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Event:
Judgement Night III
Date: May 10, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Zaiou manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bagueirau on his heels. He'll look to pass Bagueirau's guard now, I'm sure.
Zaiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Bagueirau is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Bagueirau is looking for a triangle but Zaiou pushes his legs off easily.
#SUB#
Bagueirau working for submissions but it's allowed Zaiou to get to half guard.
Zaiou wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bagueirau keeps working.
Bagueirau wants to control but Zaiou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bagueirau is staying active underneath Zaiou, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bagueirau trying to hold on to Zaiou's head to control him but Zaiou postures up.
#SUB#
Bagueirau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaiou pulls his head out easily.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zaiou connects with a nice short shot to Bagueirau's temple. #T1#
Zaiou is trying to control. Bagueirau wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bagueirau manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaiou controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zaiou trying to control but Bagueirau is working from the bottom.
Zaiou throws a big right hand that misses.
Zaiou cracks Bagueirau with a solid left hand.
Bagueirau controls Zaiou momentarily but Zaiou frees himself.
Zaiou stands and throws Bagueirau's legs to the side, diving into side control. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaiou tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though. #T2#
Bagueirau is trying to control Zaiou's posture but Zaiou avoids it.
Zaiou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaiou trying to control the position but Bagueirau is working away.
Zaiou looking to control but instead Bagueirau has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
Zaiou is figuring out what he wants to do next.#SUB2#
Zaiou is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bagueirau has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB#
Bagueirau looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Zaiou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB2#
Zaiou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bagueirau is just riding it out for now. Zaiou eventually gives up the hold.
Bagueirau keeps control of the position for the meantime. #SUB#
Bagueirau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zaiou is keen to just control but Bagueirau is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bagueirau moves into full guard.
Bagueirau has momentary wrist control but Zaiou slips an elbow through the middle.#SUB#
Zaiou avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zaiou scoring with some ground and pound.
Bagueirau keeping moving, preventing Zaiou from controlling successfully.
Bagueirau working a defensive guard but Zaiou manages to pass into side control anyway.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaiou working away.
Bagueirau is looking for a sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Zaiou dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A jab from Bagueirau finds it's way through Zaiou's defenses.
Zaiou just misses with a punch to the body.
Zaiou keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bagueirau.
Bagueirau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaiou.
Bagueirau fails with a takedown attempt.
Zaiou wants to counter with a clinch but Bagueirau pushes him away.
Nice defenses there by Zaiou.
Zaiou doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaiou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaiou throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bagueirau.
Bagueirau will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaiou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagueirau shoots and misses
and Zaiou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaiou bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaiou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bagueirau getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bagueirau dives in and grabs Zaiou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zaiou pushes down on Bagueirau's head and hops out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sildosoves Bagueirau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Zaiou leaves Bagueirau with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaiou throws a right and a left that both miss.
Sildosoves Bagueirau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaiou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagueirau moves away.
Bagueirau fails to land the takedown.
Bagueirau looks for a takedown but Zaiou sprawls well.
Bagueirau is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaiou.
Zaiou steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bagueirau.
Bagueirau avoids the body shot from Zaiou.
Bagueirau dives in and grabs Zaiou's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zaiou pushes down on Bagueirau's head and hops out.
Nice shot by Bagueirau.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bagueirau. #T2#
Bagueirau misses with a takedown
and Zaiou counters with a three punch combo that has Bagueirau backing up. Bagueirau nods at Zaiou to acknowledge the strikes.
Rich Zaiou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaiou steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bagueirau.
Zaiou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaiou slips a straight right by Bagueirau.
Zaiou now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zaiou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bagueirau.
Nice shot by Bagueirau.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bagueirau looks to throw the jab but Zaiou is out of range.
Bagueirau looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zaiou is fending him off so far but Bagueirau persists. Nope, Zaiou circles away and we're back to standing.
Zaiou tries to counter with a clinch but Bagueirau shakes him off and moves away.
Zaiou lands with a shot to the body.
Zaiou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaiou lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Bagueirau backs up against the cage.
Bagueirau throws a shot from downtown. Zaiou moves away and avoids it.
Bagueirau avoids the body shot from Zaiou.
Bagueirau swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T3#
Zaiou misses with a few strikes there.
Bagueirau drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaiou sprawls and moves away.
Bagueirau misses with a looping right.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bagueirau.
Bagueirau dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaiou sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Decent striking displayed by Zaiou there.
Zaiou ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bagueirau misses with an uppercut.
Bagueirau tests Zaiou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zaiou is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Bagueirau rather than just go for the knockout.
Bagueirau slips a jab and a cross from Zaiou.
Zaiou lands a head shot.
Bagueirau misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaiou counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaiou looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Bagueirau has a takedown stuffed.
Zaiou has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.#T4#
Zaiou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaiou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bagueirau.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaiou connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaiou fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zaiou takes one on the button.
Bagueirau swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bagueirau throws a looping overhand right but Zaiou ducks down to avoid it.
Bagueirau is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bagueirau misses with a left hand
and Zaiou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bagueirau throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaiou dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaiou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bagueirau moves away.
Bagueirau appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Zaiou showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Zaiou takes a swing at Bagueirau's ribcage but misses.
Bagueirau fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Zaiou. No joy for Bagueirau on that attempt.
Bagueirau misses with a looping left.#TD2#
Zaiou drives through with a takedown into Bagueirau's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Rich Zaiou has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB#
Bagueirau is looking for a triangle but Zaiou pushes his legs off easily.
Zaiou's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Zaiou pushing down on Bagueirau's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SUB#
Bagueirau actively working from the bottom here.
Zaiou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Bagueirau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1#
Zaiou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bagueirau taking some punishment here, with Zaiou in his half guard.
Zaiou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zaiou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.#SUB#
Bagueirau looking for subs from the bottom but Zaiou mounts him!
Bagueirau tries to lock up and control but Zaiou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zaiou working the ground and pound effectively.
Zaiou working the ground and pound effectively.
Zaiou lands a heavy elbow. #ROC2#
Bagueirau is rocked!#T2#
A big strike lands for Zaiou! That's really hurt Bagueirau and he's turned his back - Zaiou keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Zaiou jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rich Zaiou!
Rich Zaiou 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.
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus IV
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Zaiou throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Stallone tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zaiou is in Stallone's guard.
Stallone is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaiou accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaiou passes Stallone's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Stallone wants to control but Zaiou is keeping busy.
Zaiou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaiou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Zaiou is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Zaiou is pressing down on Stallone's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stallone is holding on for now.
Stallone 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#
Nice strikes from Zaiou there.
Stallone wants to control but Zaiou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zaiou scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Stallone wants to get back to full guard.
Stallone controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zaiou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaiou lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zaiou wants to pass the guard but Stallone is defending well. #T2#
Stallone has hold of Zaiou's hands but Zaiou slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zaiou stalling.
Zaiou is thwarting Stallone's attempts to control the position.
Stallone taking some punishment here, with Zaiou in his half guard.
Zaiou prevents Stallone from improving his position.
Stallone trying to control from the bottom.
Zaiou is controlling the pace.
Zaiou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Stallone with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #T3#
Zaiou content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zaiou lands strikes from half guard.
Zaiou working the head and body with strikes.
Zaiou takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zaiou slows the pace down in half guard.
Nice strikes from Zaiou there. #T4#
Stallone on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zaiou landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zaiou looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zaiou is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Stallone looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaiou lands a nice short elbow.
Zaiou moves into full mount! Stallone won't be happy about that!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stallone tries to lock up and control but Zaiou gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zaiou lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Zaiou goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Stallone turns into him and now he's in Zaiou's guard.
Stallone preventing the sweep.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Zaiou dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zaiou lands a nice shot that snaps Stallone's head back.
#TD2#
Zaiou scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Stallone tries to get to full guard but Zaiou has control of the leg.
Zaiou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#SUB2#
Zaiou seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Stallone is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Rich Zaiou!
Rich Zaiou 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.
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Event:
Rite of Passage
Date: Mar 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Zaiou shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zaiou connects with a body shot that sends White Jr's belly button to the back.
Zaiou throws a lazy right hand but White Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaiou pulls out of a head kick attempt.
White Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Zaiou is quick to defend against it.
Zaiou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaiou lands a lovely overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou connects with a body shot that sends White Jr's belly button to the back.
White Jr displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zaiou.
White Jr appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Zaiou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaiou ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White Jr moves away.
White Jr feinted with a counter takedown.
Zaiou digs a good hook to White Jr's body.
Zaiou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaiou misses the shot to the body.
Rich Zaiou seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaiou misses with a wild body shot.
White Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaiou sprawls and moves away.
Zaiou pivots, looking for a leg kick but White Jr is out of range and Zaiou settles back down. #T2#
Zaiou throws a body shot but no joy.
White Jr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zaiou throws a body punch but White Jr moves out of range.
White Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaiou.
Zaiou swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
#TD2#
A momentary lapse in concentration from White Jr enables Zaiou to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. White Jr manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
White Jr looking to control.
White Jr can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zaiou controls the pace.
Zaiou trying to control but White Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Zaiou throws a big elbow that misses.
White Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
White Jr is looking to sweep but instead, Zaiou has passed into half guard.
Zaiou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaiou thows a huge punch but White Jr dodges it nicely.
Zaiou is thwarting White Jr's attempts to control the position.
White Jr is controlling Zaiou's trapped leg to prevent Zaiou from advancing to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaiou wants to take a breather but White Jr is having none of it.
Zaiou throwing shots but White Jr is blocking nicely.
White Jr tries to roll over but Zaiou keeps him under control.
Zaiou throwing shots but White Jr is blocking nicely. #T4#
White Jr controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
White Jr is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Zaiou wants to work for an arm triangle but White Jr is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zaiou is trying to control. White Jr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Zaiou has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
White Jr wants to control but Zaiou is having none of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White Jr can't escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Zaiou 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#
White Jr avoids the body shot from Zaiou.
White Jr drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaiou sprawls and moves away.
Zaiou jabs at White Jr's body.
White Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaiou misses with a hook. White Jr ducked under it nicely.
Zaiou scores with a body shot.
Zaiou scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. White Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou swings and misses with a hook to the body.
White Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaiou misses the jab.
White Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Zaiou is quick to defend against it.#T1#
No luck for Zaiou with that takedown attempt.
White Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaiou misses the shot to the body.
White Jr half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zaiou lands with a nice body punch.
Zaiou fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. White Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zaiou lands a really nice looking cross but White Jr seems unphased.
Zaiou has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Rich Zaiou seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaiou scores with a hook to the body. White Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD2#
Zaiou feints and as White Jr raises his hands in defense, Zaiou changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
White Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#T2#
White Jr wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaiou throwing strikes but missing. #SUB#
White Jr is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaiou is aware though and is defending well.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaiou's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaiou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #SUB#
White Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaiou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but White Jr is tightening it up a little... Zaiou has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zaiou reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zaiou taps out! Nice BJJ there by White Jr!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Bruce White Jr!
A victorious Bruce White Jr thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
Initiation IV
Date: Feb 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Peralta with a hook.
Zaiou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Peralta wants to counter the offense by Zaiou and move into the clinch position.
Peralta moves in looking to clinch but Zaiou pushes him off.
Zaiou fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaiou takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaiou swings for the body but Peralta moves out of range.
A jab from Peralta finds it's way through Zaiou's defenses.
Zaiou slips a jab from Peralta.
Zaiou stuffs the takedown attempt from Peralta. Peralta gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaiou's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zaiou duly obliges.
Zaiou scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
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!
Zaiou looks to score with a jab to the body but Peralta is just out of range.
Zaiou sets himself, and Peralta steps forward looking for the clinch! Zaiou avoids it this time.
Peralta tests Zaiou's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Peralta looks to land a combination but Zaiou avoids it well. #T1##TD#
Zaiou shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Peralta napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB#
Zaiou looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zaiou throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Peralta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Peralta tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zaiou wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zaiou 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.
Zaiou happy to just control the position for now.
Zaiou is looking to take a break and control but Peralta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Peralta is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Peralta is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zaiou's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Zaiou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Peralta with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB#
Zaiou is working for a kimura but Peralta is defending it quite comfortably.
Peralta wants to control but Zaiou is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Zaiou is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Peralta is just riding it out for now. Zaiou eventually gives up the hold.
Zaiou missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. #T3#
Zaiou tries to pass to full mount but Peralta defends it.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Zaiou connects with a nice short shot to Peralta's temple.
Zaiou lands with a punch from half guard.
Peralta keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zaiou wants to free his trapped foot but Peralta is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaiou is keen to just control but Peralta is a slippery customer.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Peralta is looking to improve his position.
Peralta is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zaiou scores with a couple of nice shots.#SUB#
Zaiou seems to be working for a kimura but Peralta defends the submission attempt.
Peralta tries to get to full guard but Zaiou has control of the leg. #SUB#
Zaiou is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaiou scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Peralta is pressing down on Zaiou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zaiou is working Peralta over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Zaiou dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Peralta tries for a takedown but Zaiou sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zaiou misses with an uppercut.
Peralta misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaiou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zaiou wants it to stay on the feet.
Rich Zaiou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Manu Peralta.
Zaiou misses with a hook.
Peralta looks for the body kick but Zaiou saw that one coming.
Zaiou lands a jab to Peralta's midsection.
Zaiou throws a looping overhand right but Peralta ducks down to avoid it.
Zaiou scores with a shot to the body.
Zaiou is looking to wear down Peralta with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Peralta clinches up against the cage.
Zaiou lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Peralta has Zaiou pressed against the cage.
Peralta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1##BC2#
Peralta breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Peralta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Peralta loads up on a big right hand but Zaiou slips the punch.
Rich Zaiou is winning the standup battle so far.
Peralta shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaiou sprawls well. Zaiou wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Peralta gets slowly back to his feet.
Peralta misses with a jab to the body
and Zaiou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Peralta throws a combination. Zaiou tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zaiou digs a good body shot into Peralta's ribs.
Zaiou throws a body punch but Peralta moves out of range.
And Peralta tries to counter it with a takedown but Zaiou pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zaiou displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Peralta throws out the jab.
Manu Peralta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaiou takes a swing at Peralta's ribcage but misses.
Zaiou misses with a body shot.
#T2#
Peralta lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaiou closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Peralta swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Peralta takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL2#
Peralta rushes Zaiou and presses him up against the cage.
Zaiou utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Peralta can't get the takedown.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaiou.
Peralta is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaiou takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zaiou is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Peralta on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Peralta.
Zaiou tries to stall but Peralta uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Peralta wants a takedown.
#T3##BC#
Zaiou manages to break the clinch.
Peralta shoots in but Zaiou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaiou appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zaiou swings for the body but Peralta moves out of range.
Peralta dips to his left and cracks Zaiou with an uppercut!
Zaiou throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zaiou looks to score with a jab to the body but Peralta is just out of range.
Zaiou sets himself, and Peralta steps forward looking for the clinch! Zaiou avoids it this time.
Zaiou is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Peralta can do to turn this around?
Zaiou lands a nice looking body shot.
Peralta is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zaiou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaiou stuffs the takedown attempt from Peralta. Peralta gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaiou stuffs the takedown.
A quick step to the side and Zaiou tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaiou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Peralta's hands.#T4#
Peralta shoots in but Zaiou avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaiou scores with a hook to the body. Peralta takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #TD#
Peralta gets caught flat footed, as Zaiou shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
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!
Zaiou trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaiou is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Peralta trying to keep a closed guard but Zaiou is proving a slippery customer.
Peralta looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaiou lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zaiou being controlled here momentarily.
Zaiou scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rich Zaiou dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaiou slaps away a takedown attempt from Peralta, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Zaiou drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Peralta can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zaiou controls the pace.
Zaiou wants to pass the guard but Peralta is keeping the position.
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.
Zaiou scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
Peralta working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zaiou doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zaiou manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Peralta working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Zaiou lands a couple of elbows.
Zaiou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaiou looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaiou working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Peralta's head.
Peralta wants to sweep but no luck.
Peralta trying to keep a closed guard but Zaiou is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB#
Zaiou drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Peralta manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zaiou has Peralta in his guard.#REVB#
Peralta trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaiou is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Zaiou looking to control.
Zaiou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peralta's guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Peralta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaiou gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Peralta keeping moving, preventing Zaiou from controlling successfully.
Zaiou wants to pass the guard but Peralta is keeping the position.
Zaiou postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Zaiou is in close to Peralta's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zaiou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zaiou postures up and lands a big shot to Peralta's brow.
Zaiou postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Peralta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaiou with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Zaiou advances position into side control!
Peralta is not content to let Zaiou control the position. #SUB#
Zaiou thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Peralta is trying to control Zaiou's posture but Zaiou avoids it.
Manu Peralta has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zaiou moves into full mount!
Zaiou tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zaiou landing punches.
Peralta doing his best to control the position. Can he escape?
Peralta bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Zaiou seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaiou looking to hit a scissor sweep but Peralta is one step ahead there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rich Zaiou showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaiou 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rich Zaiou!
Rich Zaiou 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.
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Event:
Judgement Night II
Date: Jan 18, 2019 |
#R1#
Zaiou dodges the punch combination from Vencedor.
Vencedor lands a lovely overhand right.
Vencedor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaiou.
Vencedor misses with a right hand
and Zaiou counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vencedor misses with a few strikes there.
Zaiou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
No joy there for Vencedor, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaiou throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaiou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaiou misses with a two punch combination.
Zaiou tries to clinch up.
Vencedor throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#TD2#
Zaiou drives through with a takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaiou is stalling in the full guard.
Vencedor avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Zaiou sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zaiou working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zaiou in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zaiou working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zaiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Vencedor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaiou tries to free his leg and advance position but Vencedor is retaining full guard.
Zaiou is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Vencedor looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zaiou has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zaiou forces his way into half guard.
Zaiou throwing shots but Vencedor is blocking nicely.
Zaiou thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Vencedor's head.
Zaiou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Vencedor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaiou sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vencedor defending well though.
Zaiou winds up and cracks Vencedor with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #SUB2#
Zaiou wants to work for an arm triangle but Vencedor is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
Zaiou looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Vencedor with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Zaiou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaiou with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zaiou tries to pass to full mount but Vencedor defends it.
Zaiou throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #SUB2#
Zaiou is looking for a kimura here.
#SUB2#
Zaiou maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Vencedor could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Zaiou has cracked it and Vencedor is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Zaiou!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Zaiou!
Rich Zaiou 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.
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Event:
JBL 11 Countdown
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Zaiou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#TD2#
Halloween gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Halloween can't keep his opponent in guard - Zaiou advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Zaiou wants to pass the guard but Halloween is defending well.
Halloween manages to get to full guard.
Halloween is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou trying to control but Halloween is working from the bottom.
Zaiou not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Halloween looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaiou is one step ahead there. #T1#
Zaiou loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zaiou is looking to work some ground and pound but Halloween has wrist control.
Halloween wants to sweep here but Zaiou controlling him for the moment.
Halloween working a defensive guard but Zaiou passes into half guard.
Halloween tries to roll over but Zaiou keeps him under control.
Halloween is trying to stand up here but Zaiou is controlling him well.
Halloween is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Zaiou is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zaiou seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zaiou is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zaiou wants to control the pace but Halloween is squirming around nicely.
Zaiou lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaiou raining down shots from the mount!#SUB2#
Zaiou working for a submission but Halloween is keeping him at bay.
Halloween can't escape the position.
Zaiou landing strikes from the mount and Halloween is in trouble!
Halloween gets back to half guard.#T3#
Zaiou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zaiou throwing shots but Halloween is blocking nicely.
Halloween is refusing to be controlled, as Zaiou sits in half guard.
Halloween trying to hold on to Zaiou's head to control him but Zaiou postures up.
Zaiou wants to control but Halloween is keeping him busy.
Halloween is pressing down on Zaiou's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zaiou passes Halloween's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zaiou trying to control from half guard but Halloween is working away.
Halloween makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Halloween.#T4#
Zaiou wants to control from the top but Halloween keeps moving.
Halloween looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaiou is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Halloween utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Halloween has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Halloween looking for a sweep. Not yet Halloween, not yet.
Zaiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Halloween is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Halloween looking to control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zaiou is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Halloween has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zaiou is looking to defend but Halloween has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zaiou! Halloween pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zaiou taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Max Halloween!
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Event:
Gladitorius Maximus III
Date: Nov 03, 2018 |
#R1#
TeppenGym tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zaiou makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#TD2#
Zaiou is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in TeppenGym's half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaiou stops TeppenGym from getting back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Zaiou seems to be looking for submissions.
Zaiou is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zaiou performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
TeppenGym is looking to get back to is feet but Zaiou passes into side control.
Zaiou in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zaiou working the ground and pound. #T1#
Zaiou moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #SUB2#
Zaiou has an Americana. TeppenGym didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Zaiou is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Zaiou hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Rich Zaiou!
In his post fight interview, Rich Zaiou started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Superbon TeppenGym had this to say: 'No Comment'.
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Event:
JBL 8 Wendel vs Alexandre
Date: Sep 22, 2018 |
#R1#
Zaiou misses with a double jab
#TD2#
and Peralta counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zaiou won't be happy with that.
Zaiou can't do much from the bottom here.
Peralta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaiou keeps working.
Zaiou is looking to reverse the position.
Zaiou is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Peralta's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Peralta controlling the action here.
Zaiou wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zaiou might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Peralta prevents Zaiou from improving his position.
Peralta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Peralta performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zaiou is holding on to half guard well.#T1#
Zaiou is not content to let Peralta control the position.
Peralta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zaiou regains full guard. Nicely done.
Peralta told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Zaiou trying to keep a closed guard but Peralta is proving a slippery customer.
Zaiou looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaiou, not yet.
Peralta 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.
Zaiou trying to keep a closed guard but Peralta is proving a slippery customer.
Peralta is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Let's hope that Peralta has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zaiou throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Peralta wants to control from the top but Zaiou keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2#
Peralta takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Zaiou pulls guard effortlessly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaiou is trying to keep Peralta in close.
Zaiou bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Peralta's guard. #REVR##SUB#
Zaiou thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Peralta is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zaiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Peralta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Peralta is pulling down on Zaiou's head to control his posture. #T3#
Peralta tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaiou throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Peralta keeping moving, preventing Zaiou from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Peralta is looking for a triangle but Zaiou pushes his legs off easily.
Peralta utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zaiou with a flurry of punches that miss.
Peralta trying to keep a closed guard but Zaiou is proving a slippery customer.
#SUB2#
Peralta is looking for a triangle but Zaiou pushes his legs off easily.
Zaiou trying to control the position from guard on top but Peralta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zaiou showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Peralta keeping moving, preventing Zaiou from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zaiou looks to land a combination but Peralta avoids it well.
Peralta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Peralta checks a leg kick.
A big right from Zaiou misses. #TD2#
Peralta shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zaiou's guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaiou seems keen to control Peralta's posture.
Peralta looking to pass the guard.
Zaiou lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Manu Peralta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zaiou motions for Peralta to come forward. Zaiou throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Peralta has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaiou finds it's way round the side to connect with Peralta's head.
Peralta connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaiou momentarily.
Zaiou misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Peralta.
Zaiou comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Manu Peralta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Peralta throws out a powerful jab.#TD2#
Peralta scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Zaiou tries to roll over but Peralta keeps him under control.
Zaiou preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Manu Peralta has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zaiou gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaiou keeping moving, preventing Peralta from controlling successfully.
Zaiou is pulling down on Peralta's head to control his posture.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB2#
Peralta is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zaiou is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zaiou has escaped and now he's on top! #REVR##T1#
Zaiou passes Peralta's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zaiou is trying to control. Peralta wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zaiou seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Peralta has his hands clasped together around Zaiou's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Zaiou is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Peralta defends it well. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Zaiou is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zaiou throwing shots but Peralta is blocking nicely.
Peralta wants to control but Zaiou is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Peralta controlling the leg, holding on to half guard. #SUB#
Zaiou is trying for a kimura here. Peralta looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Zaiou wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rich Zaiou!
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Event:
Unstoppable Force
Date: Jul 21, 2018 |
#R1#
Top tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaiou moves out of range as Top throws a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Top.
Zaiou loads up on a big right hand but Top slips the punch.
Zaiou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A punch combination from Zaiou misses.
Top takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Thip Top seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Top throws a quick inside leg kick.
Top lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Top tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zaiou is able to avoid easily.
Zaiou throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Top counters by moving into the clinch.
Top lands a nice elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Top lands a damaging elbow.
Top lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
It looks like Rich Zaiou has been cut.
Top gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
Top creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaiou's defenses.
Top looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaiou takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zaiou takes an elbow to the forehead.
Top lands an elbow inside that Zaiou shrugs off.
Zaiou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Top walks away with a smile on his face. Zaiou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Top throws a leg kick but Zaiou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zaiou is looking to counter punch.
Top misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Top.
Zaiou throws an off balance right hand
and Top counters with a slapping leg kick.
Top misses with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Top.
Top fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaiou.#CL2#
Top has Zaiou up against the cage in a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaiou takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zaiou tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Top smiles and moves away.
Top throws a nice inside leg kick.
Thip Top is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
That kick from Top tenderised Zaiou's leg. Zaiou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaiou just misses with a punch to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Top.
Zaiou waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Top.
Top uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaiou.
Zaiou shoots for a takedown but Top saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Zaiou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Top goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Top checks a leg kick.
Top throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
An inside leg kick lands from Top.
Top scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Top 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 Zaiou has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaiou and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaiou throws the left hand but Top avoids the punch easily.
Good exchange - Zaiou coming out on top.
Top wants to slow Zaiou down by chopping away at his legs.
Top throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Zaiou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Top.
Top misses with a low kick.
Zaiou takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Top moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That kick from Top tenderised Zaiou's leg. Zaiou is trying to keep his angry face on.
Top throws a front kick aimed at Zaiou's knee but Zaiou avoids it well.
Top throws a leg kick but Zaiou sees it coming and checks it nicely.
As Top backs away, Zaiou returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zaiou stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Top.#T4#
Top tries to work over Zaiou's front leg with a kick but Zaiou checks it.
It looked like Zaiou was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Top.
An inside leg kick from Zaiou misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Top throws a leg kick which misses Zaiou's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaiou tries to avoid it. #CL2#
Top has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC2#
Top breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Top takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Top misses with a low kick as Zaiou jumps back.
Zaiou takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Top lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Top avoids the body shot from Zaiou.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Top scores with a leg kick.
Top throws a body kick that misses.
Zaiou misses with a lunging right hand
and Top counters with an inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thip Top dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rich Zaiou's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zaiou throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaiou misses with a hook
and Top counters with a nice leg kick.
Zaiou misses with a jab, cross combination.
Top with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Top throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Top throws a leg kick which misses Zaiou's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaiou tries to avoid it.
Zaiou takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Top thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zaiou if he has to take too many more of those.
Zaiou swings widly with a right hand
and Top counters with a good low kick that Zaiou was not able to check.
Top throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zaiou.
Zaiou throws a front kick aimed at Top's knee but Top avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaiou throws a sloppy head kick and Top moves out of range easily.
Top connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zaiou is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Top scores with a head kick.
#T1##CL2#
Top closes the distance and clinches.
Top lands an elbow just above Zaiou 's eye.
Top comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Top gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Top lands an elbow just above Zaiou 's eye.
Top lands an elbow that stopped Zaiou in his tracks for a moment.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Top.
Zaiou jumps guard but Top stands there with Zaiou around his waist. Zaiou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Top taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Top creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaiou's defenses.
Zaiou tries to pull guard but Top forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zaiou takes an elbow to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Top lands an elbow inside.
Top lands a damaging elbow.
Zaiou jumps guard but Top stands there with Zaiou around his waist. Zaiou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Zaiou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Top comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Top lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zaiou takes an elbow to the temple.
Top lands an elbow that stopped Zaiou in his tracks for a moment.
Top lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#
Zaiou is rocked!
Zaiou takes an elbow to the temple.
Oh Zaiou is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#TD#
Zaiou ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zaiou no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zaiou looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Top stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaiou swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaiou can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Top controls the pace.
Zaiou seems to have got his legs back now.#SUB#
Zaiou is looking for a triangle here but Top uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Top has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Top is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zaiou's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zaiou tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zaiou gets back to half guard.#T3##SUB#
Zaiou looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zaiou moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Zaiou had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Top defends it easily.#SUB#
Zaiou is looking for a triangle here but Top uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Top remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while. #SU2#
Top decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zaiou to his feet. #T4#
Top 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.#CL2#
Top pushes Zaiou up against the cage in a clinch.
Top lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zaiou tries to pull guard but Top won't allow it.
Top lands an elbow inside.
Zaiou will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Top lands a damaging elbow.
Top lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaiou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Top walks away with a smile on his face. Zaiou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Top thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zaiou if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Top clinches.
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Top lands an elbow inside.
Top gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Top lands a nice elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thip Top showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rich Zaiou's cut.
That's time! Zaiou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Top closes the distance and pushes Zaiou back into the cage.
Zaiou fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Thip Top seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Top lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zaiou jumps guard but Top stands there with Zaiou around his waist. Zaiou gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zaiou jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Top walks away with a smile on his face. Zaiou gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rich Zaiou. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zaiou crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Top - the referee stops the clock and Zaiou gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Top. Zaiou manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zaiou misses the shot to the body.
Top scores with a leg kick.
Top lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zaiou has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaiou misses with a body shot
and Top counters with a nice leg kick.
Top fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaiou has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Top connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaiou tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Top moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Top lands with a slapping head kick.
Top fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaiou.
Top chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Top with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
#CL2#
Top closes the distance and pushes Zaiou back into the cage.
Top lands an elbow inside that Zaiou shrugs off.
Top lands an elbow that stopped Zaiou in his tracks for a moment.
Top lands a damaging elbow.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Top.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Top lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#
Rich Zaiou's cut is getting worse.
Top lands an elbow inside.
Top comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A bit of stalling here from Top.
Top gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zaiou is pressed against the cage. Top pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Zaiou! Two more big strikes from Top and Zaiou crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Thip Top!
Thip Top decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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