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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 27, 2020 |
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Dievski. That snapped Butt's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dievski. Butt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Butt shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Dievski as he avoids it easily.
Dievski keeps the fight on the outside.
Butt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dievski swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dievski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dievski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Butt moves away.
Butt pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Butt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dievski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Butt, as that shot connected.
Dievski feints and then cracks Butt's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Butt down.
Butt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dievski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Butt somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butt moves in looking to clinch but Dievski pushes him off.
Butt tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dievski sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Butt somewhat.
Zus Dievski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Butt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butt takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dievski darts in and clinches Butt up against the cage.
Dievski can't find room to land a body shot as Butt controls the action.
Dievski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Butt.
Dievski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dievski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dievski gets through Butt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dievski misses with a punch to the body.
Dievski on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Dievski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dievski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dievski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Dievski.
Dievski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Butt's elbow.
Dievski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Butt drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dievski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Butt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dievski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Butt blocks a body shot from Dievski.
Dievski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butt wants to stall.
Butt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Dievski.
Dievski misses with the head strike.
Dievski lands a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butt is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dievski is defending well.
Dievski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Butt wants to get back to striking at distance but Dievski won't allow it.
Dievski can't find room to land a body shot as Butt controls the action.
Dievski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Butt backwards.
The referee calls for Dievski to work.
Dievski misses with the head strike.
Dievski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dievski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Butt.
Dievski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dievski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dievski throws a head punch that misses.
Dievski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Butt tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Dievski smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dievski misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Dievski misses.
Dievski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dievski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Butt has time to react.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dievski.
Butt throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dievski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Butt's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dievski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dievski missing with a left hand there. Butt was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zus Dievski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dievski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dievski misses the jab.
Dievski scores with a leg kick.
Dievski scores with a kick to the midsection.
Butt throws a sloppy head kick and Dievski moves out of range easily.
Butt looks winded!
Dievski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Butt connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dievski scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zus Dievski dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dievski circles away from the clinch attempt.
Butt shoots in but Dievski avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Butt has a takedown stuffed.
Dievski stuffs the takedown attempt from Butt. Butt gets slowly back to his feet.
Zus Dievski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Butt.
Butt shoots for a double leg takedown but Dievski sprawls well. He's pushed Butt's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Dievski closes the distance and clinches.
Dievski taking a breather.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Butt working hard to break the clinch.
A body shot lands from Dievski.
Butt is breathing heavily.
Butt prevents a body shot from Dievski.
A right handed body shot lands from Dievski.
Dievski tries to work over Butt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Dievski.
Dievski working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dievski scores with a hook to the body.
Butt looking for a takedown.
Dievski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dievski tries a body shot but Butt blocks it.
Butt is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dievski to keep the fight standing.
Zus Dievski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Butt has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dievski pushes Butt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Butt is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dievski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dievski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Dievski.
Dievski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dievski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dievski pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dievski pushes Butt back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dievski working aggressively here.
Dievski stalls.
Butt goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Butt drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dievski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Butt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dievski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dievski scores with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dievski, right into the meat.
Nice sprawl there from Dievski as Butt shoots in.
Dievski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Butt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dievski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Butt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dievski throws a solid leg kick but Butt takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dievski.
The fighters circling - Dievski throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Butt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Butt shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dievski defends it nicely.
Butt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dievski moves into the clinch.
Dievski misses with a body punch.
Dievski gets through Butt's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dievski misses with a body punch.
Dievski stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
A right hand to the body from Dievski.
Dievski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butt prevents a body shot from Dievski.
Dievski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dievski digs a right hand underneath Butt's ribcage. Butt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dievski stalls.
Dievski has a couple of punches blocked by Butt.
Dievski can't find room to land a body shot as Butt controls the action.
Butt looking to stall.
Butt prevents a body shot from Dievski.
Dievski has a couple of punches blocked by Butt.
Dievski misses with a punch on the inside.
Dievski has a couple of punches blocked by Butt.
Dievski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Butt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zus Dievski dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Dievski clinches with his opponent.
Butt prevents a body shot from Dievski.
Dievski throws a head punch that misses.
Dievski leaning against his opponent.
Still in the clinch, Dievski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dievski misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Butt.
Dievski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dievski digs a right hand underneath Butt's ribcage. Butt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Butt is trying to drag Dievski to the mat but Dievski just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dievski is pushing Butt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dievski stalling against the cage.
Dievski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dievski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dievski has a couple of punches blocked by Butt.
Dievski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dievski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dievski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Butt can do to turn this around?
Butt goes for a takedown attempt but Dievski pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Butt moves out of range of the body kick from Dievski.
Dievski clinches with his opponent.
Dievski tries to throw a body punch but Butt avoids it by throwing Dievski back against the cage.
Butt blocks a body shot from Dievski.
Nice body punch from Dievski - that landed with a thud.
Dievski can't find room to land a body shot as Butt controls the action.
Dievski tries to throw a body punch but Butt avoids it by throwing Dievski back against the cage.
Dievski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dievski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dievski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zus Dievski is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Butt avoids the body shot from Dievski.
Butt connects with a body shot.
Dievski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Butt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Butt shoots in for a double leg but Dievski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zus Dievski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Butt.
Dievski looks to score with a jab to the body but Butt is just out of range.
Dievski throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dievski misses with the combination.
Butt tries a quick counter leg kick but Dievski is wise to it.
Dievski digs a good body shot into Butt's ribs.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dievski scores with a nice body kick.
Dievski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dievski throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Butt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zus Dievski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Butt shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Dievski as he jumps to the side.
Butt takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dievski is looking to land body kicks.
Butt throws a counter combo.
Butt doesn't manage to clinch there - Dievski circles away.
Dievski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Dievski misses with a body shot.
Butt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dievski lands the left hand.
Butt wants to clinch up but Dievski keeps it at a distance.
Dievski thuds his shin into the meat of Butt's side.
Butt tries to clinch but Dievski is having none of it.
Dievski moves out of range as Butt throws a body kick.
Dievski throws a quick counter head kick but Butt was just out of range.
Dievski jabs at Butt's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butt blocks a jab.
Dievski throws a jab when Butt was well out of range.
Dievski throws a body shot but no joy.
Dievski moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Butt slips a jab from Dievski.
Dievski throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Butt looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dievski is fending him off so far but Butt persists. Nope, Dievski circles away and we're back to standing.
Dievski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Butt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dievski misses with an uppercut. Butt saw that one coming.
Butt shoots in for a takedown but Dievski shows good takedown defense.
Dievski throws a body kick that misses.
Dievski throws a leg kick that misses.
Butt wants to counter the offense by Dievski and move into the clinch position.
Trey Butt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zus Dievski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice body punch from Dievski.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zus Dievski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dievski 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:25
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 30:25
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zus Dievski!
Zus Dievski made sure to mention his sponsor, Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 in his post fight interview. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 24, 2020 |
#R1#
Dievski throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bergen has his takedown stuffed
and Dievski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dievski lands an overhand right.#CUT#
It looks like Ole Bergen has been cut.
Dievski lands a nice shot that snaps Bergen's head back.
Dievski scores with a crisp jab that stopped Bergen in his tracks. #ROC#
Bergen is rocked!
Bergen is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Dievski doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Bergen crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Bergen's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zus Dievski!
Zus Dievski really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Williams throws a head kick that misses
enabling Dievski to counter with a crisp jab.
Dievski lands with a kick to the ribs.
Williams is breathing heavily.
Dievski lands with an uppercut that bounces Williams off the cage and back into range.
Dievski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Williams on the side of the head.
Dievski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Dievski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dievski clobbers Williams with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC2#
Williams is rocked!
Dievski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Williams's head backwards.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dievski is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Williams flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Williams is out cold! Dievski holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zus Dievski!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Dievski with a nice cross.
Sainsbury is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dievski closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Sainsbury 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.
Sainsbury misses the jab.
Dievski tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Sainsbury manages to circle out of the way.
Dievski lands with a good body shot.
Sainsbury throws a nice looking combination but Dievski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dievski tests Sainsbury's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheers as Dievski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sainsbury doesn't seem phased though.
Dievski ducks under a wild hook from Sainsbury.
Nice uppercut lands for Dievski. That snapped Sainsbury's head back.
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!
Dievski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sainsbury swings widly with a right hand
and Dievski makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sainsbury takes one to the side of the head.
Dievski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T1#
Dievski on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dievski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dievski lands a nice hook to Sainsbury's body. Sainsbury takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dievski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sainsbury.
Sainsbury is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Sainsbury moves out of range of the strikes.
Sainsbury is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.#CL#
Dievski closes the distance and clinches.
Sainsbury wants to break the clinch but can't.
Sainsbury prevents a body shot from Dievski.
Sainsbury trying to stall but Dievski improves his position.
Dievski lands a body punch.
Sainsbury swings wildly with an uppercut but Dievski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sainsbury drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dievski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dievski thuds his right hand into Sainsbury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T2#
Dievski connects with a looping right hand.
Sainsbury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dievski lands a jab.
Dievski throws a looping overhand right but Sainsbury ducks down to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dievski lands a jab.
Zus Dievski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sainsbury misses with a takedown attempt - Dievski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sainsbury throws a head kick that misses.
Sainsbury uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dievski.
Sainsbury on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Dievski blocks a head kick by Sainsbury.
Sainsbury looks winded!
A low kick from Sainsbury is predictable there
and Dievski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Dievski clinches up against the cage.
Dievski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dievski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T3#
The referee is keeping an eye on Dievski - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Dievski is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dievski throws a punch but it's blocked by Sainsbury.
Dievski tries to throw a body punch but Sainsbury avoids it by throwing Dievski back against the cage. #BC2#
Sainsbury breaks the clinch.
Dievski throws a shot to the body.
Dievski throws a body shot but no joy.
Dievski throws a low kick, looking for Sainsbury's leg but Sainsbury calmly moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Sainsbury misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dievski. Sainsbury does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sainsbury lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dievski lands a body shot.
Dievski cracks Sainsbury with an open hand slap.
Dievski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dievski looks to land a left hand but Sainsbury moved out of range nicely.
A nice side step and Sainsbury releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dievski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sainsbury. #T4#
Sainsbury tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dievski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dievski throws a shot from downtown. Sainsbury moves away and avoids it.
Dievski connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sainsbury's hands.
A jab lands there for Dievski.
Sainsbury doesn't manage to clinch there - Dievski circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dievski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sainsbury manages to avoid it.
Sainsbury wants to clinch up but Dievski keeps it at a distance.
Sainsbury wants to clinch up but Dievski keeps it at a distance.
Sainsbury tries to clinch there but Dievski circles away.
Dievski is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Sainsbury takes a swing at Dievski's ribcage but misses.
Dievski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Dievski forces Sainsbury back against the cage and clinches.
Dievski lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Sainsbury breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sainsbury fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zus Dievski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Dievski stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dievski wants it to stay on the feet.
Dievski lands a body shot.
Sainsbury looks for a takedown but Dievski sprawls well.
Dievski tries to counter by clinching up but Sainsbury breaks away and moves out of range.
Zus Dievski is winning the standup battle so far.
Dievski takes a swing at Sainsbury's ribcage but misses.
Sainsbury throws out a counter right but Dievski avoids it with no problem.
Dievski scores with a body shot.
Sainsbury moves out of range as Dievski throws a body kick.
Sainsbury steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Dievski.
Dievski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Aaron Sainsbury is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dievski throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice side step and Sainsbury releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dievski wants to land a leg kick but Sainsbury is out of range.
Sainsbury doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Dievski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sainsbury can do to turn this around?
Sainsbury fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Sainsbury does no damage.
Sainsbury shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and Dievski counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Dievski.
Zus Dievski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Sainsbury.
Dievski lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sainsbury is breathing heavily.
Dievski is pressed up against the cage. Sainsbury has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dievski down to the mat. Dievski avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #T1##CL#
Dievski pushes Sainsbury up against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dievski as the two fighters clinch.
A short uppercut from Dievski.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dievski.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dievski lands with a right to the head.
Sainsbury can't get the takedown.
#BC#
Dievski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sainsbury checks a leg kick.
Dievski throws a wild body kick that Sainsbury sees coming a mile off.
Sainsbury appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Dievski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Sainsbury tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dievski defends well and Sainsbury ends up having to push Dievski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sainsbury on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dievski lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
#T2#
Dievski cracks a nice hook into Sainsbury's ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dievski lands a right hook to the body.
Dievski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Sainsbury looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Sainsbury on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dievski. Dievski obviously looking to wear him down.
Sainsbury drops his hands momentarily and Dievski takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sainsbury misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dievski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Dievski swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sainsbury.
Dievski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dievski lands the left hand.
Sainsbury takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#CL#
Dievski has closed the distance and engaged Sainsbury in a clinch.
Dievski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sainsbury.
Sainsbury blocks a body shot from Dievski. #T3#
Dievski lands a shot to the body.
Sainsbury being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Dievski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dievski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sainsbury has time to react.
Dievski lands a leg kick that knocks Sainsbury off balance momentarily.
Dievski jabs Sainsbury right on the nose. Sainsbury blinks but takes it well.
Dievski blocks a jab.
Dievski lands an overhand right.
Sainsbury takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dievski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sainsbury was well out of range. Poor timing from Dievski.
Sainsbury throws a nice looking combination but Dievski bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dievski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sainsbury at a distance.
#CL#
Dievski closes the distance and pushes Sainsbury back into the cage.#T4#
Dievski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dievski throws a punch but it's blocked by Sainsbury.
Zus Dievski has scored more points in the clinch so far.#BC#
Dievski breaks the clinch.
Dievski throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sainsbury on the side of the head.
Dievski slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sainsbury will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sainsbury with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dievski to score with a decent uppercut.
Sainsbury has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Sainsbury on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Dievski finds it's way through Sainsbury's defenses.
Dievski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Sainsbury.
Dievski lands with a cross.
Dievski with a nice cross.#ROC#
Sainsbury is rocked!
Sainsbury takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zus Dievski dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Dievski motions for Sainsbury to come forward. Dievski throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Sainsbury lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sainsbury is still on wobbly legs! Can Dievski finish him?
Sainsbury moves in looking to clinch but Dievski pushes him off.
Sainsbury seems to have recovered his senses.
Sainsbury slips under a jab.
Dievski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sainsbury under the eye.
Dievski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Sainsbury tries to clinch but Dievski is having none of it.
Dievski throws a body kick that misses.
Sainsbury pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sainsbury has a takedown stuffed.
Dievski thuds his right hand into Sainsbury's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sainsbury takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sainsbury tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dievski misses with a body shot.
Dievski lands a nice hook to Sainsbury's body. Sainsbury takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Sainsbury takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
#T1#
Dievski's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sainsbury under the eye.
Dievski sizes up Sainsbury with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dievski sizes up Sainsbury with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Dievski misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sainsbury.
Sainsbury tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dievski defends well and Sainsbury ends up having to push Dievski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Dievski pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dievski connects with the punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Dievski as he connects with a hook.
Sainsbury tries to move into range but Dievski moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dievski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Sainsbury has time to react.
Sainsbury walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dievski jabs Sainsbury to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zus Dievski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
Dievski blocks a jab.
Sainsbury misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sainsbury throws a push kick but Dievski slaps the foot to one side.
Sainsbury takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A lazy left from Dievski finds it's target.
Dievski fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Sainsbury on the side of the head.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Dievski escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice body punch from Dievski.
Sainsbury keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dievski scores with a jab.
Dievski throws a good cross that connects.
#CL2#
Sainsbury closes the distance and clinches.#T3#
Sainsbury tries for a takedown but Dievski manages to get underhooks.
Zus Dievski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aaron Sainsbury.
Dievski leaning against his opponent.
Dievski lands a nice uppercut.
Dievski misses with a punch on the inside.
Dievski lands a left hand.
Sainsbury wants to get back to striking at distance but Dievski won't allow it.
Dievski can't find room to land a body shot as Sainsbury controls the action.
Dievski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dievski will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Sainsbury up against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sainsbury fails to land.
Dievski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Sainsbury.
Sainsbury is trying to push Dievski away but Dievski has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.#T4#
A nice left hand lands by Dievski.
Dievski stalls.
Dievski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sainsburys head.
Nice body punch from Dievski.
Dievski lands a right hand.
Dievski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sainsburys head.
Dievski pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dievski is struggling to control the position.
Dievski seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Dievski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aaron Sainsbury has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zus Dievski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Sainsbury swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dievski is working Sainsbury over against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zus Dievski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Dievski 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 30:25
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zus Dievski!
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