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Event:
G | 23: Burns x Nosferatu
Date: Jul 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaitoun throws a lazy uppercut
and Pereira Carvalho counters with a straight right hand.#CL2#
Pereira Carvalho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zaitoun, pushing him back against the cage.
Zaitoun lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pereira Carvalho or not.
A short right from Pereira Carvalho.
Zaitoun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaitoun scores with a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaitoun.
#BC2#
Pereira Carvalho's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pereira Carvalho throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaitoun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaitoun misses with a right hand
letting Pereira Carvalho counter with a right hand.
Zaitoun defending well as Pereira Carvalho loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitoun slips under a jab.
Pereira Carvalho stuns Zaitoun with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaitoun slips a jab from Pereira Carvalho.
Pereira Carvalho moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaitoun blocks a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Zaitoun on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Pereira Carvalho looks to land a right hand but Zaitoun moved out of range.
Zaitoun throws a hook but Pereira Carvalho avoids it easily.
Pereira Carvalho throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahmed Zaitoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitoun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Pereira Carvalho.#T1#
Zaitoun wants to clinch but Pereira Carvalho slips to the side
and Pereira Carvalho cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Zaitoun.
Zaitoun takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaitoun seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Pereira Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Pereira Carvalho throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaitoun sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pereira Carvalho throws the left hand but Zaitoun avoids the punch easily.
Zaitoun misses with a body shot.
Pereira Carvalho defending well as Zaitoun loads up on a big left hand.
Zaitoun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Pereira Carvalho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaitoun misses the jab.
Pereira Carvalho looks to throw the jab but Zaitoun is out of range.
Pereira Carvalho lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaitoun at a distance.
Pereira Carvalho throws the left hand but Zaitoun avoids the punch easily.
A shot to the body from Zaitoun misses
enabling Pereira Carvalho to counter with a crisp jab.
Pereira Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun drops his hands momentarily and Pereira Carvalho takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitoun throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2#
and Pereira Carvalho counters with a nice right hand that sends Zaitoun toppling to the canvas! Zaitoun scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pereira Carvalho finish him?!#ROC2#Zaitoun is rocked!
Zaitoun swings for the body but Pereira Carvalho moves out of range.
Oh Zaitoun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pereira Carvalho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaitoun.
Pereira Carvalho cracks Zaitoun with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zaitoun falls to his knees and Pereira Carvalho doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Samuel Pereira Carvalho!
An out of breath Samuel Pereira Carvalho thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career. |
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Event:
G | 19: Zaitoun x Lock
Date: Jul 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaitoun loads up on a big right hand but Lock slips the punch.
Ahmed Zaitoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitoun scores with a hook to the body. Lock takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lock shoots in but Zaitoun avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zaitoun connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lock. Lock circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#TD2#
Lock looking to score a takedown here. Zaitoun is defending well but Lock drives through and ends up in Zaitoun's guard.
Zaitoun working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lock.
Lock postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lock pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaitoun is keeping the position for now.
Zaitoun on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zaitoun tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Lock drops back looking for a leg! Zaitoun is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zaitoun manages to kick Lock off! Lock jumps back into Zaitoun's guard.
Lock passes Zaitoun's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zaitoun scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Lock manages to mount him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1##SUB2#
Lock has hold of Zaitoun's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zaitoun manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
#SUB2#
Zaitoun defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lock. #SUB2#
Zaitoun defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lock. #SUB2#
Zaitoun defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Lock.
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!
Zaitoun wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Lock.
Zaitoun is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
#T2#
Lock misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
#SUB2#
Lock looking for a guillotine from mount but Zaitoun is having none of it. #SUB2#
Lock looking to secure an arm triangle but Zaitoun defends it well. #SUB2#
Lock wants to finish this one by submission but Zaitoun is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lock.
My spies in Island Training Centre inform me that Lock has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Lock working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Zaitoun turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Lock off and cradles Zaitoun's limp body as Lock celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). John Lock! |
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Event:
G | 16: Zaitoun x Steel
Date: Jun 27, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel ducks under a wild hook from Zaitoun.
Steel defending well as Zaitoun loads up on a big left hand.
Zaitoun throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Steel fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaitoun pinned against the cage. Zaitoun gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Steel is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaitoun sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ahmed Zaitoun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Daniel Steel.
Steel looks to throw the jab but Zaitoun is out of range.
Zaitoun throws a hook but Steel blocks it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zaitoun swinging wildly here.
Zaitoun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zaitoun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitoun throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zaitoun sprawls well. Zaitoun wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Steel gets slowly back to his feet.
Ahmed Zaitoun seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD2#
Zaitoun gets caught flat footed, as Steel shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.#T1#
Steel stops Zaitoun from standing up.
Steel trying to control but Zaitoun is working from the bottom.
Steel postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Steel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Steel stands and throws Zaitoun's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zaitoun wants to get back to his feet but Steel drags him back down.
Zaitoun is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Zaitoun wants to get back to his feet but Steel drags him back down.
Steel scores with a couple of short elbows.
Zaitoun is trying to get back to his feet.
Steel is looking to take a break and control but Zaitoun is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Steel landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zaitoun knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Steel on the ground.#T2#
Steel working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Steel landing a few strikes. #ROC2#Zaitoun is rocked!
Steel is chipping away with strikes.
Oh Zaitoun is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Steel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Zaitoun looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Steel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Steel!
Daniel Steel is the new light heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Daniel Steel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility. |
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Event:
G | 12: Camara x Burns
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Zaitoun has managed to clinch.
Zaitoun working aggressively here.
Zaitoun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short left from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun misses with some punches.
Zaitoun throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasukawa.
Nasukawa trying to stall but Zaitoun improves his position.
Zaitoun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nasukawa holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Nasukawa is trying to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasukawa's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.#BC2#
Nasukawa breaks the clinch.
#T1##CL#
Zaitoun moves into range and clinches up with Nasukawa.
Zaitoun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaitoun gets through Nasukawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaitoun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaitoun digs a right hand into Nasukawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nasukawa's gas tank.
Zaitoun tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaitoun keeps control of Nasukawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nasukawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Zaitoun gets an underhook and turns Nasukawa into the cage.
Zaitoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitoun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nasukawa swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitoun throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasukawa.
Nasukawa looking to slow down the pace here.
Zaitoun lands a right hand. #T2#
Zaitoun throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasukawa.
Zaitoun lands with a short shot to the head.
Nasukawa tries to stall but Zaitoun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zaitoun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nasukawa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nasukawa takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitoun goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaitoun misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaitoun tries to throw a body punch but Nasukawa avoids it by throwing Zaitoun back against the cage.
Zaitoun is working Nasukawa over against the cage.
Zaitoun lands with a right to the head.
Nasukawa is trying to maintain a safe position but Zaitoun gets an underhook and turns Nasukawa into the cage.
Zaitoun throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasukawa. #T3#
Good body shot from Zaitoun.
Nasukawa looks winded!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitoun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaitoun misses with some punches.
Zaitoun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nasukawa stalling in the clinch but Zaitoun improves position.
Nasukawa lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nasukawa stalling in the clinch but Zaitoun improves position.
We've been informed that Nasukawa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zaitoun scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Nasukawa breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Nasukawa has closed the distance and engaged Zaitoun in a clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitoun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaitoun throws a head punch that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zaitoun as Nasukawa tries to tie him up.
Zaitoun struggles to land a body shot inside as Nasukawa controls his hands.
#T4#
Zaitoun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaitoun misses with a hook from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands with a left to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitoun gets through Nasukawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nasukawa blocks an uppercut.
Zaitoun lands with a right to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zaitoun throws a head punch that misses.
Zaitoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasukawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitoun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nasukawa.
Nasukawa takes a shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Zaitoun dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
A big right from Nasukawa misses. #CL2#
Nasukawa closes the distance and clinches.
Zaitoun working aggressively here.
Zaitoun tries to work over Nasukawa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaitoun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nasukawa's elbow.
Nasukawa blocks a body shot from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands a left hand.
Nasukawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nasukawa prevents a body shot from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaitoun misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaitoun.
Ahmed Zaitoun has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zaitoun lands a hook that snaps the head of Nasukawa backwards.
Zaitoun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaitoun lands a right hand. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Nasukawa.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Nasukawa.
Zaitoun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nasukawa backwards.
Zaitoun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Nasukawa can do to turn this around?
Zaitoun keeps control of Nasukawa as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Nasukawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zaitoun is keeping busy.
Nasukawa lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaitoun backwards.
Zaitoun can't find room to land a body shot as Nasukawa controls the action.
Zaitoun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Nasukawa manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Zaitoun has Nasukawa up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaitoun lands an uppercut.
Nasukawa taking a breather.
Nasukawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Nasukawa is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Zaitoun has denied him.#T2#
Nasukawa wants to stall.
Zaitoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasukawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Nasukawa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitoun throws a punch but it's blocked by Nasukawa.
Zaitoun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitoun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaitoun.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nasukawa is breathing heavily.#T3#
Zaitoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaitoun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nasukawa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nasukawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaitoun lands a nice shot to the body.
Nasukawa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nasukawa.
Nasukawa stalling in the clinch but Zaitoun improves position.
Zaitoun misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Zaitoun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaitoun scores with a shot to the side of Nasukawa's head.
Zaitoun misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nasukawa looking to stall.
#T4#
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zaitoun digs a right hand into Nasukawa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Nasukawa's gas tank.
Zaitoun can't find room to land a body shot as Nasukawa controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaitoun.
Zaitoun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nasukawa's elbow.
Nasukawa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zaitoun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitoun prevents a body shot from Nasukawa.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nasukawa backwards.
Zaitoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaitoun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Zaitoun dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
Nasukawa takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaitoun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
#CL#
Zaitoun moves into the clinch.
Nasukawa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Zaitoun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaitoun lands with a right to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nasukawa.
Zaitoun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nasukawa backwards.
Zaitoun lands with a light punch inside.
Zaitoun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Zaitoun fails to land.
Zaitoun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitoun works on Nasukawa's body with a couple of short punches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nasukawa trying to stall but Zaitoun improves his position.
Nasukawa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nasukawa is trying to stall.
#T1#
Zaitoun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaitoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitoun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaitoun pushes Nasukawa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaitoun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaitoun lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitoun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nasukawa wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Nasukawa takes a shot to the head.
Zaitoun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nasukawa backwards. #ROC#Nasukawa is rocked!
Nasukawa is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zaitoun is keeping busy.
Nasukawa is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaitoun finish him?
A short right from Zaitoun. #T2#
Nasukawa blocks a body shot from Zaitoun.
Nasukawa seems to have recovered his senses.
Good body shot from Zaitoun.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A hook to the body from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands with a right to the head.
Zaitoun struggles to land a body shot inside as Nasukawa controls his hands.
Zaitoun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaitoun doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaitoun misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun misses with some punches.
Zaitoun scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Nasukawa backwards. #T3#
Nasukawa is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaitoun has double underhooks.
Zaitoun gets through Nasukawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaitoun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short uppercut from Zaitoun.
Nasukawa's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaitoun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaitoun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaitoun has a couple of punches blocked by Nasukawa.
Zaitoun misses with the head strike.
Zaitoun lands a shoulder strike.
A short left from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaitoun lands a body shot.
Zaitoun scores with a shot to the side of Nasukawa's head. #T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaitoun misses with a body punch.
Zaitoun misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaitoun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nasukawa avoiding damage.
Zaitoun throws a head punch that misses.
Nasukawa tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaitoun scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaitoun lands a shoulder strike.
Nasukawa prevents a body shot from Zaitoun.
Nasukawa trying to stall but Zaitoun improves his position.
Nice body punch from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Nasukawas head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Zaitoun clearly takes that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R4#
Zaitoun scores with a nice head shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#CL#
Zaitoun rushes Nasukawa and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Nasukawa tries to stall but Zaitoun uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zaitoun tries a body shot but Nasukawa blocks it.
Zaitoun throws a head punch that misses.
Nasukawa trying to control the position but instead, Zaitoun has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nasukawa into the cage.
Zaitoun has a couple of punches blocked by Nasukawa.
Zaitoun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Nasukawa breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Zaitoun closes the distance and clinches.
Zaitoun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaitoun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Zaitoun.
Nasukawa is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Zaitoun.
Nasukawa blocks a body shot from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Zaitoun on the inside.
Nasukawa blocks a body shot from Zaitoun.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaitoun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zaitoun gets through Nasukawa's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaitoun lands a left hand.
Zaitoun lands with a left to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Zaitoun.
Zaitoun scores with a shot to the side of Nasukawa's head. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaitoun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands a left hand.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaitoun working aggressively here.
Zaitoun lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaitoun.
Zaitoun misses with some punches.
Nasukawa misses with some punches.
Zaitoun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Nasukawa backwards.
Zaitoun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nasukawa's elbow.
Zaitoun works on Nasukawa's body with a couple of short punches.#T3#
Zaitoun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaitoun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nasukawa backwards.
Zaitoun lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaitoun.
Nasukawa blocking some punches.
Zaitoun cracks Nasukawa with a nice body shot.
Nasukawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaitoun is working Nasukawa over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Nasukawa's elbow.
Zaitoun lands a shoulder strike.
Nasukawa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nasukawa blocks a body shot from Zaitoun. #T4#
A short uppercut from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nasukawa backwards.
Zaitoun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nasukawa misses with the head strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaitoun pushes Nasukawa against the cage. Zaitoun is working some dirty boxing. Zaitoun pushes off with a quick right hook! Nasukawa goes down! Nasukawa tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zaitoun moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahmed Zaitoun!
Ahmed Zaitoun retains his light heavyweight title! |
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Event:
G | 10: Jackson x Zaitoun
Date: Jun 06, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson scores with a jab. Zaitoun acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaitoun tries to clinch but Jackson is having none of it.
Zaitoun jabs Jackson right on the nose. Jackson blinks but takes it well.
Jackson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.#CL2#
Zaitoun closes the distance and clinches.
A short uppercut from Zaitoun.
Jackson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Zaitoun is controlling him.
Zaitoun lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaitoun lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaitoun lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Zaitoun scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#It looks like Dwayne Jackson has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaitoun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaitoun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A right hand to the body from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaitoun blocks an uppercut.
Zaitoun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Jackson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaitoun.
Zaitoun scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Zaitoun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
I was talking to Jackson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaitoun.
A shot in the inside from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Zaitoun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jackson is trying to break the clinch but Zaitoun is controlling him.
Zaitoun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jackson jumps guard but Zaitoun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jackson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaitoun lands with a light punch inside.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short left from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun is leaning against Jackson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
Zaitoun lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaitoun walks away with a smile on his face. Jackson gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zaitoun uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jackson has time to react.
Zaitoun bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T2#
Zaitoun dips to his left and cracks Jackson with an uppercut!
Zaitoun cracks Jackson with an open hand slap.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Zaitoun rushes Jackson and presses him up against the cage.
Zaitoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaitoun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head.
Jackson has a couple of punches blocked by Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Zaitoun on the inside.
Zaitoun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jackson tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaitoun scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaitoun works on Jackson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jackson can't find room to land a body shot as Zaitoun controls the action.
Jackson fails to pull guard.
A short left from Zaitoun. #T3#
Zaitoun is working Jackson over against the cage.
Jackson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaitoun's coach down at JB Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zaitoun's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Zaitoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Zaitoun lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaitoun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Zaitoun scores with a shot to the side of Jackson's head.
Zaitoun digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaitoun won't allow it.
A hook to the body from Zaitoun.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands a shot to the body.
A short left from Zaitoun.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zaitoun just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zaitoun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jacksons head. #T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitoun lands a right hand.
Zaitoun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Zaitoun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaitoun lands with a short shot to the head.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Zaitoun lands a nice uppercut.
Zaitoun lands a hook that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
Zaitoun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#ROC2#Jackson is rocked!
Zaitoun pushes Jackson back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Oh Jackson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Zaitoun.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaitoun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Jackson seems to have got his legs back now.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaitoun.
Jackson swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitoun digs a right hand underneath Jackson's ribcage. Jackson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A short uppercut from Zaitoun.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitoun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Zaitoun.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Zaitoun dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Jackson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jackson walks into a stiff left hand from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jackson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jackson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaitoun tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaitoun steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson swings for the body but Zaitoun moves out of range.
#CL2#
Jackson tries to keep at a distance but Zaitoun has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jackson is trying to force a seperation but Zaitoun has the dominant position.
Zaitoun lands with a light punch inside.
Jackson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zaitoun.
Jackson tries to circle away but Zaitoun has him pinned against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaitoun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zaitoun to keep the fight standing.
Jackson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jackson is trying to pull guard but Zaitoun has him pressed against the cage.
Jackson jumps guard but Zaitoun turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dwayne Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Zaitoun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaitoun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
Zaitoun lands a shoulder strike.
Zaitoun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from Zaitoun on the inside.
Zaitoun lands a body shot.
Zaitoun lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaitoun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun is working Jackson over against the cage.
Zaitoun lands a body shot.
Zaitoun lands a body shot.
Zaitoun pushes Jackson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaitoun.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaitoun.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitoun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson tries to pull guard but Zaitoun holds him up against the cage and eventually Jackson drops back down to his feet.
Zaitoun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T2#
Zaitoun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaitoun scores with a hook to the body.
A shot in the inside from Zaitoun.
Jackson takes a shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Zaitoun.
Zaitoun dips a shoulder and cracks Jackson with a mighty uppercut! Jackson falls back against the cage and Zaitoun unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jackson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zaitoun screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahmed Zaitoun!
Ahmed Zaitoun is the new light heavyweight champion! |
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Event:
G | 8: Camara x Nosferatu
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaitoun scores with a nice head shot.
Loud looks to land a left hand but Zaitoun moved out of range nicely.
Loud swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Loud thows a left - swing and a miss!
Loud on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaitoun lands the left hand.
Zaitoun uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Loud.
Loud takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Zaitoun moves into the clinch.
Zaitoun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loud backwards.
Zaitoun misses with a punch to the body.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Loud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaitoun's brow.
Zaitoun misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaitoun lands a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitoun lands with a short shot to the head.
Loud's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Loud throws an elbow that misses.
Loud throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Loud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zaitoun blocks a body shot from Loud.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Loud.
Loud misses with the head strike.
#T1#
Loud creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zaitoun blocks a body shot from Loud.
Loud working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Zaitoun.
Loud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Loud lands an elbow that stopped Zaitoun in his tracks for a moment.
Loud lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Zaitoun on the inside.
Zaitoun misses with a punch on the inside.
Loud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Zaitoun.
Loud throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaitoun.
A short right from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun pushes Loud back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zaitoun scores with a shoulder strike.
Loud misses with an elbow over the top.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitoun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loud backwards.
Loud misses with the head strike.
Zaitoun working aggressively here.
Loud pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaitoun leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Loud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaitoun's elbow. #T2#
Loud tries to work over Zaitoun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Loud pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Loud tries to throw a body punch but Zaitoun avoids it by throwing Loud back against the cage.
Loud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaitouns head.
Loud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loud tries a body shot but Zaitoun blocks it.
Zaitoun blocks an elbow strike from Loud.
A short left from Loud.
Loud misses with some punches.
Loud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitoun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Loud backwards.
Zaitoun lands a left hand.
Loud lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaitoun backwards.
Zaitoun lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Zaitoun.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Loud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaitoun's brow.
Zaitoun misses with some punches.
Loud lands an elbow inside that Zaitoun shrugs off.
Loud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaitoun avoids a wild elbow strike from Loud.#T3#
Zaitoun lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zaitoun.
Nice body punch from Zaitoun - that landed with a thud.
Zaitoun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Loud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Loud throws an elbow that misses.
Loud misses with a hook to the ribs.
Loud digs a right hand into Zaitoun's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaitoun's gas tank.
Loud can't find room to land a body shot as Zaitoun controls the action.
Loud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Loud fails to land.
A right hand to the body from Loud.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaitoun.
Zaitoun throws a head punch that misses.
Zaitoun blocks an elbow strike from Loud.
Zaitoun has a couple of punches blocked by Loud.
Loud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaitoun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaitoun avoids the elbow strike from Loud, against the cage.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaitoun lands a hook that snaps the head of Loud backwards.
Zaitoun misses with the head strike.
Zaitoun blocks an uppercut.
Zaitoun gets through Loud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Loud throws an elbow but it misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaitoun can't find room to land a body shot as Loud controls the action.
Loud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A shot in the inside from Zaitoun.
A shot in the inside from Zaitoun.
Loud misses with a punch on the inside.
Loud throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaitouns head.
Loud swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Loud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaitoun's elbow.
Zaitoun misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loud lands a left hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaitoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitoun avoids the elbow strike from Loud, against the cage.
Loud is working Zaitoun over against the cage.
Loud gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ahmed Zaitoun will probably get the nod.
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##CL2#
Zaitoun tries to keep at a distance but Loud has taken the fight into the clinch.
Loud lands a nice elbow.
Zaitoun blocks a body shot from Loud.
Loud misses with a hook from the clinch.
Loud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Loud misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaitoun misses with a punch on the inside.
Loud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zaitoun tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Loud doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Loud presses Zaitoun against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaitoun can't find room to land a body shot as Loud controls the action.
Loud throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Loud lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zaitoun blocks an elbow strike from Loud.
Zaitoun misses with some punches.
Loud tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thinking Loud seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A left hand lands to the body for Loud.
Zaitoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
With the fighters up against the cage, Loud throws an elbow but misses.
Zaitoun misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Loud throws an elbow but misses.
Loud lands an elbow inside that Zaitoun shrugs off.
Zaitoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaitoun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Loud backwards.
Loud tries to throw a body punch but Zaitoun avoids it by throwing Loud back against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Loud throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Loud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaitoun's brow.
Loud working aggressively here.
Zaitoun has a couple of punches blocked by Loud.
Zaitoun pushes Loud back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaitoun's elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitoun.
Loud has a couple of punches blocked by Zaitoun.
Loud looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zaitoun misses with some punches.
Zaitoun lands a nice uppercut.
Loud goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Loud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaitoun's elbow. #T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitoun.
Loud misses with the head strike.
Loud tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaitoun's elbow.
Loud creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zaitoun's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaitoun gets through Loud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaitoun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Zaitoun.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Loud.
Loud misses with a short punch on the inside.
Loud lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Loud lands an elbow just above Zaitoun 's eye.
Loud tries to work over Zaitoun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Zaitoun scores with a nice short uppercut.
A body shot lands from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands with a light punch inside.
Loud swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Loud misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Zaitoun lands with a right to the head.
Zaitoun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaitoun lands a nice shot to the body.
Loud is breathing heavily.
Zaitoun lands with a right to the head.
Zaitoun lands a shot to the body.
Zaitoun lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Zaitoun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Loud misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Loud.
Loud misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaitoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaitoun digs a right hand into Loud's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Loud's gas tank.
Loud misses with a punch on the inside.
Loud throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zaitoun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Loud tries to throw a body punch but Zaitoun avoids it by throwing Loud back against the cage.
Zaitoun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitoun is working Loud over against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaitoun. #T4#
Loud misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaitoun gets through Loud's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zaitoun scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Zaitoun.
A short right from Zaitoun on the inside.
Zaitoun scores with a shot to the side of Loud's head.
Zaitoun lands a nice shot to the body.
Zaitoun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A body shot lands from Zaitoun.
A nice left hand lands by Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loud backwards.
Zaitoun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short right from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Loud takes a shot to the head.
Zaitoun blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaitoun lands a body punch in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Zaitoun dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Zaitoun there.#CL#
Zaitoun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaitoun lands an uppercut.
Loud misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Zaitoun scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaitoun.
A head punch on the inside from Loud fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Loud just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaitoun's brow.
Zaitoun is working Loud over against the cage.
Zaitoun lands with a right to the head.
Zaitoun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Loud backwards.
A body shot lands from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun blocks an elbow strike.
Zaitoun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Louds head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitoun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Loud takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaitoun scores with a shot to the side of Loud's head.
Zaitoun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Loud can do to turn this around?
Zaitoun lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Zaitoun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaitoun lands with a left to the head. #ROC#Loud is rocked!
Zaitoun lands a right hand.
Loud is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaitoun finish him?
Zaitoun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Loud backwards. #CUT#It looks like Thinking Loud has been cut.
Zaitoun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaitoun lands a left hand.
Zaitoun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaitoun throws a big uppercut that drops Loud! More strikes from Zaitoun and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Loud lies dazed against the cage as Zaitoun celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahmed Zaitoun! |
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Event:
Gladius | 6: McGraugh x TMaker
Date: May 20, 2020 |
#R1##CL2#
Zaitoun rushes Carnero and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Carnero wants to break free but Zaitoun has control.
#BC#
Carnero's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Zaitoun clinches up against the cage.
Carnero misses with an elbow strike.
Carnero can't find room to land a body shot as Zaitoun controls the action.
Carnero is trying to break the clinch but Zaitoun has him pressed against the cage.
Carnero tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zaitoun smiles and moves away.
#CL2#
Zaitoun rushes Carnero and presses him up against the cage.
Carnero jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaitoun walks away with a smile on his face. Carnero gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carnero prevents a body shot from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun misses with a punch to the body.
Zaitoun misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaitoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Carnero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitoun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Carnero backwards. #T1##TD#
Carnero pulls guard effortlessly.
Carnero pulls Zaitoun in close to prevent any damage.
Carnero wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Carnero working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zaitoun has passed into half guard!
Carnero might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SU2#
Zaitoun decides to return to a standing position. #CL2#
Zaitoun moves into the clinch successfully.
Carnero tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaitoun shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Primo Carnero. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carnero has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zaitoun avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.#T2#
Zaitoun pushes Carnero back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Carnero wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaitoun lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaitoun.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitoun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zaitoun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Carneros head.
Zaitoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Carnero uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitoun managing to block the knees to the body from Carnero.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Carnero working hard to break the clinch.
Zaitoun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Carnero misses with some punches.
Zaitoun misses with a punch to the body.
Zaitoun misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Carnero breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3##CL2#
Zaitoun moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaitoun tries a body shot but Carnero blocks it.
Carnero jumps guard but Zaitoun stands there with Carnero around his waist. Carnero gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zaitoun is leaning against Carnero and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zaitoun misses with the head strike.
Zaitoun misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Carnero fails to land.
Zaitoun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaitoun lands a right hand that snaps the head of Carnero backwards.
Zaitoun has a couple of punches blocked by Carnero.
Carnero struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaitoun controls his hands.
Zaitoun can't find room to land a body shot as Carnero controls the action.
Zaitoun swings wildly with an uppercut but Carnero uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Carnero blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Carnero blocks a body shot from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaitoun.
Carnero tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zaitoun lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Carnero backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaitoun swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Carnero goes for a takedown attempt but Zaitoun pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Carnero gets tackled into the cage by Zaitoun. Zaitoun maintains the clinch.
Carnero is trying to pull guard but Zaitoun turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zaitoun misses with a punch to the body.
Carnero is trying to force a seperation but Zaitoun has the dominant position.
Zaitoun lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ahmed Zaitoun dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##CL2#
Zaitoun drives through and clinches with Carnero against the cage.
Carnero using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaitoun has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Carnero backwards.
Zaitoun lands with a short shot to the head.
Carnero drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaitoun fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Zaitoun on the inside.
Zaitoun has a couple of punches blocked by Carnero.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carnero tries to pull guard but Zaitoun forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zaitoun lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaitoun lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC2#
Carnero is rocked!
Zaitoun pushes Carnero against the cage. Zaitoun is working some dirty boxing. Zaitoun pushes off with a quick right hook! Carnero goes down! Carnero tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zaitoun moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahmed Zaitoun!
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Event:
Gladius | 3: Opress vs Still
Date: May 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Gracie tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaitoun swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zaitoun tries to counter by closing the distance.
Gracie doesn't manage to clinch there - Zaitoun circles away.
#CL2#
Zaitoun gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaitoun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gracie lands an uppercut.
Gracie's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Still in the clinch, Zaitoun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gracie throws an elbow that misses.
A body shot lands from Gracie.
Zaitoun blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gracie misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun digs a right hand underneath Gracie's ribcage. Gracie let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaitoun makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaitoun avoids it.
Gracie misses with the head strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitoun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Zaitoun controls the action.
Zaitoun softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT2#
It looks like Bas Gracie has been cut.
Zaitoun blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zaitoun works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
I was talking to Gracie's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Gracie is breathing heavily.
Zaitoun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T1#
Gracie tries to work over Zaitoun's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaitoun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaitoun lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gracie tries to land a knee to the head but Zaitoun blocks with his arms.
Zaitoun cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaitoun blocks the elbow strike.
Gracie swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitoun uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitoun lands a body punch.
Zaitoun working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaitoun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gracie misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaitoun throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gracies head.
Zaitoun throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaitoun scores with a shot to the side of Gracie's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaitoun.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short right from Zaitoun on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Zaitoun as the two fighters clinch.
Zaitoun lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gracie backwards. #T2#
Zaitoun lands a body shot.
Zaitoun lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaitoun lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short uppercut from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gracie is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaitoun is defending well for now.
Zaitoun scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Zaitoun. #ROC2#
Gracie is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitoun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Gracie is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaitoun lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gracie backwards.
Zaitoun lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitoun creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Zaitoun.
Zaitoun lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Gracie to his knees! Zaitoun keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ahmed Zaitoun!
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