucy obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murha moves away from the strike by Lucy.
Lucy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murha was well out of range. Poor timing from Lucy.
Decent striking displayed by Lucy there.
Lucy misses with a straight right.
Murha throws a nice inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha connects with a single shot there.#T4#
A slapping body kick lands there for Murha.
Murha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Murha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucy was well out of range. Poor timing from Murha.
Murha throws a jab but it's blocked by Lucy.
Lucy throws a right and a left that Murha avoids nicely.
Murha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A big right from Murha misses.
Murha throws a jab when Lucy was well out of range.
Lucy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lucy lands a right hook to the body.
Murha takes one to the chin there.
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 Big Murha will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
A big right from Lucy misses.
Lucy checks a low kick from Murha.
Lucy checks the leg kick nicely there.
Lucy misses with a head kick.
Murha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lucy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Murha has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Lucy ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Murha throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice jab there from Lucy.
Lucy misses with a low kick.
Murha connects with a body shot.#T1#
Murha tries to clinch but Lucy moves out of range.
Murha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lucy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Lucy.
Lucy slips a jab from Murha.
Lucy throws out a counter right but Murha avoids it with no problem.
Murha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Murha avoids a punch combination nicely.
Lucy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murha.
Lucy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murha under the eye.#T2#
Murha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Lucy misses with an uppercut
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Lucy misses with a left hand
and Murha counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murha scores with a body shot.
Murha scores with a nice body kick.
Lucy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lucy gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Murha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC#
Lucy is rocked!
Lucy lands with a good body shot.
Lucy moves out of range of the strikes.
Lucy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murha.
#T3#
Lucy misses with a left hand
and Murha counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Murha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucy was well out of range. Poor timing from Murha.
Murha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Lucy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murha seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Murha connects with a single shot there.
Murha misses with a straight left.
Murha missing with a left hand there. Lucy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lucy checks the leg kick.
Lucy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Murha is able to avoid easily.#T4#
Lucy throws a hook but Murha avoids it easily.
Lucy throws a leg kick but Murha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murha looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Good leg kick by Murha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Lucy throws a big shot that misses.
Lucy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murha is out of range.
Murha appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lucy misses with a hook. Murha ducked under it nicely.
Murha cracks the inside of Lucy's front leg.
Murha misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lucy on the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murha drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Lucy misses with a body shot.
Lucy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lucy checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Murha connects with a leg kick. Lucy looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice defenses there by Lucy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No joy there for Murha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Murha connects with an inside leg kick.
Lucy blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Lucy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Murha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Lucy scores with a punch to the head.
Murha connects with a body shot.
Lucy's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lucy moves out of range of the leg kick from Murha.
Murha tries a head kick but it misses.
Lucy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A big right from Lucy misses.
Lucy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murha.
Lucy throws a body punch but Murha moves out of range. #T2#
Lucy works the jab nicely.
Nice shot lands for Murha.#KD#
Murha lands a big head kick that sends Lucy tumbling to the mat! Murha takes a step backwards and waves Lucy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Léonard Lucy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lucy is still on wobbly legs! Can Murha finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucy throws a sloppy body shot
and Murha counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Big Murha!
Big Murha really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that HELLBENT logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
Event:
PFC 105 Grabber vs Alzado
Date: May 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Murha throws a hook to the side of Kitano's head but Kitano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitano is looking to counter with a body kick.
A jab from Kitano misses.
Kitano takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kitano misses with a low kick.
Murha throws a hook but Kitano blocks it.
Murha throws a leg kick but Kitano moved away.
Kitano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murha.
Murha misses with a right hand
and Kitano counters with a stiff right hand.
Kitano tests Murha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kitano takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kitano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murha manages to avoid it.
Murha chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kitano can pounce on him.
Kitano avoids the body shot from Murha.
Kitano cracks the inside of Murha's front leg.
A jab from Kitano misses.
Murha throws a fast counter high kick but Kitano manages to duck under it in time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murha feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Kitanos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Murha throws a half hearted mid kick.#T1#
Kitano doesn't manage to clinch there - Murha circles away.
Kitano works the jab nicely.
Murha misses with a hook.
Kitano is looking to land body kicks.
Murha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Murha on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kitano. Kitano obviously looking to wear him down.
Kitano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murha.
Kitano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Murha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murha lands a nice looking body kick.
Murha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kitano avoids the head kick by Murha.
Murha is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Kitano blocks a head kick by Murha.
Jab by Kitano.
Murha blocks a jab.
A countering left hand to the body from Murha misses.
Kitano lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murha at a distance.
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!
Murha slips under a jab.
Murha misses with the combination.
#T2#
Murha throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitano moves away.
Kitano is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kitano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kitano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Kitano tries to clinch but Murha moves out of range.
Murha blocks a jab.
Murha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A shot to the liver by Kitano. Beautiful body shot.
Murha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Murha misses.
Murha misses with a wild body shot.
Sendou Kitano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murha cracks Kitano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Murha throws a poor cross that misses
and Kitano counters with a good low kick that Murha was not able to check. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Murha. Kitano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murha works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kitano looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kitano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murha on the side of the head.
Kitano throws a big shot that misses.
Murha slips a jab from Kitano.
Murha throws a body punch but Kitano moves out of range.
Kitano walks into a stiff left hand from Murha.
Kitano connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murha.
Murha lands an overhand right.
Murha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano.
The fighters circling - Murha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murha misses with a body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kitano swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murha throws a body punch but Kitano moves out of range.
Kitano misses with a straight left. #T4#
Murha throws a shot from downtown. Kitano moves away and avoids it.
Murha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kitano avoids the head kick by Murha.
Murha misses with a series of wild punches.
Kitano throwing a counter right hand but Murha manages to avoid it.
Murha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murha throws a jab but it's blocked by Kitano.
Kitano fires out a quick counter leg kick but Murha just manages to avoid it.
Murha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kitano.
Murha throws a hook but Kitano blocks it.
Kitano wants to clinch up but Murha keeps it at a distance.
Kitano fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kitano avoids the head kick by Murha.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Kitano.
Murha jabs Kitano right on the nose. Kitano blinks but takes it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murha takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Murha needs to keep his hands up - Kitano had a free shot at his head there.
Murha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
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 Sendou Kitano will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kitano.
Murha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kitano.
Kitano bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murha's head.
Murha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murha ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Murha 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.
Kitano misses with a leg kick
and Murha counters with a good low kick that Kitano was not able to check.
Murha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kitano.
A bone on bone clash there as Kitano blocks the leg kick.
Kitano fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kitano scores with a jab to the head.
A cross from Murha lands.#CUT2#
It looks like Sendou Kitano has been cut.
Jab by Murha.
Murha throws an off balance right hand
and Murha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kitano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kitano lands a jab to the nose.
Kitano getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kitano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kitano lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.#T1#
Murha takes a swing at Kitano's ribcage but misses.
A jab lands there for Murha.
Kitano swings away with a body shot that misses
and Murha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kitano throws a leg kick but Murha sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murha swings widly with a right hand
and Kitano counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A good leg kick by Kitano.
Kitano pivots, looking for a leg kick but Murha is out of range and Kitano settles back down.
Kitano misses with a straight right.
Murha with a hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Kitano. That snapped Murha's head back.
Murha misses with a kick to the body
enabling Kitano to counter with a crisp jab.
Murha catches Kitano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha misses with a body kick.
Murha throws a nice outside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Kitano there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
A head kick misses from Murha. #T2#
Kitano scores with a jab. Murha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kitano swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murha misses with a looping right.
Murha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kitano was well out of range. Poor timing from Murha.
Kitano tries a head kick but it misses.
Kitano takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murha looks to land a body kick but Kitano moved away.
Murha scores with a jab to the head.
Kitano throws a looping overhand right but Murha ducks down to avoid it.
Murha connects with a solid leg kick.
Kitano tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kitano scores with a jab. Murha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kitano is out of range.
Murha scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Murha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murha throws a body kick that misses.
Kitano lands a really nice looking cross but Murha seems unphased.
Kitano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murha throws out the jab.
Murha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kitano.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murha takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kitano lands with a thumping leg kick.
A lazy body kick from Murha
and Kitano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murha thinking.
Murha scores with a leg kick.
Murha misses with a body kick.
Murha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kitano ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Kitano pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Some bone on bone action there as Murha checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murha misses with an uppercut
and Kitano counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murha throws a body kick that misses
and Murha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kitano swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
Sendou Kitano is winning the standup battle so far.#T4#
Kitano misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murha.
Kitano cracks the inside of Murha's front leg.
Kitano lands with an overhand left.
Kitano tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Murha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murha misses with a double jab.
Murha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kitano.
Kitano misses with a looping left.
Murha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kitano moves away.
Murha falls off balance throwing a combination
and Murha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murha dips to his left and cracks Kitano with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Murha. Kitano does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Murha.
Murha throws the left hand but Kitano avoids the punch easily.
Kitano bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Murha's head backwards.
Murha lands with a good 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 Sendou Kitano will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sendou Kitano'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Murha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kitano.
Murha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murha tries a low kick but Kitano avoids it.
A low kick from Murha misses
and Kitano counters with a good low kick that Murha was not able to check.
Kitano walks into a jab.
Kitano throws a chopping leg kick but Murha manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murha.
Kitano throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murha on the side of the head.
Kitano is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha tries to land a leg kick but Kitano saw it coming and moves away.
Kitano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kitano is looking to clinch.
Murha throws the left hand but Kitano avoids the punch easily.
Murha swings for the body but Kitano moves out of range.
Kitano feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Murhas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T1#
Murha walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Murha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kitano's calf.
Kitano ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Kitano is looking for a counter combo.
Murha swings widly with a right hand
and Kitano counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murha's knee momentarily.
Kitano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Kitano feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Murha's calf.
Kitano takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kitano throws a hook but Murha avoids it easily.
Murha walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kitano checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Murha scores with a head kick. Kitano tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CL#
Kitano clinches with his opponent.
Kitano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murha takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murha takes a shot to the head.
Kitano lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Kitano.
Big Murha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A short uppercut from Kitano.
Kitano tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Kitano throws a head punch that misses.
A right hand to the body from Murha.
Murha lands with a short shot to the head.
Murha tries to work over Kitano's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kitano lands a nice uppercut.
Murha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kitano backwards.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kitano lands a body punch.
Kitano lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murha or not.
A shot in the inside from Kitano.
Sendou Kitano has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kitano lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kitano lands with a right to the head.
Kitano misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Kitano.
Murha misses with the head strike.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Kitano.
#T3#
Kitano misses with a knee strike.
Kitano lands with a left to the head.
Kitano blocks an uppercut.
Kitano lands a left hand.
Kitano has a couple of punches blocked by Murha.
Kitano lands a hook that snaps the head of Murha backwards. #KD#
Kitano drops Murha with a big knee straight up the middle! Murha is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet! #ROC#
Murha is rocked!
Kitano lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Murha falls backwards - clearly groggy! Kitano dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sendou Kitano!
After the fight, Sendou Kitano was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
|
|
|
|
Event:
PFC 98 Alzheimer vs Zhai
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Murha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parade has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Murha is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Parade.
A big right from Murha misses.
Murha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murha is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Parade throws a good cross that connects.
Murha 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.
Parade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parade scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Parade lands with a thumping leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Parade.
#T1#
Parade scores with a push kick.
Parade fakes the leg kick and cracks Murha in the body.
Murha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Parade connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A lazy body kick from Parade
and Murha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CUT#
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Parade misses with a head kick.
Murha connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Parade cracks Murha with a right hand to the side of the head.
Parade ducks under a wild hook from Murha.#T2#
Parade scores with a nice head shot.
Parade misses with a left hand
and Murha makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Parade.
Parade throws a nice outside leg kick.
Parade just misses with a punch to the body.
#CL2#
Parade has taken the fight to the clinch.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Parade misses with a hook from the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Parade fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parade stalling in the clinch but Murha improves position. #T3#
Murha wants to get back to striking at distance but Parade won't allow it.
Murha is working Parade over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Parade fails to land.
Parade tries to throw a body punch but Murha avoids it by throwing Parade back against the cage.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
Parade blocking some punches.
Parade working aggressively here.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Parade misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Parade swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A left hand lands to the body for Murha.
Murha lands with a light punch inside. #BC#
Murha manages to break the clinch.
Parade tries a head kick but it misses.
Murha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Parade looks to throw the jab but Murha is out of range.
Murha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Murha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parade counters with a body kick.
That kick from Parade tenderised Murha's leg. Murha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murha throws a low kick but Parade moves out of range easily.
Parade misses with a straight right.
Rage Parade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parade scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parade avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parade misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Murha was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Parade dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Parade buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Parade throws a push kick but Murha slaps the foot to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Parade. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murha looks to land a body kick but Parade moved away.
Parade has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nice body punch from Murha.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Parade.
Murha is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rage Parade seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murha moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A cross from Murha lands.#T1#
Parade takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Parade avoids the body shot from Murha.
Murha moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromParade.
Parade tries to work over Murha's front leg with a kick but Murha checks it.
Murha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Parade's calf.
Parade tried to score with a low kick but Murha checks it.
Murha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Murha moves out of range of the body kick.
Parade misses with a head kick.
#T2#
Murha has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Parade.
Parade 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.
Parade throws a body shot but no joy.
Murha motions for Parade to come forward. Murha throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Parade steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Big Murha has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick by Parade misses
and Murha counters with an inside leg kick.
Murha misses with a low kick.
Murha lands a nice looking body kick.
Murha scores with a jab to the head.
#T3#
Parade misses with a low kick.
As Parade backs away, Murha returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Parade throws a sloppy head kick and Murha moves out of range easily.
Parade throws a hook but Murha blocks it.
Murha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Parade digs a good body shot into Murha's ribs.
Parade throws a head kick but Murha moves out of range.
Murha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parade looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Parade is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
Parade throws a sloppy head kick and Murha moves out of range easily.
Murha takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murha misses with a jab to the body
enabling Parade to counter with a crisp jab.
Murha thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murha sets himself, and Parade steps forward looking for the clinch! Murha avoids it this time.
Murha pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Parade tries to work over Murha's front leg with a kick but Murha checks it.
Murha is looking to counter punch.
Parade throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Parade slips under a jab from Murha.
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 Big Murha will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rage Parade's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Parade cracks the inside of Murha's front leg.
Parade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murha misses with a double jab.
Murha misses with a wild body shot.
Parade tries a head kick but it misses.
Parade catches Murha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha 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.
The fight stays on the outside here - Parade looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Murha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1##CL2#
Parade has Murha up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC#
Murha escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Parade walks into a straight right hand from Murha.
Parade tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murha 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 Parade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Parade connects with an inside leg kick.
Parade tries a head kick but it misses.
#T2#
Parade throws a sloppy body shot
and Murha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Parade throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Murha is looking to counter punch.
Murha finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murha lands a really nice looking cross but Parade seems unphased.
Parade displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murha throws out the jab.
Parade follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Parade missing with a left hand there. Murha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Murha there.#CUT#
That has opened up Rage Parade's cut even more.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murha swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Parade replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Murha blocks it well.#T3#
Murha misses with a body shot.
Parade feints a counter leg kick.
Parade misses with a jab, cross combination.
Parade stuns Murha with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slapping body kick lands there for Parade.
Murha's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Murha duly obliges.
Murha works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Parade is rocked!
A head kick misses from Parade.
Murha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Parade just manages to avoid it.#T4#
That kick from Parade tenderised Murha's leg. Murha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Parade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parade lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha misses with a straight left.
Parade counters with a body kick.
A good leg kick by Parade.
Parade cracks Murha with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Parade moves out of range of the strikes.
Murha backing away here, and Parade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Rage Parade.
Well Parade 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 28:29
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rage Parade!
Our winner, Rage Parade, 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.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EMP Tower v Murha
Date: Feb 15, 2019 |
#R1#
Murha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Tower is out of range and Murha settles back down.
It looked like Tower was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murha.
Murha throws a head kick but Tower moves out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murha.
Murha throws a leg kick but Tower sees it coming and checks it nicely.
And Tower counters with a quick kick to the body but Murha blocks it.
Tower pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tower manages to avoid it.
Tower appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tower counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murha thinking.
Murha misses with a leg kick.
Murha fakes the leg kick and cracks Tower in the body.
Murha buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tower slips under a jab from Murha.
Tower throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murha avoids it.
Murha takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Murha misses with a hook. Tower ducked under it nicely.
Murha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tower is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Murha.
Murha wants to slow Tower down by chopping away at his legs.
Murha connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Tower definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tower blocks a low kick nicely.
Tower appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Murha connects with a jab.
Murha throws an off balance right hand
and Tower counters with a left to the body.
Tower fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murha looks winded!
Tower swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
Murha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tower counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Tower scores with a nice body kick.
Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murha.
Nice body punch from Tower.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower works the jab nicely.#T2#
Tower throws a sloppy head kick and Murha moves out of range easily.
Murha takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tower is looking to wear down Murha with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
No joy there for Tower, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tower jabs Murha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tower looks to score with a jab to the body but Murha is just out of range.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Tower. Murha shrugs it off though.
An inside leg kick lands from Tower.
A punch lands to the side of Murha 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT#
It looks like Big Murha has been cut.
Murha looks to land a left hand but Tower moved out of range nicely.
Tower lands a nice shot to the body.
Tower tries to land a front kick but Murha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tower connects with a single shot there.#T3#
The fighters circling - Murha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tower is looking for a counter combo.
Murha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Tower.
Tower throws a quick counter kick to the body but Murha avoids it.
Murha bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Tower tries to land a front kick but Murha steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murha lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tower takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Tower darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tower misses with a double jab.
Tower drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murha with a jab.
Murha slips a jab and a cross from Tower.
Murha connects with a looping right hand.
#T4#
Tower has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murha finds it's way round the side to connect with Tower's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murha misses with a looping right.
Tower is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tower keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Tower does it's job there.
Tower defending well as Murha loads up on a big left hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murha.
Murha tries a head kick but it misses.
Murha has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tower.
A low kick from Murha is predictable there
and Tower counters with a body kick.
Murha get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Murha stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Tower runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his heavyweight title!
Iain Tower really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that IniTech Nutrition logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
|
|
|
|
Event:
EMP Murhaa vs Klos
Date: Jan 19, 2019 |
#R1#
Murha throws a jab when Tchusuk was well out of range.#CL2#
Murha moves into range and clinches up with Tchusuk.
Murha slows down the pace here.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Tchusuk controls his hands.
Our sources have told us that Tchusuk has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Murha.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha.
Tchusuk lands a shoulder strike.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Murha.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Murha blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha blocking some punches.
Murha blocks an uppercut.
Tchusuk blocking some punches.
Tchusuk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Murha.
Tchusuk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Tchusuk scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T1#
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murha pushes Tchusuk back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Murha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Tchusuk throws a head punch that misses.
Murha gets through Tchusuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Tchusuk has a couple of punches blocked by Murha.
Murha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Murha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Tchusuk blocking some punches.
Tchusuk lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short body shot lands from Tchusuk as the two fighters clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murha cracks Tchusuk with a nice body shot.
Tchusuk takes a shot to the head.
Murha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T2#
Murha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murha is stalling here.
Murha tries to work over Tchusuk's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tchusuk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
Murha lands a body punch.
Tchusuk is breathing heavily.
Murha tries a body shot but Tchusuk blocks it.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Murha.
Murha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Murha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murha.
Tchusuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T3#
Murha lands with a short shot to the head.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha lands with a left to the head.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Murha to work.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
Murha is struggling to control the position.
Murha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tchusuks head.
Tchusuk blocks a body shot from Murha.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchusuk blocking some punches.
#T4#
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Murha breaks the clinch.
Murha connects with a crisp 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!
Tchusuk tries to clinch but Murha moves out of range.
A solid leg kick lands there for Murha.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tchusuk on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Tchusuk avoids the head kick by Murha.
Murha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tchusuk on the side of the head.
Murha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tchusuk is looking to clinch but Murha is avoiding it.
#CL2#
Murha pushes Tchusuk up against the cage in a clinch.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha just leaning against Tchusuk, taking a breather.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Murha blocking some punches.
Murha scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that round.
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#
Murha clinches up with Tchusuk and pushes him back against the cage.
Murha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Tchusuk fails to land.
Tchusuk working aggressively here.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Murha lands a nice uppercut.
Murha scores with a shoulder strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tchusuk swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tchusuk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murha.
Murha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tchusuk.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tchusuk misses with the head strike.
Tchusuk lands a left hand.
Tchusuk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
#T1#
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murha.
Tchusuk misses with some punches.
Murha works on Tchusuk's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murha.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tchusuk throws a punch but it's blocked by Murha.
A short left from Murha.
Tchusuk misses with a punch on the inside.
Tchusuk lands a shoulder strike.
Murha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Tchusuk backwards.
Still in the clinch, Murha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Murha is working Tchusuk over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murha - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Murha lands with a right to 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!
Tchusuk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tchusuks head.
Murha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tchusuk or not.
Big Murha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tchusuk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Tchusuk's head.
Murha gets through Tchusuk's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tchusuk.
A left hand lands to the body for Murha.
#BC2#
Murha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murha throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Kenny Tchusuk has been cut.
Murha scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tchusuk doesn't seem bothered though. #KD2#
Murha drops Tchusuk with a beautiful combination! Tchusuk stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Murha is looking for the KO!
Murha has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tchusuk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Murha batters Tchusuk with a massive right followed by a huge left! Tchusuk is out on his feet looking like a zombie as Murha lands a final crushing right hand to drop Tchusuk to the mat with a gruesome thud! Murha is running around like a mad man after that fight and for good reason!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Murha!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Big Murha made sure he mentioned HELLBENT, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC82: Murhaa v Jones
Date: Dec 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Murha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Murha misses.
Murha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biscuit is out of range and Murha settles back down.
Biscuit scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murha doesn't seem bothered though.
Murha connects with a crisp jab. #CUT#
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Murha tries to land a leg kick but Biscuit saw it coming and moves away.
Biscuit connects with a jab.
Biscuit throws an overhand right that lands on Murha's shoulder, as Murha tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit checks a leg kick nicely.
Biscuit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murha.
Biscuit throws a hook to the side of Murha's head but Murha sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Murha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Biscuit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murha defends it well.#T1#
Murha throws a body shot but no joy.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Decent striking displayed by Biscuit there.#TD2#
Biscuit closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Biscuit sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Murha defending well though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murha is not content to let Biscuit control the position.
Ground and pound from Biscuit.
Biscuit prevents Murha from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murha keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Biscuit is trying to control the action in half guard but Murha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Biscuit lands strikes from half guard.#T2#
Biscuit performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Biscuit works his way into full mount!
Murha is squirming around, avoiding Biscuit's attempts to control the action.
Biscuit misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biscuit controlling the pace for now.
Murha is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Death Valley Training Facility that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Biscuit trying to control but Murha is having none of it.
The referee warns Murha that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
#T3#
Biscuit lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Biscuit lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Biscuit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Biscuit lands a heavy elbow.
Biscuit sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Biscuit trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Biscuit thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
#T4#
Murha is in a horrible position here. Biscuit smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Biscuit trying to control but Murha is having none of it.
Murha blocking the ground and pound.
Murha tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Biscuit has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Biscuit thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha tries to hold on but Biscuit pushes him away.
Biscuit throwing strikes here but Murha is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Murha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Biscuit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Murha defends it well.
Biscuit looks to score with a jab to the body but Murha is just out of range.
Murha looks to score with a jab to the body but Biscuit is just out of range.
Murha throws a push kick but Biscuit slaps the foot to one side.
Biscuit loads up on a big right hand but Murha slips the punch.
Biscuit has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biscuit looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Biscuit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murha is looking to slow Biscuit down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murha is fending him off so far but Biscuit persists. Nope, Murha circles away and we're back to standing.
Murha is looking to slow Biscuit down with leg kicks.
A swing and a miss from Murha.#T1#
Murha swings for the body but Biscuit moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Murha misses.
Murha blocks a jab.
Biscuit catches Murha with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A big left from Murha misses.
Murha takes a swing at Biscuit's ribcage but misses.
Murha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nice cross by Biscuit.
Biscuit misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Biscuit tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murha lands a glancing blow to the side of Biscuit's head.
Murha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Biscuit misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha throws a looping overhand right but Biscuit ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Biscuit.
Biscuit digs a good body shot into Murha's ribs.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Biscuit!
#T3#
Biscuit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murha.
Biscuit missing with a left hand there. Murha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Murha does it's job there.
Biscuit darts in looking for a takedown but Murha gets double underhooks and turns Biscuit into the cage.
Big Murha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Biscuit misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murha.
Murha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biscuit is out of range and Murha settles back down.
Big Murha is winning the standup battle so far.
Biscuit throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Biscuit blocks the leg kick.
Murha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Biscuit on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Good work by Biscuit as he checks the leg kick.
Murha throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Biscuit misses the shot to the body.
Murha fires out a quick counter leg kick but Biscuit just manages to avoid it.
Jab from Biscuit.
A jab from Murha misses.
Biscuit slips a jab from Murha.
Biscuit misses with a looping left.
Biscuit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Biscuit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Biscuit with the counter takedown but Murha avoids it easily.
Biscuit throws a lazy uppercut
and Murha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murha 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.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Murha misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murha.
Murha 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.
Murha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Biscuit staying out of range there.
Biscuit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murha clobbers Biscuit with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut. Murha saw that one coming.
Murha throws a body shot but no joy. #CL2#
Biscuit takes the fight into the clinch.
Biscuit throws a head punch that misses. #T1#
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Biscuit's elbow.
Biscuit working aggressively here.
#BC#
Murha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Biscuit dives in and grabs Murha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murha pushes down on Biscuit's head and hops out.
Murha fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biscuit is out of range.
Biscuit throws a right hand that Murha ducks under and follows up with a left that Murha also avoids with ease.
Biscuit fails to land with a series of punches.
An attempted straight right counter from Murha misses the target.
Biscuit throws a looping overhand right but Murha ducks down to avoid it.
Murha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Biscuit's calf.
Murha fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Murha looks for the body kick but Biscuit saw that one coming.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut. #T2#
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Murha as he avoids it easily.
Biscuit ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And Biscuit tries to counter it with a takedown but Murha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biscuit jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Biscuit moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Murha scoring well with a low kick there.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biscuit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murha.
Murha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
And Biscuit tries to counter it with a takedown but Murha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Murha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Biscuit misses with a hook.
Murha throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
Biscuit getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Murha throws a leg kick that misses.
And Biscuit tries to counter it with a takedown but Murha pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Biscuit cracks Murha with an open hand slap.
Murha avoids the body shot from Biscuit.
Biscuit slips a straight right by Murha.
Biscuit tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Murha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Biscuit misses the jab.
Murha lands a slapping body shot.
Murha works Biscuit's body with a nice hook.
Biscuit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murha. #T4#
Murha thows a leg kick but Biscuit checks it #TD2#
and Biscuit counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schmorgen Biscuit has got the better of the ground game so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Biscuit wants to take a breather but Murha is having none of it.
Biscuit looks to land a strike but Murha avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Biscuit in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Murha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Biscuit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Murha controls Biscuit momentarily but Biscuit frees himself.
Murha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Biscuit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Big Murha.
I think Murha 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Murha!
Big Murha very nearly forgot to thank HELLBENT amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFCFN1: Thomas vs Mayer
Date: Nov 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Araujo fails with the takedown
and Murha counters with a straight right hand.
Thiago Araujo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Araujo closes the distance and clinches.
We've been hearing reports that Araujo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Murha won't allow it.
Araujo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murha just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murha.
Araujo is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Murha to keep the fight standing.
Araujo fails to pull guard.
Araujo tries to pull guard but Murha forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Murha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Araujo tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Murha just stands there and leans against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha stalling.
Araujo jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murha walks away with a smile on his face. Araujo gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Araujo fails with the takedown
enabling Murha to counter with a crisp jab.
Araujo throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Murha's waist but Murha gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Araujo off to one side. #T1#
Araujo ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Araujo cracks Murha with a good jab.
Araujo slips a jab from Murha.
Jab from Araujo.
Araujo staying out of range there.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Murha circles away easily
enabling Murha to counter with a crisp jab. #TD#
Araujo drives through with a takedown into Murha's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Murha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Murha wants to stand up but Araujo is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Araujo trying to control the position from guard on top but Murha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Araujo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Murha swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
Murha is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Araujo tries to free his leg and advance position but Murha is retaining full guard.
Araujo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Murha's guard. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Murha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Murha defends it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha is pressing down on Araujo's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Araujo slips nicely into half guard.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but Murha defending well. #T3#
Murha is concentrating on defense, preventing Araujo from advancing position.
Araujo is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Araujo trying to control but Murha is having none of it.
Murha is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Araujo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Murha has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Murha! #T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Murha stays in close to Araujo's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Araujo has an active guard here but Murha has managed to pass into half guard.
#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Araujo looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Araujo looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Araujo shoots in but Murha avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Murha enables Araujo to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Murha manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Araujo looking to pass the guard.
Araujo trying to control but Murha is working from the bottom.
Araujo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Araujo thows a huge punch but Murha dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but Murha is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Araujo to get the leverage.
Murha is doing well to control the position and prevent Araujo from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Araujo is working for a kimura but Murha is defending it quite comfortably.
#T1#
Araujo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB#
Araujo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Araujo trying to control from Murha's half guard. Murha has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Araujo thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Araujo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Araujo is fighting to break Murha's control of his arms but Murha is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Araujo postures up in Murha's guard and throws a big left but Murha blocks it.
Araujo wants to pass the guard but Murha is keeping the position.
Murha pulls Araujo in to control the position.
Araujo wants to control from the top but Murha keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Araujo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Murha! But no joy.
Murha throws a looping overhand right but Araujo ducks down to avoid it.
Murha lands with a good body shot.#T3#
Araujo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Murha is fending him off so far but Araujo persists. Nope, Murha circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Thiago Araujo. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Murha throws out a counter right but Araujo avoids it with no problem.
Big Murha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Araujo looks for a takedown but Murha sprawls well.
Araujo misses with a takedown attempt
and Murha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Araujo will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Murha is looking for the big counter here.
Araujo avoids the body shot from Murha.
Araujo tries for a takedown but Murha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Araujo is trying hard to land a takedown here. Murha sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Araujo throws a lazy uppercut
and Murha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Araujo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Murha cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T4#
Murha ducks under a wild hook from Araujo.
Araujo dives in and grabs Murha's left leg, looking for a takedown. Murha pushes down on Araujo's head and hops out.
Araujo tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Murha defends well and Araujo ends up having to push Murha into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Murha feints a counter leg kick.
Araujo shoots in and drives through. Murha sprawls well.
Murha just misses with a punch to the body.
Murha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Araujo.
Big Murha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Araujo has his takedown stuffed
and Murha counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice cross by Murha.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Araujo with a lazy takedown attempt
and Murha counters with a big right hand! Oh Araujo is in trouble here! Murha follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Murha!
Big Murha managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HELLBENT, into his post fight interview.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC 71: Murha v S.Heavyweight
Date: Oct 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Murha swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Heavyweight stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Heavyweight avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Heavyweight tries to counter by closing the distance.
Heavyweight looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Murha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
#CL2#
Heavyweight rushes Murha and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hand to the body from Murha.
#BC#
Murha pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murha looks to score with a jab to the body but Heavyweight is just out of range.#CL2#
Heavyweight closes the distance and pushes Murha back into the cage.
Murha lands a right hand.
Murha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Heavyweight backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heavyweight scores with a shoulder strike.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Heavyweight.
Murha blocks a body shot from Heavyweight. #T1#
Murha lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Super Heavyweight has been cut.
Heavyweight can't find room to land a body shot as Murha controls the action.
Heavyweight's coach down at Private Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Heavyweight's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
A short body shot lands from Heavyweight as the two fighters clinch.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Heavyweight controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murha is breathing heavily.
Murha blocks a body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Heavyweight lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heavyweight tries to throw a body punch but Murha avoids it by throwing Heavyweight back against the cage.
Murha lands with a right to the head.
Murha stalling.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Murha's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
A short left from Murha.
Murha is looking to control Heavyweight's arms but Heavyweight gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murha has his back to the cage. #T2#
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Heavyweight controls the action.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight cracks Murha with a nice body shot.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heavyweight stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murha prevents a body shot from Heavyweight.
Heavyweight pushes Murha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Heavyweight misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Heavyweight lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heavyweight tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Heavyweight presses Murha against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heavyweight lands a body shot.
A short right from Heavyweight on the inside.
Heavyweight throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Murhas head.
Heavyweight misses with a body punch.
Heavyweight works on Murha's body with a couple of short punches.
Heavyweight scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Murha blocks a body shot from Heavyweight.
Murha's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heavyweight lands a body punch.
Heavyweight goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Heavyweight scores with a shot to the side of Murha's head.
Heavyweight lands with a left to the head.
Heavyweight tries to work over Murha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heavyweight lands a hook to the side of the head.
Heavyweight misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice left hand lands by Heavyweight.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Heavyweight.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Heavyweight digs a right hand into Murha's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Murha's gas tank.
Heavyweight lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heavyweight works on Murha's body with a couple of short punches.
Heavyweight scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heavyweight. #ROC2#
Murha is rocked!
Heavyweight creates a bit of distance and cracks Murha with a massive left hook! Murha crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Heavyweight stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Heavyweight!
Super Heavyweight is the new super heavyweight champion!
Super Heavyweight decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC 66: Murha vs Impaler
Date: Sep 01, 2018 |
#R1#
Impaler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murha.
Murha scores with a leg kick.
Impaler keeps the fight on the outside.
Murha scores with a body shot.
Impaler looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Impaler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murha looks to clinch
and Impaler counters with a right hand to the body.
Murha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Impaler is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murha with a body shot.
Murha misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha throws an off balance right hand
and Impaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murha fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Impaler.
Murha definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Murha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Impaler counter with a right hand.
Murha misses the body punch
and Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Murha throws a hook but Impaler avoids it easily.
Murha looks to score with a jab to the body but Impaler is just out of range.
Impaler let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Murha throws a series of strikes that have Impaler backpedaling.
Murha misses with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Impaler.
Murha misses with a straight right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Impaler. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murha tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Impaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Murha throws out a powerful jab.
Impaler closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T2#
Murha is looking to clinch but Impaler is avoiding it.
Impaler now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Murha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
It seemed like Impaler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murha closes the distance but Impaler moves to the side
and Impaler counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murha lands a right hook to the body.
Murha is looking to slow Impaler down with leg kicks.
Murha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Impaler lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Impaler takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murha misses with a body kick.
Impaler looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A left lands for Murha.#T3#
Murha lands a nice hook to Impaler's body. Impaler takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murha.
Murha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Impaler has time to react.
Murha scores with a decent looking hook.
A chopping leg kick lands by Murha.
Impaler misses with a wild body shot.
Murha rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Impaler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nice straight punches there by Impaler. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Impaler.
Good leg kick by Murha there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murha connects with a jab.
Impaler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Murha had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.#T4#
Murha misses with a right hand
and Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murha misses with a kick to the body
and Impaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Impaler on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murha cracks Impaler with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Impaler falls to his knees and Murha doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Murha!
Big Murha retains his super heavyweight title!
After the big win, Big Murha made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors HELLBENT and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC MW 35 Gellar vs Lomachenko
Date: Aug 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Nekele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murha misses with a right hand
and Nekele counters with a stiff right hand.
Murha misses with a lunging right hand
and Nekele counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murha's knee momentarily.
Murha throws a shot to the body.
Nekele lands a nice shot to the body.
Murha swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Nekele uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murha.#CL2#
Murha has Nekele up against the cage in a clinch.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha effectively controlling the action here.
Murha stalling in the clinch.
#T1#
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Murha is pushing Nekele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC#
Nekele escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nekele looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murha throws a sloppy body shot
and Nekele counters with an inside leg kick.
Murha takes a swing at Nekele's ribcage but misses.
Nekele half committed to a counter leg kick.
A jab from Murha misses.
Murha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big left from Murha misses.
Murha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
#T2#
Murha sizes up Nekele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murha throws an off balance right hand
and Nekele connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Murha takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Murha misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Nekele counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Murha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Nekele, pushing him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nekele lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murha presses Nekele against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Nekele blocking some punches.
Murha slows down the pace here.
Nekele has a couple of punches blocked by Murha.
#BC#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Murha throws a head kick that misses.
Murha misses the body punch
and Nekele cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A swing and a miss from Murha.
Murha throws a leg kick that is checked
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Nice jab there from Nekele.
Murha misses with a looping right.
Murha blocks a leg kick.
Murha steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Nekele.#T4#
Murha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele misses the shot to the body.
Murha throws a leg kick
and Murha takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murha misses with a left hand
enabling Nekele to counter with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha lands a nice leg kick that just misses Nekele's sensitive parts.
A head kick misses from Murha.
Nekele ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Nekele lands with a cross.
Murha lands a nice shot that snaps Nekele's head back.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murha misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Nekele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Nekele avoids a punch combination nicely.
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 Naiki Nekele will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Nice shot by Murha.
Murha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nekele fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nekele gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Nekele blocks a low kick nicely.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Nekele, right into the meat.
Murha uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nekele.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nekele 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 Murha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha lands a nice looking body kick.
Murha scores with a jab to the head.
Murha blocks a jab.
Nekele misses with a leg kick
and Murha counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Nekele throws a sloppy head kick #CL2#
and Murha holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Murha is pushing Nekele up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murha misses with a left hand
and Nekele counters with a nice uppercut.
Nekele is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Murha throws a lazy uppercut
and Nekele counters with a left to the body.
Nekele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murha lands a slapping body shot.
#CL2#
Nekele gets tackled into the cage by Murha. Murha maintains the clinch.
Murha lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murha misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Nekele controls the action.
Murha misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha.
Murha displaying some good clinch control by pressing Nekele up against the cage.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Big Murha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nice body punch from Murha.
Murha trying to control the position but instead, Nekele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Murha into the cage.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nekele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murha has him pressed against the cage.#T3#
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Murha.
Nekele blocks a body shot from Murha.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nekele working hard to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Murha scores with a shoulder strike.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha digs a right hand underneath Nekele's ribcage. Nekele let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T4##BC#
Nekele breaks from the clinch.
Naiki Nekele is winning the standup battle so far.
Murha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Nekele half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nekele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murha.
Nekele bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Murha throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Nekele counters with a left to the body.
Murha has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Nekele.
Nekele misses with a low kick as Murha jumps back.
Murha appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
A shot to the body from Murha misses
and Nekele counters with an outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murha just misses with a punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R3#
Murha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Nekele counters with a straight right hand.
Nekele swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
Murha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Nekele has time to react.
Murha scores with the left hand. Nekele knows he should have avoided that one.
Murha uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Nekele.
Murha throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murha swings for the body but Nekele moves out of range.
Murha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nekele dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Murha. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Nekele 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 Murha has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Murha and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murha looks to land a right hand but Nekele moved out of range.
Nekele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A jab from Nekele finds it's way through Murha's defenses. #T1#
Murha looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Nekele was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Murha.
Nekele cracks Murha with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nekele staying out of range there.
Murha throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
As Murha backs away, Nekele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Murha throws out a loose jab but Nekele uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Murha closes the distance and clinches.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nekele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#T2#
Murha misses with a body punch.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Nekele backwards.
Murha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nekele wants to get back to striking at distance but Murha won't allow it.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Murha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC#
Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Murha. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nekele checks a leg kick.
Nekele throws out a loose jab but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Murha cracks Nekele with a right hand to the side of the head.
Murha throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murha missing with a left hand there. Nekele was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It appears Nekele was looking to counter with a kick there.
Nekele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Murha thinks about the counter body kick.
Murha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nekele.
A big right from Murha misses.
Nekele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murha throws an overhand right that lands on Nekele's shoulder, as Nekele tries to avoid the shot.
Murha fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nekele.
Murha misses with a shot to the body
and Nekele counters with a low kick, right behind Murha 's knee.
Nekele wants to slow Murha down by chopping away at his legs.
Murha throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T4#
Murha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Murha throws a sloppy body shot
and Nekele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nekele is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nekele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Murha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nekele scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murha in his tracks.
Nekele moves out of range as Murha throws a body kick.
A slow jab from Murha misses its intended target.
As Murha backs away, Nekele returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A swing and a miss from Murha.
Murha avoids the body shot from Nekele.
Murha slips under a jab.
Nekele bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Murha's head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Nekele scores with a head kick. Murha tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Murha lands with a right hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Murha darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murha wants to clinch up but Nekele keeps it at a distance.
Nekele was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Murha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A clash of legs there as Nekele blocks the low kick.
Murha thuds a left hand into Nekele's body.
Nekele throws a solid leg kick but Murha takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Nekele.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha lands a nice shot that snaps Nekele's head back.
Murha looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Nekele misses with a left hand #CL2#
and Murha counters by moving into the clinch.
Murha lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Murha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha keeps control of Nekele as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Murha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nekele backwards. #BC#
Nekele breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nekele motions for Murha to come forward. Nekele throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Nekele is looking to score with low kicks.
Murha tries to land a front kick but Nekele steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T2#
Nekele stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murha.
Murha throws a lazy right hand but Nekele sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Murha.
Murha moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Naiki Nekele has been cut.
Murha misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Nekele misses the target.
Nekele sizes up Murha with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
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 kick lands to the mid section there for Murha.
A head kick by Nekele misses
letting Murha counter with a right hand.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Murha throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Nekele counter with a right hand.
Nekele takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murha tries to clinch up.#T3#
Nekele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sloppy strikes from Murha. Those never looked like landing.
Murha misses the shot to the body.
Murha scores with a body shot.
Murha misses with a wild body shot.
Murha connects with a solid leg kick.
Murha throws a sloppy head kick and Nekele moves out of range easily.
Nekele appears to be looking for a big counter.
Murha with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Murha throws a looping overhand right but Nekele ducks down to avoid it.
Murha misses with a looping left.
Murha is looking to slow Nekele down with leg kicks. #T4#
Murha tests Nekele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murha misses with a left hand
and Nekele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murha misses with a looping right.
Nekele half committed to a counter leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha throws a body punch but Nekele moves out of range.
Murha tries to clinch up.
Murha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nekele.
A little feinted left hand from Nekele on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Murha cracks Nekele with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nekele steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murha.
Nekele throws an off balance right hand
and Murha counters with an inside leg kick.
Nekele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murha was well out of range. Poor timing from Nekele.
Murha's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Murha throws the left hand but Nekele avoids the punch easily.
Nekele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Naiki Nekele's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5##CL2#
Murha clinches up against the cage.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha is looking to control Nekele's arms but Nekele gets an underhook and turns him. Now Murha has his back to the cage.
A short left from Murha.
Nekele wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Murha has him pressed against the cage.
Nekele tries to circle away but Murha has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nekele's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Murha fails to land.
Murha avoiding damage.
#T1#
Murha tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC#
Nekele manages to break the clinch.
Nekele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murha.
#CL2#
Murha takes the fight into the clinch.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Murha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nekele blocking some punches.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
#T2#
Murha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Nekele blocks an uppercut.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nekele.
Murha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Nekele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Nekele.
Nekele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#T3#
Murha tries to work over Nekele's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Nekele avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
Murha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC#
Nekele pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nekele takes one on the button.
Murha lands a glancing blow to the side of Nekele's head.
Murha moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Nekele looks to throw the jab but Murha is out of range.
Murha jabs Nekele to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nekele lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Nekele gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T4##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short left from Nekele.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
A shot in the inside from Murha.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Nekele.
Murha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A short uppercut from Murha.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Nekele.
Naiki Nekele has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nekele throws a head punch that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Murha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murha 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 45:50
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Murha!
Big Murha is the new super heavyweight champion!
Big Murha decided to call for a title shot in his post fight interview, which was very strange given the fact this fight was for a title and he's already the champion. I guess that's what getting punched in the head does for you.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC MW 33 Thomas vs Gellar
Date: Jul 18, 2018 |
#R1#
Rasputin fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murha looks to land a body kick but Rasputin moved away.
Rasputin looks to score with a jab to the body but Murha is just out of range.
Rasputin fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rasputin swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
Rasputin is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murha.
Murha tries a head kick but it misses.
Murha throws a leg kick but Rasputin checks it.
Rasputin takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha slips under a jab.
Murha tries to land a front kick but Rasputin steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rasputin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Murha.
Murha throws a body kick that misses.
Rasputin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murha.#CL#
Murha gets tackled into the cage by Rasputin. Rasputin maintains the clinch. #T1#
A short right from Murha on the inside.
Rasputin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rasputin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rasputin up against the cage.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasputin takes a shot to the head.
Rasputin tries to throw a body punch but Murha avoids it by throwing Rasputin back against the cage.
Rasputin takes a shot to the head.
Murha misses with a body punch.
Murha tries to work over Rasputin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murha misses with a body punch.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Murha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rasputin misses with a punch on the inside.
Rasputin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin tries to work over Murha's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rasputin lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
#T2#
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Rasputin.
Rasputin lands with a left to the head.
Rasputin has a couple of punches blocked by Murha.
Rasputin struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rasputin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Murha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murha. #BC2#
Murha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Rasputins head. #BC2#
Murha manages to break the clinch.
Murha connects with a solid leg kick.
Murha throws a low kick but Rasputin moves out of range easily.
Both fighters circling a little - Murha finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Rasputin rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Murha counters with a nice body shot. #T3#
Rasputin shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CL2#
Murha moves into the clinch successfully.
Murha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Rasputin backwards.
Rasputin misses with a body punch.
Murha lands a nice uppercut.
Murha lands a body shot.
Rasputin's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rasputin swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rasputin.
Rasputin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Rasputin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Rasputin working aggressively here.
Murha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murha pressing his opponent against the cage.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Murha.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murha.
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Rasputin's head.
Murha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Rasputin controls his hands.
Rasputin misses with some punches.
Rasputin lands a left hand.
A short right from Rasputin on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rasputin fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Rasputin.
A short body shot lands from Murha as the two fighters clinch.
#BC2#
Murha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Murha clobbers Rasputin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murha thuds his shin into the meat of Rasputin's side.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murha lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rasputin tries to clinch up.
Murha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murha connects with a nice looking jab.
Murha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha 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#
Rasputin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murha.
Murha plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT2#
It looks like Grigori Rasputin has been cut.
Murha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murha throws a front kick that sends Rasputin stumbling back into the cage.
Rasputin 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.
Murha looks to throw the jab but Rasputin is out of range. #CL#
Rasputin takes the fight into the clinch.
Murha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rasputin misses with the head strike.
Big Murha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Murha lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Murha - that landed with a thud.
A short right from Murha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rasputin has a couple of punches blocked by Murha.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murha. #ROC2#
Rasputin is rocked!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Murha lands with a right to the head.
Oh Rasputin is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murha misses with some punches.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Murha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Murha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Rasputin to his knees! Murha keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Murha!
Big Murha 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!'
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC MW 32 Chugman vs Lopez
Date: Jun 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Murha misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Murha tries to land a front kick but Koniu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Murha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Koniu throws a right and a left that Murha avoids nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Murha - that will leave a mark!
Murha lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#CUT2#
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Murha fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Koniu has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murha throws a shot to the body.
Koniu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Murha blocks a jab.
A swing and a miss from Koniu.
Murha now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Koniu throws a combination that misses
and Murha counters with a good, hard body kick but Koniu shrugs it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha tries to land a leg kick but Koniu saw it coming and moves away.
Koniu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murha.
Koniu backing away here, and Murha unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Murha thumps Koniu with a low kick.
Murha fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Koniu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Murha walks into a straight right hand from Koniu.#T1##CL2#
Murha instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Koniu's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Murha digs a right hand into Koniu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koniu's gas tank.
Murha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murha digs a right hand into Koniu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Koniu's gas tank.
Murha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Murha lands with a light punch inside.
Murha prevents Koniu from breaking the clinch.
Murha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koniu tries to break free but Murha pushes him back against the cage.
Koniu wants to get back to striking at distance but Murha won't allow it.
Koniu tries to circle away but Murha has him pinned against the cage.
Murha is struggling to control the position.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Murha prevents Koniu from breaking the clinch.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murha.
Koniu is trying to break the clinch but Murha has him pressed against the cage.
Murha lands with a right to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Koniu wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
A frustrated look appears on Koniu's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Konius head.
Good body shot from Murha.
Murha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Murha.
Koniu is breathing heavily.
Koniu tries to break the clinch but Murha is controlling the position.
Koniu is trying to break free.
Koniu wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murha lands a body shot.
Murha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Koniu throws a punch but it's blocked by Murha.
Murha misses with some punches.
Murha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
Murha lands a shot to the body.
Murha lands a nice shot to the body.
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Koniu's head.
A shot in the inside from Murha.
Murha lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Murha.
Murha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murha lands a shoulder strike.
Murha lands a hook to the side of the head.#T3#
Koniu is trying to break the clinch but Murha has him pressed against the cage.
Murha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koniu working hard to break the clinch.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Koniu controls the action.
Murha lands a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murha.
Murha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murha working some nice short punches in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murha digs a right hand underneath Koniu's ribcage. Koniu let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hand to the body from Murha.
Nice body punch from Murha - that landed with a thud.
Murha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Murha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Koniu tries to circle away but Murha has him pinned against the cage.
Koniu has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Murha stalling.
Murha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murha cracks Koniu with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha works on Koniu's body with a couple of short punches.
Murha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Konius head. #T4#
Murha lands with a short shot to the head.
Murha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murha lands a left hand.
Murha stalls.
Koniu tries to break free but Murha pushes him back against the cage.
Murha gets through Koniu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murha pushes Koniu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Koniu is rocked!
Murha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
Oh Koniu is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Koniu seems to have got his legs back now.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Murha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Koniu backwards.
A short left from Murha.
A nice left hand lands by Murha.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Murha.
#KD2#
Murha drops Koniu onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Koniu is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
A nice right hand lands inside from Murha.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murha.
Murha has Koniu pressed against the cage, preventing Koniu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Japa Koniu'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#
Koniu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Murha tries to land a leg kick but Koniu saw it coming and moves away.
Murha connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Koniu covering up! Murha comes in with a big uppercut and Koniu goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Big Murha!
A determined Big Murha didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC 52 Chugman vs Mumu
Date: May 26, 2018 |
#R1#
Murha misses the shot to the body.
Murha lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Biscuit has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Biscuit throws a leg kick but Murha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murha looks to land a right hand but Biscuit moved out of range.
Biscuit appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A slow jab from Biscuit misses its intended target.
Biscuit keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
#CL2#
Murha rushes Biscuit and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Murha blocks a body shot from Biscuit.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Murha.
#BC2#
Murha breaks the clinch.
#TD#
Murha tries to sprawl but Biscuit drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Biscuit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murha's head.
Biscuit is trying to control the action in half guard but Murha is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Biscuit tries to pass to full mount but Murha defends it.
Biscuit drops an elbow to the side of Murha's head. #T1#
Murha controlling the position well.
Biscuit 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.
Biscuit misses with a head shot. Murha uses the momentum to regain guard.
Murha controlling Biscuit's posture.
Biscuit missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Murha working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biscuit. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Murha keeps moving.
Biscuit passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Biscuit misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
A lull in the action here.
Biscuit throws an elbow but Murha slips to the side and avoids it well.
Murha can't do much from the bottom here.
Biscuit connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Murha some visible discomfort.
The ground and pound from Biscuit seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #T3#
Murha on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Murha tries to bench press Biscuit off him but Biscuit keeps the position.
Biscuit working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Biscuit working the ground and pound.
Biscuit trying to control the action but Murha is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Biscuit looking to control but instead Murha has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Murha avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biscuit.
Biscuit landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. #SUB#
Biscuit is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Murha is trying is best to control the position here. #T4#
Murha is trying to get back to full guard.
Biscuit thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Murha's head.
Biscuit trying to control from half guard but Murha is working away.
Murha wants to improve his position but Biscuit is controlling well.
Biscuit moves into full mount! Murha won't be happy about that!
Biscuit misses with a head shot.
Biscuit throwing strikes but Murha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Biscuit throwing shots but Murha is blocking nicely.
Biscuit trying to mount his opponent but Murha defends it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Schmorgen Biscuit dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown but Murha shows good takedown defense.
Biscuit lands a jab to Murha's midsection.
Murha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Biscuit takes a step back to recover.
Some bone on bone action there as Biscuit checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murha swinging wildly here.
Murha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Biscuit checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Biscuit.
Biscuit jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha tried to score with a low kick but Biscuit checks it.
Murha dips to his left and cracks Biscuit with an uppercut!
Murha throws a leg kick which misses Biscuit's front leg but catches the back leg as Biscuit tries to avoid it.
Big Murha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murha there as he acknowledges the shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Biscuit misses with a right hand
and Murha counters with a slapping leg kick. #T1#
Biscuit jabs at Murha's body.
Murha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Biscuit.
Murha scores with a leg kick.
Murha looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Biscuit moves out of range of the body kick.
Murha slips a straight right by Biscuit.
Biscuit has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Murha.
Murha with a hook.
Murha throws an overhand right that lands on Biscuit's shoulder, as Biscuit tries to avoid the shot.
Biscuit connects with a good right hand that stumbles Murha. Murha circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Murha throws a push kick but Biscuit slaps the foot to one side.
Biscuit tries to close the distance and clinch but Murha swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murha throws a head kick that misses.
Murha bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murha cracks Biscuit with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T2#
Murha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biscuit momentarily.
Murha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murha moves out of range of the strikes.
Biscuit closes the distance but Murha moves to the side
and Murha counters with a good low kick that Biscuit was not able to check.
Murha scores with a kick to the midsection.
Murha lets loose with a powerful body kick. Biscuit will feel that in the morning.
Murha comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Murha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Murha takes a swing at Biscuit's ribcage but misses.
Murha tries to land a leg kick but Biscuit saw it coming and moves away.
Murha circles away from the clinch attempt.
A big right from Biscuit misses.
Murha thinks about the counter body kick.
Murha misses with a low kick.
Biscuit half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Murha connects with a solid leg kick. #T3#
Murha tries to clinch but Biscuit moves out of range.
Biscuit tries to land a leg kick but Murha saw it coming and moves away.
A little jabbing left from Murha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murha tries a head kick but it misses.
Biscuit moves out of range of the leg kick from Murha.
Biscuit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Biscuit feinted with a counter takedown.
Murha thumps Biscuit with a low kick.
Biscuit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Biscuit takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Murha throws a nice inside leg kick.
Murha throws a leg kick which misses Biscuit's front leg but catches the back leg as Biscuit tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Biscuit. Those never looked like landing.
Murha throws a lazy right hand but Biscuit sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murha pivots, looking for a leg kick but Biscuit is out of range and Murha settles back down. #T4#
Murha lands a jab.
Biscuit throws the left hand but Murha avoids the punch easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Biscuit.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Biscuit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A clash of legs there as Biscuit blocks the low kick.
Biscuit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Biscuit scores with a three punch combo!
Murha takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Biscuit shoots in looking for a takedown. Murha tries to sprawl out of it but Biscuit keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Murha manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Murha throws a wild body kick that Biscuit sees coming a mile off.
Nice jab there from Biscuit.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murha lands a lovely overhand right.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's time! Biscuit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Biscuit steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Murha.
Murha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Biscuit has time to react.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murha.
Murha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murha doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Murha tries to work over Biscuit's front leg with a kick but Biscuit checks it.
Biscuit 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.
Biscuit moves away from the strike by Murha.
Murha turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Biscuit just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha looks to land a right hand but Biscuit moved out of range.
A leg kick checked by Biscuit.
Murha throws a leg kick which misses Biscuit's front leg but catches the back leg as Biscuit tries to avoid it.
Murha throws a wild body kick that Biscuit sees coming a mile off.
Biscuit tries to counter with a takedown but Murha is quick to defend against it.
Biscuit shoots and misses
and Biscuit takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #T1#
Murha goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Murha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut
and Murha counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Horrible takedown attempt by Biscuit or perhaps it was just good defense by Murha, which made it look bad.
A good leg kick by Murha.
Murha tries a head kick but it misses.
Murha looks to land a left hand but Biscuit moved out of range nicely.
Murha scores with a nice head shot.
Murha looks for the body kick but Biscuit saw that one coming.
Biscuit clobbers Murha with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Biscuit connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murha is looking to clinch.
Biscuit misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha tries to bum rush Biscuit with a series of wild strikes but Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T2#
Murha throws a body punch but Biscuit moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Biscuit.
Biscuit drops down looking for a counter takedown but Murha sprawls and moves away.
Murha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Biscuit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murha.
Biscuit throws an off balance right hand
and Murha counters with a nice leg kick. #CL#
Biscuit gets a clinch.
Biscuit is looking to control Murha's arms but Murha gets an underhook and turns him. Now Biscuit has his back to the cage.
Biscuit tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Biscuit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Biscuit creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Murha's defenses.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Biscuit trying to control the position but instead, Murha has worked for underhooks and has pushed Biscuit into the cage.
Biscuit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Biscuit tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Murha avoids it.
Murha swings wildly with an uppercut but Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid it.
Biscuit tries for a takedown but Murha manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Schmorgen Biscuit. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Biscuit or not.
Biscuit unloads a knee to the mid-section. Murha lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Biscuit has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murha after a bit of a struggle.
Biscuit blocks an uppercut.
Murha takes an elbow to the temple.
Murha lands a right hand.
Biscuit blocks an uppercut.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Murha.
Murha lands a right hand.
Biscuit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Biscuit backwards.
A short left from Murha. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha.
Murha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murha.
Murha tries to break the clinch but Biscuit is controlling the position.
Murha can't break the clinch.
Murha misses with a body punch.
#BC2#
Murha manages to break the clinch.
Murha just misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit misses the shot to the body.
Murha gets off balance looking for a body kick#TD#
so Biscuit counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Murha keeps moving.
Biscuit throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Murha works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB#
Biscuit drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Biscuit jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Murha comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Murha 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Murha!
Big Murha took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC 49 Big Murha V Wild Turkey
Date: May 05, 2018 |
#R1#
Turkey throws out a loose jab but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murha misses with a hook.
Turkey is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Nice defenses there by Turkey .
Turkey throws a body punch but Murha moves out of range.
Turkey 's coach down at Valhalla Training Camp was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Turkey 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Murha.
A little jabbing left from Turkey on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#CL#
Murha closes the distance and pushes Turkey back into the cage.
Murha 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.
Turkey blocks an uppercut.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Murha.
Turkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Turkey .
Turkey lands a hook that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
Murha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turkey misses with some punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Turkey controls his hands.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turkey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Turkey . #T1#
Turkey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Turkey scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turkey throws a head punch that misses.
Turkey lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murha blocking some punches.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turkey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Turkey misses with a body punch.
Turkey swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkey misses with some punches.
Turkey blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Turkey fails to land.
Turkey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Turkey misses with a punch to the body.
Murha scores with a shoulder strike.
Murha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murha prevents a body shot from Turkey .
A short uppercut from Murha.
Murha lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murha.
Murha tries to work over Turkey 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murha pushes Turkey back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murha misses with a body punch.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Murha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Turkey 's head.
Turkey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Turkey avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
Turkey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Turkey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Turkey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Murha scores with a shoulder strike.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Turkey .
A frustrated look appears on Turkey 's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Turkey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murha misses with some punches.
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Murha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murha.#T3#
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turkey 's elbow.
Murha throws a head punch that misses.
Turkey throws a head punch that misses.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turkey blocks an uppercut.
Turkey struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Murha lands with a light punch inside.
Turkey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Murha.
Good body shot from Turkey .
A short left from Murha.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha.
Turkey lands a body punch.
Murha is breathing heavily.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turkey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
Turkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Turkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T4#
Murha misses with some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Turkey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Turkey .
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turkey misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turkey throws a punch but it's blocked by Murha.
Murha misses with a punch on the inside.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Turkey .
Turkey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Turkey 's elbow.
A short right from Murha on the inside.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Turkey wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turkey .
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Come on Murha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turkey wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Murha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Turkey misses with the head strike.
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 Big Murha will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Murha on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turkey was well out of range. Poor timing from Murha.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murha.
Murha tries to land a front kick but Turkey steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Turkey swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Turkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Turkey looks to land a right hand but Murha moved out of range.
Turkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Turkey misses with a body kick.
Murha tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Turkey manages to circle out of the way.
Murha misses with a looping left.#CL#
Murha rushes Turkey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha. #BC2#
Turkey breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murha.
Turkey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murha doesn't manage to clinch there - Turkey circles away.
Murha wants to clinch up but Turkey keeps it at a distance.
Turkey misses with a looping right.
Turkey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#T1#
Murha misses with a right hand
and Turkey counters with a stiff right hand.
Turkey lands a lovely overhand right.
Murha misses with a hook.
Murha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Turkey throws a good cross that connects.
Turkey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice body punch from Turkey .
Murha cracks the inside of Turkey 's front leg.
Murha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Turkey to score with a decent uppercut.
Turkey fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Murha looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turkey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Turkey scores with a nice head shot.
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 jab from Turkey finds it's way through Murha's defenses.
Wild Turkey seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murha showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Turkey .
Murha cracks the inside of Turkey 's front leg. #T2#
Murha avoids the body shot from Turkey .
Murha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkey .
Turkey connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Murha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkey .
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murha.
Turkey jabs Murha right on the nose. Murha blinks but takes it well.
Murha takes a swing at Turkey 's ribcage but misses.
Turkey blocks a jab.
Turkey throws a leg kick but Murha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Turkey connects with a nice looking jab.
Murha slips under a jab from Turkey .
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Murha throws a low kick, looking for Turkey 's leg but Turkey calmly moves out of range.
Turkey throws a jab but it's blocked by Murha.
Turkey throws a good cross that connects.
#T3#
Turkey misses with an uppercut. Murha saw that one coming.
Murha is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turkey .
Murha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Turkey .
Turkey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.#CL#
Murha closes the distance and pushes Turkey back into the cage.
Murha misses with the head strike.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Still in the clinch, Murha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Turkey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Turkey has a couple of punches blocked by Murha.
Turkey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Turkey fails to land.
Turkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murha swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turkey .
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Turkey .
A right hand to the body from Murha.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Turkey fails to land.
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Turkey 's head.
Murha swings wildly with an uppercut but Turkey uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Turkey throws a head punch that misses.
Murha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Murha.
Murha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Turkey .
Murha blocks an uppercut.
Turkey digs a right hand underneath Murha's ribcage. Murha let out a lung full of air as it connected.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha.
Turkey looking to stall.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Turkey controls his hands.
Murha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turkey .
Turkey lands a left hand.
A shot in the inside from Turkey .
Murha tries a body shot but Turkey blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Wild Turkey showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Turkey scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Turkey sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murha slips under a jab from Turkey .
Murha wants to clinch up but Turkey keeps it at a distance.
Murha throws the left hand but Turkey avoids the punch easily.
Murha fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Turkey on the side of the head.
Turkey connects with a body shot.
Turkey fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murha manages to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murha. That's going to slow Turkey down.
Turkey misses with a right hand
and Murha counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Murha moves away from the strike by Turkey .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turkey jabs Murha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turkey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murha misses with a left hand
and Turkey counters with a left to the body.
Turkey takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Turkey .#T1#
Murha misses with an uppercut. Turkey saw that one coming.
Turkey throws out a counter right but Murha avoids it with no problem.#CL#
Murha drives through and clinches with Turkey against the cage.
Murha prevents a body shot from Turkey .
Murha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Turkey blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Murha.
Murha throws a punch but it's blocked by Turkey .
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Turkey .
Murha misses with some punches.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Turkey controls his hands.
Murha stalling in the clinch but Turkey improves position.
Good body shot from Turkey .
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Turkey blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC2#
Turkey manages to break the clinch.
Murha tries to clinch up but Turkey circles away and keeps his distance.
Turkey tried to score with a low kick but Murha checks it.
Turkey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Turkey stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T2#
Turkey swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Murha.
Turkey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Turkey lands with a shot to the body.
Murha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murha throws a looping overhand right but Turkey ducks down to avoid it.
Turkey lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Murha attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Turkey scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Murha misses with a low kick as Turkey jumps back.
Murha tries to clinch but Turkey moves out of range.
Turkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murha.
Turkey scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murha doesn't seem bothered though.
Turkey slips under a jab from Murha.
Turkey 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.
#T3#
Murha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turkey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murha.
Murha takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turkey .
It looked like Murha was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Turkey waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Murha.
Murha swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Murha throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Turkey takes a swing at Murha's ribcage but misses.
Murha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murha throws the left hand but Turkey avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Turkey does it's job there.
Turkey misses with a hook. Murha ducked under it nicely.
It looked like Murha was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Turkey .
Turkey misses with a straight right.
Turkey moves into range and connects with a jab.
Turkey lands a head shot.
Turkey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murha.
#T4#
Murha stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Turkey .
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Murha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turkey .
Murha feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Murha chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Turkey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murha lands a leg kick that knocks Turkey off balance momentarily.
Turkey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murha finds it's way round the side to connect with Turkey 's head.
Murha misses with a looping left.
Turkey lands with a good body shot.
No joy there for Murha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Turkey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Turkey checks a leg kick.
Turkey misses with a wild combination.
Murha throws a lazy right hand but Turkey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wild Turkey comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Turkey 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wild Turkey !
During a confident post fight interview, Wild Turkey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC 45 - Tower V Murha
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Murha feints a jab promting Tower to slip. Murha then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tower slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Tower displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murha throws out the jab.
Murha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murha takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Tower throws the left hand but Murha avoids the punch easily.
Murha misses with a wild body shot.
Murha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murha slips a straight right by Tower.
Murha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tower moves away.
Murha lands a nice looking body shot.
Tower keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murha.
Murha lands with a right hand.
A punch combination from Murha misses.
Good work by Tower as he checks the leg kick.
Murha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CUT2#
It looks like Iain Tower has been cut.
Murha tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tower is able to avoid easily.#T1#
Tower on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murha. Murha obviously looking to wear him down.
Tower throws the kick towards the body but Murha avoids it.
A nice side step and Murha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Murha stuffs the takedown attempt from Tower. Tower gets slowly back to his feet.
Murha misses with a body shot.
Tower throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #TD#
Tower scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground. #ES2#
Murha manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Tower keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tower blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tower. #BC2#
Murha breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Big Murha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tower blocks a jab.
Murha throws a series of punches but Tower moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tower misses the target.
Murha misses the jab.#T2#
Tower misses with an attempted mid kick.
#KD#
Nice combo by Tower! Oh, that's hurt him - Murha falls to the canvas and Tower follows him into side control. #CUT#
It looks like Big Murha has been cut.
Murha prevents Tower from moving into mount.
Murha is not content to let Tower control the position.
Murha is trying to get back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Tower wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Murha, who protects the arm well.
Tower has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tower trying to control the action but Murha is working from the bottom.
Tower is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Murha will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Tower working the ground and pound but Murha is defending the strikes.
Tower wants to control but Murha is keeping him busy. #T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tower throwing strikes but Murha manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Tower is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Murha's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Tower tries to get to full guard but Murha has control of the leg.
Murha wants to pass to mount but Tower is defending the position.
Murha is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Tower tries to get to full guard but Murha has control of the leg.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that round.
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.
#R2#
Murha tries to score with a low kick but Tower moves his leg out of the way.
Murha 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.
Murha throws out a leg kick but Tower moves out of range and Murha only half commits.
Tower throws a counter high kick but Murha was just alert enough to avoid it.#KD#
Tower knocks Murha to the floor with a head kick! Can he finish him!?
Tower working the strikes but Murha uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Tower prevents Murha from improving his position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tower trying to control from Murha's half guard. Murha has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Tower wants to control from the top but Murha keeps moving.
Murha not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tower trying to control the position from guard on top but Murha is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Tower is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Murha is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Murha utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tower sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Murha keeping moving, preventing Tower from controlling successfully.
Murha wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tower is looking to land body kicks.
Murha takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Murha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That kick from Tower tenderised Murha's leg. Murha is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murha misses with a lunging right hand
and Tower counters with a right hand to the body.
Murha is breathing heavily.
Tower misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murha.
Tower wants to clinch up but Murha keeps it at a distance.
No joy there for Murha, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nice defenses there by Tower.
Tower moves into range and connects with a jab.
Murha pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tower lands with a cross.
Murha avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murha throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murha takes a swing at Tower's ribcage but misses.
Murha misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tower.
Tower swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Tower lands with a right hand.
Murha misses the jab.
Tower is looking to counter punch.
Murha connects with an inside leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tower.
Murha throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tower thinks about countering with a body kick.
Murha lands with an overhand left.
Murha throws a poor cross that misses
and Tower counters with a thumping low kick.
Tower scores with a leg kick.
Murha pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tower checks the leg kick.
Tower blocks the body kick.
Murha misses with a body shot.
Tower paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tower uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Murha.#T4##CL#
Tower closes the distance and pushes Murha back into the cage.
Tower jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Murha walks away with a smile on his face. Tower gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha misses with an uppercut. Tower saw that one coming.
Left hook, right uppercut from Murha.
Murha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murha moves out of range of the strikes.
Murha throws a leg kick that misses.
Murha throws the kick towards the body but Tower avoids it.
Murha lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murha.
An attempted straight right counter from Tower misses the target.
Murha lands a jab to the head.
Murha tries to land a body kick
and Tower counters with an inside leg kick.
Murha thuds his shin into the meat of Tower's side.
Murha throws a series of punches but Tower avoids them all with ease.
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 Iain Tower will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Murha stuns Tower with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#KD#
Tower lands a left and a right that sends Murha crashing to the canvas! Tower dives into mount looking to finish!#ROC#
Murha is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tower loads up with a big shot that hurts Murha! He's pulled Tower in close but Tower has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Murha survive? More strikes from Tower and Murha is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Iain Tower!
Iain Tower retains his super heavyweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Iain Tower made sure he mentioned IniTech Nutrition , along with how happy he was to win his fight.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC MW17
Date: Mar 07, 2018 |
#R1#
A big left from Murha misses.
Brasi Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Brasi Iii jabs Murha right on the nose. Murha blinks but takes it well.
Donk. Brasi Iii catches Murha right on the button with a cross.
Murha cracks a nice hook into Brasi Iii's ribs.
A big left from Brasi Iii misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Brasi Iii misses the target.
Brasi Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Murha scores with a spinning back kick!
Brasi Iii scores with a jab. Murha acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Murha.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brasi Iii throws a shot from downtown. Murha moves away and avoids it.
Murha misses with a jab to the body
and Brasi Iii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Brasi Iii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murha lands with a shot to the body.
Brasi Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murha was well out of range. Poor timing from Brasi Iii.#T1#
Brasi Iii takes one to the chin there.
Murha smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Murha ducks under a wild hook from Brasi Iii.
Murha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murha thuds his right hand into Brasi Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brasi Iii throws a body shot but no joy.
Brasi Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murha was well out of range. Poor timing from Brasi Iii.
Murha misses with a looping left.
Brasi Iii moves out of range of the leg kick from Murha.
Sloppy strikes from Murha. Those never looked like landing.
Brasi Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Murha lands a jab to Brasi Iii's midsection.
Murha throws a body punch but Brasi Iii moves out of range.
Brasi Iii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murha sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brasi Iii.
#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brasi Iii pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Murha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Brasi Iii tries to counter by clinching up but Murha breaks away and moves out of range.
Brasi Iii slips under a jab.
Murha throws a shot from downtown. Brasi Iii moves away and avoids it.
Murha ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brasi Iii 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.
Murha steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brasi Iii.
Brasi Iii dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Brasi Iii misses with a looping left.
Murha throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brasi Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murha.
Murha misses with an uppercut
#CL#
and Brasi Iii counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A nice left hand lands by Brasi Iii.
Murha cracks Brasi Iii with a nice body shot.#T3#
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#BC2#
Murha manages to break the clinch.
Brasi Iii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brasi Iii tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Murha manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Murha has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Murha there as he acknowledges the shot.
Murha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murha lands a front kick.
Brasi Iii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murha.
Murha lands a nice looking body shot.
Murha just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Brasi Iii on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brasi Iii misses with a body shot.
Murha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brasi Iii swings widly with a right hand
and Murha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Brasi Iii on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Murha scores with a nice body kick.
Brasi Iii is breathing heavily.#T4#
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!
Murha misses with the body kick#CL#
and Brasi Iii moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Murha manages to break the clinch.
Murha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brasi Iii tries to clinch but Murha moves away
and Brasi Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murha throws a body kick that misses.
Brasi Iii takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That kick from Murha tenderised Brasi Iii's leg. Brasi Iii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murha lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Brasi Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murha connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brasi Iii looks to land a left hand but Murha moved out of range nicely.
Murha digs a good body shot into Brasi Iii's ribs.
Murha avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brasi Iii moves away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Brasi Iii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murha.
Murha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brasi Iii.
Danga de danga de dang - Murha scores with a four punch combination!
A big left from Murha misses.
Brasi Iii is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murha.
Murha doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Murha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Murha throws a hook to the side of Brasi Iii's head but Brasi Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brasi Iii getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Brasi Iii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Murha swings for the body but Brasi Iii moves out of range.
Brasi Iii tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Murha manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A left lands for Murha.
Big Murha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murha looks to score with a jab to the body but Brasi Iii is just out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha misses with a body kick.
Murha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Brasi Iii slips under a jab.
Murha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brasi Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Murha swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Brasi Iii dodges the punch combination from Murha.
Murha pushes Brasi Iii away with a front kick.
Murha sizes up Brasi Iii with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CL#
Brasi Iii fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Murha, pushing him back against the cage.
Murha misses with the head strike.
#BC2#
Murha manages to break the clinch.
Murha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brasi Iii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murha was well out of range. Poor timing from Brasi Iii.
Murha throws a sloppy head kick
and Brasi Iii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Murha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Murha lands a lovely overhand right.
Brasi Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murha 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!
Jab, jab by Brasi Iii - just one landing.
Murha lands with a straight right. Brasi Iii didn't see that one coming.
Murha cracks a nice hook into Brasi Iii's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Brasi Iii throws a jab when Murha was well out of range.
Murha steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Murha misses with a body shot.
Murha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brasi Iii's calf.
Brasi Iii throws a right hand that misses
and Murha counters with a nice body shot.
Brasi Iii loads up on a big right hand but Murha slips the punch.#CL#
Brasi Iii rushes Murha and presses him up against the cage.
Murha works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Murha lands a right hand.
Brasi Iii works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Brasi Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brasi Iii tries a body shot but Murha blocks it.
Murha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Brasi Iii or not.
Murha scores with a shoulder strike.
Murha lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Murha's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Murha looks to score with a jab to the body but Brasi Iii is just out of range.
Murha pushes Brasi Iii away with a front kick.
Murha throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murha lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
#ROC2#
Brasi Iii is rocked!
Murha cracks Brasi Iii with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Brasi Iii falls to his knees and Murha doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Murha!
Big Murha 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!'
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC XXXVII Chugman vs Walcott
Date: Feb 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Warholm walks into a straight right hand from Murha.
Warholm takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Warholm slips under a jab.
Murha takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Murha cracks Warholm with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Warholm moves out of range as Murha throws a body kick.
Warholm tries to clinch but Murha moves out of range.
Warholm connects with a solid leg kick.
Murha avoids the head kick by Warholm.
Warholm takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murha throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murha looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Murha defending well as Warholm loads up on a big left hand.
Warholm lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Murha lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Murha lands a leg kick that knocks Warholm off balance momentarily.
Murha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murha keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Murha with a hook.#T1#
Murha swings for the body but Warholm moves out of range.
Warholm scores with a jab to the body.
Murha lands a lovely overhand right.
Warholm swings for the body but Murha moves out of range.
Murha misses with a hook.
Murha attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Warholm swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murha manages to avoid it.
Warholm slips a jab from Murha.
A countering left hand to the body from Warholm misses.
Murha uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Warholm.
Warholm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murha.
Murha throws a hook but Warholm blocks it.
Warholm unleashes a big counter combination but Murha bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Murha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Murha throws a push kick but Warholm slaps the foot to one side.
Murha connects with a leg kick. Warholm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Warholm cracks Murha with a good jab.
Murha dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Warholm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murha manages to avoid it.
Warholm avoids a kick to the body.
Warholm is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Murha rather than just go for the knockout.
A big left from Murha misses.
It seemed like Warholm was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murha tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Warholm scores with a head kick.
Warholm lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Murha throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Murha cracks a nice hook into Warholm's ribs.
Good standup being displayed there by Warholm as he connects with a hook.
Murha moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Warholm walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Murha checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Warholm throws out a leg kick but Murha moves out of range and Warholm only half commits.
Warholm jabs at Murha's body.
Murha takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Murha is looking to land body kicks.#T3#
Warholm throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warholm looks for the body kick but Murha saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Murha misses the target.
Warholm takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Warholm ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Murha misses with a body kick.
Warholm misses with a looping left.
Warholm throws a head kick but Murha moves out of range.
A big right from Murha misses.
Murha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warholm checks a leg kick.
Murha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warholm tries to counter with a clinch but Murha shakes him off and moves away.
Warholm throws a sloppy head kick and Murha moves out of range easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Murha misses the target.
Warholm thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Warholm keeps Murha at a distance using the push kick.
Warholm takes a swing at Murha's ribcage but misses.
Warholm misses with a hook
and Murha counters with a nice leg kick.
Murha throws a jab when Warholm was well out of range.
Murha throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Murha.
Murha misses with a jab to the body
and Warholm counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Murha thinking.
Warholm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murha. That one must have hurt.
Murha misses the jab.
Warholm is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Murha lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Murha misses.
Warholm steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murha scores with a push kick.
Warholm misses with a looping right.
Warholm throws a sloppy head kick and Murha moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Warholm throws a leg kick but Murha checks it.
Warholm ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
A solid body kick from Warholm.
Warholm jabs at Murha's body.
Murha throws the left hand but Warholm avoids the punch easily.
Warholm keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Warholm throws a hook but Murha blocks it.
Warholm looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Warholm moves out of range of the body kick from Murha.
Warholm misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Warholm misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nice body punch from Warholm.
Warholm tries to clinch up but Murha circles away and keeps his distance.
Murha connects with a leg kick. Warholm looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Murha throws the kick towards the body but Warholm avoids it.
Warholm throws a half hearted mid kick.
Warholm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murha at a distance.
Murha misses with the body kick
and Warholm counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Warholm ducks under a wild hook from Murha.
Warholm throws out a counter right but Murha avoids it with no problem.
Murha throws a right and a left that both miss.
And Warholm responds with a good body kick, but Murha manages to step out the way in time.
Murha misses the jab.
Warholm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Murha ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Warholm jabs Murha to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murha.
Warholm smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Warholm lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murha misses with an uppercut
and Warholm counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Warholm connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Warholm is looking to chop away at Murha's legs.
Warholm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Murha lands a jab-cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warholm. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murha throws a hook but Warholm blocks it.
Murha takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murha lands a nice looking kick to the body. Warholm takes a step back to recover.
Warholm takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murha.
Warholm tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Warholm misses with a double jab.
Warholm looks to throw the jab but Murha is out of range.
Murha scores with a body shot.
#T3#
Murha throws out a leg kick but Warholm moves out of range and Murha only half commits.
Murha throws out a loose jab but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murha!
Murha with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Warholm to score with a decent uppercut.
Murha tests Warholm's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Murha waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Warholm.
Murha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warholm manages to avoid it.
Murha lands a head kick!
Warholm slips a jab from Murha.
Warholm sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Warholm bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murha tries a low kick but Warholm avoids it.
Murha looks to throw the jab but Warholm is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Warholm! But no joy.
Murha throws a right and a left that both miss.
Warholm throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Murha.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha throws a right and a left that Warholm avoids nicely.
A little jabbing left from Warholm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murha lands with a shot to the body.
Warholm avoids the body shot from Murha.
Warholm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murha.
Warholm lands with a thumping leg kick.
Warholm lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murha misses the target.
Murha misses the shot to the body.
Murha throws the kick towards the body but Warholm avoids it.
Warholm checks the leg kick nicely there.
Murha's corner calls for a 1-2. Murha obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murha swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murha goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Warholm moves out of range of the body kick.
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 Big Murha will probably get the nod.
That's time! Murha's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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#
Murha misses the jab.
Warholm throws a head kick but Murha moves out of range.
Murha swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murha walks into a straight right hand from Warholm.
A head kick from Warholm lands but Murha takes it in his stride.
Warholm pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Warholm moves away from the strike by Murha.
Murha scores with a push kick.
Murha throws out a loose jab but Warholm uses good head movement to avoid it.
Murha blocks a low kick nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha throws a shot from downtown. Warholm moves away and avoids it.
Murha uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Warholm.
A head kick misses from Warholm.
It looked like Murha wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Murha throws a front kick aimed at Warholm's knee but Warholm avoids it well.
Murha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#T1#
Warholm lands with a slapping head kick.
Big Murha is winning the standup battle so far.
Murha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Warholm swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nice shot by Warholm.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Warholm checks a leg kick.
Murha throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Warholm.
Murha tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Warholm was well out of range. Poor timing from Murha.
Murha tries to land a leg kick but Warholm saw it coming and moves away.
Warholm misses with a body shot.
A thudding body kick lands there by Warholm!
Warholm throws a push kick but Murha slaps the foot to one side.
Some bone on bone action there as Warholm checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murha fails to land with a series of punches.
Warholm misses with an uppercut
and Murha makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Warholm really felt that one!#T2#
Murha throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murha throws a lazy body kick
and Warholm counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Warholm lands with a nice body punch.
Warholm throws a lazy uppercut
and Murha counters with a thumping low kick.
Warholm avoids the body shot from Murha.
Warholm has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murha.
Warholm looks to land a right hand but Murha moved out of range.
Murha looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Warholm drops his hands momentarily and Murha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Warholm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Warholm lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Murha at a distance.
Murha lands with a straight right. Warholm didn't see that one coming.
Murha throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Murha gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warholm. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Warholm takes a jab right on the kisser.
Murha walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#ROC2#
Murha is rocked!
Murha throws a body kick that misses.
Murha throws a jab when Warholm was well out of range.
Warholm looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Murha tries a head kick but it misses.
Warholm lands a lovely overhand right.
Murha misses with an attempted mid kick.
A little jabbing left from Warholm on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Warholm scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murha doesn't seem bothered though.
Warholm moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Warholm. Murha does a little dance to reset his feet.
Warholm lands with a nice body kick.
Warholm scores with a hook to the body. Murha takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Warholm steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Murha. That one must have hurt.
Warholm tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Warholm connects with a single shot there.
Warholm throws a nice looking combination but Murha bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Warholm gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Decent striking displayed by Warholm there.
Murha throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Warholm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warholm throws out a counter right but Murha avoids it with no problem.
Terje Warholm has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Warholm throws a leg kick
and Murha counters with a nice low kick that buckles Warholm's knee momentarily.
Warholm is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Warholm dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Warholm scores with a jab to the jaw.
Oh Murha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Warholm is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Murha seems to have got his legs back now.
Warholm throws a head kick but Murha moves out of range.
Murha is looking to slow Warholm down with leg kicks.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murha. That's going to slow Warholm down.
And that's the end of the fight!
Terje Warholm comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Murha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Murha!
Big Murha opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC XXXIV
Date: Jan 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Murha on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reyes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Murha.
Murha feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Reyes's calf.
Reyes takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CUT2#
It looks like Wilson Reyes has been cut.
Murha cracks the inside of Reyes's front leg.
Murha jabs Reyes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Murha lands a nice shot to the body.
A combination from Reyes does no damage.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murha!
Reyes on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Murha. Murha obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha throws a good cross that connects.
Murha stuns Reyes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Reyes walks into a jab.
Murha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murha is looking to slow Reyes down with leg kicks.
Murha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Reyes misses with a low kick as Murha jumps back.
Reyes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T1#
Reyes takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Reyes throws a leg kick which misses Murha's front leg but catches the back leg as Murha tries to avoid it.
Reyes misses with a combination
and Reyes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murha lands a nice shot that snaps Reyes's head back.
#CL#
Reyes instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Murha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Murha jabs Reyes right on the nose. Reyes blinks but takes it well.
Murha works Reyes's body with a nice hook.
Reyes misses with an uppercut.
Reyes tries a head kick but it misses.
Murha lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha connects with a single shot there.#CUT2#
Wilson Reyes's cut is getting worse.
Murha explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Reyes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Reyes is breathing heavily.#T2#
Murha throws a shot to the body.
Murha moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Murha!
Murha connects with a single shot there.
Reyes takes one to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Murha as he connects with a hook.
Murha throws a leg kick which misses Reyes's front leg but catches the back leg as Reyes tries to avoid it.
Murha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murha connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Reyes momentarily.
#CUT2#
Wilson Reyes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Murha connects with a crisp jab.
Murha lands with a hook. Reyes tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reyes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Murha.
Reyes was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Murha has knocked Reyes down with a huge combo! Murha steps away and waves a wobbly Reyes back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Reyes is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Wilson Reyes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Big Murha!
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC XXX
Date: Dec 23, 2017 |
#R1#
Sainty scores with a crisp jab that stopped Murha in his tracks.
Murha throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murha throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Murha takes a swing at Sainty's ribcage but misses.
Sainty seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Murha will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
#CL#
Sainty clinches. #BC2#
Murha breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainty lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sainty tries for a takedown but Murha sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Murha swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Murha throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Murha is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sainty.
Sainty misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Murha on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Murha looks to throw the jab but Sainty is out of range.
Sainty fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Murha is out of range.
Sainty fails with a takedown attempt.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sainty takes a jab right on the kisser.
Sainty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Murha.
Sainty half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sainty shoots in but Murha avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A nice side step and Murha releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daniel Sainty. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sainty 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.#T3#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Murha.
Sainty uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murha.
Murha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainty manages to avoid it.
Sainty changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Sainty throws a leg kick but Murha sees it coming and moves out of range.
Big Murha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sainty throws a front kick aimed at Murha's knee but Murha avoids it well.
It seemed like Murha was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Murha misses with a hook. Sainty ducked under it nicely.
Sainty appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Murha has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Murha scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Murha throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sainty.
Sainty shoots for a takedown but Murha saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Sainty throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sainty avoids the head kick by Murha.
Sainty attempts a counter takedown but Murha avoids it well and moves away.
Sainty fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sainty closes the distance looking to clinch #KD2#
and Murha counters with a nice right hand that sends Sainty toppling to the canvas! Sainty scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Murha finish him?!#ROC2#
Sainty is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Murha throws a left and a right that both miss
and Sainty connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sainty moves out of range of the body kick.
Sainty swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sainty moves out of range as Murha strikes.
Sainty looks to clinch
and Murha counters with an inside leg kick.
Good work by Murha as he checks the leg kick.
Murha looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murha.
Oh Sainty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sainty takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Sainty throws an off balance right hand
and Murha counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Sainty! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Murha!
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC Midweek 10
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Murha lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
Murha clinches.
Stefanovic letting Murha take a breather here.
Stefanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stefanovic takes a shot to the head.
Murha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right from Murha on the inside. #CUT2#
It looks like Vedran Stefanovic has been cut.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Stefanovics head.
Murha effectively controlling the action here.
Murha tries a body shot but Stefanovic blocks it.
Murha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Stefanovic or not.
Stefanovic is breathing heavily.
A right handed body shot lands from Murha.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha lands a body shot in the clinch.
#T1#
Stefanovic being controlled against the cage.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murha is pushing Stefanovic up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Murha gets through Stefanovic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Murha.
Murha lands a shoulder strike.
Murha stalling against the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Murha.
Murha is leaning against Stefanovic and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee calls for Murha to work.
#T2#
A short body shot lands from Murha as the two fighters clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murha.
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Stefanovic's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murha.
Murha digs a right hand underneath Stefanovic's ribcage. Stefanovic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murha scores with a nice hook to the head.
A shot in the inside from Murha.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Murha drops Stefanovic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Stefanovic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Stefanovic is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Murha.
Oh Stefanovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Murha throws a big uppercut that drops Stefanovic! More strikes from Murha and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Stefanovic lies dazed against the cage as Murha celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Murha!
|
|
|
|
Event:
IFC Mid Week 8
Date: Nov 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Van Rooy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Van Rooy looks to throw the jab but Murha is out of range.
Murha scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
It looks like Albert Van Rooy has been cut.
Murha works Van Rooy's body with a nice hook.
Murha keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Van Rooy.
Murha staying out of range there.
Van Rooy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL#
Murha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Van Rooy, pushing him back against the cage.
Murha lands with a left to the head.
Murha working aggressively here.
Van Rooy has a couple of punches blocked by Murha.
Murha leaning his opponent against the cage.
Murha lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Van Rooy or not.
A short body shot lands from Murha as the two fighters clinch.
#T1#
Murha misses with a body punch.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murha digs a right hand underneath Van Rooy's ribcage. Van Rooy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murha misses with a body punch.
Van Rooy blocking some punches.
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
Murha slows down the pace here.
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
Murha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards. #T2#
Murha tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Rooy's elbow.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murha.
Van Rooy prevents a body shot from Murha.
Van Rooy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Murha.
Van Rooy struggles to land a body shot inside as Murha controls his hands.
Murha gets through Van Rooy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rooy controls the action.
A right hook to the body lands for Murha.
Murha avoiding damage.
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Van Rooy's head. #T3#
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
Murha lands a left hand.
Van Rooy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Murha scores with a hook to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Murha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Van Rooy.
A hook to the body from Murha.
Van Rooy looks winded!
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murha tries a body shot but Van Rooy blocks it.
Murha tries to work over Van Rooy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Murha lands a right hand. #T4#
Murha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murha gets through Van Rooy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
Murha lands a body shot in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Murha.
Murha is stalling here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Murha.
Murha lands a left hand that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
Van Rooy's coach down at Crapollas Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Van Rooy's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Murha throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Murha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murha struggles to land a body shot inside as Van Rooy controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Van Rooy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Murha.
Murha throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Van Rooy.
Murha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Rooy can do to turn this around?
Murha keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Murha is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Murha scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Murha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Van Rooy drops his hands momentarily and Murha takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Murha has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Murha scores with a jab to the body.#KD#
Murha drops Van Rooy with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Van Rooy looks back up at him and smiles so Murha waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Van Rooy is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A thudding body kick lands there by Murha!
Van Rooy is still on wobbly legs! Can Murha finish him?#CL#
Murha forces Van Rooy back against the cage and clinches.
Murha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Van Rooy seems to have recovered his senses.
Murha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Van Rooy can't find room to land a body shot as Murha controls the action.
Van Rooy is breathing heavily.#T1#
Murha has Van Rooy pushed against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Murha.
Murha lands a right hand.
Murha gets through Van Rooy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Murha lands an uppercut.
Big Murha has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A shot in the inside from Murha.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.#T2#
Murha misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Van Rooy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Murha scores with a shoulder strike.
Murha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Murha tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murha stalling in the clinch.
Murha lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Murha.
A short left from Murha.
Murha is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Van Rooy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Murha stalling the fight.
Murha holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Big Murha.
Van Rooy on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Murha misses with a wild body shot.
Big Murha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Rooy throws a jab when Murha was well out of range.
Van Rooy throws a lazy uppercut
and Murha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Murha with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL#
Murha has managed to clinch.
Come on Murha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Murha scores with a shoulder strike. #T4#
Murha taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Murha working aggressively here.
Murha lands with a right to the head.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Murha lands a shot to the body.
Van Rooy blocking some punches.
Murha slows down the pace here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murha lands an uppercut.
Murha lands a left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Albert Van Rooy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Murha feints and then cracks Van Rooy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Van Rooy down.
Van Rooy rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Van Rooy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Van Rooy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Murha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Murha gets through Van Rooy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Murha.
Murha prevents a body shot from Van Rooy.
Murha lands a body shot.
Murha is leaning against Van Rooy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Murha.
Murha stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Van Rooy takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Murha content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#T1#
A nice left hand lands by Murha.
Murha lands a body punch.
Murha taking a breather.
Murha lands with a light punch inside.
A body shot lands from Murha.
Murha lands a shot to the body.
Murha lands with a short shot to the head.
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Van Rooy's head.
A short right from Murha.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Murha misses with a body punch.
A short left from Murha.
Stalling in the clinch from Murha.
A right hand to the body from Murha.
Murha lands a right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Murha effectively controlling the action here.
A left hand lands to the body for Murha.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murha.
Murha dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Van Rooy blocks a body shot from Murha. #T3#
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Van Rooy controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Murha.
Van Rooy wants to get back to striking at distance but Murha won't allow it.
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murha lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Van Rooy backwards.
A short uppercut from Murha.
Murha tries a body shot but Van Rooy blocks it.
Murha lands a right hand.
Murha is struggling to control the position.
A short left from Murha.
Murha lands with a short shot to the head.
Albert Van Rooy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Murha blocks an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Murha.
Murha works on Van Rooy's body with a couple of short punches.
Murha lands a nice shot to the body.
Murha misses with a punch to the body.
Murha is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Murha pushes Van Rooy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murha stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha digs a right hand underneath Van Rooy's ribcage. Van Rooy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Murha.
Murha is working Van Rooy over against the cage.
Murha lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Murha scores with a hook to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Big Murha showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murha has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:24
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:24
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Big Murha!
|
|
|
|
Event:
Peterhof Fightfest 2
Date: Oct 07, 2017 |
#R1#
Left hook, right uppercut from Murha.
Murha lands with a straight right. Halvorsen didn't see that one coming.
Murha lands the left hand.
Halvorsen missing with a left hand there. Murha was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Murha fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#CL2#
Murha closes the distance and clinches.
Murha has a couple of punches blocked by Halvorsen.
A body shot lands from Murha.
Murha tries to work over Halvorsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Murha.
Murha can't find room to land a body shot as Halvorsen controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murha is stalling here.
Murha tries a body shot but Halvorsen blocks it.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Halvorsen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halvorsen prevents a body shot from Murha.
Murha softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T1#
Murha tries to throw a body punch but Halvorsen avoids it by throwing Murha back against the cage.
Murha working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halvorsen pushes Murha back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murha lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Halvorsen.
Halvorsen swings wildly with an uppercut but Murha uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halvorsen throws a head punch that misses.
Halvorsen is trying to force a seperation but Murha has the dominant position.
Murha lands a right hand that snaps the head of Halvorsen backwards.
Halvorsen being controlled against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Murha.
The crowd are getting on Murha's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Halvorsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short right from Murha.
Murha lands a shot to the body.
Halvorsen prevents a body shot from Murha. #T2#
Murha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halvorsen lands an uppercut.
Murha lands with a good tight uppercut to 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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Murha.
Murha tries to work over Halvorsen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halvorsen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Murha scores with a nice hook to the head.
Murha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Murha takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halvorsen.
Good body shot from Murha.
Murha blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Murha.
Murha's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Murha keeps control of Halvorsen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks. #T3#
Murha blocks a body shot from Halvorsen.
Murha blocks a body shot from Halvorsen.
Murha doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Halvorsen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Murha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Halvorsen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Halvorsen scores with a shot to the side of Murha's head.
Halvorsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murha will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Halvorsen up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Halvorsen.
Murha lands a left hand.
Murha pushes Halvorsen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Murha effectively controlling the action here.
Murha misses with a body punch.
Murha blocks a body shot from Halvorsen. #T4#
Halvorsen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murha swings wildly with an uppercut but Halvorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Murha tries a body shot but Halvorsen blocks it.
Halvorsen prevents a body shot from Murha.
A left hand lands to the body for Murha.
Murha blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halvorsen lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Murha backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Murha.
Murha pushes Halvorsen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Halvorsen pushes Murha back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Murha avoiding damage.
Halvorsen working aggressively here.
Halvorsen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Murha dominated that round.
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#
Murha moves away from the strike by Halvorsen.
Murha dodges the punch combination from Halvorsen.
Murha darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Halvorsen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Halvorsen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Halvorsen throws a looping overhand right but Murha ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Murha.
Murha wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Halvorsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murha scores to the head and body with a nice combination!#CL2#
Murha moves into the clinch.
Murha has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Murha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Halvorsen wants to get back to striking at distance but Murha won't allow it.
#BC#
Halvorsen manages to break the clinch.
Murha jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1##CL2#
Murha gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Murha is stalling here.
Murha lands a hook that snaps the head of Halvorsen backwards.
Nice body punch from Murha - that landed with a thud.
Halvorsen blocks an uppercut.
Big Murha seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Halvorsen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Halvorsen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murha moves away.
Murha lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Halvorsen at a distance.
Halvorsen throws an off balance right hand
letting Murha counter with a right hand.
Big Murha seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Murha uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Halvorsen has time to react.
Halvorsen shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Halvorsen takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#ROC2#
Halvorsen is rocked!
Halvorsen looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Halvorsen misses with a wild combination.
Oh Halvorsen is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halvorsen walks into a stiff left hand from Murha.#CL2#
Murha fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Halvorsen, pushing him back against the cage.
Murha scores with a hook to the body.#T2#
Murha digs a right hand underneath Halvorsen's ribcage. Halvorsen let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murha scores with a shot to the side of Halvorsen's head.
A short right from Murha.
A hook to the body from Murha.
Murha lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Halvorsen to his knees! Murha keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Murha!
In defeat, Ivarr Halvorsen stepped up to the mic, saying 'I accept this defeat as I enter the halls of Valhalla!!!'.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
