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Event:
DUEL#50 Overstreet vs Puno
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Crimson thows a body kick. Zetsu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Crimson throws a looping overhand right but Zetsu ducks down to avoid it.
Crimson lands a jab to Zetsu's midsection.
Crimson swinging wildly here.
Crimson throws a combination that misses
and Zetsu counters with a leg kick.
Zetsu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Crimson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CUT2#
It looks like Deidara Zetsu has been cut.
Crimson misses with a head kick.
Zetsu throws the kick towards the body but Crimson avoids it.
Crimson tries to land a front kick but Zetsu steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crimson throws a leg kick but Zetsu moved away.
An attempted straight right counter from Zetsu misses the target.
Crimson moves forwards but Zetsu connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zetsu lands a leg kick that knocks Crimson off balance momentarily.
Crimson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Crimson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good leg kick by Zetsu there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
#T1#
Crimson throws an overhand right that lands on Zetsu's shoulder, as Zetsu tries to avoid the shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zetsu.
Crimson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Crimson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zetsu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A punch lands to the side of Zetsu 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zetsu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zetsu throws a quick counter head kick but Crimson was just out of range.
Zetsu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zetsu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
Crimson blocks a low kick nicely.
Crimson loads up on a big right hand but Zetsu slips the punch.
Crimson throws a right and a left that Zetsu avoids nicely.
Zetsu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zetsu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crimson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zetsu counters with a slapping leg kick.
Crimson misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Crimson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zetsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crimson.
Zetsu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Crimson avoids it.
Crimson misses with a combination
and Zetsu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
Zetsu cracks Crimson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Crimson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zetsu throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Crimson throws a head kick but Zetsu moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zetsu.
Crimson checks a low kick from Zetsu.
Zetsu has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Crimson.
Crimson's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Crimson misses with a low kick as Zetsu jumps back.
Crimson throws a jab when Zetsu was well out of range.
Crimson throws a combination that misses
and Zetsu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.#T3#
A slow jab from Crimson misses its intended target.
A low kick from Crimson is predictable there
and Zetsu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crimson scores with a one two! Zetsu had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zetsu throws a low kick but Crimson moves out of range easily.
Crimson misses with a combination
and Zetsu counters with a leg kick.
Crimson looks winded!
Crimson misses with a head kick.
Zetsu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Crimson misses with a few strikes there.
Zetsu slips under a jab from Crimson.
Crimson swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Zetsu counter with a right hand.
Zetsu defending well as Crimson loads up on a big left hand.
Culver Crimson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Crimson lands a head kick!
Crimson throws the left hand but Zetsu avoids the punch easily.
Zetsu is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zetsu swinging wildly here.
#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crimson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zetsu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Crimson's hands.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses.
Zetsu jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Zetsu connects with the punch.
Zetsu checks the leg kick nicely there.
Crimson throws a right hand that Zetsu ducks under and follows up with a left that Zetsu also avoids with ease.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zetsu bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crimson misses with a wild combination.
Zetsu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crimson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zetsu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Crimson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Zetsu counter with a right hand.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Culver Crimson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deidara Zetsu's cut.
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#
Zetsu tries to land a front kick but Crimson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Crimson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zetsu slips a jab from Crimson.
Culver Crimson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Crimson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Crimson swinging wildly here.
Zetsu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Crimson throws a sloppy head kick and Zetsu moves out of range easily.
A low kick from Crimson misses
and Zetsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Crimson. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Crimson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crimson misses with a few strikes there.
Zetsu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Despite the aggression on Crimson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zetsu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zetsu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Crimson throws a hook but Zetsu avoids it easily.
Crimson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zetsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Crimson.
As Crimson looks to move away, Zetsu throws a big counter combo but Crimson just gets out of the way.
Crimson lands a glancing blow to the side of Zetsu's head.#CUT2#
Deidara Zetsu's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Crimson misses with the combination.
#T1#
Zetsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Crimson is breathing heavily.
Crimson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zetsu counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Crimson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Crimson is looking for the big counter here.
Zetsu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Crimson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Zetsu counter with a right hand.
Crimson tried to score with a low kick but Zetsu checks it.
Zetsu connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zetsu throws a shot from downtown. Crimson moves away and avoids it.
Crimson misses with a double jab
and Zetsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crimson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Crimson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zetsu is looking to counter punch.
Crimson throws a leg kick that misses.
Culver Crimson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Crimson checks the leg kick.#T2#
Crimson misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crimson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zetsu throws out a leg kick but Crimson moves out of range and Zetsu only half commits.
Zetsu moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCrimson.
Crimson misses with a head kick.
Zetsu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Crimson stalks Zetsu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zetsu's face. Zetsu staggers backwards, shaken.
Zetsu lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A nice combination there by Zetsu.
#CUT#
It looks like Culver Crimson has been cut.
Zetsu slips a jab and a cross from Crimson.
A little feinted left hand from Zetsu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A slow jab from Zetsu misses its intended target.
Zetsu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Zetsu lands a really nice looking cross but Crimson seems unphased.
Zetsu fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Crimson misses with a body shot
and Crimson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Crimson scores with a leg kick.
#T3#
Zetsu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zetsu shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Crimson eats them both and turns towards Zetsu to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Zetsu - that will leave a mark!
Zetsu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Crimson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zetsu counters with a leg kick.
Crimson misses with a kick to the body
and Zetsu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Crimson throws a combination that misses
and Zetsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zetsu lands a lovely overhand right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zetsu.
Zetsu scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zetsu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crimson manages to avoid it.
Zetsu feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Crimsons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Crimson cracks the inside of Zetsu's front leg.
Zetsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Crimson.
#T4#
Some wild striking there from Crimson.
Zetsu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Crimson. Crimson obviously looking to wear him down.
Crimson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zetsu connects with a solid leg kick.
Crimson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zetsu.
Zetsu appears to be looking for a big counter.
Crimson throws a nice looking combination but Zetsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crimson swings for the body but Zetsu moves out of range.
Crimson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zetsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Crimson throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zetsu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Crimson.
Zetsu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zetsu lands a jab to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deidara Zetsu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zetsu staying out of range there.
Zetsu takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Crimson throws a combination that misses
and Zetsu counters with a leg kick.
Crimson is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Crimson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zetsu.
Crimson throws a series of punches but Zetsu avoids them all with ease.
Zetsu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zetsu dodges the punch combination from Crimson.
A head kick from Zetsu lands but Crimson takes it in his stride.
Crimson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zetsu was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Crimson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Crimson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A head kick misses from Crimson.
Crimson throws a head kick but Zetsu moves out of range.
Crimson throws a right and a left that both miss.#T1#
Crimson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zetsu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Crimson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zetsu counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Zetsu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Nice cross by Zetsu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zetsu.
Crimson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zetsu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Crimson just manages to avoid it.
Crimson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zetsu moves away.
Crimson misses with a head kick.
Crimson throws a big shot that misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zetsu.
Crimson on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Crimson tries a head kick but it misses.
Zetsu appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zetsu wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zetsu scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Zetsu scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zetsu is looking to slow Crimson down with leg kicks.
Zetsu fails to land with a series of punches.
Crimson throws a body shot but no joy.
Crimson throws a nice looking combination but Zetsu bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crimson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zetsu went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zetsu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Crimson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Crimson.
Crimson throws a looping overhand right but Zetsu ducks down to avoid it.
Crimson throws a hook to the side of Zetsu's head but Zetsu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zetsu connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Crimson misses with a low kick.
Crimson avoids a kick to the body.
Crimson misses with a head kick.
Crimson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T3#
Zetsu lands a leg kick that knocks Crimson off balance momentarily.
Zetsu takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zetsu blocks a head kick by Crimson.
It looked like Zetsu was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
A punch combination from Zetsu misses.
Crimson looks to land a combination. Zetsu sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A head kick misses from Crimson.
Crimson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zetsu throws a hook but Crimson blocks it.
Crimson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Crimson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zetsu circles away quickly and effectively.
Zetsu throws a quick counter kick to the body but Crimson avoids it.
Crimson throws a sloppy head kick and Zetsu moves out of range easily.
Crimson throws a sloppy head kick and Zetsu moves out of range easily.
Some wild striking there from Crimson.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Crimson throws a sloppy head kick
and Zetsu counters with a thumping low kick.
Crimson swinging wildly here.
Crimson misses with a two punch combination.
Crimson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zetsu counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Crimson thinking.
Jab, jab by Zetsu - just one landing.
Crimson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zetsu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Crimson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zetsu.
Crimson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Crimson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zetsu.
Crimson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zetsu counters with a nice leg kick.
Zetsu scores with a one two! Crimson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Deidara Zetsu.
Well Zetsu 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deidara Zetsu!
A less than humble Deidara Zetsu misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
DUEL#44 Grant vs Ibaka
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1#
Harris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zetsu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Harris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zetsu counters with a body kick.
Harris connects with a single shot there.
Harris misses with a jab to the body
and Zetsu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zetsu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Javi' Corner in the buildup to the fight.
Gunner Harris seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zetsu misses with an attempted mid kick.
And Harris tries to counter it with a takedown but Zetsu pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zetsu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zetsu is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zetsu stalks Harris and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Harris's face. Harris staggers backwards, shaken.
Zetsu throws a leg kick but Harris sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Harris throws a series of punches but Zetsu avoids them all with ease. #T1#
Zetsu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Zetsu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zetsu keeps the fight on the outside.
Zetsu lands a leg kick that knocks Harris off balance momentarily.
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris misses with a straight right.
As Harris backs away, Zetsu returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Harris scores with a body shot.
Harris lands a jab to the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Deidara Zetsu has been cut.
Zetsu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#TD2#
Harris shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
Harris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Harris trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zetsu's guard.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Zetsu is keeping the position.
Harris throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zetsu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Harris is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zetsu trying to control the position here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.#T3#
Zetsu's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Deidara Zetsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zetsu scores with a hook.#TD2#
Harris drives through with a takedown into Zetsu's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zetsu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Harris.
Harris in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Harris slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zetsu keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully. #T4#
Harris not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Harris has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Harris wants to control from the top but Zetsu keeps moving. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Zetsu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Zetsu is looking to counter punch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Harris connects with a single shot there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gunner Harris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deidara Zetsu's cut.
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#
Zetsu attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Harris blocks a leg kick.
Zetsu dodges the punch combination from Harris.
Harris tries for a takedown but Zetsu circles away easily
and Harris takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Harris doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zetsu counters with a nice body shot.
Deidara Zetsu is winning the standup battle so far.
Harris tries to clinch but Zetsu is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsu throws an ugly left hook that misses
#TD2#
and Harris counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zetsu!
Harris wants to stand but Zetsu is controlling his arm.
Zetsu is looking to reverse the position.#SUB2#
Harris is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zetsu has escaped the position, nice work there. #T1#
Zetsu is looking to regain half guard here but Harris keeps moving and retains side control.
Gunner Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris working away.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Harris tries to stand but Zetsu is controlling his head. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Harris feints a jab promting Zetsu to slip. Harris then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zetsu slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Harris wants to clinch.
Zetsu throws a body punch but Harris moves out of range.
Zetsu tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Harris is able to avoid easily.
Harris tries to clinch up but Zetsu circles away and keeps his distance.
Gunner Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Harris changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zetsu tries to avoid it but Harris manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zetsu to the ground. Zetsu escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Deidara Zetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Harris.
Harris tries to bum rush Zetsu with a series of wild strikes but Zetsu uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Harris wants to clinch.
Harris shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zetsu counters with a nice body kick.
Harris tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zetsu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Harris tries to clinch but Zetsu moves away
and Zetsu counters with a one-two to the body.
Zetsu throws a quick inside leg kick.
Harris loads up on a big right hand but Zetsu slips the punch.#TD2#
Harris closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zetsu to the mat! Zetsu manages to get full guard.
Harris looking to pass the guard.
Zetsu controlling the position.#T4#
Harris tries to free his leg and advance position but Zetsu is retaining full guard.
Zetsu keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Harris drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zetsu manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Harris has Zetsu in his guard.#REVR#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Deidara Zetsu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Deidara Zetsu's cut.
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#
Harris closes the distance but Zetsu moves to the side
and Zetsu counters with a nice uppercut.
Harris wants to clinch up but Zetsu keeps it at a distance.
Zetsu slips a jab and a cross from Harris.
It looked like Zetsu was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Harris.
Harris stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Harris doesn't manage to clinch there - Zetsu circles away.
Harris tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Harris throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zetsu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Harris checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris shoots in but Zetsu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zetsu counters with a left and a right that stings Harris. #T1#
Zetsu fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Harris checks it well.
Zetsu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Harris fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zetsu thinks about countering with a body kick.
Harris takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Harris throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Harris has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zetsu finds it's way round the side to connect with Harris's head.
Harris is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Harris takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zetsu avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zetsu quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Zetsu throws a low kick, looking for Harris's leg but Harris calmly moves out of range. #T2#
Harris looks to clinch
and Zetsu counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Harris has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zetsu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Harris is trying to break the clinch but Zetsu has him pressed against the cage. #BC#
Zetsu manages to break the clinch.
Harris shoots in and drives through. Zetsu sprawls well.
Deidara Zetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gunner Harris.
Harris is looking to clinch.
Zetsu throwing a counter right hand but Harris manages to avoid it.#T3#
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Harris slips under a jab from Zetsu.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt - Zetsu sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Harris throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zetsu counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zetsu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Harris looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zetsu is fending him off so far but Harris persists. Nope, Zetsu circles away and we're back to standing.
Zetsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Harris can do to turn this around?
Zetsu scores with a decent looking hook.
Harris takes a swing at Zetsu's ribcage but misses.
Harris checks a low kick from Zetsu.
Harris misses with a series of wild punches.
#T4#
Harris looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Zetsu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Harris pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zetsu fires out a quick counter leg kick but Harris just manages to avoid it.
Harris shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zetsu defends it nicely.
Harris is looking to score with low kicks.
Zetsu with a nice cross.
Zetsu throws a body shot but no joy.
Zetsu works the jab nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Harris throws a low kick but Zetsu avoids it.
It appears Zetsu was looking to counter with a kick there.
Harris misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Zetsu to counter with a crisp jab.
Harris fails with the takedown.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deidara Zetsu showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zetsu has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:28
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deidara Zetsu!
Deidara Zetsu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Syn 486 - Wayne v. Donowitz
Date: Nov 23, 2016 |
#R1#
Clegane takes a swing at Zetsu's ribcage but misses.
Clegane throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clegane goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A quick step to the side and Zetsu tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Clegane looks to land a body kick but Zetsu moved away.
Clegane throws a right and a left that Zetsu avoids nicely.
Clegane shoots in looking for a takedown but Zetsu manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Clegane's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#CL#
Zetsu closes the distance and pushes Clegane back into the cage.
Clegane tries to pull guard but Zetsu holds him up against the cage and eventually Clegane drops back down to his feet.
Zetsu blocks a body shot from Clegane.
Zetsu misses with some punches.
Clegane lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#CUT2#
It looks like Deidara Zetsu has been cut.
Zetsu tries to work over Clegane's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clegane avoiding damage as Zetsu throws knees to the body.
Clegane is struggling to control the position.
Clegane lands with a light punch inside.
Zetsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Clegane managing to block the knees to the body from Zetsu.
Zetsu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A short left from Clegane.
Clegane is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zetsu is defending well for now.
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zetsu.
Clegane blocks an uppercut.
Zetsu working aggressively here.
Clegane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zetsu lands a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Sandor Clegane has been cut.
Clegane tries a knee to the head but Zetsu blocks it.
Zetsu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Clegane slowing the pace effectively.
Clegane tries to pull guard but Zetsu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Deidara Zetsu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor Clegane.
Clegane blocks an uppercut.
Clegane tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zetsu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zetsu is trying to stall.
Zetsu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Clegane misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zetsu.
Clegane lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zetsu backwards.
Clegane tries to pull guard but Zetsu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Clegane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zetsu lands a knee to the head.
Clegane misses with a short punch on the inside.
Clegane using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zetsu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zetsu managing to block the knees to the body from Clegane.
Clegane throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Clegane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Clegane works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Clegane misses with a knee strike.
Clegane scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Zetsu fails to land.
Clegane is trying to pull guard but Zetsu has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Clegane gets control of Zetsu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clegane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#T3#
Zetsu is working Clegane over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zetsu lands a couple of elbows.
Zetsu scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zetsu lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Clegane trying to control the position.
Our spies down at at LOD: Xtreme MMA inform us that Clegane has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Clegane pulls Zetsu in close to his closed guard and prevents Zetsu from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zetsu with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zetsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Clegane throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#T4#
Zetsu loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Clegane trying to control the position.
Zetsu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. #SUB2#
Clegane working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zetsu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zetsu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Clegane trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Zetsu trying to control the position from guard on top but Clegane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Clegane looking for a guillotine here but Zetsu defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sandor Clegane will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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#
Clegane takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zetsu lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Clegane tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Clegane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zetsu is looking to clinch.
Clegane throws a push kick but Zetsu slaps the foot to one side.
A good leg kick by Zetsu.
Deidara Zetsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zetsu.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zetsu.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zetsu!
Clegane misses with a hook
and Zetsu makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Clegane wants to clinch.#T1#
Zetsu throws a sloppy head kick and Clegane moves out of range easily.
Zetsu lands a head shot.#CL2#
Clegane moves into the clinch.
Clegane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zetsu taking a breather.#TD2#
Clegane gets control of Zetsu's arms and successfully pulls guard. Clegane will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Clegane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Clegane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zetsu is one step ahead there.
Zetsu has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Clegane is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zetsu is aware though and is defending well.
Clegane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T2##SUB2#
Clegane looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zetsu has picked Clegane up and slammed him! Clegane can't keep hold of the triangle and Zetsu manages to pass to side control!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zetsu looks up at the clock and then as Clegane takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zetsu smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zetsu is putting a hurting on Clegane here, landing some big shots from side control.
Clegane is trying to improve his position.
Zetsu cracks Clegane with a big elbow.
Clegane is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Clegane wants to control but Zetsu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zetsu thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zetsu works his foot free and advances to mount.
Clegane is in all sorts of trouble here.
#T3#
Clegane is in a horrible position here. Zetsu smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Zetsu lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Clegane tries to hold on but Zetsu postures up.
Zetsu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Clegane can do to turn this around?
Zetsu takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zetsu blocks Clegane's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Clegane sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Clegane is not content to let Zetsu control the position.#T4#
Zetsu looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Clegane trying to control but Zetsu postures up.
Clegane is refusing to be controlled, as Zetsu sits in half guard.
Zetsu scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Clegane has hold of Zetsu's hands but Zetsu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zetsu not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Clegane is not content to let Zetsu control the position.
Zetsu prevents Clegane from improving his position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deidara Zetsu dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
No joy there for Zetsu, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
#CL#
Zetsu closes the distance and clinches.
Clegane lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zetsu backwards.
Zetsu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Clegane blocking some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Clegane.
Zetsu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zetsu lands a nice uppercut.
Clegane wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zetsu prevents a body shot from Clegane.
Clegane doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsu with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Clegane lands a hook to the side of the head.
Clegane blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zetsu takes a shot to the head. #CUT2#
Deidara Zetsu's cut is getting worse.#BC2#
Clegane breaks from the clinch.
Zetsu jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#T1##TD2#
Clegane closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zetsu did well to prevent Clegane getting side control.
Zetsu is looking for a sweep. Clegane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Clegane seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zetsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Clegane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zetsu wants to get back to full guard.
Zetsu is positioning himself well to prevent Clegane advancing to mount.
Clegane is taking a breather. Zetsu says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Deidara Zetsu overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Clegane wants to pass to mount but Zetsu is defending the position. #T2#
Zetsu trying to control from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zetsu throws a sloppy head kick and Clegane moves out of range easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clegane. Zetsu does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zetsu throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Clegane lands a nice shot to the body.
Zetsu lands a nice looking body shot.
A lazy left from Zetsu finds it's target.
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!
Clegane takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Clegane scores with a kick to the body.
Clegane misses with an uppercut. Zetsu saw that one coming.
Clegane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T3#
Zetsu tries to land a front kick but Clegane steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zetsu jabs Clegane to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zetsu just misses with a punch to the body.
Clegane is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zetsu avoids the head kick by Clegane.
Zetsu moves out of range as Clegane strikes.
Clegane misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Clegane takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zetsu takes a swing at Clegane's ribcage but misses.
Zetsu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Clegane.
Zetsu misses with a series of wild punches.
A big left from Zetsu misses.
Clegane misses with a double jab.
Clegane is looking to land body kicks.
Deidara Zetsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Clegane blocks a head kick by Zetsu.
Zetsu slips under a jab.#T4#
Clegane blocks a head kick by Zetsu.
Clegane tries to counter with a clinch but Zetsu shakes him off and moves away.
Clegane lands with a nice combination. Zetsu backs away looking to recover.
Zetsu throws a wild body kick that Clegane sees coming a mile off.
Clegane works Zetsu's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zetsu throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clegane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clegane thinks about the counter body kick.
Clegane lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zetsu's sensitive parts.
No luck for Clegane with that takedown attempt.
Zetsu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zetsu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Crunch! Clegane slams his shin into Zetsu's torso.
Zetsu blocks the body kick.
Clegane loads up on a big right hand but Zetsu slips the punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sandor Clegane.
I think Clegane has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sandor Clegane!
A determined Sandor Clegane didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Event:
Syn 459 - Farewell to a Legend
Date: Jul 24, 2016 |
#R1#
Zetsu misses with a head kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Zetsu misses the target.
A big right from Zetsu misses.
Zetsu throws a head kick that misses #TD#
and Nord counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zetsu won't be happy with that.
Zetsu takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
#CUT#
It looks like Deidara Zetsu has been cut.
Check out the look on Nord's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Zetsu defending against the ground and pound.
Zetsu is not content to let Nord control the position.
You can see the frustration on Zetsu's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#T1#
Nord working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Nord lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zetsu down.
Nord is chipping away with strikes.
Nord creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zetsu wants to control but Nord postures up.
Nord fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Zetsu is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Nord off and has taken his back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Zetsu.
Zetsu misses with an elbow to the head. #T2#
Nord covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Nord is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
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!
Zetsu scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Zetsu punches the canvas rather than the man.
Zetsu connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Nord to escape the position.
Nord is really stuck here.
Zetsu scores with punches and elbows.
Nord trying to control the position but Zetsu manages to sink in the hooks.
Zetsu misses with a punch to the head.
Nord covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3#
Nord is keeping busy.
Zetsu has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zetsu throwing sloppy strikes.
Zetsu is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Nord. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Zetsu trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Zetsu misses with a punch to the head.
Zetsu wants to control but Nord is keeping busy.
Zetsu gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Nord is trapped and Zetsu is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Zetsu struggling to keep hold of the position.
Nord is trying to break free.
Nord covering up well under a barage of strikes.
Zetsu has the hooks in. Nord is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Nord trying to control the hands but Zetsu won't let him.
Zetsu lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Nord tries to escape the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deidara Zetsu dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deidara Zetsu's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
#R2#
Zetsu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nord was well out of range. Poor timing from Zetsu.
Nord drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zetsu sprawls and moves away.
Zetsu scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zetsu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Nord.
Zetsu moves out of range of the strikes.
Nord ducks under a wild hook from Zetsu.
Zetsu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nord ducks under a wild hook from Zetsu.
Zetsu misses with a looping left.
Nord tries to land a leg kick but Zetsu saw it coming and moves away.
Zetsu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zetsu throws a jab when Nord was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nord steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zetsu.
Deidara Zetsu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zetsu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nord's calf.
Zetsu scores with a jab.
Zetsu buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zetsu cracks the inside of Nord's front leg. #T1#
Nord looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zetsu digs a good body shot into Nord's ribs.
Zetsu misses with a kick to the body.
Nord tries to counter with a takedown but Zetsu is quick to defend against it.
Nord tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zetsu walks forward, straight into a front kick from Nord.
Nord throws a sloppy head kick and Zetsu moves out of range easily.
The fighters circling - Zetsu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nord takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nord paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Nord pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zetsu follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That kick from Nord tenderised Zetsu's leg. Zetsu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zetsu throws a wild body kick that Nord sees coming a mile off.
Zetsu 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.
Deidara Zetsu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zetsu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Zetsu.
Nord scores with a nice head shot.#CUT#
That has opened up Deidara Zetsu's cut even more.
Zetsu missing with a left hand there. Nord was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zetsu lands with a hook. Nord tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zetsu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zetsu thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zetsu misses with a body shot.
Zetsu feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Nord's calf.
Zetsu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nord moves away.
Zetsu throws a hook to the side of Nord's head but Nord sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zetsu throws a lazy right hand but Nord sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A low kick from Zetsu misses #TD#
and Nord counters with a takedown into side control.
Sloppy strikes there by Nord.#T3#
Zetsu tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Nord wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zetsu is trying to control Nord's posture but Nord avoids it.
Zetsu is looking to reverse the position.
Nord creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Zetsu sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Nord grinds an elbow into Zetsu's temple.
Zetsu is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nord wants to control for a moment but Zetsu uses the opportunity to move back to half guard. #T4#
Nord stalling.
Zetsu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Nord has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Nord seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zetsu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nord not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Deidara Zetsu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Deidara Zetsu's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nord on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zetsu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zetsu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Nord. Nord obviously looking to wear him down.
Nord slips under a jab.
Zetsu lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zetsu throws a low kick but Nord moves out of range easily.
Nord slips under a jab.
Nord tries to counter with a takedown but Zetsu is quick to defend against it.
Nord slips under a jab.
Nord appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zetsu throws a hook but Nord blocks it.
Deidara Zetsu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zetsu checks a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zetsu throws a head kick but Nord moves out of range.
Zetsu is looking to chop away at Nord's legs.
Nord slips a straight right by Zetsu.
Zetsu scores with a nice right hand.
#T1##CL2#
Zetsu clinches.
Nord is trying to break the clinch but Zetsu has him pressed against the cage.
Zetsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zetsu lands a nice uppercut.
Zetsu gets through Nord's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zetsu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zetsu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nord wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Nord breaks the clinch.
Zetsu lands a nice looking body kick.
Zetsu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zetsu throws the left hand but Nord avoids the punch easily.
Zetsu throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nord attempts a counter takedown but Zetsu avoids it well and moves away.
Zetsu displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Nord.
Zetsu is looking to slow Nord down with leg kicks. #T2#
Nord displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zetsu throws out the jab.
Zetsu catches Nord with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Nord throws a quick inside leg kick.
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!
Zetsu connects with a looping right hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Zetsu.
Nord misses with a body punch
and Zetsu counters with a low kick, right behind Nord 's knee.
Nice body kick from Zetsu.
Zetsu misses with a low kick.
Zetsu checks a leg kick.
Zetsu stuns Nord with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zetsu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zetsu throws a big shot that misses.#T3#
Nord chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nord takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Zetsu. Beautiful body shot.
Zetsu scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Vidar Nord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zetsu throws a lazy head kick #TD#
and Nord counters with a single leg into guard. Zetsu didn't expect that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zetsu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Deidara Zetsu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vidar Nord overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Nord throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Nord being controlled here momentarily.
Zetsu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
Nord preventing the sweep.
Nord wants to control from the top but Zetsu keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zetsu is trying to keep Nord in close.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Nord takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zetsu cracks Nord with an open hand slap.
Nord takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zetsu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deidara Zetsu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zetsu winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deidara Zetsu!
Deidara Zetsu bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
Syn 429 - MW Mania Round 2
Date: Mar 30, 2016 |
#R1#
Hanttonen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zetsu was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanttonen.
Hanttonen has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hanttonen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A thudding body kick lands there by Hanttonen!
Hanttonen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. #CL#
Hanttonen clinches.
Hanttonen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hanttonen.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zetsu. #CUT2#
It looks like Marko Hanttonen has been cut.
Hanttonen blocking some punches.
Hanttonen lands a hook that snaps the head of Zetsu backwards. #CUT#
It looks like Deidara Zetsu has been cut.
Zetsu has a couple of punches blocked by Hanttonen.
Still in the clinch, Hanttonen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hanttonen tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zetsu's elbow.
Hanttonen lands a body shot.
Zetsu looks winded!
Hanttonen stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zetsu tries a body shot but Hanttonen blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hanttonen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zetsu avoids it.
Hanttonen is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hanttonen obliges.#T1#
Hanttonen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hanttonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zetsu.
Hanttonen misses with a knee to the head.
Hanttonen unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hanttonen'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.
Zetsu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zetsu can't find room to land a body shot as Hanttonen controls the action.
Hanttonen lands with a left to the head.
Hanttonen gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hanttonen lands a nice uppercut.
Hanttonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#CUT#
That has opened up Deidara Zetsu's cut even more.
Zetsu lands a body shot.
Zetsu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Hanttonen blocks it with crossed arms.
Hanttonen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zetsu backwards.
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!
Zetsu looking to throw knees to the head but Hanttonen is blocking nicely.
Nice body punch from Hanttonen - that landed with a thud.
#T2#
Hanttonen works on Zetsu's body with a couple of short punches.
Hanttonen pushes Zetsu back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hanttonen creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zetsu's defenses.
Hanttonen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zetsu is defending well for now.
Zetsu takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hanttonen lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
The cut above Deidara Zetsu's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Hanttonen lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zetsu.
Hanttonen cracks Zetsu with a nice body shot.
Hanttonen throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hanttonen lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
Deidara Zetsu's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hanttonen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#
Zetsu is rocked!
Hanttonen lands a knee to the body.
Hanttonen tries a knee to the head but Zetsu blocks it.
Hanttonen scores with a shoulder strike.
Zetsu is still on wobbly legs! Can Hanttonen finish him?
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Deidara Zetsu's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marko Hanttonen!
A victorious Marko Hanttonen thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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