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Event:
RBFC 89:Johansson vs Zorrander
Date: Mar 11, 2017 |
#R1# Johansson with a nice cross. Zorrander has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight. Zorrander blocks the body kick.
Johansson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zorrander. Johansson misses with a low kick. Zorrander takes one to the chin there. Johansson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zorrander throws out the jab. Zorrander catches Johansson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong! Zorrander swats away the attempt to clinch by Johansson. Johansson misses with a hook. A low kick from Zorrander misses and Johansson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. A decent looking cross lands there for Johansson. Johansson misses with a right hand and Zorrander counters with a leg kick. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zorrander, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Johansson lands a lovely overhand right.#T1# Zorrander tries to score with a low kick but Johansson moves his leg out of the way. Zorrander swings widly with a right hand
#KD# and Johansson counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zorrander! Johansson lets Zorrander back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC# Zorrander is rocked! Zorrander is holding his hands too far apart here. Johansson throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Zorrander is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kristian Johansson! Kristian Johansson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
RBFC 85:Obuhov vs Declan
Date: Feb 18, 2017 |
#R1# Zorrander will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zorrander moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#CUT# It looks like Methyrr Dall has been cut. Dall gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. Zorrander uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dall. Zorrander ducks under a wild hook from Dall. Zorrander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dall moves away. And Dall tries to counter it with a takedown but Zorrander pushes his down on his head and steps out. Dall misses with a straight left. Dall cracks Zorrander with an open hand slap. Dall tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zorrander was well out of range. Poor timing from Dall. A little feinted left hand from Zorrander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Dall throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body. Donk. Zorrander catches Dall right on the button with a cross. Dall throws out a leg kick but Zorrander moves out of range and Dall only half commits. Zorrander swings widly with a right hand
and Dall counters with an outside leg kick.
#T1# Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Zorrander's head back.
That kick from Dall tenderised Zorrander's leg. Zorrander is trying to keep his angry face on. Zorrander misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zorrander backing away here, and Dall unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Zorrander seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym. Zorrander tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Dall is able to avoid easily. Zorrander works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Dall lands a nice shot that snaps Zorrander's head back.
Dall staying out of range there. Zorrander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dall. Zorrander throws a body shot but no joy. Dall is looking to land body kicks. Zorrander looks to land a right hand but Dall moved out of range. Dall slips a straight right by Zorrander.#T2# Zorrander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dall.
Dall is trying to counter with his kicks. Zorrander throws a nice outside leg kick. Zeus Zorrander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Dall defending well as Zorrander loads up on a big left hand. Zorrander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dall feints the counter takedown. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zorrander slips under a jab from Dall. Dall moves out of range as Zorrander strikes. Zorrander throws an overhand right that lands on Dall's shoulder, as Dall tries to avoid the shot. Dall scores with a punch to the head. Dall is looking to land body kicks. Zorrander tries to score with a low kick but Dall moves his leg out of the way. Dall checks a leg kick. Zorrander motions for Dall to come forward. Zorrander throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Dall feints the counter takedown. A decent looking cross lands there for Zorrander.#T3# Zorrander avoids the head kick by Dall.
Dall scores with a shot to the body.
Dall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut. Zorrander connects with a right hand. Dall shakes it off.#CUT# That has opened up Methyrr Dall's cut even more. Dall is looking to chop away at Zorrander's legs. Dall misses with an uppercut. Zorrander saw that one coming. A big right from Dall misses. Dall thuds his right hand into Zorrander's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#KD2# Dall feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zorrander sprawling to the canvas! Zorrander rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dall finish him?!
#ROC2# Zorrander is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Dall drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Zorrander's head, knocking him out cold! Dall is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Methyrr Dall! Methyrr Dall thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 81:Grabonzo vs Snodgrass
Date: Jan 21, 2017 |
#R1# Zorrander with a body punch. A glancing blow. Zorrander throws a head kick but Orban moves out of range.
Orban throws a fast counter high kick but Zorrander manages to duck under it in time. Orban takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Orban tries to clinch up but Zorrander circles away and keeps his distance. Orban wants to clinch up but Zorrander keeps it at a distance. Zorrander is looking to counter with a shot to the body. Orban steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zorrander. A good leg kick by Zorrander. Orban tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zorrander manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2# Orban darts in and clinches Zorrander up against the cage. A right handed body shot lands from Zorrander.
Zorrander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Orban tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zorrander avoids it. Orban doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks. #T1# Zorrander lands a shot to the body. Orban looks winded! Zorrander cracks Orban with a nice body shot. Zorrander dodges an elbow strike from Orban.
Zorrander lands a right hand. Zorrander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC# Zorrander's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Orban takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
#CUT# It looks like Viktor Orban has been cut. Zorrander throws out a loose jab but Orban uses good head movement to avoid it. An inside leg kick lands from Zorrander. Zorrander throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zorrander throws a leg kick but Orban sees it coming and checks it nicely. And Orban responds with a good body kick, but Zorrander manages to step out the way in time. Orban slips under a jab from Zorrander. Orban throws a fast counter high kick but Zorrander manages to duck under it in time. Zorrander lands the left hand.#T2# Zorrander scoring well with a low kick there.
#KD# Zorrander drops his shoulder and cracks Orban with a huge uppercut! Orban goes down! Can Zorrander finish him?
#CUT# That has opened up Viktor Orban's cut even more. Zorrander has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage. This has been an exciting period of action!#SU# Zorrander gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent. Nice defenses there by Orban. Orban appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick. Orban ducks under a wild hook from Zorrander. Zorrander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orban. Zorrander backing away here, and Orban unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Some bone on bone action there as Orban checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one. Zorrander connects with a solid leg kick. A punch lands to the side of Orban 's head but he takes it in his stride.#CUT# The cut above Viktor Orban's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Orban takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T3# Zorrander misses with a leg kick. Orban follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land. Orban throws a sloppy head kick and Zorrander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Zorrander misses with a low kick as Orban jumps back. Orban checks a leg kick. Zorrander tries a low kick but Orban avoids it. Orban misses with a leg kick and Zorrander counters with a nice leg kick. Zorrander throws a body punch but Orban moves out of range. Zorrander feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Orban's calf. Zorrander is looking to chop away at Orban's legs. Zorrander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#T4# Zorrander throws a body punch but Orban moves out of range. Orban raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Zorrander throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Orban counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zorrander is lucky that one didn't land flush. Zorrander is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Orban. Orban is clearly looking to counter with head kicks. Zorrander throws a quick inside leg kick. Orban throws a front kick that sends Zorrander stumbling back into the cage. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Orban checks a leg kick. Zorrander just misses with a punch to the body.
Some wild striking there from Zorrander.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Zorrander dominated that round. The cut man is working on Viktor Orban's cut. That's time! Back to the action! #R2# Zorrander lands with a straight right. Orban didn't see that one coming. A slow jab from Zorrander misses its intended target. Zorrander dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Orban. That did some damage! Orban's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Zorrander throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zorrander backing away here, and Orban unleashes a leg kick that just misses. Zorrander throws a low kick but it's checked well by Orban. Zorrander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zorrander scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one. Zorrander lands with a straight right. Orban didn't see that one coming.#CUT# Viktor Orban's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Viktor Orban's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zeus Zorrander! Jumping up and down and very excited, Zeus Zorrander waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
HFC 70:Yamamoto vs Yeboah
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1# Zorrander connects with a leg kick. Guedes looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. Zorrander throws a head kick that misses. Zorrander throws an off balance right hand
and Guedes counters with a left and a right that stings Zorrander. Zorrander will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Guedes doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. Zorrander has been working on his boxing with his coaches at DiscoClub in the buildup to the fight. Zorrander shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Guedes connects with a single shot there. Guedes cracks Zorrander with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Zorrander falls to his knees and Guedes 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 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Evandro Guedes! Evandro Guedes decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
HFC 65:Hellmuth Jr vs Zorrande
Date: Oct 28, 2016 |
#R1# Zorrander ducks under a wild hook from Hellmuth Jr.#CL2# Zorrander clinches with his opponent.
Hellmuth Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Hellmuth Jr lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zorrander backwards. Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Zorrander.
Zorrander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zorrander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Zorrander avoids the elbow strike from Hellmuth Jr, against the cage.
Zorrander blocking some punches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow but misses. Zorrander misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zorrander misses with some punches.
#BC# Hellmuth Jr breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Zorrander misses its intended target. The fighters circling - Zorrander throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Hellmuth Jr throwing a counter right hand but Zorrander manages to avoid it. Hellmuth Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Zorrander counters with a stiff right hand. #T1##CL2# Zorrander forces Hellmuth Jr back against the cage and clinches. A head punch on the inside from Zorrander fails to land. Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
A short left from Hellmuth Jr. Hellmuth Jr gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Zeus Zorrander has been cut. I was talking to Hellmuth Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight. Hellmuth Jr throws an elbow that misses.
Zorrander misses with a short punch on the inside. Hellmuth Jr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zorranders head. Hellmuth Jr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC# Hellmuth Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hellmuth Jr sizes up Zorrander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. A low kick from Zorrander misses and Hellmuth Jr counters with a nice uppercut. #ROC# Zorrander is rocked! Zorrander get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Zorrander stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Hellmuth Jr runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Phil Hellmuth Jr! Phil Hellmuth Jr retains his heavyweight title! Phil Hellmuth Jr decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Event:
HFC 59:Obuhov vs Sonnen
Date: Sep 24, 2016 |
#R1# Zorrander takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zorrander blocks a jab.#CL# Zorrander rushes Arlovski and presses him up against the cage. Zorrander misses with a short punch on the inside. A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlovski. Arlovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Zorrander won't allow it.
Zorrander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Arlovski wants to break free but Zorrander has control.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Arlovski. Arlovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zorrander pushes Arlovski back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Zorrander stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#BC2# Arlovski manages to break the clinch.
Arlovski swings widly with a right hand
and Zorrander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT# It looks like Andrey Arlovski has been cut. Zorrander tries a head kick but it misses.
Zorrander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Zorrander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Arlovski looks winded! 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! Zorrander dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL# Zorrander gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here. Zorrander working some nice short punches in the clinch. Arlovski wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
#T1# Arlovski wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee. A nice right hand lands inside from Zorrander. Zorrander scores with a nice hook to the head. Zorrander scores with a shot to the side of Arlovski's head. A shot in the inside from Zorrander. Arlovski tries to break free but Zorrander pushes him back against the cage. Arlovski working hard to break the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Zorrander. Zorrander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zorrander working some nice short punches in the clinch. A short right hand to the side of the head by Zorrander. Arlovski is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Zorrander lands a shoulder strike. Arlovski is trying to break the clinch but Zorrander is controlling him. Zorrander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#KD# Zorrander drops Arlovski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Arlovski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC# Arlovski is rocked! Zorrander cracks Arlovski with a nice body shot. Arlovski is still on wobbly legs! Can Zorrander finish him? Zorrander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Arlovski seems to have recovered his senses. A shot in the inside from Zorrander. #CUT# That has opened up Andrey Arlovski's cut even more. Zorrander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Arlovski told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.#T2# Arlovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Zorrander won't allow it.
Zorrander lands an uppercut. Arlovski working hard to break the clinch. Zorrander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short right from Zorrander on the inside. Zorrander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zorrander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zorrander lands a nice shot to the body. Zorrander lands with a left to the head. Zorrander lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zorrander lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Arlovski. Zorrander lands an uppercut. Zorrander cracks Arlovski with a nice body shot. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zorrander creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Arlovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zorrander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arlovski backwards. Arlovski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Zorrander. Arlovski tries to break the clinch but Zorrander is controlling the position. Zorrander lands a hook that snaps the head of Arlovski backwards. #T3# Arlovski wants to break free but Zorrander has control.
Zorrander lands with a left to the head. Zorrander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Arlovski backwards. Zorrander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Arlovski tries to break free but Zorrander pushes him back against the cage. Nice body punch from Zorrander - that landed with a thud.
A short uppercut from Zorrander. A short right from Zorrander on the inside. Zorrander lands an uppercut. Zorrander lands a hook to the side of the head. Zorrander presses Arlovski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Zorrander throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. A short body shot lands from Zorrander as the two fighters clinch.
Zorrander is leaning against Arlovski and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zorrander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Arlovskis head. Zorrander working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Zorrander lands a body shot. Zorrander lands a right hand that snaps the head of Arlovski backwards. Zorrander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Arlovski backwards. A short right from Zorrander. #CUT# The cut above Andrey Arlovski's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T4##KD# Zorrander drops Arlovski onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Arlovski is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet! Zorrander pushes Arlovski against the cage. Zorrander is working some dirty boxing. Zorrander pushes off with a quick right hook! Arlovski goes down! Arlovski tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zorrander moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zeus Zorrander! Zeus Zorrander made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC 55:Capuchin vs Lowe
Date: Aug 28, 2016 |
#R1# Perry loads up on a big right hand but Zorrander slips the punch. Zorrander wants to clinch up but Perry keeps it at a distance. The crowd cheers as Perry lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zorrander doesn't seem phased though. Zorrander misses with a head kick.
Perry throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. Zorrander lands a high kick!
Zorrander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zorrander has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zorrander there as he acknowledges the shot. Perry defending well as Zorrander loads up on a big left hand. Zorrander's coach down at Odins Body Workshop was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zorrander's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight. Perry scores with a decent looking hook. Nice defenses there by Zorrander. Zorrander takes a swing at Perry's ribcage but misses. Perry swinging wildly here.
#T1# Zorrander tries a head kick but it misses.
Perry thuds a left hand into Zorrander's body. A big left from Zorrander misses. Zorrander lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Perry throws a body shot but no joy. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zorrander! But no joy. Zorrander throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Perry to counter with a crisp jab. Zorrander throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Perry needs to keep his hands up - Zorrander had a free shot at his head there. A slow jab from Zorrander misses its intended target. Perry throws a body shot but no joy. Perry throws a body punch but Zorrander moves out of range. Zorrander looks to throw the jab but Perry is out of range. Perry avoids the head kick by Zorrander.
#T2# Zorrander gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there. We've been hearing reports that Perry has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zorrander on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zorrander throws the left hand but Perry avoids the punch easily. Perry avoids the head kick by Zorrander.
As Zorrander looks to move away, Perry throws a big counter combo but Zorrander just gets out of the way. Zorrander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Perry loads up on a big right hand but Zorrander slips the punch. Jab from Zorrander. Perry blocks a head kick by Zorrander.
Zorrander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Perry closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zorrander circles away. Perry sets himself, and Zorrander steps forward looking for the clinch! Perry avoids it this time. Perry misses the jab. Zorrander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perry paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T3# Perry thows a left - swing and a miss! Zorrander lands a nice shot to the body.
Zorrander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Perry throws a hook but Zorrander avoids it easily. The fight stays on the outside here - Zorrander looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Zorrander might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Zorrander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perry. Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Zorrander is just out of range. Zorrander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zorrander, as that shot connected.
Zorrander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Perry lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Perry, as that shot connected.
#T4# Perry throws out a loose jab but Zorrander uses good head movement to avoid it. Zorrander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Perry drops his hands momentarily and Zorrander takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Perry slips under a jab. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. A big left from Zorrander misses. Jab, jab by Perry - just one landing. Perry blocks a head kick by Zorrander.
Perry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zorrander. Perry takes one to the chin there. Zorrander throws a head kick that Perry semi-blocks.
Zorrander with a jab. Nice jab there from Perry. Perry misses with a looping right. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zeus Zorrander will probably get the nod. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. #R2# Perry scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Zorrander scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Zeus Zorrander seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Perry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zorrander throws a head kick that half lands.
Zorrander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perry scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#TD# Perry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zorrander tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Perry is in Zorrander's guard. A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Perry accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Perry throws a big right hand that misses. #ES2# Zorrander uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Perry throws an off balance right hand
#CL2# and Zorrander counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Zorrander. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perry. Zorrander is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. Perry lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1# Perry is working Zorrander over against the cage. Perry goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zorrander prevents it.
Zorrander stops a takedown attempt from Perry.
Zorrander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perry backwards. Zorrander lands with a light punch inside. Perry tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Zorrander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perry's elbow. Zorrander working aggressively here.
Perry working some nice short punches in the clinch. The pace really dropping off here, momentarily. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Perry. #T2# Zorrander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perry's efforts to push away. Zorrander scores with a shot to the side of Perry's head. Zorrander throws a head punch that misses. #BC# Perry manages to break the clinch.
Zorrander misses with an uppercut. Perry saw that one coming. Zorrander rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Perry counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Zorrander tries to clinch but Perry moves out of range. Perry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zorrander. Zorrander looks to land a left hand but Perry moved out of range nicely. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zorrander keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A big left from Perry misses. Zorrander looks like he wants to counter punch here. Zorrander throws a lazy uppercut
and Perry counters with a three punch combo that has Zorrander backing up. Zorrander nods at Perry to acknowledge the strikes.#T3# Zorrander throws a leg kick but Perry sees it coming and checks it nicely. Perry appears to be looking for a big counter. Perry moves away from the strike by Zorrander. #TD# Zorrander gets caught flat footed, as Perry shoots in with a quick takedown into guard. Zorrander looking for a sweep. Not yet Zorrander, not yet. Zorrander preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Perry trying to control but Zorrander is working from the bottom. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Perry is working Zorrander over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily. Zorrander looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. Perry wants to control from the top but Zorrander keeps moving. Perry is looking to work some ground and pound but Zorrander has wrist control.#T4# Perry is looking to work some ground and pound but Zorrander has wrist control. Zorrander pulls Perry in close to prevent any damage. Perry with a nice head shot there. Zorrander has his hands on Perry's head, controlling the position. Perry landing with the ground and pound. Perry has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player. Zorrander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound. Perry wants to control from the top but Zorrander keeps moving. 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 Kyrie Perry will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round! #R3# Perry scores with a jab to the head.
Zorrander lands with an overhand left. Perry lands a nice shot that snaps Zorrander's head back.
Zorrander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Perry jabs Zorrander right on the nose. Zorrander blinks but takes it well. Zorrander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Zorrander takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zorrander stuffs the takedown. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Zorrander tries to clinch but Perry is having none of it. Zorrander pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Perry throws a lazy right hand but Zorrander sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily. Perry displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination. #T1# Perry throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zorrander counters with a series of strikes. Perry will be more careful next time no doubt. Zorrander waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perry. Zorrander throws a body kick, spinning off balance enabling Perry to counter with a crisp jab. A big right from Perry misses. Perry throws a right hand that Zorrander ducks under and follows up with a left that Zorrander also avoids with ease. Zorrander throws a hook but Perry blocks it. Perry rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zorrander counters with a nice uppercut. Zeus Zorrander seems to be getting the better of the standup. Perry gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zorrander. Zorrander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Perry tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zorrander swivels and escapes. A combination from Perry does no damage. Zorrander slips a straight right by Perry.#T2# Zorrander misses with a body kick. Zorrander slips a straight right by Perry. Zorrander unleashes a big counter combination but Perry bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Perry keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zorrander. Zorrander misses with an uppercut. Perry saw that one coming. Zorrander blocks a jab. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zorrander! But no joy. Zorrander throws a head kick but Perry moves out of range.
#TD# Perry shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. Perry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Perry throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent. Zorrander controlling the position. Perry stops Zorrander from standing up. #T3# A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zorrander holds on and takes a little breather. Perry trying to control but Zorrander is working from the bottom. Perry stopping the sweep attempt from Zorrander.#REF3# The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL2# The fight moves into the clinch position. Perry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Perry is trying to drag Zorrander to the mat but Zorrander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kyrie Perry. That's going to take a lot out of him. Perry can't find room to land a body shot as Zorrander controls the action.
#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Zorrander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Zorrander tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Perry's elbow. Zorrander tries a body shot but Perry blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Perry fails to land. Zorrander scores with a shoulder strike. Zorrander keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Perry's efforts to push away.#BC# Perry manages to break the clinch.
Perry looks to score with a jab to the body but Zorrander is just out of range. Zorrander looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Zorrander throws a sloppy body shot
and Perry counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Perry ducks under a wild hook from Zorrander. Zorrander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perry was well out of range. Poor timing from Zorrander.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Zeus Zorrander. I think Zorrander 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 Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 28:30 Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 29:28 Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Zeus Zorrander! Zeus Zorrander made sure to mention his sponsor, Conviction in his post fight interview. The defeated Kyrie Perry had this to say: 'What can I say, He had the better night and gameplan. I am still an elite in this division and willing to prove it against anyone. Thanks you all for coming out and supporting me and king of the Beach. '.
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Event:
HFC 50:Yamamoto vs Capuchin
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1# Perry misses the shot to the body. Perry blocks a head kick by Zorrander.
#CL# Perry tries to keep at a distance but Zorrander has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD2# Perry tightens his grip and picks Zorrander up, before dumping him to the ground. Zorrander manages to land in guard. Zorrander keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully. Zorrander controlling Perry's posture. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Perry working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though. Zorrander looking to sweep here. No luck so far. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1# Perry throws a strike but Zorrander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR# Zorrander's corner is telling him to maintain position. Perry lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB# Zorrander is looking to stand up but Perry isn't so interested in that idea. Zorrander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perry is one step ahead there. Perry trying to control but Zorrander is working from the bottom. Perry is looking to work some ground and pound but Zorrander has wrist control. Perry must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2# Perry looking to pass the guard. Perry trying to control but Zorrander is working from the bottom. Zorrander pulls Perry in close to prevent any damage. Perry wants to control from the top but Zorrander keeps moving. Perry looking to sit in guard and control but Zorrander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Perry throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zorrander wanted to stand there but Perry had control of the position. #T3##SU# Zorrander stands and steps away. Perry gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game. Zorrander misses with a hook. Zorrander throws an off balance right hand
letting Perry counter with a right hand. Perry fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zorrander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Perry takes a swing at Zorrander's ribcage but misses. Zorrander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. We've been told by Zorrander's head coaches at DiscoClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight. Perry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zorrander.#TD2# Perry drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Perry lands a nice forearm strike. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zorrander is looking for a sweep. Zorrander parries the strikes from Perry easily there. Perry is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Zorrander to escape.
#T4# Perry cracks Zorrander with an elbow. That is naaassty. 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! Perry is looking to take a break and control but Zorrander is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. Perry postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
This fight is sponsored by Chainsaw 7. More blood and guts and stuff like that, in cinemas everywhere now! Perry sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Zorrander is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Perry working the ground and pound but Zorrander is defending the strikes. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Both fighters take a look at the clock. Zorrander is trying to get back to half guard. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kyrie Perry dominated that round. 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# Donk. Zorrander catches Perry right on the button with a cross. A lazy left from Zorrander finds it's target. Zorrander misses with a head kick.
Zorrander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perry.
Perry digs a good hook to Zorrander's body.
Zorrander scores with the left hand. Perry knows he should have avoided that one. Perry moves away from the strike by Zorrander. A nice side step and Perry releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home. Zorrander throws a lazy uppercut
and Perry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Perry scores with a nice head shot. A jab from Perry misses. #CL# Zorrander gets a clinch. Zorrander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zorrander has a couple of punches blocked by Perry.
Perry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T1# Zorrander misses with a punch on the inside.
Zorrander prevents Perry from breaking the clinch. Zorrander prevents the takedown attempt.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zorrander. Perry takes a shot to the head. Zorrander misses with some punches.
Zorrander misses with the head strike.
Zorrander is pressed up against the cage. Perry has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zorrander down to the mat. Zorrander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. Perry is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zorrander sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. Zeus Zorrander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kyrie Perry. Zorrander misses with a body kick. Kyrie Perry seems to be getting the better of the standup. Zorrander throws a right hand that Perry ducks under and follows up with a left that Perry also avoids with ease. And Perry tries to counter it with a takedown but Zorrander pushes his down on his head and steps out. Zorrander misses with a hook. Perry ducked under it nicely. Zorrander misses with a head kick.
Zorrander misses with a body kick. Perry appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#TD2# Perry fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zorrander to the ground. Perry is now in Zorrander's guard.#T2# Perry loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. Perry throwing strikes from guard but Zorrander blocks nicely. Zorrander is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Zorrander is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Zorrander bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Perry's guard. #REVR##T3# Perry 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. Perry is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. Zorrander wants to stand but Perry has a closed guard, so he can't escape. Perry working a defensive guard here.
Perry looking for a sweep. Not yet Perry, not yet. We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Perry can do anything to dispel that myth. Perry trying to control the position here. Kyrie Perry has got the better of the ground game so far.#T4# The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena. Perry preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Zorrander preventing the sweep. #REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Perry misses the shot to the body. Zorrander tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Perry feints the counter takedown. Perry punishes Zorrander's body with a nice straight punch. Perry connects with a jab. Zorrander loads up on a big right hand but Perry slips the punch. A punch lands to the side of Perry 's head but he takes it in his stride. Perry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zorrander rather than just go for the knockout. Zorrander throws a head kick that misses. Zorrander throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Zorrander dominated that second round. OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Zorrander throws a lazy uppercut
and Perry counters with a lovely shot to the body. Zorrander misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Perry misses. Zorrander misses with a double jab
and Perry counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Zorrander misses with a left hand and Perry counters with a nice uppercut. Zorrander pivots, looking for a leg kick but Perry is out of range and Zorrander settles back down. Zorrander wants to clinch up but Perry keeps it at a distance. Zorrander tries to clinch but fails miserably letting Perry counter with a right hand. Zorrander lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Perry misses with a double jab
#KD# and Zorrander counters with a head kick that drops Perry to the mat! Perry scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zorrander throws an overhand right that lands on Perry's shoulder, as Perry tries to avoid the shot. Zorrander slips under a jab from Perry. Zorrander tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Perry counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zorrander thinking. #T1##TD2# Perry throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zorrander tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Perry is in Zorrander's guard. Perry throwing strikes but missing. Perry trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. Zorrander seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. Perry working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Perry throwing strikes from guard but Zorrander blocks nicely. Zorrander looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2# Zorrander keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully. We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon. Perry looking to sit in guard and control but Zorrander gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR# Zorrander controlling from the top position. Zorrander stopping the sweep attempt from Perry.#T3# Perry is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent. Zorrander is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#SU# Zorrander stands up and waves to Perry to follow him. Zorrander doesn't manage to clinch there - Perry circles away.
Zorrander cracks Perry with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage. Zorrander misses with a two punch combination.
Zorrander tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Perry paws at him with a jab and circles away. Zorrander looks to land a left hand but Perry moved out of range nicely. Perry is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zorrander with a body shot.#TD2# Perry closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Perry lands in his opponent's guard. Zorrander avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4# Perry throwing strikes from guard but Zorrander blocks nicely. Zorrander keeping moving, preventing Perry from controlling successfully. Perry lands a couple of decent looking shots. Perry trying to control but Zorrander is working from the bottom. Zorrander looking to hit a scissor sweep but Perry is one step ahead there. Perry wants to control from the top but Zorrander keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Kyrie Perry. I think Perry 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:29 Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 29:28 Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Event:
HFC 44:Shlemenko vs Kahn
Date: Jun 18, 2016 |
#R1# Zorrander defending well as Arlovski loads up on a big left hand. Zorrander has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Arlovski is landing a low percentage of strikes. Zorrander swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Arlovski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT# It looks like Zeus Zorrander has been cut. Arlovski misses with a hook
and Zorrander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Arlovski lands with a thumping leg kick.
Andrey Arlovski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Arlovski looks to throw the jab but Zorrander is out of range. Arlovski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZorrander. Arlovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zorrander is looking for the big counter here. Arlovski throws a looping overhand right but Zorrander ducks down to avoid it. Zorrander throws out a counter right but Arlovski avoids it with no problem. Arlovski dodges the punch combination from Zorrander.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arlovski throws a right and a left that Zorrander avoids nicely. Zorrander connects with a looping right hand.
#CUT2# It looks like Andrey Arlovski has been cut. A big right from Arlovski misses. Zorrander throws a series of punches but Arlovski moves out of range. Arlovski went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.#T1# Arlovski lands with a hook. Zorrander tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. Arlovski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zorrander. Zorrander tries a head kick but it misses.
Zorrander misses with a straight left. Arlovski misses with a hook. Arlovski fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. Arlovski throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Zorrander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Arlovski misses the jab. Arlovski throws a right hand that misses
and Zorrander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arlovski misses with a looping left. Zorrander avoids a lazy jab quite easily.#T2# Arlovski swings widly with a right hand
and Zorrander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw. Arlovski throws a right hand that misses
letting Zorrander counter with a right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zorrander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Arlovski misses with a right hand and Zorrander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arlovski throws a hook to the side of Zorrander's head but Zorrander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zorrander looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Zorrander throws a big counter head kick but Arlovski avoids it with no problem. Arlovski throws a combination that misses and Zorrander counters with a straight right hand. Arlovski looks to throw the jab but Zorrander is out of range. Zorrander unleashes a big counter combination but Arlovski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Arlovski throws a right hand that misses
and Zorrander counters with a lovely straight right hand! Arlovski throws a lazy uppercut
and Zorrander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arlovski slips under a jab from Zorrander. A little feinted left hand from Arlovski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. Arlovski throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zorrander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T3# Zorrander's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Arlovski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zorrander scrambles back to his feet. A lazy left from Arlovski finds it's target. Arlovski misses with an uppercut
enabling Zorrander to counter with a crisp jab. Arlovski misses with a hook
and Zorrander counters with a two punch combo. Arlovski jabs Zorrander to the body, keeping him at a distance. Arlovski misses with an uppercut
and Zorrander counters with a nice uppercut. Arlovski sizes up Zorrander with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Arlovski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Zorrander missing with a left hand there. Arlovski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Arlovski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zorrander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arlovski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zorrander looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Zorrander is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Arlovski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté. Arlovski throws a hook but Zorrander blocks it.#T4# Zorrander tries a head kick but it misses.
Zorrander keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arlovski. Arlovski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zorrander. Zorrander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Arlovski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zorrander looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Arlovski slips under a jab. Arlovski swinging wildly here.
#KD# Zorrander ducks straight into an uppercut from Arlovski and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Zorrander manages to regain guard straight away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end. A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zorrander holds on and takes a little breather. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Arlovski dominated that round. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! #R2# Arlovski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zorrander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arlovski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Arlovski throws a right and a left that both miss. Arlovski fails to land with a series of punches.
Arlovski misses with a two punch combination.
Zorrander looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it. Arlovski throws a combination that misses and Zorrander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Arlovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zorrander. Zorrander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arlovski. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zorrander! But no joy. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Arlovski misses with a lunging right hand
and Zorrander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Zorrander slips a jab from Arlovski. Arlovski misses with a left hand and Zorrander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Zorrander lands a really nice looking cross but Arlovski seems unphased.
#T1# Arlovski falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Zorrander to counter with a crisp jab. Arlovski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Arlovski throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. A big right from Arlovski misses. Arlovski misses with a right hand and Arlovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arlovski misses with a right hand and Zorrander counters with a flying knee. Nice. Zorrander slips a jab from Arlovski. Arlovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zorrander sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arlovski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Arlovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Zorrander to counter with a crisp jab. Arlovski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T2# Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Arlovski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Arlovski misses with a left hand and Zorrander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. Arlovski lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#ROC# Zorrander is rocked! Arlovski pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Zorrander is still on wobbly legs! Can Arlovski finish him? Arlovski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zorrander counters with a stiff right hand. Zorrander seems to have recovered his senses. Arlovski throws a series of punches but Zorrander avoids them all with ease. Zorrander throws a counter combo. Arlovski blocks a head kick by Zorrander.
Arlovski is looking to counter punch. Nice defenses there by Zorrander. Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Arlovski lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Zorrander has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zorrander and we're back underway with a touch of gloves. Zorrander avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zeus Zorrander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Arlovski throws a right hand that misses
and Zorrander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3# Zorrander swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Arlovski. Zorrander misses with an uppercut. Arlovski throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. Arlovski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Arlovski misses with a hook
letting Zorrander counter with a right hand. Arlovski throws a hook to the side of Zorrander's head but Zorrander sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully. Zorrander throws out a counter right but Arlovski avoids it with no problem. Arlovski bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zorrander's head. Arlovski tries to bum rush Zorrander with a series of wild strikes but Zorrander uses good footwork to avoid the assault. Arlovski throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Zorrander to counter with a crisp jab. Arlovski throws a wild combination but nothing lands. And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zorrander! But no joy. Andrey Arlovski is winning the standup battle so far. A jab from Arlovski misses. Zorrander throws out a counter right but Arlovski avoids it with no problem.#T4# Arlovski throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zorrander. Zorrander throws a fast counter high kick but Arlovski manages to duck under it in time. Arlovski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zorrander was well out of range. Poor timing from Arlovski. Zorrander replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Arlovski blocks it well. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Zorrander slips under a jab. Arlovski throws a jab when Zorrander was well out of range. Zorrander throws a counter combo. A big right from Arlovski misses. Zorrander raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Zorrander moves out of range of the strikes. Zorrander unleashes a big counter combination but Arlovski bobs and weaves and avoids any damage. Arlovski jabbing away but nothing is landing. Arlovski throws a right hand that misses
and Zorrander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. A jab from Arlovski does it's job there. Arlovski throws a hook but Zorrander avoids it easily. Zorrander raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick. Arlovski throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zorrander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. 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 Andrey Arlovski will probably get the nod. Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval. That's time! Arlovski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round! #R3# Zorrander misses with a double jab.
A left and a right from Zorrander both land. Nice combination. Arlovski throws a right hand that misses
and Zorrander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Arlovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zorrander counters with a three punch combo that has Arlovski backing up. Arlovski nods at Zorrander to acknowledge the strikes. Arlovski looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that. Zorrander scores with a jab to the head.
Zorrander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Zorrander uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook. Arlovski misses with an uppercut
and Zorrander connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Zorrander walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Arlovski missing with a left hand there. Zorrander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arlovski throws a lazy uppercut
letting Zorrander counter with a right hand. #T1# Arlovski scores with a slapping inside leg kick. Arlovski rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zorrander counters with a nice uppercut. Arlovski misses with a left hand and Zorrander counters with a quick right hand to the jaw. Arlovski swings widly with a right hand
and Arlovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arlovski looks to land a right hand but Zorrander moved out of range. Zorrander is looking for the big counter here. Zorrander throws a looping overhand right but Arlovski ducks down to avoid it. Arlovski throws a looping overhand right but Zorrander ducks down to avoid it. Arlovski connects with the punch. Zorrander uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Arlovski. Arlovski misses with a hook
and Zorrander counters with a stiff right hand. Arlovski moves forwards but Zorrander connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T2# Arlovski throws a poor cross that misses
and Zorrander counters with a lovely straight right hand! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Arlovski avoids the head kick by Zorrander.
Arlovski throws an off balance right hand
and Zorrander counters with a two punch combo. Arlovski throws a body kick, spinning off balance and Zorrander counters with a nice uppercut. Arlovski throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Arlovski ducks under a wild hook from Zorrander. Arlovski throws a right hand that misses
letting Zorrander counter with a right hand. Arlovski misses with a lunging right hand
letting Zorrander counter with a right hand. A slow jab from Arlovski misses its intended target. Arlovski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zorrander. An attempted straight right counter from Arlovski misses the target. Arlovski gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#T3##CL2# Zorrander drives through and clinches with Arlovski against the cage.
Arlovski is trying to break the clinch but Zorrander has him pressed against the cage. Arlovski wants to get back to striking at distance but Zorrander won't allow it.
#BC# Arlovski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. Arlovski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zorrander sees it coming and avoids it easily. Arlovski moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromZorrander. Arlovski misses with a right hand and Arlovski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Arlovski misses with a series of wild punches.
Arlovski swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zorrander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Arlovski misses with a left hand and Zorrander counters with a lovely straight right hand! Arlovski missing with a left hand there. Zorrander was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. Arlovski walks into a stiff left hand from Zorrander.#T4# Arlovski misses with the combination.
Zorrander is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Arlovski throws a poor cross that misses
and Zorrander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Sloppy strikes from Arlovski. Those never looked like landing. Andrey Arlovski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zorrander lands a head shot. Arlovski misses with a lunging right hand
and Zorrander counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Zeus Zorrander has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Arlovski throws a right hand that misses
and Zorrander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arlovski misses with a shot to the body enabling Zorrander to counter with a crisp jab. Arlovski misses with a lunging right hand
and Zorrander counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Arlovski misses with a hook. Arlovski throws a hook but Zorrander blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight! Zeus Zorrander comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. I think Arlovski 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 Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 29:28 Judge Viktor Lagutenko scores the fight 29:28 Judge Valeri Chadov scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Andrey Arlovski! Andrey Arlovski took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Event:
HFC 40:Volkov vs Nazari
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1# Max lands a jab to the head.
Zorrander throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Max's head.#CUT# It looks like Mad Max has been cut. Zorrander is looking to clinch but Max is avoiding it.
#KD2# Max drops Zorrander with a beautiful combination! Zorrander stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Max is looking for the KO! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Max lands with a good body shot. Max lands a slapping body shot.
Zorrander uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Max.
Zorrander appears to be looking for a big counter. Max misses with a body shot.
#CL# Zorrander gets in close and instigates a clinch. A head punch blocked on the inside by Max. A nice right hand lands inside from Max. Zorrander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Max just leaning against Zorrander, taking a breather. Come on Max - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1# Zorrander's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Max lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zorrander backwards. Max fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Max blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Max softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Max blocks an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Max scores with a nice short uppercut. Zorrander misses with the head strike.
Zorrander tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. Max blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Max told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight. Max blocks an uppercut.
Zorrander lands a left hand.
Max blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zorrander. Max tries a knee to the head but Zorrander blocks it.
Max blocking some punches.
Zorrander has a couple of punches blocked by Max.
Max with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Zorrander working aggressively here.
Max blocking some punches.
#T2# Zorrander throws a punch but it's blocked by Max. Max is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body. Zorrander working aggressively here.
Zorrander working aggressively here.
Nice elbow from Max. #CUT2# It looks like Zeus Zorrander has been cut. Max working some nice short punches in the clinch. Max misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Max. A nice left hand lands by Zorrander.
A short uppercut from Max. #BC2# Max breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2# Max moves into the clinch successfully.
Max taking a breather. Max lands a big knee! That's hurt Zorrander! Oh, he's all over the place! Max lands another knee that sends Zorrander to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mad Max! Mad Max is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
HFC 33:Zorrander vs Larson
Date: Apr 23, 2016 |
#R1# Larson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zorrander circles away. Zorrander's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Zorrander duly obliges. #CUT# It looks like Butch Larson has been cut. Zorrander scores with a three punch combo!
Zorrander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight. Larson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zorrander. Zorrander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Zorrander slaps away a takedown attempt from Larson, before circling back to the center of the mat. Zorrander throws out a powerful 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! Zorrander misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
#KD# Zorrander sends Larson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zorrander is motioning to the referee to let Larson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC# Larson is rocked! Larson fails with the takedown and Zorrander counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Larson out cold! What a finish! Zorrander is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeus Zorrander! Zeus Zorrander retains his heavyweight title! Zeus Zorrander really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Conviction logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
HFC 30:Volkov vs Trump
Date: Apr 09, 2016 |
#R1# Zorrander lands with a cross. Zorrander loads up on a big right hand but Andrews slips the punch. Andrews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Zorrander misses with a series of wild punches.
Zorrander throws a combination that misses and Andrews counters with a stiff right hand. Sloppy strikes from Zorrander. Those never looked like landing. Andrews swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made. Zorrander tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. Andrews drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zorrander defends it well. Zorrander swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Andrews on the counter but it doesn't find it's target. Zorrander throws a lazy uppercut
#KD2# and Andrews counters with a series of strikes that sends Zorrander to the canvas! Andrews follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2# Andrews drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zorrander dives on top into guard.#REVR##SUB2# Andrews escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zorrander gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. Andrews looking for a sweep. Not yet Andrews, not yet. #T1##SUB2# Andrews looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Andrews working a defensive guard here.
#SUB2# Andrews is looking for a triangle here but Zorrander uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Zorrander gets to mount! Andrews was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Andrews tries to hold on but Zorrander postures up.#T2##SU# Zorrander is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet! Andrews shoots in for a double leg but Zorrander sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. Zorrander lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.#CUT# It looks like Dylan Andrews has been cut. Zorrander changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Zorrander scores with a nice strike. A shot to the liver by Zorrander. Beautiful body shot. Zorrander throws a series of punches but Andrews moves out of range. #CL2# Andrews closes the distance and clinches. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Zorrander misses with some punches.
Zorrander working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T3# Zorrander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andrews backwards. Zorrander throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Andrewss head. Zorrander swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zorrander throws a head punch that misses. Andrews blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zorrander. Zorrander misses with the head strike.
Andrews can't get the takedown.
Zorrander misses with a short punch on the inside. Zorrander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zorrander.
Andrews blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Zorrander. Zorrander scores with a nice hook to the head. Zorrander throws a punch but it's blocked by Andrews. #T4# Zorrander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zorrander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zorrander fails to land. Zorrander struggles to land a body shot inside as Andrews controls his hands.
Andrews tries to pull guard but Zorrander holds him up against the cage and eventually Andrews drops back down to his feet.
Zeus Zorrander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Andrews. A shot in the inside from Zorrander. Zorrander fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#TD2# Andrews jumps guard and drags Zorrander to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. Zorrander wants to stand but Andrews is controlling his posture from full guard. Andrews is trying to keep Zorrander in close.
#SUB2# Andrews is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zeus Zorrander dominated that round. The cut man is working on Dylan Andrews'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# A big left from Zorrander misses. The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky. Andrews goes for a double leg but Zorrander avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zorrander continues to drive forward. Zorrander is looking for a counter combo. Andrews dodges the punch combination from Zorrander.
A punch lands to the side of Andrews 's head but he takes it in his stride. Zorrander ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andrews moves away. Andrews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Andrews shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. Andrews moves forwards but Zorrander connects with a nice, crisp jab. Andrews shoots in looking for a takedown. Zorrander tries to sprawl out of it but Andrews keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zorrander manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Zorrander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1# Andrews takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Andrews shoots for a double leg takedown but Zorrander sprawls well. He's pushed Andrews's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily. Zeus Zorrander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dylan Andrews. Zorrander swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Andrews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here. Zeus Zorrander is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Zorrander shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Andrews eats them both and turns towards Zorrander to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. Zorrander smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.#KD# Oooooh!!! Zorrander has knocked Andrews down with a huge combo! Zorrander steps away and waves a wobbly Andrews back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC# Andrews is rocked! This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Zorrander sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Andrews's defenses. It connects perfectly with Andrews's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeus Zorrander! Zeus Zorrander retains his heavyweight title! Jumping up and down and very excited, Zeus Zorrander waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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