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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Djuro Zec (ranked 6194 p4p, 3669 weight class) and Mart Septer (ranked 659 p4p, 469 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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184 cm 25 220 1 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm 25 220 2 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling Counter fighter Granite chin |
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BJJ White Belt Excellent MT Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Djuro Zec! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Mart Septer! The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Septer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Septer swings for the body but Zec moves out of range.
Septer ducks under a wild hook from Zec. Septer works the jab nicely. A telegraphed right hand from Zec misses the target. Septer fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Zec moves forwards but Septer connects with a nice, crisp jab. Septer dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Zec shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Septer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Septer preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Septer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Septer can do anything to dispel that myth. Zec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Zec is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zec trying to control the position from guard on top but Septer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Septer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec. Zec working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. Zec is looking to work some ground and pound but Septer has wrist control. Septer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zec is one step ahead there. Zec connects with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zec keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Septer's head. Zec controls from within his opponent's guard. Zec definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight. Zec trying to control the position from guard on top but Septer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Zec with a flurry of punches that miss. Septer really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zec. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out. Zec is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Zec throwing strikes from guard but Septer blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Septer keeping moving, preventing Zec from controlling successfully. Zec advances to half guard. Zec trying to control from half guard but Septer is working away. Zec lands with a punch from half guard. Nice strikes from Zec there. Zec slows the pace down in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Zec is keen to just control but Septer is a slippery customer. Zec slows the pace down in half guard. Zec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Septer keeps working. Zec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Zec slips a nice elbow through Septer's hands, connecting with Septer's forehead. Zec landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent. Zec is pressing down on Septer's thigh, looking to free his foot. Septer is holding on for now. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Djuro Zec dominated that round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Zec misses with a hook. Zec swings for the body but Septer moves out of range.
Septer slips a jab and a cross from Zec.
Zec misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Septer.
Zec ducks right into an uppercut from Septer. Septer thuds his right hand into Zec's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters. Septer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zec manages to avoid it. Septer jabs Zec to the body, keeping him at a distance. The crowd cheers as Septer lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zec doesn't seem phased though. Septer thuds a left hand into Zec's body. Zec needs to keep his hands up - Septer had a free shot at his head there. Zec swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Septer scores with a jab. The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so! Septer slips a straight right by Zec. Septer has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's one minute gone in the round. Septer misses with a hook. Zec ducked under it nicely. Zec swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect. Septer lands a head shot. Septer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zec.
Septer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zec was well out of range. Poor timing from Septer. Septer jabs Zec right on the nose. Zec blinks but takes it well. Septer lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Septer throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zec appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body. Zec uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Septer.
Zec has a takedown stuffed. The fighters circling - Septer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Septer misses with a body shot.
Zec takes one on the chin but seems OK.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Septer works Zec's body with a nice hook. Septer misses with a hook. Zec ducked under it nicely. Zec on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zec takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Septer misses with a hook to the body
and Zec counters with a single leg into guard. Septer didn't expect that. Septer has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Zec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Zec is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Zec is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Zec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zec's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Septer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round. Zec scoring with some ground and pound. Zec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Septer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zec. Zec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. Djuro Zec overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. Zec trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zec throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Septer works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Zec engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zec accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round. Septer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Zec postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. Zec loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Zec throws a big right hand that misses. Zec's corner is telling him to maintain position. Zec postures up and lands a big shot to Septer's brow. Septer utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Zec is looking to work some ground and pound but Septer has wrist control. Zec postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. Mart Septer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Zec shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Septer manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage. Zec missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mart Septer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round! Septer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot. Septer swings for the body but Zec moves out of range.
Septer fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zec manages to avoid it. Zec drops down looking for a counter takedown but Septer sprawls and moves away. Septer throws a body shot but no joy. Zec throwing a counter right hand but Septer manages to avoid it. Zec feints and as Septer raises his hands in defense, Zec changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zec's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Zec is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Zec makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard. Zec landing some decent shots from guard. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zec distracts Septer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. Zec tries to free his leg and advance position but Septer is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round. Zec throws a big right hand that misses. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zec's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Zec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Septer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Zec working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Zec content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Zec cracks Septer with a solid left hand.
Septer is rocked! Zec scoring with some ground and pound. Septer is still in real trouble! Can Zec finish him? Zec throwing strikes but missing. Zec works over Septer with some ground and pound from guard. Zec postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Septer's head off the mat! Septer is out! He's out! Zec jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Djuro Zec!
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energy
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hype
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