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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between domitor quicker (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Andrei Zentsov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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210 cm
18
256 lbs
0 - 1 - 0 |
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190 cm
18
235 lbs
0 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Good chin |
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
Very confident |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, domitor quicker! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Andrei Zentsov! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway! quicker staying out of range there. quicker walks into a straight right hand from Zentsov. Nice takedown defense from quicker. No joy for Zentsov on that attempt. A jab from Zentsov finds it's way through quicker's defenses. quicker tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zentsov swivels and escapes. Zentsov stuffs the takedown attempt from quicker. quicker gets slowly back to his feet. quicker misses with a takedown attempt and Zentsov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for domitor quicker. That's going to take a lot out of him. Zentsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but quicker manages to avoid it. Zentsov lunges at quicker with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by quicker's hand.
It looks like domitor quicker has been cut. quicker shoots and misses and Zentsov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick. quicker is breathing heavily. 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! Zentsov gets in close and instigates a clinch. Zentsov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
quicker is looking to clinch but Zentsov is avoiding it.
quicker misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. quicker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Zentsov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by quicker. quicker closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zentsov circles away. Zentsov looks to score with a jab to the body but quicker is just out of range. Zentsov throws a series of punches but quicker avoids them all with ease. quicker tries to clinch but Zentsov is having none of it. Zentsov tries to clinch up but quicker circles away and keeps his distance. quicker darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. quicker is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zentsov defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. quicker wants to free his trapped foot but Zentsov is holding on for dear life with his legs. quicker is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
quicker missing with some ground and pound from the half guard. Zentsov pushes quicker off and gets back to his feet. Zentsov moves into the clinch successfully.
quicker trying to stall but Zentsov improves his position.
quicker tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zentsov just stands there and leans against the cage. Zentsov is pressed up against the cage. quicker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zentsov down to the mat. Zentsov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. quicker with a lazy takedown attempt and Zentsov counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for quicker! Zentsov is standing up, even though he is in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zentsov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
quicker tries to clinch and Zentsov holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. Zentsov has quicker pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. quicker manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. quicker fails to pull guard.
Zentsov stops a takedown attempt from quicker.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! quicker throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zentsov blocks it with crossed arms. quicker tries to pull guard but Zentsov holds him up against the cage and eventually quicker drops back down to his feet.
quicker jumps guard but Zentsov stands there with quicker around his waist. quicker gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
quicker changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zentsov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
quicker doesn't manage to clinch there - Zentsov circles away.
quicker looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zentsov is fending him off so far but quicker persists. Nope, Zentsov circles away and we're back to standing. No luck for quicker with that takedown attempt. quicker shoots for a double leg takedown but Zentsov sprawls well. He's pushed quicker's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Zentsov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. quicker looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
quicker had isolated an arm as going for an omaplata. Zentsov is defending the submission well but is in a very vulnerable position. quicker Is leaning forward trying to finish the omaplata but decides to abandon it, and take Zentsov's back instead.
That's three minutes gone in the round. quicker throwing strikes and Zentsov squirms under the pressure, ending up mounted. quicker goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Zentsov turns into him and now he's in quicker's guard.
quicker is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive. quicker working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zentsov doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zentsov manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. quicker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zentsov can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. quicker looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zentsov passes into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round. quicker is looking to improve his position.
Zentsov blocks the strikes from quicker.
quicker tries to roll over but Zentsov keeps him under control. Zentsov tries to stand but can't do so whilst quicker controls his leg. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. quicker flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Zentsov tries to stand but his arm is trapped. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrei Zentsov dominated that round. The cut man is working on domitor quicker's cut. That's time! Back to the action!
quicker will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. quicker looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into mount! Oh, that's bad for Zentsov! quicker trying to control but Zentsov is having none of it. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zentsov tries to buck quicker off but he can't manage it. quicker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
BOOM! quicker connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Zentsov squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. quicker throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Andrei Zentsov has got the better of the ground game so far. Poor strikes thrown by quicker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
quicker looking to secure an arm triangle but Zentsov defends it well. quicker looking to secure an arm triangle but Zentsov defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round. quicker lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
quicker wants to finish this one by submission but Zentsov is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from quicker. Zentsov is in a horrible position here. quicker smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zentsov is trying to stand but he's just given quicker his back. quicker scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Zentsov is looking for a way out. quicker is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
That's two minutes gone in the round. Zentsov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Zentsov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Zentsov controlling the position well but he knows he's in a bad position. Zentsov manages to escape to his feet. Nice jab there from Zentsov. Zentsov throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A nice inside leg kick there by Zentsov. That's going to slow quicker down. Zentsov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight. Zentsov punishes quicker's body with a nice straight punch. No luck for quicker with that takedown attempt. Nice takedown defense from Zentsov. No joy for quicker on that attempt. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for domitor quicker. That's going to take a lot out of him. quicker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round. quicker fails to land the takedown. Zentsov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Andrei Zentsov seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zentsov lands a brutal head kick. quicker looks out on his feet and Zentsov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Andrei Zentsov!
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energy
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hype
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