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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Zeus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Puckett is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zeus.
Zeus with a lazy takedown attempt #CL#
and Puckett moves into the clinch.#TD#
Puckett manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Puckett seems keen to control Zeus's posture.
Puckett is trying to keep Zeus in close.
#SUB#
Puckett had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zeus defends it easily.
Zeus working some strikes from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus trying to stand up but can't free himself from Puckett's guard.
Puckett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zeus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T1#
Puckett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Puckett is in close to Zeus's body, working some short punches and elbows.#SUB2#
Puckett got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zeus has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Puckett has managed to get both his arms back between Zeus's legs - danger averted.
Puckett 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.
Puckett stands up over Zeus, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Puckett is working Zeus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zeus looking to control.
Zeus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Puckett working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Puckett lands a couple of digs.
Zeus trying to control the position.
Zeus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zeus wants to sweep but no luck. #T2#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zeus holds on and takes a little breather.
Puckett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zeus wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Puckett really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Puckett working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zeus's head.
Zeus looking to control.
Zeus preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zeus trying to keep a closed guard but Puckett is proving a slippery customer.
Puckett works over Zeus with some ground and pound from guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Puckett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Puckett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puckett is working Zeus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puckett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zeus is trying to control the position but Puckett postures up. #T3#
Puckett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puckett scoring with some ground and pound.
Puckett working some strikes from top position.
Zeus looking to control.
Puckett is in close to Zeus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puckett lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Puckett throws a big elbow that misses.
Puckett is looking to work some ground and pound but Zeus has wrist control.
Zeus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB2#
Zeus working for a triangle but Puckett defends it easily.
Puckett cracks Zeus with a solid left hand.
Zeus is looking to stand up but Puckett isn't so interested in that idea. #T4#
Puckett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puckett prevents Zeus from getting back to his feet.
Puckett postures up and lands a big shot to Zeus's brow.
Puckett connects with a couple of short punches.
Puckett scoring with some ground and pound.
Puckett is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Puckett is working Zeus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puckett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zeus pulls Puckett in to control the position.
Puckett missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Puckett won't allow Zeus to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puckett distracts Zeus with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Puckett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Puckett with a nice head shot there.
Puckett content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sung Puckett dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zeus shoots and misses
and Puckett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Puckett.
We've been informed that Zeus has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Puckett is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Puckett. No joy for Zeus on that attempt.
Puckett keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sung Puckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anubis Zeus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Puckett clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Zeus breaks from the clinch.
Zeus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Puckett appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T1#
Zeus looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Puckett is fending him off so far but Zeus persists. Nope, Puckett circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Puckett gets a double leg takedown into Zeus's guard.
Zeus is trying to control the position but Puckett postures up.
Puckett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zeus working a defensive guard here.
Zeus is breathing heavily.
Puckett lands a couple of elbows.
Zeus has momentary wrist control but Puckett slips an elbow through the middle.
Puckett landing some decent shots from guard.
Zeus is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zeus looking to control.
Puckett scoring with some ground and pound.
Puckett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2##SUB2#
Zeus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Puckett's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Puckett is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Puckett connects with a couple of short punches.
Zeus wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Puckett manages to pass to side control.
Zeus has hold of Puckett's hands but Puckett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Puckett is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zeus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Puckett scores with a couple of nice shots.
Puckett prevents Zeus from standing back up.
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. Puckett connects with a nice short shot to Zeus's temple.
Zeus has hold of Puckett's hands but Puckett slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#SUB#
Puckett is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zeus pushes Puckett off looking to stand but Puckett dives back in and keeps control.
#T3#
Puckett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Nice strikes from Puckett there.
Puckett lands strikes from half guard.
Puckett will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zeus wants to control but Puckett is keeping busy.
#SUB#
Puckett is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zeus sees it coming and defends 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. Puckett connects with a nice short shot to Zeus's temple.
Puckett takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
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. Puckett connects with a nice short shot to Zeus's temple. #SUB#
Puckett is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zeus doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Puckett.
Puckett lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T4#
Puckett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zeus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position. #SUB2#
Zeus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Puckett lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Puckett looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zeus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Puckett is thwarting Zeus's attempts to control the position.
Puckett is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zeus wants to get back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sung Puckett dominated that second 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. 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#
Zeus with a lazy takedown attempt
and Puckett counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zeus tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Puckett paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Puckett tries to counter with a takedown but Zeus is quick to defend against it.
Zeus missing with a left hand there. Puckett was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It looked like Puckett was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Puckett avoids the head kick by Zeus.
Puckett attempts a counter takedown but Zeus avoids it well and moves away.
Zeus throws a head kick that misses.
Zeus fails with an attempt to clinch.
#CL#
Puckett moves into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Puckett manages to break the clinch.
Puckett slaps away a takedown attempt from Zeus, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zeus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zeus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Puckett defends well and Zeus ends up having to push Puckett into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Puckett tries to counter with a takedown but Zeus is quick to defend against it.
Sung Puckett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anubis Zeus.#T1#
Zeus tries for a takedown but Puckett sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#CL#
Puckett rushes Zeus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zeus tries to circle away but Puckett has him pinned against the cage.
Puckett jumps guard but Zeus stands there with Puckett around his waist. Puckett gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Puckett tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zeus just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD#
Puckett jumps into guard, dragging Zeus to the mat.
Puckett manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zeus manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Puckett cracks Zeus with a solid left hand.
Puckett with a nice head shot there.
Puckett works over Zeus with some ground and pound from guard.
Puckett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puckett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T2#
Zeus is trying to control the position but Puckett postures up.
Zeus has momentary wrist control but Puckett slips an elbow through the middle.
Puckett is working Zeus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puckett working some strikes from top position.
Puckett connects with a couple of short punches.
Puckett is working Zeus over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Puckett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zeus not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sung Puckett overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Puckett with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Puckett scoring with punches to the head and body.
Puckett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puckett postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Puckett lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Puckett cracks Zeus with a solid left hand.
Puckett works over Zeus with some ground and pound from guard.#T3#
Puckett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zeus is trying to control the position but Puckett postures up.
Puckett scoring with some ground and pound.
Puckett is in close to Zeus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Puckett makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Puckett lands a couple of elbows.
Puckett with a nice head shot there.
Puckett scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Puckett in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zeus seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Puckett postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB2#
Zeus is looking for a triangle here but Puckett uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
#SUB#
Puckett is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zeus knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T4#
Puckett cracks Zeus with a big right hand but Zeus just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zeus taking punishment in the form of punches.
Zeus on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Check out the look on Puckett's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Puckett working the body and head with strikes.
Puckett trying to control the action but Zeus is working from the bottom.
Puckett in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Anubis Zeus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sung Puckett is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Puckett landing strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sung Puckett showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Puckett 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:25
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:26
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sung Puckett!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 857 Round 2
Date: Jul 25, 2018 |
#R1#
Zeus slips under a jab.
Matthew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zeus looks to clinch
and Matthew counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zeus misses with a double jab
and Matthew counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Matthew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zeus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Matthew circles away.
Zeus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Matthew.
Matthew tries to work over Zeus's front leg with a kick but Zeus checks it.
Zeus is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Matthew 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.
Zeus wants to clinch
letting Matthew counter with a right hand.
Matthew throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Matthew looks to land a left hand but Zeus moved out of range nicely.
Zeus tries to bum rush Matthew with a series of wild strikes but Matthew uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zeus drops his hands momentarily and Matthew takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T1#
Matthew blocks a head kick by Zeus.
A head kick by Zeus misses
letting Matthew counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Zeus has taken the fight to the clinch.
Matthew keeps control of Zeus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zeus is trying to drag Matthew to the mat but Matthew just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zeus has Matthew pressed against the cage, preventing Matthew from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zeus displaying some good clinch control by pressing Matthew up against the cage.
Zeus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Matthew's elbow.
Zeus wants to break free but Matthew has control.
Zeus is trying to force a seperation but Matthew has the dominant position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Matthew. #T2#
Zeus wants a takedown.
Bob Matthew has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anubis Zeus.
Matthew throws an elbow that misses.
Zeus is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Matthew is keeping busy.
Matthew working hard to break the clinch.
Zeus is trying to maintain a safe position but Matthew gets an underhook and turns Zeus into the cage.
Matthew is stalling here.
Zeus goes for a takedown in the clinch but Matthew prevents it.
Zeus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Matthew smiles and moves away.
Zeus looks winded!
A leg kick checked by Zeus.
Zeus takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Matthew tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeus is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#T3#
Matthew misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Zeus.
Matthew cracks Zeus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
It looks like Anubis Zeus has been cut.
Matthew lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zeus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Matthew changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Matthew lands with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - Matthew coming out on top.
Matthew throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Matthew cracks Zeus with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#ROC#
Zeus is rocked!
Matthew throws a body kick that misses.
Zeus is still on wobbly legs! Can Matthew finish him?
Matthew cracks Zeus with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Zeus tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Matthew pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Zeus is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Matthew!
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Event:
QFC Tournament 857 Round 1
Date: Jul 24, 2018 |
#R1#
Zeus is trying hard to land a takedown here. Choi sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #CL#
Choi has Zeus up against the cage in a clinch.
A knee to the head by Zeus.
#CUT2#
It looks like Choiloi Choi has been cut.#TD#
Choi gets control of Zeus's arms and successfully pulls guard. Choi will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Zeus throws a big elbow that misses.
Choi trying to keep a closed guard but Zeus is proving a slippery customer.
Choi has control of Zeus's left arm, preventing Zeus from doing any damage.
Zeus throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choi controls Zeus momentarily but Zeus frees himself.
Zeus in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Choi working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Choi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zeus is one step ahead there. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zeus tries to close the distance and clinch but Choi swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Choi dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zeus throws a head kick but Choi moves out of range.
Choi stuffs the takedown.
Choi is looking to chop away at Zeus's legs.
Choi could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Zeus fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Choiloi Choi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anubis Zeus.
Choi shoots in for a double leg but Zeus sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL#
Choi drives through and clinches with Zeus against the cage.
Choi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Choi prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zeus is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.#T2#
Zeus putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Choi in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Choi trying to land knees to the body.
Zeus missing with knees to the body.
Zeus lands a knee to the body.
Choi drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC2#
Zeus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Choi shoots in but no luck this time.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zeus lands a nice looking kick to the body. Choi takes a step back to recover.
Choi is breathing heavily.
Choi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zeus tries to counter with a clinch but Choi shakes him off and moves away.
Zeus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Choi but Choi pushes him off and we're back to square one.#T3#
Zeus lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zeus stuffs the takedown.
Choi throws a lazy head kick
and Zeus counters with a three punch combo that has Choi backing up. Choi nods at Zeus to acknowledge the strikes.
Zeus throws a head kick that Choi semi-blocks.
Choi misses with a low kick.
Zeus tries to counter by closing the distance.
Zeus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Choi circles away quickly and effectively.
It looked like Choi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zeus throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Choi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and Zeus counters by moving into the clinch. #BC2#
Zeus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zeus doesn't manage to clinch there - Choi circles away.
#T4#
Zeus tries to score a power double leg takedown but Choi sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zeus somewhat.
Choi darts in looking for a takedown but Zeus gets double underhooks and turns Choi into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Zeus pushes Choi up against the cage in a clinch.
Zeus unloads a knee to the mid-section. Choi lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Choi wants to take the fight to the mat but Zeus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zeus is struggling to control the position.#TD2#
Zeus has clasped his hands together around Choi's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Choi gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Choi is just holding on here. Zeus manages to take his back.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anubis Zeus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Choiloi Choi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Zeus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Choi tries to counter with a takedown but Zeus is quick to defend against it.
Choi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zeus pinned against the cage. Zeus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Choi or perhaps it was just good defense by Zeus, which made it look bad.
Zeus fails to land the takedown.
Choi fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choiloi Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zeus rushes Choi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Choi is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.#T1#
Choi wants to take the fight to the mat but Zeus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Choi is pressed up against the cage. Zeus has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Choi down to the mat. Choi avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Choi throws a one two combo.
Zeus dives in and grabs Choi's left leg, looking for a takedown. Choi pushes down on Zeus's head and hops out.
Choi slips a jab and a cross from Zeus.
#CL2#
Zeus clinches up against the cage.
Choi tries to pull guard but Zeus won't allow it.
#BC2#
Zeus breaks the clinch.
Zeus tries to clinch but Choi moves out of range.
Choi shoots in for a takedown but Zeus shows good takedown defense.
Zeus missing with a left hand there. Choi was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zeus lands a head kick. Choi smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #T2#
Zeus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zeus fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zeus is defended easily by Choi.
Choi tries to counter with a takedown but Zeus is quick to defend against it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Choi.
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!#CL2#
Zeus rushes Choi and presses him up against the cage.#T3#
Choi tries to land knees in the clinch but Zeus avoids the damage to the body. #BC2#
Zeus breaks from the clinch.
Choiloi Choi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zeus doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL2#
Zeus clinches up against the cage.
Choi wants to take the fight to the mat but Zeus manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zeus jumps guard but Choi stands there with Zeus around his waist. Zeus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
#BC2#
Zeus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Zeus gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Zeus pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB2#
Zeus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Choi doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Choi manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Choi loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
Zeus working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choi.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zeus is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Choi is controlling him.
Choi is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#ES2#
Zeus pushes Choi off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Choi doesn't manage to clinch there - Zeus circles away.
Zeus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Choi shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zeus as he avoids it easily.
Choi sets himself, and Zeus steps forward looking for the clinch! Choi avoids it this time.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zeus. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zeus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Choi circles away.
Zeus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Anubis Zeus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Choiloi Choi's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zeus blocks a head kick by Choi.
Zeus wants to counter with a clinch but Choi pushes him away.
Choi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Choi tries a head kick but it misses.
Zeus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Choi throws out the jab.
Anubis Zeus seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A left lands for Choi.
Choi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zeus throws a head kick that Choi semi-blocks.
#CL2#
Zeus rushes Choi and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zeus will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Choi up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zeus tries to pull guard but Choi holds him up against the cage and eventually Zeus drops back down to his feet.
#BC2#
Zeus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#T1#
Zeus doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Choi counters with a straight right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Choi fails in his attempt to clinch.
Choi shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zeus but Zeus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Choi dives in and grabs Zeus's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zeus pushes down on Choi's head and hops out.
Zeus lands a head kick!
Choi shoots in for a takedown but Zeus shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Choiloi Choi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Choi stuffs the takedown.#CL2#
Zeus clinches up against the cage.
Zeus dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zeus tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Choi smiles and moves away.
#T2#
Zeus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Choi closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zeus circles away.
Choi takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zeus plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Choi tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zeus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Choi displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zeus.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Choi looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A head kick from Zeus lands but Choi takes it in his stride. #T3#
Choi lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Choi keeps the fight on the outside.
Choi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
#CL#
Choi gets a clinch.
Zeus fails to pull guard.
Choi wants to break the clinch but can't.
Choi trying to stall but Zeus improves his position.
Zeus wants a takedown.
Choi works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#BC2#
Zeus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice takedown defense from Zeus. No joy for Choi on that attempt. #T4#
Choi is looking to clinch but Zeus is avoiding it.
Zeus tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zeus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Zeus tries to counter with a clinch but Choi shakes him off and moves away.
Zeus shoots in and drives through. Choi sprawls well.
Choi seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Choi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zeus sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zeus goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Choi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeus closes this distance looking for a takedown but Choi circles away.
Choi shoots for a takedown but Zeus saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Anubis Zeus is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Choi fails to land the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anubis Zeus comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zeus 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 Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight for Anubis Zeus!
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight for Anubis Zeus!
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight for Anubis Zeus!
Anubis Zeus wins by unanimous decision!
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