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Event:
C97: Kahn vs. Karelin
Date: May 07, 2022 |
#R1#
Gee staying out of range there.
Saric misses with a body shot.
Gee lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Saric backs up against the cage.
Saric lands an overhand right.
Gee seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saric tries a head kick but it misses.
Gee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Gee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
A solid body kick from Saric.
Saric throws a head kick but Gee moves out of range.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Gee is just out of range.
Gee connects with a jab.
Gee scores with a hook to the body. Saric takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saric looks winded!
Nice uppercut lands for Gee. That snapped Saric's head back.
Gee throws a shot to the body.
Gee lands a nice hook to Saric's body. Saric takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #KD#
Nice combo by Gee! Oh, that's hurt him - Saric falls to the canvas and Gee follows him into side control. #CUT#It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.#SU#
Gee stands up and we're back to a striking position. #T1#
Saric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#KD#
Gee drops Saric with a left and a right! Oh, Saric is hurt - Gee dives into side control looking to finish!
#SU#
Gee has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand. #KD#
Saric ducks straight into an uppercut from Gee and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Saric manages to regain guard straight away.
#ROC#Saric is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#SU#
Saric is working an open guard so Gee takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Gee's shoulder, as Gee tries to avoid the shot.
Gee slaps away a takedown attempt from Saric, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Saric throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
and Gee counters with a slapping leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Gee. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Gee.
Gee drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Saric right on the button. Saric goes down! Gee follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Gee gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Inspektor Gee!
Inspektor Gee thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Zdravko Saric was interviewed post fight and said 'Jesus, what the fuck'. |
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Event:
C91: Tofail vs. Fujimoto 2
Date: Mar 27, 2022 |
#R1#
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Ver Huevan moves away.
Von Ver Huevan moves away from the strike by Saric.
A jab lands there for Von Ver Huevan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saric takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saric lands a jab to Von Ver Huevan's midsection.
Saric missing with a left hand there. Von Ver Huevan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Ver Huevan wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Von Ver Huevan lands a jab to the nose.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Ver Huevan.
Von Ver Huevan punishes Saric's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Ver Huevan lands a jab to the nose.
Saric takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Ver Huevan moves away from the strike by Saric.
Von Ver Huevan moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Von Ver Huevan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saric.
Von Ver Huevan lands a leg kick that knocks Saric off balance momentarily.
Nice uppercut there from Von Ver Huevan.
Saric with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Von Ver Huevan to score with a decent uppercut.
Saric's corner calls for a 1-2. Saric obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Von Ver Huevan slips under a jab.
A punch lands to the side of Saric 's head but he takes it in his stride.#KD#
Von Ver Huevan lands a big uppercut and Saric crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Saric looks OK. Von Ver Huevan waves Saric back to his feet!#ROC#Saric is rocked!#T1#
Saric goes for a spinning back kick but it misses. #KD#
Von Ver Huevan feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Saric sprawling to the canvas! Saric rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Von Ver Huevan finish him?!
Saric is still on wobbly legs! Can Von Ver Huevan finish him?
Von Ver Huevan flashes Saric a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Saric's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Saric crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Von Ver Huevan punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Magnus Von Ver Huevan!
After the big win, Magnus Von Ver Huevan made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors SynCity Fightwear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
Zdravko Saric was interviewed post fight and said 'Jesus, what the fuck'. |
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Event:
C85: Steve vs. Brandstatter 2
Date: Feb 13, 2022 |
#R1#
Saric misses with a right hand
and BangYou connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
BangYou just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric misses with a body shot.
BangYou throws a big counter combination but Saric scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
BangYou throws a leg kick which misses Saric's front leg but catches the back leg as Saric tries to avoid it.
Saric gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BangYou.
BangYou connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saric's hands.
BangYou lands a jab-cross combination.
BangYou scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric digs a good hook to BangYou's body.
BangYou uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
It looked like BangYou wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
BangYou is looking to counter punch.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but BangYou was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
BangYou stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and BangYou wants it to stay on the feet.#T1##CL2#
Saric clinches up against the cage.#BC#
BangYou manages to break the clinch.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but BangYou manages to avoid it.
BangYou bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saric's head backwards.
Saric gets cracked with a nice right hand there by BangYou.
BangYou throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saric on the side of the head.
BangYou swinging wildly here.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BangYou. #CL2#
Saric drives through and clinches with BangYou against the cage.
#BC#
BangYou pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saric takes one to the side of the head.
Saric scores with a sloppy right hand. BangYou should have avoided that one. #CUT2#It looks like Aiu BangYou has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric scores with a hook to the body. BangYou takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saric misses with a double jab
and BangYou counters with a thumping low kick. #T2#
Saric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
BangYou is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
BangYou stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saric throws a good cross that connects.
Saric misses with the combination.
BangYou jabs at Saric's body.
BangYou is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saric throws a head kick but BangYou moves out of range.
BangYou stuns Saric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Saric 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. BangYou does a little dance to reset his feet.
BangYou scores with a body shot.
Saric looks winded!
BangYou lands a nice looking body shot.
BangYou throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
BangYou punishes Saric's body with a nice straight punch.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
BangYou fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T3#
Jab from BangYou.
Saric drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saric misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
BangYou is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by BangYou.
Saric misses with a shot to the body
and BangYou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saric walks into a left hand.
Saric swings for the body but BangYou moves out of range.
Saric doesn't succeed with the takedown
and BangYou counters with a nice body shot.
BangYou thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saric if he has to take too many more of those.
BangYou jabs at Saric's body.
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!
Saric ducks right into an uppercut from BangYou.
Saric is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down BangYou rather than just go for the knockout.
BangYou connects with a solid leg kick.
BangYou connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #KD#
BangYou connects with a vicious head kick that knocks Saric to the floor! BangYou dives in looking for the finish!#ROC#Saric is rocked!#T4#
BangYou not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saric is still in real trouble! Can BangYou finish him?
Ground and pound from BangYou.
BangYou scoring with strikes to the body and head. #SU#
BangYou stands up out of the half guard.
Saric seems to have recovered his senses.#KD#
BangYou waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Saric. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Saric to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Saric wants to stand but BangYou is controlling the position. #SU#
BangYou decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Saric has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saric shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aiu BangYou dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Aiu BangYou's cut.
That's time! BangYou's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
BangYou lands an overhand right.
Saric lands an overhand right.
Saric misses with an uppercut.
BangYou is looking to counter punch.
BangYou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A head kick from BangYou lands but Saric takes it in his stride.
Saric swings widly with a right hand
and BangYou counters with a right hand to the body.
BangYou connects with a jab.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from BangYou misses its target.
Saric misses with a telegraphed body shot
and BangYou counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saric misses with a straight left.
A big right from Saric misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric gets off balance looking for a body kick
and BangYou counters with a straight right hand.#KD#
A head kick lands from BangYou that sends Saric to the canvas. Saric tries to scramble back to his feet but BangYou brings him back down into side control.
Saric taking a bit of punishment here - BangYou scoring with strikes.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Saric seems a little lost for a moment, as BangYou dominates the positioning.#T1#
BangYou looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Saric is avoiding damage well.
Sloppy strikes there by BangYou.
BangYou will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
BangYou lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
BangYou cracks Saric with a big elbow. #SU#
BangYou stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Saric misses with a hook
and BangYou makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saric really felt that one!
Saric throws a body punch but BangYou moves out of range.
BangYou lands a nice shot to the body.
Aiu BangYou is winning the standup battle so far.
Saric gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
BangYou throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Nice body punch from BangYou.
BangYou getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Good exchange - BangYou coming out on top.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD#
BangYou moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Saric goes down! Can BangYou finish him!?
BangYou arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Saric's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Aiu BangYou!
Aiu BangYou managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, SynCity Fightwear, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Zdravko Saric stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus, what the fuck'. |
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Event:
C78: McNasty vs. Tofail
Date: Dec 26, 2021 |
#R1#
Jab from Hop.
Saric takes one to the side of the head.
Saric throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hop to counter with a crisp jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Hop checks a leg kick.
Hop takes one to the chin there.#CUT#It looks like Hip Hop has been cut.
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Hop saw that one coming.
Hop scoring well with a low kick there.
Hop slips under a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Hop. No joy for Saric on that attempt.
Hop appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saric misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hop! But no joy.
Hop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!#KD#
Saric cracks Hop with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saric has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Hop to stand back up!#ROC#Hop is rocked!
Hop dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saric. That did some damage!
Hop lunges at Saric with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saric's hand.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
and Hop counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Saric throws a shot to the body.
Saric misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice straight punches there by Saric. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saric.
Saric shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hop lands a jab to the head.
Hop scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Saric misses with a left hand #KD2#
and Hop counters with a nice right hand that sends Saric toppling to the canvas! Saric scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Hop finish him?!#CUT2#It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric lands a nice looking body shot.
Saric tries a head kick but it misses.
Saric throws a head kick but Hop moves out of range.
It seemed like Hop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saric throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saric misses with a shot to the body
and Hop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##KD2#
Hop feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Saric sprawling to the canvas! Saric rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hop finish him?!
#ROC2#Saric is rocked!
Hop fakes the body blow, causing Saric to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Saric goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hip Hop!
In his post fight interview, Hip Hop started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Zdravko Saric had this to say: 'Jesus, what the fuck'. |
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Event:
C75: McNasty vs. Alyoshin
Date: Dec 04, 2021 |
#R1#
Chamba takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#It looks like Gilberto Chamba has been cut.
Chamba with a nice cross.
Saric throws a body punch but Chamba moves out of range.
Saric walks forward, straight into a front kick from Chamba.
Nice body kick from Chamba.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Saric looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. #KD2#
Chamba cracks Saric with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Saric looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Chamba finish him?
#CUT2#It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chamba turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A combination from Chamba does no damage.
Chamba dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chamba scores with a jab to the head.
Chamba scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Chamba has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Chamba throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chamba lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saric tries to get into range but Chamba steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Saric! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Chamba scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gilberto Chamba!
In defeat, Zdravko Saric stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus, what the fuck'. |
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Event:
SYN 849 Whymer vs. Dionisy
Date: Nov 07, 2021 |
#R1#
Makarov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.#CL2#
Makarov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saric prevents a takedown attempt there.
Makarov keeps control of Saric as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saric has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saric looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Saric is trying to break free.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Saric is trying to break free.#TD2#
Makarov is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Saric can't fight it off and eventually Makarov manages to take the fight to the floor. Saric looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Saric wants to stand but Makarov is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Makarov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Saric being controlled here, momentarily. #T1#
Makarov prevents Saric from getting back to his feet.
Saric trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Makarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Saric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Saric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Makarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makarov stops Saric from standing up.
Makarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Makarov working some strikes from top position.
Makarov cracks Saric with a solid left hand.#T2#
Makarov tries to free his leg and advance position but Saric is retaining full guard.
Makarov works over Saric with some ground and pound from guard.
Makarov sitting in guard here, content to control.
Saric wants to get back to his feet but Makarov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Saric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Makarov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Makarov trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric is looking to stand up but Makarov isn't so interested in that idea.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Makarov throwing strikes but missing. #T3#
Makarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Makarov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saric works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Makarov landing with the ground and pound.
Makarov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Makarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Makarov wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Makarov misses with a takedown attempt - Saric sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zdravko Saric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sergey Makarov.
Saric lets loose with a powerful body kick. Makarov will feel that in the morning.#T4#
Saric misses the jab.
Makarov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#CUT#It looks like Sergey Makarov has been cut.#TD2#
Saric gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Makarov to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Makarov connects with a couple of short punches.
Saric is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Saric has wrist control.
Makarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Saric has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Saric has wrist control.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Makarov being controlled here momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Makarov dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergey Makarov'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#
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Makarov is just out of range.#TD2#
Makarov drives through with a takedown into Saric's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Makarov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
Makarov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saric wants to stand up but Makarov is controlling him.
Makarov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Makarov from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Saric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saric has control of Makarov's left arm, preventing Makarov from doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makarov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.#T1#
Makarov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Makarov with a nice head shot there.
Makarov prevents Saric from getting back to his feet.
Saric working a defensive guard here.
Makarov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Makarov lands a couple of elbows.
Makarov works over Saric with some ground and pound from guard.
Makarov is looking to work some ground and pound but Saric has wrist control.
Makarov postures up in Saric's guard and throws a big left but Saric blocks it.
Makarov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.#T2#
Makarov is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Saric is looking to stand up but Makarov isn't so interested in that idea.
Makarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Makarov postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Makarov throws a big right hand that misses.
Makarov content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Makarov scoring with some ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Makarov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Makarov with a nice head shot there.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Makarov's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Makarov throws a big elbow that misses.
Makarov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#T3#
Makarov 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.
Makarov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Makarov throwing strikes from guard but Saric blocks nicely.
Makarov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Makarov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Saric is not content to let Makarov control the position.
Sergey Makarov has got the better of the ground game so far.
Makarov misses with the ground and pound.#T4##SUB2#
Makarov is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Saric has escaped the position, nice work there.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Makarov. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
An elbow from Makarov crashes against the mat.
Makarov scores with a couple of short elbows.
Makarov cracks Saric with a big right hand but Saric just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Saric managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Makarov.
Makarov lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Makarov lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Saric down.
#SUB2#
Makarov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Saric is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Makarov fails to land a wild elbow strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sergey Makarov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sergey Makarov's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Makarov closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Saric did well to prevent Makarov getting side control.
Makarov missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Makarov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saric with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Saric is trying to control but can't.
Makarov is trying to control. Saric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Makarov is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Makarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saric's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makarov throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Saric is working away.
Makarov thows a huge punch but Saric dodges it nicely.
#T1#
Ground and pound from Makarov.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Saric is working away.
Saric avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makarov.
Makarov drops an elbow to the side of Saric's head.
Makarov not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Makarov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though.
Makarov landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Saric avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makarov.
Saric avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Makarov.
Makarov seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Makarov lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #T2#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makarov connects with a nice short shot to Saric's temple.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Makarov connects with a nice short shot to Saric's temple.
Makarov sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Makarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #SUB2#
Makarov wants to work for an arm triangle but Saric is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Makarov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saric's head.
Makarov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Makarov trying to control from half guard but Saric is working away.
Makarov working over Saric with some ground and pound. Saric looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.#T3#
Ground and pound from Makarov.
Sergey Makarov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Makarov.
Makarov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Makarov seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Makarov controlling the action here.
Saric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Saric wants to get back to his feet.
#SUB2#
Makarov seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Saric is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Sergey Makarov!
Sergey Makarov 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.
Zdravko Saric was interviewed post fight and said 'Jesus, what the fuck'. |
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Event:
SYN 839 Sitsongrit vs. Sosa
Date: Oct 09, 2021 |
#R1#
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
Saric trying to control the position.
Namasuzuki not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Namasuzuki looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Namasuzuki is controlling him.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Namasuzuki is one step ahead there.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Saric is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saric throws the left hand but Namasuzuki avoids the punch easily.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Saric.
Namasuzuki scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saric throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2#It looks like Pupuki Namasuzuki has been cut.
Saric throws a head kick that half lands.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Namasuzuki keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Namasuzuki moves away from the strike by Saric. #TD#
Namasuzuki darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Namasuzuki thows a huge punch but Saric dodges it nicely.
Namasuzuki with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Namasuzuki is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Saric doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki stalling away here and it's allowed Saric to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Namasuzuki wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Namasuzuki stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position.
Namasuzuki advances position into side control!
Namasuzuki tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it. #T4#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Saric is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The referee asks Namasuzuki politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Namasuzuki prefers to stall for the moment though.
Saric is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2##CL#
Namasuzuki gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Namasuzuki misses with some punches.
Namasuzuki keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saric's efforts to push away.
Namasuzuki has Saric pressed against the cage, preventing Saric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saric is trying to force a seperation but Namasuzuki has the dominant position.#BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
Namasuzuki appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jab, jab by Saric - just one landing.
Namasuzuki lands with a shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saric, as that shot connected.
Saric swings widly with a right hand
and Namasuzuki counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saric has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Namasuzuki lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Namasuzuki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric feints a jab promting Namasuzuki to slip. Saric then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Namasuzuki slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Namasuzuki can pounce on him.
#T1#
Namasuzuki walks into a left hand.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric misses with a hook to the body
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Namasuzuki sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saric stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Namasuzuki.
A jab lands there for Saric.
Namasuzuki takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Sloppy strikes from Saric. Those never looked like landing.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Namasuzuki lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Namasuzuki scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki scores with a decent looking hook.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric misses with a left hand #TD#
and Namasuzuki counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #T2#
Namasuzuki tries to pass to full mount but Saric defends it.
Saric trying to control here.
Namasuzuki wants to take a breather but Saric is having none of it.
Namasuzuki is pressing down on Saric's thigh, looking to free his foot. Saric is holding on for now.
Well, if Namasuzuki is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
#T3#
Saric pushes Namasuzuki off looking to stand but Namasuzuki dives back in and keeps control.
#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saric lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Namasuzuki at a distance.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Namasuzuki walks into a stiff left hand from Saric.#CUT2#Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut is getting worse.
The crowd cheers as Saric lands an impressive looking overhand right. Namasuzuki doesn't seem phased though.
Saric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Namasuzuki displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Namasuzuki is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Namasuzuki.
Saric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saric tries to circle away but Namasuzuki has him pinned against the cage.
Saric tries to circle away but Namasuzuki has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Saric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Namasuzuki digs a good body shot into Saric's ribs.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Namasuzuki lands a lovely overhand right.
Saric throws a head kick that misses
and Namasuzuki counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saric's knee momentarily.
It looks like Namasuzuki has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Saric throws a sloppy body shot
and Namasuzuki counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Saric takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saric walks into a jab.
Saric misses with a series of wild punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Pupuki Namasuzuki will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pupuki Namasuzuki's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Saric takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Namasuzuki swinging wildly here.
Namasuzuki moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saric throws a low kick but it's checked well by Namasuzuki.
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Namasuzuki ducks down to avoid it.
Namasuzuki ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Namasuzuki slips under a jab from Saric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Namasuzuki throws a right and a left that Saric avoids nicely.
Saric drops his hands momentarily and Namasuzuki takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saric has had enough of the clinch but Namasuzuki keeps him there for the moment.
Saric throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
#T1#
Namasuzuki stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Namasuzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saric tries to break the clinch but Namasuzuki is controlling the position.
Still in the clinch, Namasuzuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saric takes a shot to the head.
Namasuzuki pushes Saric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Namasuzuki.
A short right from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Namasuzuki works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice left hand lands by Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Namasuzuki scores with a shoulder strike.
Namasuzuki working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Namasuzuki. #ROC#Saric is rocked!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Namasuzuki.
Namasuzuki gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saric is still on wobbly legs! Can Namasuzuki finish him?#T2#
Namasuzuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Still in the clinch, Namasuzuki scores with a nice short uppercut.
Namasuzuki lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric pushes Namasuzuki back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saric seems to have recovered his senses.
Namasuzuki lands a nice uppercut.
Namasuzuki lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Namasuzuki lands a body punch.
Namasuzuki taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#KD#
Namasuzuki drops Saric onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Saric is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Namasuzuki lands a left hand.
Namasuzuki lands a big right hand that drops Saric! The killer instinct kicks in and Namasuzuki finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Namasuzuki!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pupuki Namasuzuki!
Pupuki Namasuzuki seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Zdravko Saric stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus, what the fuck'. |
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Event:
SYN 828 Crosby vs. Arundel
Date: Aug 29, 2021 |
#R1#
Saric misses with a looping right.
Branca fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Branca throws the kick towards the body but Saric avoids it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Branca.
Branca ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Branca throws a push kick but Saric slaps the foot to one side.
Saric throws a hook but Branca avoids it easily.
A jab from Saric misses.
Saric tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Branca on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Branca throws a hook to the side of Saric's head but Saric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Branca moves away.
Saric throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Branca throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Branca lands a nice looking body shot.
Branca throws a nice inside leg kick.
Branca throws a good cross that connects.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Branca moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Branca throws a front kick that sends Saric stumbling back into the cage.#T1#
A slapping leg kick lands for Branca.
Saric tries to land a front kick but Branca steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A good leg kick by Branca.
Saric scores with a kick to the midsection.
Joao Cajo Branca is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Branca misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Branca throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #CL#
Branca has taken the fight to the clinch.
Branca is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saric is defending well for now.
Saric is trying to break free.
Saric is trying to push Branca away but Branca has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A short body shot lands from Branca as the two fighters clinch.
Branca scores with a shoulder strike.
Branca gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A body shot lands from Branca.
Saric looks winded!
Branca pushes Saric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Branca struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
#T2#
Branca lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Branca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saric or not.
Branca lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saric or not.
Branca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branca lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Branca.
A right hook to the body lands for Branca.
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Branca.
Branca lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A hook to the body from Branca.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branca.
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Branca.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saric is looking to break free of the clinch but Branca has double underhooks.
Branca lands with a light punch inside.
Branca lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saric.
Branca is working Saric over against the cage.
Branca lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Branca. #T3#
Branca scores with a hook to the body.
Branca scores with a shot to the side of Saric's head.
Branca digs a right hand underneath Saric's ribcage. Saric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Branca lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Branca.
Saric letting Branca take a breather here.
Branca digs a right hand into Saric's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saric's gas tank.
Branca lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saric is trying to break free.
Branca lands a hook to the side of the head.
Branca lands a body punch.
Branca lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Branca is controlling him.
Branca lands a knee to the body.
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!
Branca scores with a shoulder strike.
Branca lands a nice shot to the body.
Branca lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
A short body shot lands from Branca as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Branca. #T4#
Branca lands a shot to the body.
Branca lands with a light punch inside.
Nice body punch from Branca.
Branca works on Saric's body with a couple of short punches.
Branca lands a nice uppercut.
Branca is working Saric over against the cage.
Branca tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Branca lands a knee to the head.
#BC#
Branca breaks the clinch.
Saric doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saric takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Good exchange - Branca coming out on top.#ROC#Saric is rocked!
Branca lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Branca seems to be stalking Saric here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Saric drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Joao Cajo Branca!
Joao Cajo Branca decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
Zdravko Saric was interviewed post fight and said 'Jesus, what the fuck'. |
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Event:
SYN 820 Maluga vs. Mumu
Date: Aug 01, 2021 |
#R1#
Tiotio takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saric misses with a jab to the body
and Tiotio counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric looks to land a right hand but Tiotio moved out of range.
Saric misses with a straight left.
Saric misses with a hook
letting Tiotio counter with a right hand. #KD#
Saric drops Tiotio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Tiotio looks back up at him and smiles so Saric waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Tiotio is rocked!#CUT#It looks like Ara Tiotio has been cut.
Tiotio has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiotio sizes up Saric with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tiotio is still on wobbly legs! Can Saric finish him?
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Tiotio throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saric finds Tiotio's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Tiotio flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Saric lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Tiotio will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
SYN 806 Trump vs. Nti
Date: Jun 19, 2021 |
#R1#
Saric closes the distance but Lemieux moves to the side
and Lemieux counters with a nice body shot.
Lemieux on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lemieux avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A quick step to the side and Lemieux tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lemieux takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saric scores with a jab to the body.
Lemieux uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric works the jab nicely.
Saric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Donk. Saric catches Lemieux right on the button with a cross.
Saric drops Lemieux with a straight right hand, right on the button! Saric follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 2
Date: May 11, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Zdravko Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 5 losses; Lurch Addams!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Atkins.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Addams misses with a takedown #CL#
and Saric counters into the clinch. Nicely done. #TD#
Saric decides to pull guard.
Addams showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Saric keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Saric is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saric holds on and takes a little breather.
Addams engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Let's hope that Addams has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Addams trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Saric can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Addams controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Addams tries to free his leg and advance position but Saric is retaining full guard.
Addams pushing down on Saric's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Addams is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T2#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Addams.
Addams's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Addams trying to pass the guard but Saric defending well.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #SUB2#
Addams is looking for a kimura here.
Addams not doing much here.
#T3#
It looks like Addams might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.#SUB2#
Addams is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Saric sees it coming and defends easily.
Still in half guard, Addams seems content to control.#T4#
Addams is thwarting Saric's attempts to control the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Addams is continuing to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Addams looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Addams stalling. #T5#
Addams passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Saric! Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (0) vs (3) Addams
Addams tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Addams tries to control but Saric wriggling away.
Addams controlling the position easily from mount.
Addams looking to control but Saric is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T6#
Saric is controlling an arm, preventing Addams from taking his back. Although keeping him in mount is no better to be honest.
Addams controlling from mount.
The adventures of Addams the control monster continue. Boring.
Addams is looking to work his way around to Saric's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Addams trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Addams controlling the pace for now. #T7#
Addams takes Saric's back. Score +3 for taking back: Saric (0) vs (6) Addams
Addams controls the action.#SUB2#
Addams is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Saric is defending well though. Addams let's go of the attempt for now.
Addams controls the action.#T8#
Yet more stalling tactics from Addams.
Addams wants to control but Saric manages to buck him off and is now in Addams's guard! Nice work there by Saric! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (6) Addams
Addams looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Addams is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Saric (2) vs (8) Addams
Addams wants to lay and pray for a moment but Saric keeps working. #T9#
Saric works his way to full guard. Good work.
Saric keeping full guard, as Addams tries to pass.
Addams trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Addams pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Addams stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position. #T10#
Addams is pushing down on Saric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saric is fighting to maintain full guard but Addams has managed to sneak the leg through.
Addams not doing much here.
Saric is not content to let Addams control the position.
Addams seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Addams is trying to control. Saric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T11#
Addams content to control rather than advance.
Saric wants to control but Addams is keeping busy.
Addams stalling.
Saric is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Addams controlling the action here.
More stalling from Addams.#T12#
Addams is looking to pass Saric's guard but actually Saric recovers to full guard.
Addams stopping the sweep attempt from Saric.
Addams is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Addams with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T13#
Addams being controlled here momentarily.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Addams from controlling successfully.
Addams stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position.
Addams trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Addams slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Saric (2) vs (11) Addams
Addams wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T14##SUB2#
Addams is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Saric knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Addams moves into full mount! Score +2 for reaching mount: Saric (2) vs (13) Addams
Saric has given up his back here. Will Addams look for the submission or keep pounding away?
Score +3 for taking back: Saric (2) vs (16) Addams
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Addams keeps control of the position easily here as Saric tries to buck him off.
Addams trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Addams wins on points by 16 to 2.
Lurch Addams seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Zdravko Saric was interviewed post fight and said 'Jesus, what the fuck'. |
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Event:
TWGC 33 (265lbs, D2): London Qualifier - Round 1
Date: May 10, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Zdravko Saric! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Doug Bell!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Bell moves into the clinch.
Bell drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Saric has Bell pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bell manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Saric pulls Bell into guard.
Bell is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Bell is fighting to break Saric's control of his arms but Saric is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bell wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.#T1##SUB#
Saric throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bell won't allow Saric to sweep him here.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T2#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bell controlling from the top position.
Saric pulls Bell in close to his closed guard and prevents Bell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Saric looking for a sweep. Not yet Saric, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3#
Bell wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Saric wants to sweep here but Bell controlling him for the moment.
Saric pulls Bell in close to his closed guard and prevents Bell from doing any damage or advancing position.#T4#
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.
Bell passes into half guard. #T5#
Bell is thwarting Saric's attempts to control the position.
Bell slows the pace down in half guard. #T6#
Saric tries to roll over but Bell keeps him under control.
Saric trying to hold on to Bell's head to control him but Bell postures up.
Saric keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T7#
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bell is trying to control the action in half guard but Saric is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #T8#
Bell not doing much here.
Saric trying to control here.
Bell not doing much here.
#T9#
Bell prevents Saric from improving his position.
Bell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saric desperately trying to maintain half guard. #T10#
Saric tries to get to full guard but Bell has control of the leg.
Bell wants to advance to full mount but Saric doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead. #T11#
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bell is one step ahead there.
Saric pulls Bell in close to his closed guard and prevents Bell from doing any damage or advancing position.#T12#
Saric is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Saric is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T13#
Bell wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Bell showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bell stopping the sweep attempt from Saric.#T14#
Saric controlling Bell's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bell pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
As we have tied on points, we go to a tie breaker and Saric gets a bonus point for attempting more subs.
Saric takes the fight on points by 1 to 0.
During a confident post fight interview, Zdravko Saric thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
ALPHA-1: Interlude
Date: May 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Saric fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bundy is out of range.
Bundy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bundy.
Saric lands with a nice body punch.
A lazy body kick from Saric #TD#
and Bundy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bundy lands a nice short elbow.
Bundy throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bundy is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bundy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T1#
Bundy wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Bundy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bundy throwing strikes but missing.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy won't allow Saric to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Saric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT2#It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
Bundy blocks a head kick by Saric.
Bundy tries to counter with a takedown but Saric is quick to defend against it.
Saric throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Saric shoots in looking for a takedown but Bundy manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Saric's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Saric throws a right hand that misses
#TD#
and Bundy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Saric trying to control but Bundy postures up.
Bundy throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saric regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bundy.
Saric is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #T3#
Bundy controlling from the top position.
Bundy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saric swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bundy is pushing down on Saric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saric is fighting to maintain full guard but Bundy has managed to sneak the leg through.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Bundy is stalling here. Saric is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Bundy seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saric has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Bundy is looking to regain half guard here but Saric keeps moving and retains side control.
Saric moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Bundy is not content to let Saric control the position.
Bundy has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saric tries to stand but Bundy is controlling his head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zdravko Saric will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Saric misses with a straight right.
Bundy feinted with a counter takedown.
Saric throws a body kick despite being completely out of range#TD#
and Bundy counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saric won't be happy with that.
Saric taking a bit of punishment here - Bundy scoring with strikes.
Saric is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Bundy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Bundy will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saric is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bundy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Bundy looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Saric is looking to escape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric is looking for a sweep. Bundy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bundy winds up and cracks Saric with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T1#
Bundy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bundy is controlling the pace.
Bundy throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
Bundy wants to free his trapped foot but Saric is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bundy trying to control the pace. #SUB#
Bundy is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bundy lands with a punch from half guard.
Bundy is just content to waste time from the top position. Saric takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bundy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bundy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bundy pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Bundy content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Saric wants to stand and escape but Bundy is having none of it.
Bundy sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Saric throws a sloppy head kick and Bundy moves out of range easily.
Saric throws a lazy head kick
and Bundy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saric thinking.
A low kick from Saric misses
and Bundy counters with a straight right hand.
Bundy slips under a jab.
Bundy attempts a counter takedown but Saric avoids it well and moves away.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundy manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Bundy.
Saric throws a leg kick that misses.
As Saric tries to get set, Bundy tries to push him back and clinch up but Saric manages to avoid the attempt.#T4#
Saric misses with a straight left.
Saric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saric has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bundy finds it's way round the side to connect with Saric's head.
Bundy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bundy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saric throws a big shot that misses.
Bundy attempts a counter takedown but Saric avoids it well and moves away.
Bundy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bundy manages to avoid it.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Bundy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saric throws the left hand but Bundy avoids the punch easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Saric misses #TD#
and Bundy counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ted Bundy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ted Bundy's cut.
That's time! Bundy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!#R3#
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Bundy's shoulder, as Bundy tries to avoid the shot.
Saric misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bundy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric lands a right hook to the body.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.#CL#
Bundy gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bundy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Saric gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bundy lands with a short shot to the head.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bundy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Saric pulls his leg out and moves away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saric. #TD#
Bundy closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Saric to the mat! Saric manages to get full guard.
Saric keeping full guard, as Bundy tries to pass. #T1#
Saric is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Bundy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bundy controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Bundy trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Bundy is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Bundy's head but Bundy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bundy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Bundy blocks a head kick by Saric.
Bundy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saric sprawls and moves away.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Zdravko Saric seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saric throws a hook but Bundy avoids it easily.
Bundy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Saric throws a leg kick that is checked#TD#
and Bundy counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bundy sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though. #T3#
Bundy thows a huge punch but Saric dodges it nicely.
Bundy scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bundy wants to free his trapped foot but Saric is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bundy takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Bundy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bundy seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bundy thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bundy is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Saric reverses the position - he's now on top in Bundy's guard.
Saric stopping the sweep attempt from Bundy.
Bundy managing to control the position.
Bundy wants to sweep here but Saric controlling him for the moment.
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 Ted Bundy.
I think Bundy 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ted Bundy!
A very excited looking Ted Bundy rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
Zdravko Saric was interviewed post fight and said 'Jesus, what the fuck'. |
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Event:
SMASH: Rossi vs Peterson
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1#
Giant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Giant throws a body shot but no joy.
Giant seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saric shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Giant as he avoids it easily.
Saric throws a body punch but Giant moves out of range.
Saric connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT2#It looks like Yhorm Giant has been cut.
Saric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Giant appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saric with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Giant looks to throw the jab but Saric is out of range.
Saric with a lazy takedown attempt
and Giant counters with a nice uppercut.
Giant looks to land a right hand but Saric moved out of range.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Giant counters with a series of strikes. Saric will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Giant throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Giant throws a shot from downtown. Saric moves away and avoids it.#T1#
Giant with the inside leg kick.
Saric missing with a left hand there. Giant was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saric gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saric tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Giant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saric looks to land a left hand but Giant moved out of range nicely.
Giant lands the left hand.
Saric takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Giant lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Giant is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That kick from Giant tenderised Saric's leg. Saric is trying to keep his angry face on.
Giant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Saric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
and Giant counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yhorm Giant is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric blocks a jab.
Saric drops Giant with a big left hand! Giant is injured, injured bad! Saric jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
A relieved looking Zdravko Saric thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it. |
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Event:
SMASH: Alela vs Pawlik
Date: Mar 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Holguin keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.#TD2#
Holguin shoots in and bounces Saric off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Holguin stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position.
Holguin pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Holguin trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Holguin engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
#T1#
Holguin wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Holguin is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zdravko Saric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Holguin changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Holguin scores with a body shot.
Holguin misses with a wild body shot.
Saric attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Holguin has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
A big right from Saric misses. #T2#
Saric throws a series of punches but Holguin avoids them all with ease.
Saric avoids the body shot from Holguin.
Holguin just misses with a punch to the body.
Holguin shoots in for a double leg but Saric sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It looked like Saric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Holguin lands a slapping body shot.
Holguin shoots for a double leg takedown but Saric sprawls well. He's pushed Holguin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Saric 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.
Saric slaps away a takedown attempt from Holguin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zdravko Saric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Holguin.
Saric lands a nice looking body kick.
A big left from Saric misses.
Holguin misses with a straight right.
It looked like Saric was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Good standup being displayed there by Saric as he connects with a hook.
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!
Holguin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Holguin shoots in and drives through. Saric sprawls well.
A swing and a miss from Holguin.#T3#
A slapping leg kick lands for Saric.
Holguin scores with a jab to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saric 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 Holguin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Holguin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Holguin swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Holguin throws a looping overhand right but Saric ducks down to avoid it.
Jab from Saric.#CUT#It looks like Dani Holguin has been cut.
BAM! Saric delivers a spinning backfist that drops Holguin like a ragdoll! This is all oooooveeeer! He was out before he hit the ground!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Spinning Backfist). Zdravko Saric!
A victorious Zdravko Saric thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter. |
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Event:
SMASH: Bee vs Orochi
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
A jab from Saric finds it's way through Hall's defenses. #CUT#It looks like Charlie Hall has been cut.#CL2#
Saric tries to keep at a distance but Hall has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saric misses with a punch to the body.
Saric misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saric taking a breather.
Saric leaning against his opponent.
Hall wants to break the clinch but can't.
#BC#
Saric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Hall gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC2#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saric wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hall. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
and Hall counters with a straight right hand.
Hall connects with a body shot that sends Saric's belly button to the back.
Saric listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hall throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric tried to counter with a leg kick but Hall avoided it.#T1#
Saric throws out a loose jab but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hall doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#CL2#
Hall moves into range and clinches up with Saric.
Saric keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hall's efforts to push away.
Saric lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saric tries to throw a body punch but Hall avoids it by throwing Saric back against the cage.
Good body shot from Saric.
Hall tries to circle away but Saric has him pinned against the cage.#BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Saric darts in and clinches Hall up against the cage.
Saric lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hall backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hall.
Hall looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Saric keeps control of Hall as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saric.
A short left from Saric.
Saric swings wildly with an uppercut but Hall uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saric doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Saric won't allow it.
#T2##BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Hall. Beautiful body shot.
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Hall.
Hall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#CL#
Saric moves into the clinch successfully.
Hall is trying to push Saric away but Saric has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saric lands a nice shot to the body.
Saric prevents Hall from breaking the clinch.
Saric misses with a body punch.
Saric is leaning against Hall and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Saric. #CUT#That has opened up Charlie Hall's cut even more.
A short right from Saric.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saric.
Saric stalls.
Hall is trying to force a seperation but Saric has the dominant position.
Hall blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hall blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Hall wants to get back to striking at distance but Saric won't allow it.
Saric lands with a right to the head. #BC#
Saric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saric walks into a left hand.
Saric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Saric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Hall slips under a jab.
Hall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall missing with a left hand there. Saric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #CL#
Saric rushes Hall and presses him up against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch. #BC2#
Hall pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hall defending well as Saric loads up on a big left hand.
Hall looks for the body kick but Saric saw that one coming.
Saric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hall.
Both fighters circling a little - Hall finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saric lands a jab to Hall's midsection.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Hall's shoulder, as Hall tries to avoid the shot. #T4#
Saric blocks a head kick by Hall.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hall was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Hall bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Hall throws a lazy body kick
and Saric counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Hall saw that one coming.
Saric shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Donk. Hall catches Saric right on the button with a cross.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saric.
Hall dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hall ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Hall jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hall moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Hall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Saric misses.
Saric throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saric throws a push kick but Hall slaps the foot to one side.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Saric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Charlie Hall's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Saric thuds a left hand into Hall's body.
Saric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hall.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saric stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saric can't find room to land a body shot as Hall controls the action.
Saric lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saric lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Hall's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saric missing with a left hand there. Hall was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hall lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Nice defenses there by Saric.
A quick step to the side and Saric tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hall pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hall shoots in and drives through. Saric sprawls well.
Hall is breathing heavily.#T1#
Saric connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hall throws out the jab.
Saric lands with a cross. #CUT#The cut above Charlie Hall's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#CL#
Saric closes the distance and clinches.
Saric misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saric lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Saric scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hall is trying to push Saric away but Saric has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Saric lands a left hand.
Saric scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT#Charlie Hall's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Saric cracks Hall with a nice body shot.
Saric is pushing Hall up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Saric'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.
Hall wants to break the clinch but can't.
#T2#
Saric throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#BC2#
Hall breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hall throws a head kick that misses
letting Saric counter with a right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Charlie Hall's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Gustafsson vs Saunders
Date: Jan 02, 2021 |
#R1#
Steel loads up on a big right hand but Saric slips the punch.
A leg kick checked by Steel.
Steel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saric.
Saric swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel slips a straight right by Saric.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Saric moved away.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel throws a push kick but Saric slaps the foot to one side.
Saric avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Steel cracks Saric with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Steel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Steel scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice straight punches there by Steel. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Steel.
Steel blocks a head kick by Saric.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Saric 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Steel throws a poor cross that misses
and Saric counters with a nice low kick that buckles Steel's knee momentarily.
Saric seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Steel throws a body shot but no joy.
Steel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steel looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.
Saric takes a swing at Steel's ribcage but misses.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Saric lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saric dips to his left and cracks Steel with an uppercut!
Steel throws out a powerful jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Saric moves out of range easily.
Saric blocks a head kick by Steel.
#T2#
Saric lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Steel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saric with a body shot.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Saric blocks a head kick by Steel.
A nice leg kick from Steel, right into the meat of the thigh.
Steel looks to land a body kick but Saric moved away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric staying out of range there.
Steel takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT#It looks like Jerome Steel has been cut.
Steel walks into a jab.
Good shot there by Steel.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saric lands the left hand.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Steel misses.
Steel has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.#T3#
Saric swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steel.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steel.
Saric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Steel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saric swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saric at a distance.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel misses with a straight left.
Saric on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Steel tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little feinted left hand from Saric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Steel swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Steel - just one landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
Saric is looking to counter punch.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Steel misses with a wild body shot. #T4#
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
A little feinted left hand from Saric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saric with the inside leg kick.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saric.
Saric lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saric.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saric.
Steel scores with a hook to the body. Saric takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Steel moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saric looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel lands a body shot.
Saric takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Steel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jerome Steel's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Saric scores with a punch to the head.
Saric scores with a shot to the body.
Saric shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saric avoids the head kick by Steel.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
Saric swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saric throws a series of punches but Steel moves out of range.
Saric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Steel throws out the jab.
Steel walks into a straight right hand from Saric.
Steel lands a nice shot that snaps Saric's head back.
Saric 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.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Saric misses the jab.
Steel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Steel's shoulder, as Steel tries to avoid the shot.
Steel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric tried to counter with a leg kick but Steel avoided it.#T1#
Steel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Steel.
Steel connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Steel on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saric avoids the body shot from Steel.
Saric tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saric counters with a good low kick that Steel was not able to check.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Saric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saric gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Steel finds it's way through Saric's defenses.
Saric takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel stuns Saric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The fighters circling - Steel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Saric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saric bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T2#
Saric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Steel.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Good exchange - Steel coming out on top.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Steel was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Steel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Steel throws a head kick that misses.
Saric scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good shot there by Saric.
Steel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saric.
Saric lands with a cross.
Steel misses with a jab to the body
enabling Saric to counter with a crisp jab.
Steel tries a head kick but it misses.
Steel is breathing heavily.
Steel throws a body kick that misses.
Steel misses with a body shot.
#T3#
Steel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
Steel sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Steel moves away from the strike by Saric.
Saric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saric throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Steel has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saric.
Steel has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Steel there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Steel has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saric punishes Steel's body with a nice straight punch.
Steel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saric is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saric jabs Steel to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Steel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric connects with a leg kick.
Steel takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Steel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A low kick lands for Saric.
Saric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#ROC#Steel is rocked!
Steel throws an off balance right hand
and Steel takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Steel is still on wobbly legs! Can Saric finish him?
Steel misses with a looping right.
Steel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Steel misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Saric cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saric finds Steel's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Steel flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Saric lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Steel will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website. |
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Event:
GAMMA#848 Bolleke v DeSilva
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boagrius misses with a kick to the body
and Saric counters with a straight right hand.
Boagrius shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boagrius tries to land a front kick but Saric steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saric is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Boagrius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Boagrius.
Saric throws out a counter right but Boagrius avoids it with no problem.
We've been informed that Saric has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Boagrius throws a push kick but Saric slaps the foot to one side.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boagrius throws a body kick that misses.
Saric throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boagrius quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric throws a body punch but Boagrius moves out of range.
Saric throws a sloppy head kick
and Boagrius makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Boagrius takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.#T1#
Boagrius on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saric throws a solid leg kick but Boagrius takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saric.
A solid body kick from Boagrius.
Saric throws a front kick aimed at Boagrius's knee but Boagrius avoids it well.
Saric cracks Boagrius with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Boagrius fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saric has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saric takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CUT#It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saric.
Saric takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saric looks winded!
Boagrius misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Boagrius dips to his left and cracks Saric with an uppercut!
Boagrius misses with a right hand
and Saric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A big left from Boagrius misses.
Saric missing with a left hand there. Boagrius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boagrius connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Boagrius misses the shot to the body.
Saric has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boagrius finds it's way round the side to connect with Saric's head.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Boagrius's head but Boagrius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saric thows a leg kick but Boagrius checks it
and Boagrius counters with a stiff right hand. #T3#
Saric throws a low kick but Boagrius moves out of range easily.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boagrius swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saric tests Boagrius's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Boagrius checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saric feints and then cracks Boagrius's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Boagrius down. #CL#
Boagrius has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boagrius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Boagrius.
Boagrius scores with a shot to the side of Saric's head.
Boagrius has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
Boagrius working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T4#
Nice body punch from Boagrius.
Boagrius misses with a hook from the clinch.
Boagrius misses with some punches.
Saric doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boagrius misses with a body punch.
Boagrius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Saric throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Boagriuss head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Boagrius.
Boagrius makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Boagrius lands a body shot.
Boagrius pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Boagrius.
A body shot lands from Boagrius.
Boagrius working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saric tries a body shot but Boagrius blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Boagrius fails to land.
Boagrius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Boagrius misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Boagrius scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saric digs a right hand into Boagrius's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boagrius's gas tank.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpheus Boagrius dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Saric'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#
Saric takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boagrius throws a leg kick which misses Saric's front leg but catches the back leg as Saric tries to avoid it.
Boagrius misses with the combination.
Boagrius dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boagrius lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saric is breathing heavily.#KD#
Boagrius drops Saric with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Saric looks back up at him and smiles so Boagrius waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Saric is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boagrius jabs at Saric's body.#T1#
Boagrius throws a pinpoint strike between Saric's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Saric crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Boagrius scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Orpheus Boagrius!
Post fight, Orpheus Boagrius took to the microphone: 'I would like to thank everybody for watching me for this long , and supporting me throughout my career. But it's important for a fighter to know when his time is up , and now is the best time for me to officially retire. I had some great runs , and some amazing fights , but now is the best time. Tha'.
Zdravko Saric spoke after the fight, saying 'Jesus, what the fuck'. |
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Event:
GAMMA#840 Damagon v MacArthur
Date: Jul 11, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Cobb does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cobb has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zimmer Babies in the buildup to the fight.
Cobb misses with a straight right.
Saric flicks out a counter leg kick but Cobb steps away.
Cobb is looking to land body kicks.
Cobb avoids the body shot from Saric.
Cobb tried to counter with a leg kick but Saric avoided it.
Saric avoids the body shot from Cobb.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cobb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saric - the referee stops the clock and Cobb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saric. Cobb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cobb misses with a left hand
enabling Saric to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#It looks like Tyson Cobb has been cut.
Cobb throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saric looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Cobb tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cobb is looking to chop away at Saric's legs.
Saric feints a counter leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Tyson Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric slips a jab from Cobb.
Cobb fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cobb rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saric counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T1#
Saric throws a solid leg kick but Cobb takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saric.
Cobb misses with a hook.
Cobb takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cobb.
Cobb bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Saric's head backwards.
Cobb throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Saric misses.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cobb 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 Saric has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Saric and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cobb takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A slow jab from Cobb misses its intended target.
Cobb moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Saric's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Nice jab there from Saric. #CUT2#Tyson Cobb's cut is getting worse.
Cobb lands with a hook. Saric tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Saric 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.
Saric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saric takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
We've been informed that Saric has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.#KD2#
Saric drops Cobb with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cobb looks back up at him and smiles so Saric waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#Cobb is rocked!#CUT2#Tyson Cobb's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Cobb throws a right hand that misses
and Saric counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cobb misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Saric counters with a crisp right hand that drops Cobb! Saric lets Cobb back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saric moves out of range of the body kick from Cobb.
Cobb seems to have got his legs back now.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
Saric gets in close and tags Cobb with a short punch that almost sends Cobb to the mat! Oh Cobb is in big trouble! He turns his back on Saric, trying to create some distance but Saric rushes him, striking wildly and Cobb goes down! The referee tackles Saric into the cage to end the fight! Saric is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
During a confident post fight interview, Zdravko Saric thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
GAMMA#831 Horse v Delsarte
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick by Saric misses
and Kodjia counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Donk. Saric catches Kodjia right on the button with a cross.
Kodjia keeps Saric at a distance using the push kick.
Kodjia tries to clinch but Saric is having none of it.
Kodjia slips a straight right by Saric.
Kodjia throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric avoids the body shot from Kodjia.
Kodjia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saric.
Saric lands an overhand right.
Saric throws a low kick, looking for Kodjia's leg but Kodjia calmly moves out of range.
Kodjia loads up on a big right hand but Saric slips the punch.
Kodjia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saric 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 Kodjia has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Kodjia and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Kodjia throws out a leg kick but Saric moves out of range and Kodjia only half commits.
Kodjia backing away here, and Saric unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Kodjia checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saric misses with a hook.#T1#
Kodjia is looking to clinch but Saric is avoiding it.
Saric looks like he wants to counter punch here.#CL#
Kodjia closes the distance and clinches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kodjia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kodjia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saric.
Saric looks winded!
Kodjia lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Kodjia is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saric is defending well for now.
Saric avoiding damage.
Nice body punch from Kodjia.
Kodjia lands a shot to the body.
Saric takes a knee right on the jaw!
#CUT#It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kodjia lands a body punch in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Kodjia scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Kodjia.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kodjia unloads a knee to the mid-section. Saric lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hand to the body from Kodjia.
Kodjia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kodjia lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saric.#T2#
A head punch on the inside from Kodjia fails to land.
Kodjia softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kodjia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kodjia lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saric or not.
Kodjia struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kodjia.
Kodjia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kodjia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Kodjia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Kodjia.
A knee to the head by Kodjia.
Kodjia lands a body punch.
Kodjia unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kodjia.
Kodjia works on Saric's body with a couple of short punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kodjia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kodjia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T3#
Kodjia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarics head.
Kodjia lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
#ROC#Saric is rocked!
Kodjia trying to land knees to the body.
Kodjia using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Saric has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Kodjia throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarics head.
Saric throws a head punch that misses.
Saric blocks a body shot from Kodjia.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kodjia.
Kodjia swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Kodjia scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kodjia.
Kodjia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia scores with a hook to the body.
Kodjia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Our sources have told us that Kodjia has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kodjia goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kodjia tries to land knees in the clinch but Saric avoids the damage to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Kodjia.
#T4#
Kodjia throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kodjia is leaning against Saric and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Kodjia fails to land.
Kodjia misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Kodjia.
Kodjia lands with a short shot to the head.
Kodjia lands a left hand.
Saric is still on wobbly legs! Can Kodjia finish him?
Kodjia presses Saric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saric seems to have recovered his senses.
Kodjia utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Kodjia misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Kodjia.
Kodjia lands a shot to the body.
Knees to the body from Kodjia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Kodjia.
Kodjia putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saric in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kodjia misses with a knee strike.
Kodjia struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kodjia.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Franck Kodjia dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Saric's cut.
That's time! Kodjia's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Kodjia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saric misses the jab.
Saric takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kodjia looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Kodjia makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kodjia just misses with a punch to the body.
Kodjia jabs Saric to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kodjia connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kodjia lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#KD#
Kodjia lands a big head kick that sends Saric tumbling to the mat! Kodjia takes a step backwards and waves Saric back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric walks straight into a right hand from Kodjia - that's dropped him! Kodjia jumps into mount and starts pounding away - can he finish?! More strikes go undefended and the referee has to dive in to save Saric from any more punishment! Saric complains about the stoppage but falls over as he tries to stand back up, so it was clearly a good stoppage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Franck Kodjia!
An out of breath and clearly excited Franck Kodjia thanked Threads of HARDCORE for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Event:
GAMMA#825 Saric v Horse
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Horse motions for Saric to come forward. Horse throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Horse misses with a low kick.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Horse tries to land a body kick
and Saric makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Horse tried to score with a low kick but Saric checks it.
Horse moves out of range of the strikes.
Horse throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Horse cracks Saric with a right hand to the side of the head.
Horse comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse lands a front kick.
Saric looks to land a body kick but Horse moved away.
Saric 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.
Horse lets loose with a powerful body kick. Saric will feel that in the morning.
Horse throws a shot to the body.
#T1#
Saric throws a half hearted mid kick.
Horse uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Horse jabs at Saric's body.
Horse misses the shot to the body.
Saric has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Horse.
A big right from Saric misses.
Saric misses the jab.
Saric throws a big shot that misses.#CL2#
Horse has Saric up against the cage in a clinch.
Saric digs a right hand into Horse's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Horse's gas tank.
Saric working aggressively here.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saric working some nice short punches in the clinch.#T2#
Saric slowing the pace effectively.
Saric is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Horse's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Horse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saric is defending well for now.
Horse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saric backwards. #BC#
Saric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saric throws a jab when Horse was well out of range.
Saric will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Horse steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
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!
Saric misses with a hook. Horse ducked under it nicely.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horse misses with a kick to the body.
Saric looks for the body kick but Horse saw that one coming.
Horse moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Horse tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saric works the jab nicely.#T3#
Horse uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Horse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Horse forces Saric back against the cage and clinches.
Horse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saric misses with a body punch.
Saric is trying to maintain a safe position but Horse gets an underhook and turns Saric into the cage.
Horse tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Saric is trying to force a seperation but Horse has the dominant position.
A short left from Horse.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short uppercut from Horse.
Saric can't find room to land a body shot as Horse controls the action.
Saric trying to stall but Horse improves his position.
Saric prevents a body shot from Horse.
Horse misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T4#
Saric working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horse pushes Saric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Horse misses with some punches.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Horse throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Horse is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saric is defending well for now.
Saric misses with some punches.
Saric throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Horses head.
Horse tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric works on Horse's body with a couple of short punches.#BC#
Saric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Saric takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Horse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Horse.
Saric with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A slow jab from Saric misses its intended target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Roar Horse will probably get the nod.
That's time! Saric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Saric on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Horse is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Horse fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saric swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Horse tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Saric paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horse bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Horse throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Horse is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Horse tries to clinch up but Saric circles away and keeps his distance.
Roar Horse seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Horse tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Horse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Horse makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A solid body kick from Horse.
Roar Horse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL2#
Horse has managed to clinch.
Saric blocking some punches.
#T1#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Horse creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Horse doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horse.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Horse as Saric tries to tie him up.
Saric has had enough of the clinch but Horse keeps him there for the moment.
Saric blocks a body shot from Horse.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Horse lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Horse lands a shoulder strike.
Saric prevents a body shot from Horse.
Horse can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Nice body punch from Horse.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Horse lands a nice shot to the body.
Roar Horse seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Saric breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Horse closes the distance and clinches.
Saric swings wildly with an uppercut but Horse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Horse throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Horse misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Horse fails to land.
Horse pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saric stalling in the clinch but Horse improves position.
Horse can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Saric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Horse lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Horse lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saric has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Saric tries to break free but Horse pushes him back against the cage.#BC#
Saric manages to break the clinch.
Horse scores with a leg kick.
#CL2#
Horse closes the distance and pushes Saric back into the cage.
Horse gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saric doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Horse throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Saric prevents a body shot from Horse.
Saric has Horse pressed against the cage.
#T3#
Saric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Horse blocks an uppercut.
Horse misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Horse.
Saric blocks a body shot from Horse.
A right hand to the body from Horse.
Saric working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Horse misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saric softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Horse misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saric is trying to maintain a safe position but Horse gets an underhook and turns Saric into the cage.
Horse keeps control of Saric as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Horse has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horse misses with the head strike.
Horse gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Horse lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saric tries to break the clinch but Horse is controlling the position.
Saric is trying to break free.#T4#
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Horse lands with a right to the head.
Saric misses with a body punch.
Horse lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Horse goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Horse.
Horse makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saric prevents a body shot from Horse.
Horse is working Saric over against the cage.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Saric prevents a body shot from Horse.
A short right from Horse on the inside.
Saric wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Horse.
Horse pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Horse stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Horse lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Roar Horse showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Jab from Horse.
Horse lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saric on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Horse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
Horse wants to clinch up but Saric keeps it at a distance.
Horse feints and then cracks Saric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saric down.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Horse. Saric shrugs it off though.
Horse lands an overhand right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horse misses the shot to the body.
Horse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Saric will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horse explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Horse throws a body kick that digs right into the meat. #T1#
Horse lands with an uppercut that bounces Saric off the cage and back into range.
Saric takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Horse scores with a hook.
Crunch! Horse slams his shin into Saric's torso.
Horse lands a right hook to the body.
Horse swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saric.
Horse has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Horse lands a body shot.
Horse is looking to slow Saric down with leg kicks.
Good shot there by Horse.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Horse manages to avoid it.
Horse is looking to score with low kicks.
Saric circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Saric wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Horse misses with a body kick.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Horse.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Horse thuds a left hand into Saric's body.
Horse is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saric rather than just go for the knockout.#CL2#
Horse closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Saric misses with a body punch.
Horse lands with a right to the head.
Horse lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
A short left from Horse.
Horse misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Horse can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Horse lands a shot to the body.
Zdravko Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Horse lands a shot to the body.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Horse lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Horse pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Horse as the two fighters clinch.
Horse lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Horse tries to throw a body punch but Saric avoids it by throwing Horse back against the cage.
Horse misses with a body punch.
Saric prevents a body shot from Horse.
Roar Horse is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Horse pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Saric manages to break the clinch.
Horse throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saric stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Horse has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Horse's head but Horse sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Horse tries to clinch
and Saric counters with a thumping low kick.
A shot to the liver by Horse. Beautiful body shot.#T4#
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Horse counters with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Horse lands a nice shot to the body.
Saric throws out a leg kick but Horse moves out of range and Saric only half commits.
Saric takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Horse closes the distance and pushes Saric back into the cage.
Saric pushes Horse back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Saric fails to land.
Saric trying to control the position but instead, Horse has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saric into the cage.
Saric throws a head punch that misses.
Saric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roar Horse comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Horse has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roar Horse!
An out of breath Roar Horse thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Zdravko Saric had this to say: 'Jesus, what the fuck'.
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Event:
GAMMA#820 Saric v Grabber
Date: Apr 04, 2020 |
#R1#
Grabber throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Grabber looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Grabber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saric staying out of range there.
Grabber throws out a powerful jab.
Grabber listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grabber throws a poor cross that misses
and Saric counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Crotch Grabber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric throws a head kick but Grabber moves out of range.
Saric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A jab from Grabber misses.
Grabber lands a high kick!
Grabber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Grabber wants to counter with a clinch but Saric pushes him away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saric gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Grabber misses.
Saric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Grabber.
Grabber misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Grabber pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Grabber wants to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Grabber there.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grabber.
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Grabber ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Grabber does it's job there.
Grabber scores with a jab.
Saric takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grabber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Grabber with a jab.
Grabber throws a poor cross that misses
and Saric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Grabber checks a leg kick nicely.#T2#
Nice cross by Grabber.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Grabber is just out of range.#CL2#
Grabber moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Grabber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grabber goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Grabber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Grabber misses with some punches.
Grabber has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
Grabber misses with the head strike.
#BC#
Saric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nice defenses there by Grabber.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saric, right into the meat.
Saric misses with a leg kick.
Grabber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#T3#
Saric wants to slow Grabber down by chopping away at his legs.
Grabber is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Saric slips a jab from Grabber.
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Saric misses the jab.
Saric lands with a good body shot.
Saric throws out a loose jab but Grabber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabber connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Grabber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Saric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Grabber scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saric doesn't seem bothered though.
Grabber throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
Saric is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A left lands for Grabber.
Saric swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Grabber.
Grabber throws an overhand right that lands on Saric's shoulder, as Saric tries to avoid the shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Grabber checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Grabber cracks Saric with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric scores with a shot to the body.
#T4#
Grabber throws a body shot but no joy.
Grabber throws a lazy head kick
and Saric counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Grabber.
A jab from Grabber misses.
Saric feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Grabber is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saric has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saric there as he acknowledges the shot.
Grabber throws an overhand right that lands on Saric's shoulder, as Saric tries to avoid the shot.
Grabber moves away from the strike by Saric.
Grabber moves out of range of the strikes.
Grabber lands a head kick!
Grabber throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Grabber counters with a straight right hand.
Saric lands a leg kick that knocks Grabber off balance momentarily.
Grabber tries to clinch up but Saric circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crotch Grabber dominated that round.
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#
Grabber waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saric.
Grabber has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saric takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Grabber dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Grabber avoids the body shot from Saric.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Grabber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grabber misses with a head kick.
Grabber works the jab nicely.
Saric drops his hands momentarily and Grabber takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Grabber has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Grabber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grabber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric is struggling to control the position.
Saric trying to control the position but instead, Grabber has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saric into the cage.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T1#
Saric lands a right hand that snaps the head of Grabber backwards.
A short uppercut from Saric.
Saric blocking some punches.
Grabber swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabber has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
Grabber swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saric working hard to break the clinch.
Grabber lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saric.
Saric stalling in the clinch but Grabber improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Grabber creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Grabber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grabber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Crotch Grabber seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Grabber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Grabber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grabber misses with some punches.
#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grabber.
Grabber takes a shot to the head.
Grabber works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Grabber lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saric or not.
Grabber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grabber can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Grabber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grabber makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grabber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grabber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grabber.
A left hand lands to the body for Grabber.
Grabber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saric blocking some punches.
Grabber lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Grabber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saric is trying to stall.
Grabber misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Grabber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grabber misses with some punches.
Grabber working aggressively here.
Grabber can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Still in the clinch, Grabber scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saric lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grabber doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Grabber working aggressively here.
Grabber swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grabber has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Saric seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Grabber can turn it around.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Grabber lands a shoulder strike.
Saric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grabber swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grabber. #T4#
Saric stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Grabber takes a shot to the head.
Saric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Grabber swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Grabber lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Grabber blocking some punches.
Grabber has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
Grabber lands a body shot in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Grabber.
Grabber misses with a punch on the inside.
Grabber throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Saric misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Saric.
Grabber misses with a punch to the body.
Saric stalling against the cage.
Grabber lands with a short punch from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crotch Grabber showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R3#
Grabber tries to clinch there but Saric circles away.
Saric throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Grabber on the side of the head.
Grabber lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saric listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grabber scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Grabber 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.
Saric misses with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Grabber throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big right from Grabber misses.
Saric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Grabber there.
Grabber swings widly with a right hand
and Saric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Grabber throws a big shot that misses.
Grabber wants to clinch but Saric slips to the side
and Saric counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL2#
and Grabber counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grabber prevents Saric from breaking the clinch.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T1#
Grabber throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Saric looking to stall.
Grabber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grabber.
Grabber blocks a body shot from Saric.
Grabber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Grabber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saric can't break the clinch.
Saric scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saric is trying to maintain a safe position but Grabber gets an underhook and turns Saric into the cage.
Grabber throws a head punch that misses.
Grabber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saric throws a punch but it's blocked by Grabber.
Grabber scores with a shot to the side of Saric's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grabber.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Grabber scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
Saric tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Grabber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saric tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Grabber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Grabber stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grabber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saric tries to stall but Grabber uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Grabber lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Grabber throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Grabber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grabber blocking some punches.
Saric working aggressively here.
Grabber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saric throws a head punch that misses.
Saric digs a right hand underneath Grabber's ribcage. Grabber let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Saric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saric struggles to land a body shot inside as Grabber controls his hands.
Grabber softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Grabber scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grabber misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Grabber.
Grabber misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grabber.
Grabber blocks a body shot from Saric.
Saric is trying to break free.
Saric blocking some punches.
Saric tries to break free but Grabber pushes him back against the cage.
Grabber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grabber presses Saric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Grabber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grabber throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Grabber working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Grabber scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Grabber fails to land.
Saric wants to break free but Grabber has control.
#T4#
Grabber lands a body shot in the clinch.
Grabber throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Grabber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Grabber misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hook to the body lands for Grabber.
Good body shot from Grabber.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grabber pushes Saric back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Grabber lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Grabber.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Grabber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric blocking some punches.
A short right from Grabber on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Grabber as the two fighters clinch.
Grabber pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grabber lands a body punch in the clinch.
Grabber lands on the inside with an uppercut. #KD2#
Grabber drops Saric onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Saric is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!#ROC2#
Saric is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Crotch Grabber really dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R4#
Saric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Oh Saric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Grabber scores with a nice head shot.
Grabber tries to clinch but Saric moves out of range.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabber.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Grabber.
Saric seems to have got his legs back now.
Grabber connects with the punch.
Grabber cracks Saric with a hook to the temple - Saric is on wobbly legs here! Grabber swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Saric falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Grabber wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Crotch Grabber!
Crotch Grabber is the new super heavyweight champion!
Crotch Grabber took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, PWNAGE for their support in the buildup to the fight.
In defeat, Zdravko Saric stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus, what the fuck'.
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Event:
GAMMA#816 Saric v Pony
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Saric throws out a loose jab but Pony uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric misses with a low kick.
Pony doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saric throws a leg kick that is checked#KD2#
and Pony counters with a crisp one two that drops Saric! Pony thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Saric to his feet! Saric is in big trouble!
Saric throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pony stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Pony's head but Pony sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pony appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Pony is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pony moves away.
Pony appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pony wants to counter with a clinch but Saric pushes him away.
Saric throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Saric misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saric cracks Pony with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pony checks a low kick from Saric.
Despite the aggression on Pony's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saric connects with a nice looking jab.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saric misses with a straight left.
Pony feints a counter leg kick.#KD#
Saric lands a big uppercut and Pony crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Pony looks OK. Saric waves Pony back to his feet!#ROC#
Pony is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Pony Pony has been cut.
Saric 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Pony sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
Pony gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Saric points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Pony wakes up just in time to hear Saric thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric retains his super heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Zdravko Saric thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GAMMA#813 Spike v Saric
Date: Feb 22, 2020 |
#R1#
Spike throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
letting Saric counter with a right hand.
Spike defending well as Saric loads up on a big left hand.
Saric misses with a body shot.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
enabling Spike to counter with a crisp jab.
Saric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spike.
We've been informed that Saric has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jab by Saric.
Spike avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spike pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Saric back to the cage. Spike follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saric misses with a looping left.
Saric fails to land with a series of punches.
Spike is looking to counter with a body kick.
Spike misses with a two punch combination.
Spike backing away here, and Saric unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Spike moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saric lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spike's sensitive parts.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spike manages to avoid it.
Spike is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nice shot by Saric.
A lazy body kick from Saric
and Spike counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Saric throws a head kick that misses
and Spike counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Spike connects with a leg kick. Saric looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Saric misses with a low kick.
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Spike counters with a nice uppercut.
Spike misses with a lunging right hand
and Saric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spike ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Spike fails to land with a series of punches.
Saric throws out a counter right but Spike avoids it with no problem.
Saric scores with a punch to the head.
Saric fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Spike looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Spike swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saric counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spike throws out the jab.
Spike cracks Saric with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Spike motions for Saric to come forward. Spike throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. #T3#
Saric misses with a looping right.
Saric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Spike throws out the jab.
Saric throws out a loose jab but Spike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Spike swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Spike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Spike lands with a cross.
Spike swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
Spike missing with a left hand there. Saric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
It seemed like Saric was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Spike counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spike.
Spike looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spike looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saric lands a body shot.
#T4#
Spike takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Saric misses with a hook
and Spike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
#KD#
and Spike counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saric! Spike lets Saric back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#CUT#
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spike misses with a body kick.
Spike jabs Saric right on the nose. Saric blinks but takes it well.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Spike.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Spike's head but Spike sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spike throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric counters with a body kick.
Spike avoids a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunray Spike dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Saric's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Saric scores with a jab to the head.
Spike blocks a head kick by Saric.
Spike tries to land a body kick
and Saric counters with a straight right hand.
Saric cracks Spike with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Spike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saric takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Saric thuds his right hand into Spike's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
An inside leg kick lands from Saric.
A good leg kick by Saric.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Spike counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Spike has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spike there as he acknowledges the shot.#T1#
Saric slips a jab and a cross from Spike.
Sunray Spike is winning the standup battle so far.
Spike fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saric checks it well.
Saric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spike.
Saric is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Spike with a body shot.
Spike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Spike counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spike moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the body from Spike misses
and Spike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Spike throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spike moves away.#T2##KD2#
Saric lands a big head kick that sends Spike tumbling to the mat! Saric takes a step backwards and waves Spike back to his feet - he wants the finish!
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!
Saric cracks Spike with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Spike tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Saric pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Spike is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Zdravko Saric, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
GAMMA#809 Fungus v Tsuruta
Date: Feb 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Saric throws a leg kick which misses Tua 's front leg but catches the back leg as Tua tries to avoid it.
Tua ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saric moves away.
Good leg kick by Tua there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saric takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tua lunges at Saric with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saric's hand.
Tua wants to clinch.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tua checks a leg kick.
Saric slips under a jab.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Tua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
and Tua counters with a right hand to the body.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tua connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saric momentarily.
Saric on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1#
Tua tries to clinch but Saric moves out of range. #CL#
Tua closes the distance and clinches.#BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tua blocks a jab.
Nice cross by Saric.
A cross from Saric lands.
Tua misses with a low kick as Saric jumps back.
David Tua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tua seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Saric punishes Tua 's body with a nice straight punch.
Tua scores with a leg kick.
Tua cracks the inside of Saric's front leg.
We've been informed that Saric has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saric sizes up Tua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric lands a glancing blow to the side of Tua 's head.
Tua misses with a wild body shot. #T2#
Tua takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#CL#
Saric tries to keep at a distance but Tua has taken the fight into the clinch.
Saric being controlled against the cage.#BC#
Tua breaks the clinch.
Tua is looking to slow Saric down with leg kicks.
Saric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saric has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Tua .
Tua tries to clinch but Saric moves away
and Saric counters with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Saric is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Saric takes a swing at Tua 's ribcage but misses.
Tua throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Saric counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tua thinking.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Tua throws a head kick that misses. #T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Tua . Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tua takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saric checks a leg kick.
Saric throws out a counter right but Tua avoids it with no problem.
Tua takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Tua jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Saric is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Tua had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saric on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tua . Tua obviously looking to wear him down.
Tua stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saric.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tua moves away.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tua .
Tua walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saric checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tua getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Tua 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tua goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tua looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Tua counters with a nice uppercut.
Tua throws a looping overhand right but Saric ducks down to avoid it.
Tua swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saric counters with a nice leg kick.
Tua tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Saric is able to avoid easily.
Tua lands a nice looking body kick.
Tua lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saric's sensitive parts. #CL#
Tua has Saric up against the cage in a clinch.
#BC2#
Saric breaks from the clinch.
Tua throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
A little jabbing left from Saric on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#KD2#
Saric lands a left and a right that send Tua crashing to the mat, dazed. Saric thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#
Tua is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tua is aggressively charging in as Saric backs up avoiding any damage. Saric tosses out a jab and Tua runs right into it face first! Tua is out cold! Saric dropped down on all fours and is barking in Tua 's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
A victorious Zdravko Saric thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#806 Fungus v Mirage
Date: Jan 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Curry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Curry moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Saric throws a nice inside leg kick.
Curry avoids the body shot from Saric.
Curry takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Curry cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Curry stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saric.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Curry throws a wild body kick that Saric sees coming a mile off.
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Curry ducks down to avoid it.
Saric lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target. #T1#
Saric misses with a body shot.
Saric staying out of range there.
Curry misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saric listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Curry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Curry drops his hands momentarily and Saric takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A jab from Saric misses.
Curry slips under a jab from Saric.
Curry throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric 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.
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Curry throws a right and a left that both miss.
Curry misses the jab.#T2#
Saric scores with a head kick.
#CUT#
It looks like Diarmuid Curry has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saric.
Saric misses with a straight right.
An inside leg kick lands from Saric.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric moves out of range of the body kick from Curry.
Saric went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Saric moves out of range of the body kick.
Curry avoids the body shot from Saric.
Donk. Curry catches Saric right on the button with a cross.
Jab from Saric.
Saric takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Curry is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
#T3#
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Curry's shoulder, as Curry tries to avoid the shot.
Curry unleashes a big counter combination but Saric bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Saric swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Curry walks into a jab.
Saric takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Saric throws a hook but Curry blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Curry on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Curry swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
Saric misses with a hook
and Curry counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL2#
Curry drives through and clinches with Saric against the cage.
Curry misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Saric manages to break the clinch.
A clash of legs there as Curry blocks the low kick.
It seemed like Curry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Saric lands a nice leg kick that just misses Curry's sensitive parts.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Curry.
Curry throws a lazy right hand but Saric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saric misses with a hook
and Curry counters with a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric with a hook.
Curry throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric throws a shot to the body.
Saric misses with an uppercut.
Curry ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Curry uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
A looping hook to the body misses from Curry. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Saric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Diarmuid Curry's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Curry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Curry misses.
Saric throws a big counter combination but Curry scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Nice shot lands for Saric.
Zdravko Saric is winning the standup battle so far.
Curry takes one to the chin there.
Saric pivots, looking for a leg kick but Curry is out of range and Saric settles back down.
Curry wants to counter the offense by Saric and move into the clinch position.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric throws a body kick that misses
and Curry counters with a series of strikes. Saric will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Curry sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Curry looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Curry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Saric bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Curry's head backwards.#T1#
Saric lands a jab to the head.
Curry moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Curry swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
Saric is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Saric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Curry can do to turn this around?
Curry lands with a nice body kick.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Curry.
Curry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Curry.
Curry catches Saric with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saric chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Curry throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Saric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T2#
Saric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Curry throws a hook to the side of Saric's head but Saric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Curry lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Curry scores with a jab to the body.
Saric lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Curry pushes Saric away with a front kick.
Saric loads up on a big right hand but Curry slips the punch.
A punch lands to the side of Saric 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Curry walks into a straight right hand from Saric.
Curry takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Curry ducks down to avoid it. #T3#
Curry tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saric throws a front kick that sends Curry stumbling back into the cage.
Saric misses with a left hand
enabling Curry to counter with a crisp jab.
Saric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Curry.
Saric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Curry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Curry checks a leg kick.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Curry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saric catches Curry with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!#T4#
Saric jabs Curry right on the nose. Curry blinks but takes it well.
The fighters circling - Curry throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Saric sends Curry crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Saric is motioning to the referee to let Curry up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Curry is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric cracks Curry with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#803 Bolleke v Imbula
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Ruas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saric throws out a leg kick but Ruas moves out of range and Saric only half commits.
Ruas moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Ruas has a takedown stuffed.
Ruas gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saric counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ruas lands with an overhand left.
Ruas shoots in looking for a takedown but Saric manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ruas's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A jab from Saric does it's job there.#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Ruas has been cut.
Carlos Ruas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ruas throws a sloppy body shot
and Saric counters with a straight right hand.
Saric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ruas.
Saric doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've been informed that Saric has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Ruas ducks right into an uppercut from Saric. #TD#
Ruas gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB#
Ruas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#T1#
Saric won't allow Ruas to pass to mount.
Saric is holding on to half guard well.
Saric is looking for a sweep. Ruas is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ruas is stalling here. Saric is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Ruas seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Saric has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
You can see the frustration on Ruas's face as Saric controls the position.
Ruas is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Ruas manages to work his way to half guard, despite Saric's best efforts.
Saric looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ruas tries to get to full guard but Saric has control of the leg.
Ruas is working hard here to advance position.
Ruas trying to control here.
#T3#
Ruas is pressing down on Saric's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ruas looking for a sweep. Not yet Ruas, not yet.
Ruas being controlled here, momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ruas is on top in guard.
#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Saric is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Ruas 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saric manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ruas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Saric manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Ruas working a defensive guard but Saric passes into half guard.
Ruas is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruas moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Ruas keeping full guard, as Saric tries to pass.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Saric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Ruas scores with a jab.
Saric cracks the inside of Ruas's front leg.
Ruas blocks the body kick.
#TD#
Ruas drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saric wants to stand and escape but Ruas is having none of it.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving. #SUB#
Ruas postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Saric is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Ruas, into his guard. #REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ruas is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T1##SUB#
Saric got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ruas has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saric has managed to get both his arms back between Ruas's legs - danger averted.
Saric stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ruas swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ruas manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Saric manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Ruas sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Saric's guard.
Ruas looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Ruas is working for a kimura but Saric is defending it quite comfortably.
#SUB#
Ruas trying to work for an americana but Saric has managed to regain full guard.
#T2#
Ruas pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Ruas wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Ruas stands and throws Saric's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
Saric prevents Ruas from moving into mount.
Saric regains half guard there - taking advantage of Ruas's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Ruas is trying to control. Saric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Saric is positioning himself well to prevent Ruas advancing to mount.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ruas wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy. #T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Ruas wants to free his trapped foot but Saric is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ruas seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ruas has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount. #SUB#
Ruas swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Saric is now in Ruas's guard. A big mistake from Ruas there, giving up the dominant position!
Ruas not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Saric won't allow Ruas to sweep him here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Carlos Ruas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Carlos Ruas'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Ruas dives in and grabs Saric's left leg, looking for a takedown. Saric pushes down on Ruas's head and hops out.
Saric closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Ruas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric scores with a jab to the head.
Saric is looking to chop away at Ruas's legs.
Ruas tries to counter with a takedown but Saric is quick to defend against it.
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruas lands with a right hand.
Ruas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ruas feinted with a counter takedown.
A lazy left from Saric finds it's target.
Ruas doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Saric counters with a body kick that stops Ruas in his tracks momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
Carlos Ruas's cut is getting worse.#KD2#
Saric lands a big right hand that sends Ruas crashing to the mat! Saric stays standing though and waves Ruas back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ruas shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Carlos Ruas. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ruas darts in looking for a takedown but Saric gets double underhooks and turns Ruas into the cage.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Ruas fails to land the takedown.
Zdravko Saric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saric thows a body kick. Ruas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saric scores with a punch to the head.#CUT2#
Carlos Ruas's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Ruas fails to land the takedown.
Saric lands a front kick.
Saric has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saric lands a body shot.
Ruas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saric.
A big right from Saric misses.
Ruas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saric throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Ruas misses with a hook
and Saric counters with a good, hard body kick but Ruas shrugs it off. #T2#
Saric lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ruas will feel that in the morning.
Saric throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ruas stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ruas takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saric defends it nicely.
Saric doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Horrible takedown attempt by Ruas or perhaps it was just good defense by Saric, which made it look bad.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ruas shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Saric defends it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saric! But no joy.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Ruas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#T3#
Saric bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Ruas's head.
Ruas fails with a takedown attempt.
Saric scores with a jab. Ruas acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CUT2#
Jeez, Carlos Ruas's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Saric jabs at Ruas's body.
Saric looks to land a right hand but Ruas moved out of range.
Ruas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#KD2#
Saric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Ruas sprawling to the canvas! Ruas rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saric finish him?!
#ROC2#
Ruas is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Carlos Ruas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zdravko Saric!
After winning the bout, Zdravko Saric thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Carlos Ruas spoke after the fight, saying 'No one likes seeing their opponent's hand raised, but that just means that they were the better man today. My team at 3Band MMA and I will break down this match and make the proper changes for my next camp.'.
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Event:
GAMMA#799 Jernit v Barbo
Date: Nov 23, 2019 |
#R1#
Saric scores with the left hand. Minerva knows he should have avoided that one.
A leg kick checked by Saric.#TD#
Minerva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Saric on his heels. He'll look to pass Saric's guard now, I'm sure.
Minerva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Minerva slows the pace down.
Minerva tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Minerva wants to control for a moment but Saric uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Minerva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Minerva working Saric over with strikes.
Saric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minerva. #T1#
Minerva is controlling the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Minerva seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Minerva is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Saric is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Minerva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minerva throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Minerva sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though.
Minerva trying to mount his opponent but Saric defends it.
Saric is refusing to be controlled, as Minerva sits in half guard. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Minerva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Minerva missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Minerva is looking to advance position but Saric won't allow it.
Minerva not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Minerva missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Minerva throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saric wants to control but Minerva is keeping busy.
Saric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Minerva. #SUB#
Minerva seems to be working for a kimura but Saric defends the submission attempt.
Saric on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T3#
Saric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Minerva looks to land a strike but Saric avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Minerva postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Minerva throws a strike but Saric rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Saric preventing the sweep.
Minerva is trying to keep Saric in close.
Saric showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Minerva is trying to keep Saric in close.
#T4#
Minerva tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Minerva is looking to sweep but instead, Saric has passed into half guard.
Minerva is trying to get back to full guard.
Minerva is trying to maintain the position but Saric is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Minerva wants to get back to full guard but Saric has mounted him!
Minerva tries to lock up and control but Saric gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Scott Minerva dominated that round.
That's time! Minerva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Saric fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Minerva is out of range.
Saric misses with a hook
and Minerva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Minerva ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Minerva's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saric connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Minerva scrambles back to his feet.
Minerva throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saric on the side of the head.
Minerva uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Minerva counters with a right hand to the body.
Minerva throws an off balance right hand
and Saric counters with a nice uppercut.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Minerva.#T1#
Saric swats away the attempt to clinch by Minerva.
Saric bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A shot to the body from Saric misses
enabling Minerva to counter with a crisp jab.
A punch combination from Minerva misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saric cracks Minerva with a right hand to the side of the head.
Minerva scores with a decent looking hook.#T2#
Minerva gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Minerva blocks a low kick nicely.
Saric lands a leg kick that knocks Minerva off balance momentarily.
Saric tries to land a leg kick but Minerva saw it coming and moves away.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Minerva was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Minerva swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Minerva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saric.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric misses with a jab to the body
and Minerva counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Saric, as that shot connected.
Saric connects with a nice looking jab.
Minerva takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Scott Minerva has been cut.
Minerva misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saric.
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Minerva counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A low kick from Saric misses #CL#
and Minerva counters by moving into the clinch.
Minerva has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
#BC#
Minerva manages to break the clinch.
Minerva wants to clinch.#T4#
Minerva shoots in looking for a takedown. Saric tries to sprawl out of it but Minerva keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saric manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Saric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Scott Minerva'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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Saric pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Minerva misses the target.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Minerva manages to avoid it.
Nice jab there from Saric.
Minerva misses with a few strikes there.
Saric scores with a jab to the jaw.
Minerva throws a hook to the side of Saric's head but Saric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A little jabbing left from Saric on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric looks to land a left hand but Minerva moved out of range nicely.
Saric thuds a left hand into Minerva's body.
Saric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minerva doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Saric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Minerva doesn't seem bothered though.
Zdravko Saric seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saric connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
and Saric counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Minerva! He's just covering up as Saric starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
A victorious Zdravko Saric thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#795 Curry v Closet
Date: Oct 26, 2019 |
#R1#
A good leg kick by Saric.
Saric misses with a left hand
and Pony counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
A jab from Saric misses.
Pony throws a big counter combination but Saric scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Saric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pony slips under a jab.
Pony blocks a jab.
Pony seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Pony tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Saric manages to circle out of the way.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Pony counters with a nice uppercut.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Saric misses with a telegraphed body shot
#KD#
and Pony counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saric! Pony lets Saric back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Saric misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pony counters with a right hand from hell and Saric is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pony Pony!
Our winner, Pony Pony, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Zdravko Saric was interviewed post fight and said 'Jesus, what the fuck'.
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Event:
GAMMA#791 Jernit v Ricard
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Zola dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saric. That did some damage!
Zola misses with a body shot.
Zola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric lands the left hand.
Saric throws a nice looking combination but Zola bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zola was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saric fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zola pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saric throws out a counter right but Zola avoids it with no problem.
Saric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zola.
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Zola.
Saric slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A big left from Saric misses. #T1#
Sloppy strikes from Saric. Those never looked like landing.
Zola throws a sloppy head kick
and Saric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Saric swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zola to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Saric tries to keep at a distance but Zola has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zola blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saric. #BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zola looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zola rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saric counters with a left and a right that stings Zola.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zola doesn't seem bothered though.
Zola slips a jab from Saric.#T2#
Saric looks to land a right hand but Zola moved out of range.
Zola thinks about countering with a head kick.
Saric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
and Zola counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saric throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zola stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zola is breathing heavily.
Saric lands with a hook. Zola tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zola gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Saric counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Gorgon Zola has been cut.
Zola slips under a jab.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Saric - that will leave a mark!
Saric fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zola looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saric bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zola's head backwards.#T3#
Zola doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saric throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zola has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zola on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saric shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Zola takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Saric sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Zola bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
A victorious Zdravko Saric thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Event:
GAMMA#788 Ricard v Kane
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Saric looks to land a body kick but Steele moved away.
Saric takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Steele throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range. #CL2#
Saric moves into range and clinches up with Steele.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saric avoids the elbow strike from Steele, against the cage.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Saric is looking to control Steele's arms but Steele gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saric has his back to the cage.
Saric avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
A right handed body shot lands from Saric.
A short body shot lands from Saric as the two fighters clinch.
Saric on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
I was talking to Steele's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saric holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saric.
Steele's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
#T1#
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Steele scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saric on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele misses with some punches.
Steele blocking some punches.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saric.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saric lands with a left to the head.
Saric misses with some punches.
Saric prevents a body shot from Steele.
Saric avoids a wild elbow strike from Steele.
Steele comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele throws a head punch that misses.
Saric managing to block the knees to the body from Steele.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saric avoids it.
We've been informed that Saric has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saric just leaning against Steele, taking a breather. #T2#
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Steele.
Saric misses with the head strike.
Steele misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saric lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saric avoids it.
Steele lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Steele has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
Steele misses with the head strike.
Steele throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric. #BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steele throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Steele wants to clinch.
It seemed like Saric was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T3#
Steele fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
Steele misses with a body shot
and Saric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab lands there for Saric.
Steele throws out a powerful jab.
Jason Steele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steele scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Good exchange - Steele coming out on top.
Saric takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CL#
Steele moves into range and clinches up with Saric.
Saric lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Steele lands a nice elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric digs a right hand into Steele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steele's gas tank.
Saric makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saric scores with a shot to the side of Steele's head.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Steele letting Saric take a breather here.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T4#
Saric stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Saric fails to land.
Saric blocking some punches.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Steele lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Steele.
Steele tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saric's efforts to push away.
Steele tries a body shot but Saric blocks it.
#BC2#
Saric manages to break the clinch.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Steele's head but Steele sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Steele fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saric thinks about the counter body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Saric's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Steele misses with a double jab.
Saric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Steele sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steele tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saric! But no joy.
Steele connects with the punch.
Steele takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Saric swats away the attempt to clinch by Steele.
Steele falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saric counters with a left and a right that stings Steele.
Steele walks into a stiff left hand from Saric.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Steele gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Steele connects with a body shot that sends Saric's belly button to the back.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left lands for Steele.
A big left from Saric misses. #T1#
Steele connects with a single shot there.
Steele throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saric stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saric swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A shot to the body from Steele misses
and Saric counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saric moves away from the strike by Steele.
It seemed like Saric was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saric takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steele throws a jab when Saric was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Saric on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saric.
Steele tries to clinch but Saric is having none of it.
Saric throws a body punch but Steele moves out of range.
Steele 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.
Steele throws a lazy uppercut
and Saric counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saric avoids the body shot from Steele.
Nice body punch from Steele.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steele tries to clinch up but Saric circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Steele just misses with a punch to the body.
Steele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Steele.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Steele displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Saric takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Steele lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#CL#
Saric gets tackled into the cage by Steele. Steele maintains the clinch.
Steele lands with a light punch inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Steele.
Steele blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Steele is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saric can do to turn this around?
Steele tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saric avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steele.
Saric trying to control the position but instead, Steele has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saric into the cage.
Saric lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Steele.#T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Saric lands a right hand.
Saric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saric taking a breather.
Saric lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saric on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
Steele fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saric working aggressively here.
Saric blocking some punches.
Saric works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T4#
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short body shot lands from Steele as the two fighters clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Steele.
Steele misses with a body punch.
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
Steele digs a right hand underneath Saric's ribcage. Saric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steele lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric blocks an elbow strike.
Saric wants to stall.
Steele throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Steele doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Steele prevents a body shot from Saric.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Saric.
Steele lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jason Steele dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Saric's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Steele tries to close the distance and clinch but Saric swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Saric circles away from the clinch attempt.
Saric doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saric takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saric avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Steele lands with a straight right. Saric didn't see that one coming.
Steele fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saric moves away.
Steele ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Steele misses with a body shot.
#CL#
Steele rushes Saric and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jason Steele has scored more points in the clinch so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Saric creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saric scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T1#
Steele misses with a hook to the ribs.
Steele has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Saric prevents a body shot from Steele.
Steele lands a good knee to the midsection. Saric won't want to take too many of those.
A short left from Saric.
Saric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Saric blocking some punches.
Steele is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saric is defending well for now.
Steele throws an elbow but it misses.
Saric avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele lands a body punch in the clinch.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Steele just misses with a elbow thrown towards Saric's brow. #T2#
Saric misses with a punch to the body.
Saric trying to stall but Steele improves his position.
Steele misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saric avoiding damage as Steele throws knees to the body.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Saric fails to land.
Steele misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saric.
Steele blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saric misses with the head strike.
Steele tries to work over Saric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Steele misses with a punch on the inside.
Saric misses with a punch to the body.
Saric blocking some punches.
Steele lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric takes an elbow to the forehead.
Zdravko Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T3#
Steele lands a knee to the body.
Saric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Steele working Saric over with knees to the body.
Saric blocking some punches.
Steele can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Steele lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Saric tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Steele goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Steele.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Saric misses with the head strike.
Steele struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
Steele lands a body shot.
Steele tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saric looking to slow down the pace here.
Saric blocks an elbow strike from Steele.
#T4#
A right hand to the body from Steele.
Steele tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Steele trying to land knees to the body.
Saric takes a shot to the head.
Jason Steele is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Steele swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saric digs a right hand into Steele's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Steele's gas tank.
Saric is looking to break free of the clinch but Steele has double underhooks.
Steele is working Saric over against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Steele.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saric.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Steele lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Steele makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saric tries to throw a body punch but Steele avoids it by throwing Saric back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jason Steele showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Steele 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jason Steele!
Zdravko Saric was interviewed post fight and said 'Jesus, what the fuck'.
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Event:
GAMMA#785 Verbeek v Ricard
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Gumption misses with a left hand
and Saric counters with a nice body shot. #KD2#
Saric lands a big uppercut and Gumption crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Gumption looks OK. Saric waves Gumption back to his feet!#CUT2#
It looks like Bubba Gumption has been cut.
Gumption avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gumption cracks the inside of Saric's front leg.
Saric misses with a low kick.
Gumption scores with a sloppy right hand. Saric should have avoided that one.
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!
Gumption misses with a right hand
and Saric counters with a nice body kick. #KD2#
Saric cracks Gumption with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saric has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gumption to stand back up!
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Saric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gumption is breathing heavily.#KD2#
Saric cracks Gumption with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saric has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Gumption to stand back up!
Saric doesn't manage to clinch there - Gumption circles away.
Gumption was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#T1#
Gumption misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Saric appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saric knocks out Gumption with a massive right hand! The ref tackles Saric before he can follow up with any more strikes and that's it everyone. Saric picks up the big W with a huge KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric thanked the fans post fight for their support.
Bubba Gumption spoke after the fight, saying 'My shrimp have failed me. Time to move on to lobster?'.
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Event:
GAMMA#781 Sin v Rones
Date: Jul 20, 2019 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Napoleon.
Saric lands a nice looking body shot.
Saric throws a body kick that misses.
Napoleon throws a leg kick which misses Saric's front leg but catches the back leg as Saric tries to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Napoleon.
Saric unleashes a big counter combination but Napoleon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Napoleon blocks a jab.
Napoleon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Saric lands with a kick to the ribs.
Napoleon throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Napoleon walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Saric checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Napoleon misses with a body shot.
Saric doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napoleon throws a head kick but Saric moves out of range.
Saric only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Napoleon fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Saric connects with a leg kick. Napoleon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1##KD2#
Saric drops Napoleon with a beautiful combination! Napoleon stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saric is looking for the KO!#CUT2#
It looks like Buster Napoleon has been cut.
Saric misses with a few strikes there.
Napoleon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Smash and Twist in the buildup to the fight.
Saric feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Napoleons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Napoleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Saric misses.
Napoleon fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saric looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Some wild striking there from Napoleon.
A little jabbing left from Saric on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Good exchange - Napoleon coming out on top.
Napoleon throws a lazy uppercut
and Saric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A low kick from Napoleon misses
and Saric finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Napoleon is breathing heavily.#T2#
Saric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saric raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zdravko Saric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saric misses with a wild combination.
Napoleon swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
Napoleon swats away the attempt to clinch by Saric.
Napoleon lands a nice looking body shot.
Napoleon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Napoleon ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
A quick step to the side and Napoleon tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Good standup being displayed there by Saric as he connects with a hook.#CUT2#
Buster Napoleon's cut is getting worse.
Saric ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#T3#
Napoleon throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saric.
Saric staying out of range there.
Napoleon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSaric.
Napoleon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Saric.
Nice shot by Saric.#CL2#
Saric has closed the distance and engaged Napoleon in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Saric.
Napoleon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saric stalling the fight.
Napoleon can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Napoleon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Napoleon tries to throw a body punch but Saric avoids it by throwing Napoleon back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Napoleon.
Napoleon wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saric pushes Napoleon back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T4#
Saric taking a breather.
Napoleon looking to throw knees to the head but Saric is blocking nicely.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Napoleon being controlled against the cage.
Saric lands with a short shot to the head.
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!
Napoleon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Napoleon tries for a takedown. No joy.
Napoleon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Saric - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Napoleon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saric or not.
Saric lands a left hand that snaps the head of Napoleon backwards.
Saric blocks a body shot from Napoleon.
A short right from Napoleon on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Saric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Napoleon'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#
Saric avoids a kick to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Saric misses.
Saric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zdravko Saric seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Napoleon misses with a head kick.
Saric doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saric takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Saric lands with a straight right. Napoleon didn't see that one coming.
Napoleon with a jab.
Napoleon catches Saric with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Napoleon misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Napoleon manages to avoid it.
Napoleon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Napoleon shoots in looking for a takedown. Saric tries to sprawl out of it but Napoleon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Saric manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. #T1#
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Napoleon misses with the combination.
Napoleon cracks Saric with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Napoleon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Napoleon throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Napoleon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saric checks a leg kick.
Saric swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A nice leg kick lands there from Napoleon. #T2#
Napoleon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Napoleon misses with a looping right.
Napoleon moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromSaric.
Napoleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Saric slips a straight right by Napoleon.
Saric counters with a body kick.
Napoleon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
A big left from Napoleon misses.
Saric lands a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric throws a shot to the body.
Saric lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saric looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T3##KD2#
Saric cracks Napoleon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saric has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Napoleon to stand back up!#CUT2#
Buster Napoleon's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Napoleon glances at the clock... BAM! Saric nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Napoleon crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Napoleon is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
An out of breath Zdravko Saric thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Buster Napoleon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Holy shit you hit hard. I will go do some neck exercises and come back to MACAW YOU!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#778 Jernit v Jericho
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Wolfsbruder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saric scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfsbruder goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saric moves away from the strike by Wolfsbruder.
Saric appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wolfsbruder lands a nice shot that snaps Saric's head back.
Wolfsbruder misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saric.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wolfsbruder will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saric looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wolfsbruder misses with an uppercut.
Saric is trying to counter with his kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolfsbruder swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
Wolfsbruder loads up on a big right hand but Saric slips the punch.#KD2#
Saric lands a big head kick that sends Wolfsbruder tumbling to the mat! Saric takes a step backwards and waves Wolfsbruder back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Elric Wolfsbruder has been cut.
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!
Wolfsbruder lands a nice looking body shot.
#T1#
Wolfsbruder lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wolfsbruder walks forward, straight into a front kick from Saric.
Saric dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wolfsbruder. That did some damage!
Saric drops Wolfsbruder with a straight right hand, right on the button! Saric follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
GAMMA#775 Jernit v Legions
Date: Jun 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Saric swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Trew to counter with a crisp jab.
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Trew counters with a thumping low kick.
Trew fails with an attempt to clinch.
Saric is looking to counter punch.#KD#
Saric lands a big head kick that sends Trew tumbling to the mat! Saric takes a step backwards and waves Trew back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#
It looks like Archie Trew has been cut.
Trew lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric scores with a jab to the head.
#CUT#
That has opened up Archie Trew's cut even more.
Trew wants to clinch but Saric slips to the side
and Saric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saric circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trew misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saric.
#T1#
Saric thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Trew if he has to take too many more of those.
Trew loads up on a big right hand but Saric slips the punch.
Trew turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Trew closes the distance looking to clinch
and Trew takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
The cut above Archie Trew's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Saric connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Trew's hands.#CUT#
Archie Trew's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Trew tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saric taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
#T2#
Saric is stalling here.
Trew blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trew wants to get back to striking at distance but Saric won't allow it.
Trew misses with a knee strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Nice elbow from Trew.
Saric managing to block the knees to the body from Trew.
A right handed body shot lands from Trew.
Saric scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric blocks a body shot from Trew.
Saric blocking some punches.
Trew throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Trew landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
#T3#
Saric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2#
Trew pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Trew instigates a clinch. #BC#
Saric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saric swats away the attempt to clinch by Trew.
Saric lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Trew at a distance.
Saric looks for the body kick but Trew saw that one coming.
Trew takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#CL2#
Trew forces Saric back against the cage and clinches.#T4#
Saric lands a body shot.
Saric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saric lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Archie Trew's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
GAMMA#770 Sissypants v Delsart
Date: May 04, 2019 |
#R1#
Kruger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Saric to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
Saric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kruger throws out the jab. #CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saric blocks a body shot from Kruger.
Kruger misses with the head strike.
Kruger lands a right hand.
A body shot lands from Kruger.
Kruger lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right hand to the body from Kruger.
Saric looks winded!
A body shot lands from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hand to the body from Kruger.
Kruger scores with a shot to the side of Saric's head. #T1#
Kruger misses with a punch on the inside.
Kruger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Kruger has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
Saric working aggressively here.
Kruger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Kruger scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruger throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Saric pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kruger blocking some punches.
Kruger tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saric scores with a shoulder strike.
Saric misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kruger misses with some punches.
Kruger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#T2#
Saric taking a breather.
A bit of stalling here from Saric.
Saric receives a warning from the referee for stalling.#BC2#
Saric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kruger drops his hands momentarily and Saric takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A head kick misses from Kruger.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kruger lands a slapping body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good exchange - Kruger coming out on top.
Saric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kruger counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saric moves away from the strike by Kruger. #T3#
Saric moves away from the strike by Kruger.
Kruger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saric. #CL2#
Saric clinches with his opponent.
Saric trying to control the position but instead, Kruger has worked for underhooks and has pushed Saric into the cage.
Saric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Saric fails to land.
Kruger is working Saric over against the cage.
Kruger digs a right hand into Saric's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saric's gas tank.
Saric throws a punch but it's blocked by Kruger.
Kruger swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric prevents a body shot from Kruger. #T4#
Kruger tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kruger.
Saric stalling against the cage.
Saric lands with a left to the head.
Kruger wants to get back to striking at distance but Saric won't allow it.
Kruger lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saric.#BC#
Kruger manages to break the clinch.
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Kruger.
Kruger looks to land a right hand but Saric moved out of range.
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kruger throws a lazy right hand but Saric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saric let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dustin Kruger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Kruger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Kruger works Saric's body with a nice hook.
Dustin Kruger is winning the standup battle so far.
Kruger with a hook.
Saric misses with a right hand
letting Kruger counter with a right hand.
Saric slips under a jab from Kruger.
Kruger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Kruger's head but Kruger sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kruger scores with a decent looking hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kruger counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kruger cracks the inside of Saric's front leg.
Kruger misses with a hook
and Saric counters with a nice body shot. #T1#
Kruger darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saric cracks Kruger with an open hand slap.
Saric misses with a leg kick
letting Kruger counter with a right hand. #KD#
Kruger lands a big uppercut and Saric crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Saric looks OK. Kruger waves Saric back to his feet!#ROC#
Saric is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kruger misses with a kick to the body.
Kruger showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saric.
Kruger throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Saric releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saric takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saric is breathing heavily.#T2#
Kruger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saric checks a leg kick.
Kruger misses with a wild body shot.
Saric looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kruger connects with a solid leg kick.
Kruger scoring well with a low kick there.
Saric walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruger.
Kruger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kruger throws a sloppy head kick and Saric moves out of range easily.
Saric throws a head kick that Kruger semi-blocks.
#T3#
Saric throws an off balance right hand
and Kruger counters with a left to the body.
Saric throws a body kick that misses.
Kruger slips under a jab.
Kruger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
The crowd cheers as Kruger lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saric doesn't seem phased though.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kruger.
Kruger misses with a kick to the body.
Saric appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saric misses with a hook
and Kruger counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T4#
Kruger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saric checks it well.
Saric swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Saric misses with a left hand
and Kruger connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saric has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Kruger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruger throws a pinpoint strike between Saric's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Saric crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kruger scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dustin Kruger!
An out of breath Dustin Kruger thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Zdravko Saric stepped up to the mic, saying 'Jesus, what the fuck'.
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Event:
GAMMA#766 Yeboah v Legions
Date: Apr 06, 2019 |
#R1#
Saric moves out of range as Dog strikes.
Saric steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Dog misses.
Dog throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dog punishes Saric's body with a nice straight punch.
Dog's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saric under the eye.
Saric avoids the head kick by Dog.
Saric clobbers Dog with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Saric slips under a jab from Dog.
Dog misses with a double jab
#KD2#
and Saric counters with a nice right hand that sends Dog toppling to the canvas! Dog scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Saric finish him?!#ROC2#
Dog is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Saric clinches up against the cage.#BC#
Dog breaks the clinch.
Saric drops Dog with a straight right hand, right on the button! Saric follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
After the big win, Zdravko Saric made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Urban Fighter and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Big Dog stepped up to the mic, saying 'My manager sucks! He doesn't know how to set sliders!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#760 Dassler v Slider
Date: Mar 02, 2019 |
#R1#
Saric checks a leg kick.
Spike works the jab nicely.
Spike tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Saric checks a low kick from Spike.
Spike looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Spike misses with a few strikes there.
Spike looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.
Spike has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saric throws a body punch but Spike moves out of range.
Saric looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Spike throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Saric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Spike throws a leg kick but Saric sees it coming and moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Spike checks a leg kick.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Spike as he connects with a hook.
Spike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Spike goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spike throws a jab when Saric was well out of range.
Saric tries to move into range but Spike moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Spike scores with a spinning back kick!
Spike lands the left hand.
Spike scores with a body shot.
Spike moves out of range as Saric strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spike.
Saric takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saric takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice uppercut there from Saric.
Spike scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saric scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jab, jab by Spike - just one landing.
Danga de danga de dang - Spike scores with a four punch combination!
Spike lands a head shot.
Saric on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Spike scores with a body shot.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Spike throws a front kick that sends Saric stumbling back into the cage.
Saric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#T2##CL2#
Spike forces Saric back against the cage and clinches.
Spike misses with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spike.
A head punch on the inside from Spike fails to land.
Saric misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spike scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Spike's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Spike lands a nice looking body kick.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Spike.
Saric goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Spike appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Spike tries a head kick but it misses.
Saric paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Saric throws a leg kick but Spike checks it.
Saric takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saric misses with a looping left.
Saric throws a front kick aimed at Spike's knee but Spike avoids it well. #T3#
Spike delivers a nice body kick.
Spike works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Spike misses with a series of wild punches.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spike misses with a kick to the body.
Good leg kick by Saric there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Nice body kick from Spike.
Spike throws a head kick that misses.
Spike pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saric has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saric there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spike attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Spike tries a low kick but Saric avoids it.
Spike scores with a nice head shot.
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Spike counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric misses with an uppercut
letting Spike counter with a right hand.
Saric takes a shot to the body in his stride.
#T4#
Spike throws a combination. Saric tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Spike cracks Saric with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Spike scores with a hook.
Spike is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saric had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saric missing with a left hand there. Spike was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Spike counters with a good low kick that Saric was not able to check.
A punch combination from Spike misses.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Spike counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Spike connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Spike throws a shot to the body.
Saric will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Spike scores with a jab to the head.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Spike. Saric shrugs it off though. #CL2#
Spike clinches up with Saric and pushes him back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Spike scores with a shot to the side of Saric's head.
Spike throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric. #BC2#
Spike breaks from the clinch.
Spike throws a head kick that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sunray Spike dominated that round.
That's time! Saric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Spike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saric stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sunray Spike seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Spike bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saric throws a hook but Spike blocks it.
Spike throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spike drops his hands momentarily and Saric takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Spike lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spike throws a low kick, looking for Saric's leg but Saric calmly moves out of range.
Spike just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric thinks about countering with a body kick.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Spike throws a right hand that Saric ducks under and follows up with a left that Saric also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spike scores with a kick to the body.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spike was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Spike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saric moves away.
Saric looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Spike throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Saric counter with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spike uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.#T1#
Spike feints and then cracks Saric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saric down.
Spike throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Spike scoring well with a low kick there.
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Spike's shoulder, as Spike tries to avoid the shot.
Saric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Spike.
Saric misses with a body shot.
Spike pushes Saric away with a front kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spike tries to clinch up.
Spike throws a shot to the body.
Spike feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Sarics jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saric throws a chopping leg kick but Spike manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice uppercut there from Saric.
Spike blocks a head kick by Saric.
Spike scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saric takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Spike lands with a cross. #T2#
Saric walks forward, straight into a front kick from Spike.
Spike scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Spike misses with a two punch combination.
Spike throws a head kick that Saric semi-blocks.
Spike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Saric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#KD2#
Spike lands a big head kick that sends Saric tumbling to the mat! Spike takes a step backwards and waves Saric back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Saric is rocked!
Spike misses with a looping right.#KD2#
Spike lands a big uppercut and Saric crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Saric looks OK. Spike waves Saric back to his feet!
Oh Saric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saric glances at the clock... BAM! Spike nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Saric crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Saric is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sunray Spike!
After the fight, Sunray Spike was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
Zdravko Saric spoke after the fight, saying 'I wish to say sori to my fans and its all my fault because i spent to much time in bed with my opponents wife last nite.....'.
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Event:
GAMMA#754 Imbula v Sin
Date: Jan 26, 2019 |
#R1#
Simmons throws a big shot that misses.
Saric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saric misses with a low kick.
Simmons throws a chopping leg kick but Saric manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saric swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saric attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Simmons blocks the leg kick.
Simmons tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Simmons pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saric is out of range and Simmons settles back down.
Saric 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.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Simmons has time to react.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
and Simmons counters with a right hand to the body.
Saric fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Saric swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simmons cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saric looks to throw a body kick
and Simmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric throws a lazy head kick
enabling Simmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Saric misses with a straight left.
Simmons chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saric misses the jab.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simmons was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Saric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Simmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric throws a sloppy head kick and Simmons moves out of range easily.
Saric throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Simmons to counter with a crisp jab.
Saric lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Saric lands with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Simmons to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Saric throws a hook but Simmons blocks it.
Some bone on bone action there as Simmons checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Simmons is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simmons's corner calls for a 1-2. Simmons obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saric takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Saric tries to score with a low kick but Simmons moves his leg out of the way.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmons! But no joy.
Saric avoids the body shot from Simmons.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Simmons replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saric blocks it well.
Saric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simmons.
Simmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.#T3#
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simmons, right into the meat.
Simmons uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric misses with a body kick.
Simmons goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Simmons does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
An attempted straight right counter from Saric misses the target.
Simmons avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Saric.
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Simmons counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice jab there from Simmons.
Simmons fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saric has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Saric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saric bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Simmons's head backwards.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Simmons keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Simmons throws out a counter right but Saric avoids it with no problem.
Simmons is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saric had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saric throws a body punch but Simmons moves out of range.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Simmons's head but Simmons sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Simmons fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saric.
Simmons moves out of range as Saric strikes.
A little jabbing left from Simmons on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Simmons on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Saric misses with the body kick
and Simmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saric connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Simmons displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Simmons has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Saric thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Zdravko Saric will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Saric throws a leg kick
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
Simmons moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Simmons throws a nice inside leg kick.
Simmons scores with a head kick.
Simmons moves away from the strike by Saric.
An inside leg kick from Saric misses.
Simmons connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Simmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
A low kick from Saric is predictable there
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Simmons counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simmons swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A lazy left from Saric finds it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Saric throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Simmons thinks about the counter body kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Simmons takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simmons uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Simmons throws a jab when Saric was well out of range.
Saric throws a quick counter head kick but Simmons was just out of range.
Saric connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Simmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Simmons counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice uppercut lands for Simmons. That snapped Saric's head back.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Simmons.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Simmons counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Simmons walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saric throws a head kick that misses.
Saric backing away here, and Simmons unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saric misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zdravko Saric is winning the standup battle so far.
Saric throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A jab from Saric finds it's way through Simmons's defenses.
Simmons is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saric.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmons! But no joy.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Simmons counters with a nice body kick.
Simmons avoids the body shot from Saric.
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
#T3#
Saric throws a sloppy head kick
and Simmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric lands a front kick.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A head kick misses from Saric.
Simmons is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Saric swings away with a body shot that misses
and Simmons counters with a straight right hand.
Simmons misses with a hook. Saric ducked under it nicely.
Saric is looking to counter punch.
Saric on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Simmons.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Simmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Simmons scores with a head kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Simmons.
Saric looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T4#
A head kick misses from Saric.
Simmons is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saric with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Simmons uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Saric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saric backing away here, and Simmons unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Simmons bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saric's head.
Simmons sizes up Saric with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Simmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Simmons throws a hook to the side of Saric's head but Saric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Simmons moves away.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Simmons is out of range.
Saric misses with a body punch
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saric throws a head kick but Simmons moves out of range.
Saric loads up on a big right hand but Simmons slips the punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Simmons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Saric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saric throws a hook but Simmons blocks it.
Saric jabs Simmons to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Simmons misses with a head kick.
Saric thinks about countering with a head kick.
Simmons takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Saric scores with a hook to the body. Simmons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.
A punch lands to the side of Saric 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simmons throws a low kick but Saric avoids it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Simmons.
Simmons misses with a low kick.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Saric connects with the punch.
Saric misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Simmons throws a good cross that connects.
Saric slips under a jab.
Saric looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
letting Simmons counter with a right hand.
Saric misses with a kick to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simmons! But no joy.
Simmons moves out of range of the body kick from Saric.
Saric lands a jab.
Saric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T2#
Simmons ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simmons is looking to chop away at Saric's legs.
Saric takes a swing at Simmons's ribcage but misses.
Saric throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Simmons counters with a stiff right hand.
Simmons takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Simmons buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Simmons, as that shot connected.
Simmons throws a leg kick but Saric sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Donk. Saric catches Simmons right on the button with a cross.
Simmons misses with a lunging right hand
and Saric counters with a right hand to the body. #T3#
Saric walks into a stiff left hand from Simmons.
Saric tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Simmons lands a leg kick that knocks Saric off balance momentarily.
Simmons attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Simmons takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saric cracks Simmons with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saric is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric is looking to score with low kicks.
It seemed like Simmons was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Simmons lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saric at a distance.
Saric checks the leg kick nicely there.
Simmons misses with an uppercut. Saric saw that one coming.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T4#
Simmons fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Simmons jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Simmons counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saric takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simmons tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Simmons.
A little feinted left hand from Saric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Simmons takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Saric misses.
Saric takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Simmons uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Simmons does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Brandon Simmons.
Well Simmons has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brandon Simmons!
Brandon Simmons 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.
In defeat, Zdravko Saric stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wish to say sori to my fans and its all my fault because i spent to much time in bed with my opponents wife last nite.....'.
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Event:
GAMMA#750 Ricard v Kenway
Date: Dec 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Napoleon scores with a hook to the body. Saric takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saric takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Napoleon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#CUT#
It looks like Buster Napoleon has been cut.
Napoleon blocks a jab.
We've been told by Saric's head coaches at Men Only. No Liberals ! that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Napoleon throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
Saric misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Napoleon. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid body kick from Saric.
Napoleon has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Saric.
Saric throws a body punch but Napoleon moves out of range.
Napoleon replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Saric blocks it well.
Jab from Saric.
Napoleon tries to clinch but Saric is having none of it.
Napoleon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A shot to the body from Napoleon misses
and Saric counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Napoleon takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Napoleon misses with an uppercut.
Napoleon throws the kick towards the body but Saric avoids it.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric walks into a jab.#T1#
Napoleon lands with an overhand left.
Saric throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Napoleon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saric keeps Napoleon at a distance using the push kick.
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Napoleon takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice body kick from Saric.
Napoleon looks winded!
Saric misses with a hook to the body
and Napoleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Napoleon.
A little feinted left hand from Saric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saric.
Saric misses with a straight left.
Saric lands a head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Napoleon connects with a high kick.
Saric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T2#
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Saric. Napoleon shrugs it off though.
Saric connects with a leg kick. Napoleon looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Napoleon tries to move into range but Saric moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Napoleon misses the target. #KD#
Saric cracks Napoleon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saric has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Napoleon to stand back up!#CUT#
That has opened up Buster Napoleon's cut even more.
Saric scores with a leg kick.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Saric! Napoleon is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zdravko Saric made sure he mentioned Urban Fighter, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
In defeat, Buster Napoleon stepped up to the mic, saying 'Holy shit you hit hard. I will go do some neck exercises and come back to MACAW YOU!'.
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Event:
GAMMA#746 Thorbjorn v Bubba 2
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1#
Saric swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Astrok connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saric misses with a hook.
Astrok misses with an uppercut.
Saric throws out a counter right but Astrok avoids it with no problem.
Saric throws the kick towards the body but Astrok avoids it.
Astrok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Astrok definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Astrok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astrok ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Saric misses with an uppercut.
Astrok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Astrok buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Astrok throws a leg kick that misses.
Saric lands with a cross.
Astrok moves out of range of the strikes.
Astrok misses with a body shot.
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Astrok counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Astrok moves out of range as Saric throws a body kick.
Saric takes a swing at Astrok's ribcage but misses.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice body kick from Astrok.
Saric misses with an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Astrok takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Astrok takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.#T1#
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Saric.
Saric throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab by Astrok.
Saric is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Astrok.
Nice uppercut lands for Saric. That snapped Astrok's head back.
Astrok ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saric fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Astrok checks it well.
Astrok scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#CL#
Astrok has managed to clinch.
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!
Astrok goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
#BC2#
Saric's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Astrok lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That kick from Saric tenderised Astrok's leg. Astrok is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Astrok.
Astrok uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Astrok throws the left hand but Saric avoids the punch easily.#T2#
Saric throws a low kick but it's checked well by Astrok.
Astrok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Astrok misses with a straight right.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astrok jabs at Saric's body.
Saric loads up on a big right hand but Astrok slips the punch.
Saric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Astrok sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Astrok wants to clinch.
Astrok staying out of range there.
Saric does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saric dodges the punch combination from Astrok.
Saric thuds his shin into the meat of Astrok's side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Astrok, as that shot connected.
Saric misses with a left hand
and Astrok cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T3#
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Astrok moves away and avoids it.
Saric scores with a decent looking hook.
Saric throws a jab when Astrok was well out of range.
It looked like Astrok wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric lands a leg kick that knocks Astrok off balance momentarily.
Saric's coach down at Men Only. No Liberals ! was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saric's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Astrok throws a hook but Saric blocks it.
Astrok lands a jab.
Jab from Saric.
Astrok staying out of range there.
Astrok bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Astrok steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Saric. That one must have hurt.
Astrok defending well as Saric loads up on a big left hand.
An attempted straight right counter from Astrok misses the target.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saric, right into the meat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saric crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Astrok - the referee stops the clock and Saric gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Astrok. Saric manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astrok works over Saric's head and body with a nice combination.
Saric looks for the body kick but Astrok saw that one coming. #T4#
Saric is looking to land body kicks.
Astrok lands a head kick. Saric smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Saric throws a body kick that misses
and Astrok counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saric cracks Astrok with an open hand slap.
Astrok misses with a kick to the body.
Astrok checks a low kick from Saric.
Saric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Astrok throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saric takes a swing at Astrok's ribcage but misses.
Saric takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Saric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Astrok.
Astrok backing away here, and Saric unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Astrok misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Astrok jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astrok takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saric moves out of range as Astrok throws a body kick.
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Astrok moves away and avoids it.
As Saric looks to move away, Astrok throws a big counter combo but Saric just gets out of the way.
Saric throws a wild body kick that Astrok sees coming a mile off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Elvis Astrok will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Astrok tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saric manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saric is looking to chop away at Astrok's legs.
Saric dips to his left and cracks Astrok with an uppercut!
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Astrok is just out of range.
Astrok tries to clinch but Saric moves away
and Saric counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saric throws a hook but Astrok avoids it easily.
Saric throws a chopping leg kick but Astrok manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Astrok swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Astrok lands a leg kick that knocks Saric off balance momentarily.#CL#
Astrok clinches with his opponent.
Astrok throws an elbow that misses.
Astrok pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saric lands a left hand.
#BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Saric takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astrok cracks the inside of Saric's front leg.
Astrok thows a body kick. Saric tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Astrok looks to land a combination but Saric avoids it well. #T1#
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saric 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 Astrok has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Astrok and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#CL#
Astrok moves into the clinch successfully.
Saric wants to get back to striking at distance but Astrok won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saric.
Saric misses with the head strike.
Astrok has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saric.
Saric lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Astrok backwards.
Astrok tries to land knees in the clinch but Saric avoids the damage to the body.
Saric tries to work over Astrok's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Astrok lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Astrok fails to land. #BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Astrok tries to clinch up.
Astrok uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saric has time to react.
Astrok scores with a head kick. Saric tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Astrok digs a good hook to Saric's body.
Saric keeps the fight on the outside.#T2#
Saric avoids the head kick by Astrok.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Astrok misses with a head kick.
It seemed like Saric was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Astrok pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A little jabbing left from Saric on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice body kick from Saric.
Saric throws a hook but Astrok avoids it easily.
Astrok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Elvis Astrok is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Saric misses.
Astrok avoids the body shot from Saric.
Astrok throws a push kick but Saric slaps the foot to one side.
A head kick misses from Astrok.
Crunch! Saric slams his shin into Astrok's torso.
Astrok finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Astrok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
Saric cracks the inside of Astrok's front leg.
Astrok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Astrok doesn't manage to clinch there - Saric circles away.
#T3#
Saric misses with a hook. Astrok ducked under it nicely.
Astrok chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saric can pounce on him.
Astrok gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saric.
Saric checks a low kick from Astrok.
Astrok throws a head kick that misses.
A slow jab from Astrok misses its intended target.
Astrok has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Astrok there as he acknowledges the shot.
Astrok throws a head kick that Saric semi-blocks.
Astrok takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Astrok misses with a low kick as Saric jumps back.
Astrok throws a head kick but Saric moves out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saric lands a leg kick that knocks Astrok off balance momentarily.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Astrok's head but Astrok sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Astrok tries to work over Saric's front leg with a kick but Saric checks it.
Astrok walks into a stiff left hand from Saric.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Astrok blocks the body kick.
Astrok was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saric. #T4#
Astrok throws a quick inside leg kick.
Astrok throws the kick towards the body but Saric avoids it.
Saric looks to land a left hand but Astrok moved out of range nicely.
Astrok throws a leg kick but Saric sees it coming and moves out of range.
Saric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Astrok on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Astrok takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Astrok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
An inside leg kick lands from Saric.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Astrok tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saric swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Astrok counters with a nice uppercut.
Astrok tries to clinch there but Saric circles away.
Saric cracks Astrok with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Saric showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Astrok walks into a straight right hand from Saric.
Astrok takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Nice body kick from Saric.
Saric thows a left - swing and a miss!
A quick step to the side and Astrok tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Astrok is out of range.
Astrok was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.
Astrok moves out of range of the body kick.
Astrok scores with a jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Astrok.
Saric staying out of range there.
Astrok takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Astrok.
Saric has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Astrok.
Saric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Astrok.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Astrok sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saric throws out a loose jab but Astrok uses good head movement to avoid it.
Astrok seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Astrok looks to land a right hand but Saric moved out of range.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.#T1#
Astrok takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Astrok crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Saric - the referee stops the clock and Astrok gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Saric. Astrok manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Astrok moves out of range as Saric throws a body kick.
Saric's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saric scores with a decent looking hook.#CL#
Astrok instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Saric manages to break the clinch.
Astrok connects with a nice looking jab.
Saric misses with a body kick.
A lazy left from Saric finds it's target.
Saric throws the left hand but Astrok avoids the punch easily.
Astrok moves out of range of the body kick from Saric.
Astrok scores with a kick to the midsection.
Saric tries a low kick but Astrok avoids it.
Astrok is looking to counter with head kicks.
Astrok blocks the body kick.
Saric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Astrok has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Astrok throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
#T2#
Astrok throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saric lands with a good body shot.
Astrok checks the leg kick nicely there.
Astrok tries to clinch up but Saric circles away and keeps his distance.
Astrok misses with a wild body shot.
Saric scores with a kick to the body.
Astrok listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Astrok misses with a leg kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Saric.
Astrok throws a chopping leg kick but Saric manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Astrok wants to land a leg kick but Saric is out of range.
Saric thuds his shin into the meat of Astrok's side.
Saric lands a nice looking body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saric with a hook.
Saric throws a hook but Astrok blocks it.#T3#
Astrok throws a wild body kick that Saric sees coming a mile off.
Saric let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Astrok looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Astrok pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Astrok scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Saric lands with a hook. Astrok tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Astrok ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Astrok throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric throws a big shot that misses.
Saric staying out of range there.
Astrok lands a jab.
Astrok with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saric to score with a decent uppercut.
Saric misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saric lands a head shot.
Astrok throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saric moves out of range as Astrok strikes.#T4#
Astrok takes one on the button.
Saric lands with a nice body punch.
Astrok looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Astrok, as that shot connected.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Astrok throws a head kick that misses.
Astrok swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
Astrok slips under a jab from Saric.
A lazy left from Astrok finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Astrok does a little dance to reset his feet.
Astrok ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Astrok looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Saric throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A big left from Astrok misses.
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Astrok moves away and avoids it.
Astrok shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Saric stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zdravko Saric comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Saric 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Urban Fighter, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
GAMMA#742 Heimendahl v Vee
Date: Nov 10, 2018 |
#R1#
Saric throws a hook but Kruger avoids it easily.
Saric definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kruger listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saric connects with a looping right hand.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.
Kruger avoids the body shot from Saric.
And Kruger responds with a good body kick, but Saric manages to step out the way in time.
Saric pushes Kruger away with a front kick.#KD#
Saric lands a big right hand that sends Kruger crashing to the mat! Saric stays standing though and waves Kruger back to his feet!#CUT#
It looks like Dustin Kruger has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A solid body kick from Saric.
Kruger has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kruger looks winded!
Kruger takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saric throws a nice inside leg kick. #T1#
Saric looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Kruger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saric throws the left hand but Kruger avoids the punch easily.#KD#
Saric lands a big uppercut and Kruger crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kruger looks OK. Saric waves Kruger back to his feet!
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kruger just misses with a punch to the body.
It appears Saric was looking to counter with a kick there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric misses with a body kick.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Kruger saw that one coming.
Kruger thinks about the counter body kick.#T2#
Saric pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Nice body kick there by Kruger.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Kruger - that will leave a mark!
Kruger moves out of range as Saric throws a body kick.
Kruger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Kruger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruger throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saric.
An attempted straight right counter from Saric misses the target.
Saric walks forward, straight into a front kick from Kruger.
Saric slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#T3#
Kruger keeps Saric at a distance using the push kick.
Kruger misses with a leg kick
and Saric counters with a nice uppercut.
Saric throws a leg kick but Kruger checks it.
Saric looks to land a right hand but Kruger moved out of range.
Kruger ducks under a wild hook from Saric.#CL2#
Kruger closes the distance and clinches.#BC#
Saric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Kruger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruger throws a leg kick
and Saric counters with a thumping low kick. #T4#
The fighters circle momentarily. Kruger darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Saric jabs Kruger right on the nose. Kruger blinks but takes it well.
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!
Kruger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
It seemed like Kruger was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Kruger.#KD#
Saric drops Kruger with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kruger looks back up at him and smiles so Saric waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Kruger is rocked!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saric throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kruger is still on wobbly legs! Can Saric finish him?
Saric takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Saric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dustin Kruger's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saric throws a head kick but Kruger moves out of range.
Kruger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saric with a body shot.
Kruger seems to have recovered his senses.
Kruger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saric if he has to take too many more of those.
Kruger moves into range and connects with a jab.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Kruger throws out a counter right but Saric avoids it with no problem.
Saric is looking to land body kicks.
Saric doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saric misses with a body kick.
A nice side step and Kruger releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric misses with a hook. Kruger ducked under it nicely.
Zdravko Saric is winning the standup battle so far.
Saric lands a front kick.
Kruger throws a shot from downtown. Saric moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from Saric on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T1#
Saric slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kruger tries to land a front kick but Saric steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kruger.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kruger.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric cracks the inside of Kruger's front leg.
Saric misses with a kick to the body
and Kruger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Kruger misses with a low kick.
A quick step to the side and Saric tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruger lands a head kick. Saric smiles back at him and beckons him forward. #CUT2#
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Saric fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kruger is out of range.
Saric checks the leg kick.#T2#
Kruger cracks Saric with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Saric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kruger pushes Saric away with a front kick.
Saric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruger can do to turn this around?
Saric misses with a body kick.
Kruger misses the shot to the body.
Saric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Saric drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Good exchange - Kruger coming out on top.
Kruger lands a brutal head kick. Saric looks out on his feet and Kruger throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Dustin Kruger!
A victorious Dustin Kruger thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
In defeat, Zdravko Saric stepped up to the mic, saying 'I wish to say sori to my fans and its all my fault because i spent to much time in bed with my opponents wife last nite.....'.
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Event:
GAMMA#738 Simmons v Heimendahl
Date: Oct 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Force throws a leg kick but Saric moved away.
We've been informed that Saric has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Force fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saric has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Force lands with a slapping head kick.
Force uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Saric lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A jab from Saric finds it's way through Force's defenses.
A telegraphed right hand from Force misses the target.
Force moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Nick Force seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Force throws a right hand that misses
and Force takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saric thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Force if he has to take too many more of those.
Force throws a body kick that misses.
A lazy body kick from Force
and Saric counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric lands with a kick to the ribs.
Force is breathing heavily.
Force gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Saric gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Force is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric made sure to mention his sponsor, Urban Fighter in his post fight interview.
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Event:
GAMMA#734 FannyP vs Heimendahl
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1#
Steigelmann looks for the body kick but Saric saw that one coming.
Steigelmann takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#
It looks like Gunnar Steigelmann has been cut.
Steigelmann throws an overhand right that lands on Saric's shoulder, as Saric tries to avoid the shot.
Steigelmann misses with a looping right.
Steigelmann throws a one two combo.
Steigelmann displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Steigelmann ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Steigelmann misses with a straight right.
Saric has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saric there as he acknowledges the shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Saric misses with a hook.
Steigelmann misses with a left hand
and Saric counters with a nice uppercut.
Saric delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steigelmann misses with a hook. Saric ducked under it nicely.
Steigelmann steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Steigelmann.
The fighters circling - Steigelmann throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saric jabs Steigelmann right on the nose. Steigelmann blinks but takes it well.#T1#
Steigelmann throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Saric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saric avoids a kick to the body.
Saric is looking to counter punch.
Steigelmann uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Steigelmann takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saric slips under a jab.
Saric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Saric drops Steigelmann with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Steigelmann looks back up at him and smiles so Saric waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Steigelmann lands a lovely overhand right.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Steigelmann on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Steigelmann has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.#KD#
Saric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Steigelmann sprawling to the canvas! Steigelmann rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saric finish him?!
#ROC#
Steigelmann is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Gunnar Steigelmann's cut even more.
Steigelmann on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saric. Saric obviously looking to wear him down.
Steigelmann is still on wobbly legs! Can Saric finish him?
Saric moves in close and cracks Steigelmann with a massive right hand! Steigelmann, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Saric!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
GAMMA#722 Defoe v Okah 3
Date: Jul 28, 2018 |
#R1#
Heimendahl wants to clinch up but Saric keeps it at a distance.
Heimendahl ducks under a wild hook from Saric.#CL#
Heimendahl forces Saric back against the cage and clinches.
Heimendahl lands a body punch.
Saric wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heimendahl has him pressed against the cage.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Heimendahl scores with a shoulder strike.
Heimendahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heimendahl gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heimendahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimendahl throws an elbow but it misses.
#BC2#
Saric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saric throws a right and a left that Heimendahl avoids nicely.
A big left from Saric misses.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Heimendahl connects with a leg kick. Saric looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
Saric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saric steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Heimendahl. That one must have hurt.
Saric misses with a leg kick
letting Heimendahl counter with a right hand.
Saric misses with a wild combination.
A low kick from Saric misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Heimendahl takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Heimendahl connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saric momentarily.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Heimendahl cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#KD#
Heimendahl feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Saric sprawling to the canvas! Saric rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Heimendahl finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric misses with the combination.
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heimendahl fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saric looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from Saric finds it's target.
Saric fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Heimendahl is out of range.
Saric just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHeimendahl.#T2#
Heimendahl lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A low kick from Saric is predictable there
and Heimendahl counters with a right hand to the body.
Saric looks winded!
Heimendahl lands a leg kick that knocks Saric off balance momentarily.
Heimendahl blocks a jab.
Saric fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Heimendahl.
Saric moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Heimendahl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heimendahl stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saric.
Saric connects with a leg kick. Heimendahl looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heimendahl. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as Heimendahl checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Heimendahl checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Saric misses with a left hand
and Heimendahl counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saric misses with an uppercut. Heimendahl saw that one coming.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Saric throws a leg kick
and Heimendahl counters with a lovely shot to the body.#CL#
Heimendahl clinches up with Saric and pushes him back against the cage.
Heimendahl keeps control of Saric as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heimendahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heimendahl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heimendahl lands a nice shot to the body.
Heimendahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heimendahl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heimendahl lands an elbow just above Saric 's eye. #CUT#
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Heimendahl throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Heimendahl lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Heimendahl has Saric pressed against the cage, preventing Saric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands a left hand.
#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heimendahl creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Saric's defenses.
Heimendahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saric looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Heimendahl lands an elbow inside.
Heimendahl working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heimendahl misses with a wild body shot.
Heimendahl looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#KD#
Heimendahl lands a big right hand that sends Saric crashing to the mat! Heimendahl stays standing though and waves Saric back to his feet!
Donk. Saric catches Heimendahl right on the button with a cross.
Saric lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD#
Heimendahl feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Saric sprawling to the canvas! Saric rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Heimendahl finish him?!
#ROC#
Saric is rocked!
Heimendahl lands a leg kick that knocks Saric off balance momentarily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Saric pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Heimendahl misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saric.
Both fighters circling a little - Heimendahl finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Saric falls off balance throwing a combination
and Heimendahl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Saric's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Heimendahl lands a nice looking body shot.
Saric moves out of range of the body kick.
A solid body kick from Heimendahl.
A head kick misses from Heimendahl.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saric 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 Heimendahl has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Heimendahl and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saric misses with a hook
and Heimendahl counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Heimendahl moves in looking to clinch but Saric pushes him off.
Heimendahl scoring well with a low kick there.
Heimendahl moves in looking to clinch but Saric pushes him off.
Heimendahl misses with a few strikes there.
Heimendahl misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Saric has closed the distance and engaged Heimendahl in a clinch.
Heimendahl lands a nice elbow.
Heimendahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimendahl looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Heimendahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
#T1#
Heimendahl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Heimendahl working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Heimendahl working aggressively here.
Heimendahl tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saric blocks an elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it. #BC2#
Saric breaks from the clinch.
Heimendahl keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Saric misses with a low kick.
Heimendahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Heimendahl drops his hands momentarily and Saric takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Saric has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Heimendahl.
Saric is looking to chop away at Heimendahl's legs.
An inside leg kick lands from Saric. #T2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Heimendahl on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Saric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Heimendahl keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl is winning the standup battle so far.
Heimendahl ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saric moves away.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric throws a sloppy body shot
and Heimendahl counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saric buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Heimendahl checks a low kick from Saric.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric throws an ugly left hook that misses
#CL#
and Heimendahl counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Heimendahl. #BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch.
Heimendahl uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Saric takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Heimendahl is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saric can do to turn this around?#CL#
Heimendahl closes the distance and pushes Saric back into the cage.
Heimendahl throws an elbow but it's blocked.
#T3#
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Heimendahl has him pressed against the cage.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Heimendahl has him pressed against the cage.
Saric takes an elbow to the temple.
Heimendahl lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Heimendahl goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saric wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heimendahl lands an uppercut.
Heimendahl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saric prevents a body shot from Heimendahl.
Saric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heimendahl tries to throw a body punch but Saric avoids it by throwing Heimendahl back against the cage.
Heimendahl pushes off an throws an elbow but Saric leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Saric prevents a body shot from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl has a couple of punches blocked by Saric.
Saric wants to get back to striking at distance but Heimendahl won't allow it.
#T4#
Heimendahl has Saric pressed against the cage, preventing Saric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Heimendahl is controlling him.
Heimendahl doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Heimendahl lands a body punch.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Heimendahl lands a shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Heimendahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimendahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimendahl is leaning against Saric and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heimendahl lands a damaging elbow.
Heimendahl lands a damaging elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Heimendahl lands an uppercut.
Heimendahl lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A frustrated look appears on Saric's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Heimendahl lands with a light punch inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Saric's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Heimendahl lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Heimendahl has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Saric lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Heimendahl.
Saric takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saric ducks right into an uppercut from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl misses with a series of wild punches.
Heimendahl lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saric misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heimendahl feints and then cracks Saric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saric down.
Heimendahl doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Heimendahl uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Nice defenses there by Heimendahl.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL#
Saric tries to keep at a distance but Heimendahl has taken the fight into the clinch.#T1#
Heimendahl pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Heimendahl lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saric wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heimendahl has him pressed against the cage.
Heimendahl misses with a body punch.
Heimendahl lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heimendahl tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Heimendahl lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Heimendahl lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saric or not.
Saric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heimendahl makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Heimendahl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Saric blocks the elbow strike.
Heimendahl misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heimendahl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Heimendahl.
Zdravko Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Heimendahl lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heimendahl misses with a hook to the ribs.
Heimendahl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Heimendahl lands a body shot in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heimendahl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saric takes an elbow to the temple.
Saric is still on wobbly legs! Can Heimendahl finish him?
Heimendahl lands a nice uppercut.#KD#
Heimendahl drops Saric onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Saric is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Saric avoids a wild elbow strike from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl tries to work over Saric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saric tries to circle away but Heimendahl has him pinned against the cage.
Saric blocks an elbow strike.
Saric seems to have recovered his senses.
A nice left hand lands by Heimendahl.
#T3#
Heimendahl tries to throw a body punch but Saric avoids it by throwing Heimendahl back against the cage.
Heimendahl keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saric's efforts to push away.
Heimendahl lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heimendahl creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heimendahl struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
Saric wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saric has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A left hand lands to the body for Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
That has opened up Zdravko Saric's cut even more.
Heimendahl misses with a body punch.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Heimendahl has him pressed against the cage.
Saric blocks a body shot from Heimendahl.
Heimendahl lands with a light punch inside.
A short body shot lands from Heimendahl as the two fighters clinch.
Heimendahl lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Thorbjorn Heimendahl is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Heimendahl lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heimendahl lands a body punch in the clinch.
Heimendahl lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Heimendahl lands an elbow inside that Saric shrugs off.
Saric's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heimendahl stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Saric tries to break free but Heimendahl pushes him back against the cage.
Heimendahl presses Saric against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Heimendahl comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Heimendahl misses with an elbow over the top.
Saric misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heimendahl.
A short body shot lands from Heimendahl as the two fighters clinch.
Heimendahl works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Saric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thorbjorn Heimendahl showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Heimendahl 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 Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thorbjorn Heimendahl!
After winning the bout, Thorbjorn Heimendahl thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
GAMMA#719 Bubba v Saric
Date: Jul 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Saric lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#CL#
Gumption clinches up with Saric and pushes him back against the cage.
Gumption misses with a body punch.
Saric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch.
Saric scores with a jab. Gumption acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Saric has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Gumption is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saric moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gumption avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Gumption takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Gumption misses.
Saric cracks Gumption with a right hand to the side of the head.
Saric sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saric scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric scoring well with a low kick there.
Saric throws a sloppy head kick
and Gumption counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saric misses with a low kick.
Saric lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saric looks to land a right hand but Gumption moved out of range.
An inside leg kick lands from Saric.
Gumption 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.
Saric misses with a looping right.
Saric feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gumption's calf.#KD2#
Saric drops Gumption with a beautiful combination! Gumption stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Saric is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Gumption is rocked!#T1#
Saric misses with a hook.
Saric doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gumption throws out a powerful jab.#CUT#
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Gumption avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Saric checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Gumption works Saric's body with a nice hook.
Saric looks winded!
Gumption cracks the inside of Saric's front leg.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Gumption is out of range.
Gumption throws a shot to the body.
Gumption lands a glancing blow to the side of Saric's head.
Saric walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric scores with a leg kick.
Gumption takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Saric throws a predictable looking body shot
and Gumption counters with a nice uppercut.
Gumption dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gumption lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Gumption has knocked Saric down with a huge combo! Gumption steps away and waves a wobbly Saric back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC#
Saric is rocked!
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gumption was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Gumption lands a nice looking body shot.
#T2#
Saric takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gumption fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saric.
Saric takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Gumption fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Saric out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bubba Gumption!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Bubba Gumption waved his t-shirt featuring Aspire Clothing's logo in front of the cameras.
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Event:
GAMMA#713 Defoe v Okah 2
Date: Jun 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Hoyce takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hoyce.
Hoyce throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hoyce staying out of range there.
Hoyce displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Hoyce is looking for the big counter here.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Hoyce counters with a straight right hand.#CUT2#
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hoyce doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.#CUT#
It looks like Hennan Hoyce has been cut.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hoyce.
Hoyce throws a series of punches but Saric avoids them all with ease.
Hoyce scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hoyce.
Saric throws a jab when Hoyce was well out of range.
Hoyce looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saric steps in with a hook that catches Hoyce right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Saric follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Hoyce looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Event:
GAMMA#709 Laine v Doubdtfire
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Denille looks for the body kick but Saric saw that one coming.
Saric tries a quick counter leg kick but Denille is wise to it.
Denille's corner calls for a 1-2. Denille obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #KD2#
Saric lands a big head kick that sends Denille tumbling to the mat! Saric takes a step backwards and waves Denille back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC2#
Denille is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Donson Denille has been cut.
Saric measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Denille! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Zdravko Saric!
After the big win, Zdravko Saric made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
UGD 109:Curtain Call
Date: Apr 20, 2018 |
#R1#
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Benvenuti misses with a body kick.
Saric moves out of range as Benvenuti throws a body kick.
Saric feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Benvenuti's calf.
Saric throws a sloppy body shot
letting Benvenuti counter with a right hand.
Benvenuti has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saric moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Saric crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Benvenuti - the referee stops the clock and Saric gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Benvenuti. Saric manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Benvenuti checks a leg kick nicely.
Benvenuti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saric avoids a kick to the body.
Saric throws a leg kick but Benvenuti sees it coming and checks it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric throws a body punch but Benvenuti moves out of range.
Saric throws a sloppy body shot
and Benvenuti counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A lazy left from Benvenuti finds it's target.
Benvenuti throws the kick towards the body but Saric avoids it.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Benvenuti steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.#T1#
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric lands a nice hook to Benvenuti's body. Benvenuti takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Benvenuti keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Benvenuti loads up on a big right hand but Saric slips the punch.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benvenuti counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric misses the body punch
and Benvenuti counters with a leg kick. #CL2#
Benvenuti clinches up with Saric and pushes him back against the cage.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Benvenuti lands with a left to the head.
Benvenuti working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric tries to break the clinch but Benvenuti is controlling the position.
Saric blocking some punches.
#T2#
Benvenuti lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Saric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Benvenuti does a little dance to reset his feet.
Benvenuti sizes up Saric with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saric misses the jab.
Benvenuti looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Benvenuti.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saric can pounce on him.
Benvenuti uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benvenuti.
Benvenuti moves away from the strike by Saric.
Benvenuti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saric throws a body punch but Benvenuti moves out of range.
Benvenuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Benvenuti dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#T3#
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Benvenuti throws a sloppy head kick and Saric moves out of range easily.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Benvenuti only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Benvenuti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Saric wants to slow Benvenuti down by chopping away at his legs.
Benvenuti comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Benvenuti lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saric at a distance.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Saric is looking to score with low kicks.
Saric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Saric moves out of range of the body kick.
Saric feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Benvenuti lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benvenuti was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Saric lands a right hook to the body.
#T4#
Saric tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Benvenuti is able to avoid easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Benvenuti! But no joy.
Benvenuti scores with a nice head shot.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric throws a chopping leg kick but Benvenuti manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Benvenuti was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
A chopping leg kick lands by Benvenuti.
Saric thumps Benvenuti with a low kick.
Saric gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Saric throws a predictable looking body shot
and Benvenuti counters with a good low kick that Saric was not able to check.
Benvenuti is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saric had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saric tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saric throws a body punch but Benvenuti moves out of range.
Benvenuti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Saric.
Benvenuti throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Giacomo Benvenuti dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Saric misses with a left hand
and Benvenuti makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Benvenuti will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saric wants to land a leg kick but Benvenuti is out of range.
Benvenuti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Saric doesn't seem bothered though.
Saric throws a low kick, looking for Benvenuti's leg but Benvenuti calmly moves out of range.
Benvenuti appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Benvenuti. Beautiful body shot.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Benvenuti - just one landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benvenuti.
Saric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A good leg kick by Saric.
Benvenuti uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Benvenuti has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saric takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Saric blocks the body kick.
Benvenuti throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Benvenuti lands with a hook. Saric tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Benvenuti dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saric. That did some damage!
Saric fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Benvenuti on the side of the head.#CUT#
It looks like Giacomo Benvenuti has been cut.
Benvenuti takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saric connects with an inside leg kick.#CL2#
Benvenuti moves into the clinch.
Saric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Benvenuti breaks from the clinch.
Benvenuti has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Benvenuti pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saric is out of range and Benvenuti settles back down.
Saric is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Benvenuti's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A shot to the body from Saric misses
and Benvenuti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saric.
#T2#
Saric throws a leg kick that is checked
and Benvenuti counters with a body 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!
Benvenuti bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Benvenuti throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Benvenuti ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Saric takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Benvenuti misses with a kick to the body.
Benvenuti's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Benvenuti connects with a jab.
Benvenuti swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Benvenuti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saric was well out of range. Poor timing from Benvenuti.
Benvenuti pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Saric moves out of range of the body kick.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Benvenuti misses with a body kick.#T3#
Benvenuti keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benvenuti moves away.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Benvenuti counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CL2#
Benvenuti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Saric, pushing him back against the cage.
Benvenuti scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Saric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saric throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Benvenuti keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Benvenuti moves away.
Benvenuti waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saric.
Saric throws out a leg kick but Benvenuti moves out of range and Saric only half commits.
Benvenuti is trying to counter with his kicks.
Saric swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Benvenuti cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saric misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Benvenuti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.#T4#
Saric misses with a shot to the body
and Benvenuti counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Benvenuti does no damage.
Saric swings and misses with a shot to the body#KD2#
and Benvenuti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Saric! Benvenuti lets Saric back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Saric is looking to wear down Benvenuti with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Benvenuti scores with a hook to the body. Saric takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saric drops his hands momentarily and Benvenuti takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Benvenuti! Saric is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giacomo Benvenuti!
After winning the bout, Giacomo Benvenuti thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Event:
UGD 107:Man Vs Doubdtfire
Date: Apr 06, 2018 |
#R1#
Beaumont misses with a straight left.
Beaumont throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Beaumont misses with a hook
and Beaumont takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #CUT#
It looks like Cavey Beaumont has been cut.
Beaumont thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beaumont scores with a push kick.
Saric throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Beaumont swings widly with a right hand
and Saric counters with a nice leg kick.
Beaumont looks to throw a body kick
and Saric makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Saric scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Beaumont throws a head kick that Saric semi-blocks.
Saric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saric connects with a leg kick. Beaumont looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
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!
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beaumont moves away.
Beaumont swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A jab from Beaumont misses.
Beaumont jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T1#
Beaumont keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Beaumont.
Cavey Beaumont seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric scores with a nice right hand.
Beaumont missing with a left hand there. Saric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saric half committed to a counter leg kick.
Beaumont looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.
Beaumont pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Beaumont fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saric checks it well.
Saric fires out a quick counter leg kick but Beaumont just manages to avoid it.
Saric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Beaumont smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Beaumont misses with a body shot.
Saric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Beaumont looks winded!
A chopping leg kick lands by Saric.
A low kick from Saric is predictable there
and Beaumont counters with a leg kick.
Saric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Beaumont doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric misses with a few strikes there.
#T2#
Beaumont misses with a hook. Saric ducked under it nicely.
Beaumont on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Beaumont misses the shot to the body.
Beaumont throws a body kick that misses.
Saric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Beaumont has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Beaumont misses with a few strikes there.
Saric tried to score with a low kick but Beaumont checks it.
Beaumont takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saric.
Saric moves out of range of the body kick.
Beaumont stuns Saric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
You can see that Beaumont has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Saric with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Saric tests Beaumont's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Saric turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Beaumont throws a hook but Saric blocks it.
Saric swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beaumont lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Beaumont lands a head kick!
A clash of legs there as Beaumont blocks the low kick.
Beaumont looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Saric stuns Beaumont with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Beaumont misses with a head kick.
Beaumont drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#CUT#
That has opened up Cavey Beaumont's cut even more.
Saric lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Beaumont tries a head kick but it misses.
Saric scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fight stays on the outside here - Saric looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Beaumont is trying to counter with his kicks.#T4#
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Beaumont.
Saric is looking to wear down Beaumont with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Beaumont avoids the body shot from Saric.
Beaumont connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A big right from Beaumont misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beaumont. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Beaumont.
Saric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Beaumont.
Beaumont pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric misses with a jab, cross combination.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Beaumont.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saric takes a swing at Beaumont's ribcage but misses.
Beaumont misses with a leg kick
and Saric counters with a slapping leg kick.
Beaumont throws an off balance right hand
and Saric counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Beaumont thinking.
Saric lands a jab to Beaumont's midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Saric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cavey Beaumont'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#
Saric lands a leg kick that knocks Beaumont off balance momentarily.
Saric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Beaumont on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Beaumont throws a hook to the side of Saric's head but Saric sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Beaumont in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Saric lands with an overhand left.
Beaumont on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Saric. Saric obviously looking to wear him down.
Saric lands a head shot.#CUT#
The cut above Cavey Beaumont's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Saric walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Beaumont checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Saric thumps Beaumont with a low kick.
Beaumont throws a low kick but Saric avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Beaumont. That one must have hurt.
Beaumont takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Beaumont is breathing heavily.
Saric tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Beaumont is able to avoid easily.
Saric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beaumont can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beaumont misses with an attempted mid kick.
Beaumont fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.#T1#
Saric uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Beaumont.
Saric wants to slow Beaumont down by chopping away at his legs.
A swing and a miss from Saric.
Beaumont throws out a counter right but Saric avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Saric. Beautiful body shot.
Beaumont throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric misses with the combination.
Beaumont misses with a low kick.
Saric looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Beaumont's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Beaumont takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Saric throws a good cross that connects.
Saric throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Beaumont stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saric drops Beaumont with a naaaaasty hook - Beaumont is in real trouble here! Saric dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric made sure to mention his sponsor, Arcticus University: London in his post fight interview.
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Event:
UGD 104:Seok Vs Gower II
Date: Mar 16, 2018 |
#R1#
Pulkkinen thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saric if he has to take too many more of those.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Saric throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pulkkinen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Pulkkinen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Saric throws a hook but Pulkkinen blocks it.
Good exchange - Pulkkinen coming out on top.
Pulkkinen fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saric staying out of range there.
Pulkkinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saric misses with a left hand
enabling Pulkkinen to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking cross lands there for Saric.
Pulkkinen has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saric throws an overhand right that lands on Pulkkinen's shoulder, as Pulkkinen tries to avoid the shot.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A low kick from Saric is predictable there
and Pulkkinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric looks to land a combination but Pulkkinen avoids it well.
Saric slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Pulkkinen lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Pulkkinen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pulkkinen lands with a kick to the ribs.
Pulkkinen misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Saric misses the target.#T1#
Pulkkinen ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saric missing with a left hand there. Pulkkinen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Good leg kick by Pulkkinen there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Pulkkinen moves out of range of the strikes.
Pulkkinen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Pulkkinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Saric swings widly with a right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a nice body shot.
Pulkkinen moves away from the strike by Saric.
Saric misses with a looping right.
Pulkkinen appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Pulkkinen moves away and avoids it.
Pulkkinen tries a quick counter leg kick but Saric is wise to it.
Pulkkinen jabs at Saric's body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Pulkkinen connects with a crisp jab.
Pulkkinen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saric looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pulkkinen is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saric had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Pulkkinen works Saric's body with a nice hook.
Saric is breathing heavily.#T2#
Saric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pulkkinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulkkinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Saric connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Pulkkinen scrambles back to his feet.
Saric slips a jab from Pulkkinen.
Saric misses with an uppercut
letting Pulkkinen counter with a right hand.
Pulkkinen misses with a straight left.
Saric thows a leg kick but Pulkkinen checks it
and Pulkkinen counters with a two punch combo.
Pulkkinen throws a big shot that misses.
Pulkkinen ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Saric lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pulkkinen doesn't seem phased though.
Pulkkinen lands with an overhand left.
Saric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pulkkinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
and Pulkkinen counters with a slapping leg kick.
Saric stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Saric moved out of range.
Pulkkinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pulkkinen throws a front kick that sends Saric stumbling back into the cage.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pulkkinen.#T3#
Pulkkinen lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Saric is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Pulkkinen's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Saric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pulkkinen keeps Saric at a distance using the push kick.
Pulkkinen throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
Pulkkinen is looking to slow Saric down with leg kicks.
Saric fails to land with a series of punches.
Pulkkinen only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Saric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Saric throws a jab when Pulkkinen was well out of range.
Saric takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Saric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pulkkinen dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Pulkkinen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pulkkinen lunges at Saric with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Saric's hand.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Pulkkinen. Saric shrugs it off though.
Saric shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Pulkkinen dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saric. That did some damage!
Pulkkinen throws a jab when Saric was well out of range.
Saric sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Pulkkinen tests Saric's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Pulkkinen looks to land a right hand but Saric moved out of range.
Pulkkinen blocks a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Pulkkinen!
An inside leg kick lands from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Pulkkinen connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulkkinen connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nice jab there from Pulkkinen.
Pulkkinen lands with a shot to the body.
Pulkkinen listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Pulkkinen lands a body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Pulkkinen fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saric.
Pulkkinen fakes the leg kick and cracks Saric in the body.
Saric takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pulkkinen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pena Pulkkinen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zdravko Saric's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Pulkkinen's corner calls for a 1-2. Pulkkinen obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Pulkkinen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pulkkinen has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Pulkkinen lands an overhand right.
Pulkkinen is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Pulkkinen lands a leg kick that knocks Saric off balance momentarily.
Pulkkinen scores with a nice body kick.
Saric will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Pulkkinen makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Pulkkinen scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Pulkkinen misses.
Pulkkinen thuds his shin into the meat of Saric's side.
Pulkkinen throws a lazy right hand but Saric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pulkkinen lands with a slapping head kick. #ROC2#
Saric is rocked!
Pulkkinen fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Saric to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Saric looks to clinch but Pulkkinen throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Saric taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Pena Pulkkinen!
An out of breath Pena Pulkkinen thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
UGD 102:Bailey Vs Saric
Date: Mar 02, 2018 |
#R1#
Bailey chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Saric can pounce on him.
Bailey takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.#CUT2#
It looks like Devon Bailey has been cut.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Saric misses.
Bailey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Decent striking displayed by Saric there.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Saric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Saric misses its intended target.
Bailey lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey jabs Saric right on the nose. Saric blinks but takes it well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey scores with a nice right hand.
Saric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Nice defenses there by Bailey.
Saric takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saric finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saric throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bailey is looking to counter the offense by Saric and move into the clinch.
Saric connects with a jab.#CUT2#
Devon Bailey's cut is getting worse.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bailey takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Bailey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.#CL2#
Saric rushes Bailey and presses him up against the cage.#T1#
Bailey lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saric does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bailey.
Saric looks to land a combination but Bailey avoids it well.
Bailey looks to throw the jab but Saric is out of range.
Bailey scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bailey lands a slapping body shot.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bailey fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bailey fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric tries a quick counter leg kick but Bailey is wise to it.
Bailey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saric stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bailey thuds his right hand into Saric's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bailey connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Saric scrambles back to his feet.
Bailey just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric misses with a hook to the body
and Bailey counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big left from Saric misses. #T2#
Saric misses with a straight right.
Saric throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.#CL#
Bailey clinches.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Bailey.
Saric has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric blocks a body shot from Bailey.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling him.
Saric has had enough of the clinch but Bailey keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T3#
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Saric's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Saric can't break the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
#BC2#
Saric breaks the clinch.
Saric gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bailey cracks Saric with an open hand slap.
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with an inside leg kick.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saric needs to keep his hands up - Bailey had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric looks to land a right hand but Bailey moved out of range.
Bailey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saric.
Bailey throws a shot from downtown. Saric moves away and avoids it.#T4#
Saric misses with an uppercut.
Bailey lands a glancing blow to the side of Saric's head.
Bailey throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bailey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bailey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Bailey is just out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saric.
#CL2#
Saric rushes Bailey and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saric looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saric or not.
Saric looks winded!
Bailey lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Saric or not.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarics head.
Saric has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bailey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saric can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Saric avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Saric is trying to force a seperation but Bailey has the dominant position.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Bailey dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey'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#
Bailey digs a good body shot into Saric's ribs.
Bailey lands a jab to Saric's midsection.
Decent striking displayed by Bailey there.
Saric throws a big shot that misses.
Saric takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bailey throws the left hand but Saric avoids the punch easily.
Nice cross by Bailey.
Bailey slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
Saric ducks right into an uppercut from Bailey.
Saric moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bailey turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric misses with a hook.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Saric moves out of range of the strikes.
Bailey connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Bailey makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Saric really felt that one!
A decent looking cross lands there for Bailey.
Saric buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saric misses with a looping left.
Bailey wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.#T1#
Saric takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Bailey saw that one coming.
A jab lands there for Bailey.
Bailey thows a body kick. Saric tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Saric misses with a few strikes there.
Bailey tries to counter by clinching up but Saric breaks away and moves out of range.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bailey was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Saric ducks right into an uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey jabs Saric right on the nose. Saric blinks but takes it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bailey. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Devon Bailey is winning the standup battle so far.
Saric doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bailey swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bailey misses with a hook.
Bailey getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Saric throws a leg kick which misses Bailey's front leg but catches the back leg as Bailey tries to avoid it.
Saric has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Saric misses with an uppercut.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL#
Bailey clinches up with Saric and pushes him back against the cage.
Saric prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
#T2#
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
A short body shot lands from Bailey as the two fighters clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saric.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saric wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Bailey throws a punch but it's blocked by Saric.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Saric can't break the clinch.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saric blocking some punches.
#T3#
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saric is trying to break free.
A short right from Bailey.
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Good body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bailey.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey digs a right hand underneath Saric's ribcage. Saric let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bailey works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarics head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bailey misses with some punches.
Saric is looking to break free of the clinch but Bailey has double underhooks. #T4#
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Devon Bailey has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Still in the clinch, Bailey scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bailey misses with some punches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bailey here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Bailey scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Bailey keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Saric's efforts to push away.
Bailey lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bailey throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bailey is working Saric over against the cage.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailey lands with a right to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Bailey dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey'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.
#R3#
The crowd cheers as Bailey lands an impressive looking overhand right. Saric doesn't seem phased though.
Bailey looks for the body kick but Saric saw that one coming. #CL#
Bailey moves into the clinch.
Bailey tries a body shot but Saric blocks it.
#BC2#
Saric manages to break the clinch.
Bailey lands a jab to Saric's midsection.#CL#
Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Saric.
Saric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bailey.
Bailey misses with a punch on the inside.
Saric takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Saric swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saric is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bailey lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A right hook to the body lands for Bailey.
Bailey softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailey.
Bailey lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric tries to break free but Bailey pushes him back against the cage.
Bailey scores with a hook to the body.
Saric blocks an elbow strike from Bailey.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A hook to the body from Bailey.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarics head.
Saric takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A right handed body shot lands from Bailey.
A short left from Bailey. #T2#
Nice body punch from Bailey.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Saric avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
Bailey prevents a body shot from Saric.
Saric tries to circle away but Bailey has him pinned against the cage.
Bailey makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Saric tries to break free but Bailey pushes him back against the cage.
Saric tries to break free but Bailey pushes him back against the cage.
Saric blocks an uppercut.
Bailey working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saric prevents a body shot from Bailey.
Bailey tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saric's elbow.
Bailey misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bailey misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bailey struggles to land a body shot inside as Saric controls his hands.
Bailey lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bailey throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarics head. #T3#
A short right from Bailey. #ROC#
Saric is rocked!
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bailey lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric takes a shot to the head.
Bailey lands a left hand.
Saric is still on wobbly legs! Can Bailey finish him?
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saric can do to turn this around?
Bailey goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saric seems to have recovered his senses.
Bailey is leaning against Saric and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey lands a right hand.
Bailey creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bailey swings wildly with an uppercut but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#T4#
Bailey keeps control of Saric as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling him.
A shot in the inside from Bailey.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey has Saric pressed against the cage, preventing Saric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey lands a hook that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Bailey lands with a light punch inside.
Bailey can't find room to land a body shot as Saric controls the action.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bailey throws a head punch that misses. #BC2#
Saric escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Bailey sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bailey is looking to counter the offense by Saric and move into the clinch.
Saric misses with a two punch combination.
Bailey was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.#CL#
Bailey moves into range and clinches up with Saric.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Bailey clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey'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.
#R4#
Saric throws a leg kick but Bailey checks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Bailey misses its target.
Saric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
Bailey stuns Saric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bailey keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Bailey counters with a nice body kick.
Bailey uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bailey.#CL#
Bailey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Saric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Bailey has him pressed against the cage.
Bailey cracks Saric with a nice body shot.
Bailey lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric working hard to break the clinch.
Saric is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Bailey pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bailey working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bailey pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bailey misses with a punch to the body.
#T1#
Bailey throws an elbow that misses.
Bailey lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Saric can't break the clinch.
Saric wants to get back to striking at distance but Bailey won't allow it.
Bailey tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bailey lands with a left to the head.
Saric tries to break the clinch but Bailey is controlling the position.
Bailey lands an uppercut.
Bailey has Saric pressed against the cage, preventing Saric from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bailey tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bailey scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saric blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
Bailey gets through Saric's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bailey tries a body shot but Saric blocks it.
#T2#
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bailey.
Bailey prevents Saric from breaking the clinch.#BC2#
Saric pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saric lands a glancing blow to the side of Bailey's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric throws a hook to the side of Bailey's head but Bailey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A big right from Saric misses.
Bailey scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Saric.
Bailey is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Bailey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bailey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bailey is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Saric.
Bailey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Bailey bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Bailey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Saric misses with a left hand
and Bailey counters with a good low kick that Saric was not able to check. #T3#
Saric misses with a straight left.
Bailey lands with a thumping leg kick.
That kick from Bailey tenderised Saric's leg. Saric is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saric slips a jab from Bailey.
Bailey jabs Saric to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Saric chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Bailey can pounce on him.
Bailey swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bailey scores with a decent looking hook.
Saric moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saric tries to score with a low kick but Bailey moves his leg out of the way.
Bailey lands a two punch combo.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bailey tries to counter by clinching up but Saric breaks away and moves out of range.
Bailey takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Bailey counter with a right hand.
Good leg kick by Bailey there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Saric takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Saric works Bailey's body with a nice hook.
Saric uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bailey.#T4#
A big left from Saric misses.
Saric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bailey counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric lands a jab-cross combination.
Saric misses with a hook. Bailey ducked under it nicely.
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Bailey moves away and avoids it.
Bailey cracks the inside of Saric's front leg.
Saric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric throws a leg kick
and Bailey counters with a good, hard body kick but Saric shrugs it off.
Bailey wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saric moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bailey throws a leg kick but Saric checks it.
Bailey misses with a wild body shot.
Saric throws a solid leg kick but Bailey takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Saric.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bailey moves away.
That kick from Bailey tenderised Saric's leg. Saric is trying to keep his angry face on.#CL#
Bailey rushes Saric and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saric wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Devon Bailey had his way with Zdravko Saric in that round.
The cut man is working on Devon Bailey's cut.
That's time! Bailey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R5#
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Bailey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bailey thows a body kick. Saric tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Bailey counters with a straight right hand.
Bailey darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bailey.
Bailey staying out of range there.
Saric throws a chopping leg kick but Bailey manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bailey half committed to a counter leg kick.
Saric throws a leg kick but Bailey sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Saric lands a jab to the nose.
Bailey scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saric has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saric there as he acknowledges the shot.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bailey walks into a jab.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bailey.
Bailey is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bailey catches Saric with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bailey dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric misses with a straight left.
Bailey swings for the body but Saric moves out of range.
#T1#
Saric throws a right hand that Bailey ducks under and follows up with a left that Bailey also avoids with ease.
Saric throws the left hand but Bailey avoids the punch easily.
Saric is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Bailey throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bailey scores with a sloppy right hand. Saric should have avoided that one.
Saric fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bailey is out of range.
Bailey moves away from the strike by Saric.
Bailey throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Bailey misses the target.
A jab from Saric misses.
Bailey connects with a solid leg kick.
Saric throws a hook but Bailey avoids it easily.
Bailey is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saric.
Bailey stuns Saric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saric is looking to slow Bailey down with leg kicks.
Saric misses with a wild combination.
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saric misses with a series of wild punches.
Zdravko Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Saric scores with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Bailey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bailey connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Saric has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Bailey keeps control of Saric as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bailey cracks Saric with a nice body shot.
Bailey lands a body shot.
Bailey tries to throw a body punch but Saric avoids it by throwing Bailey back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bailey fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bailey creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Saric is trying to break free.
Bailey tries to work over Saric's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bailey misses with a body punch.
#T3#
Saric blocking some punches.
Saric is trying to break free.
Saric fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bailey doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Saric blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saric blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Saric's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A right hook to the body lands for Saric.
Bailey misses with some punches.
Saric blocking some punches.
#BC2#
Saric breaks from the clinch.
Saric misses with a looping left.
Saric has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bailey finds it's way round the side to connect with Saric's head.
Saric connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Saric loads up on a big right hand but Bailey slips the punch.
Saric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric misses with a low kick.
Bailey scores with a nice head shot.
Saric has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bailey.#T4#
Bailey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Bailey connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bailey.
Bailey tried to counter with a leg kick but Saric avoided it.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Bailey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bailey slips a jab from Saric.
A cross from Bailey lands.
Bailey ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
As Saric tries to get set, Bailey tries to push him back and clinch up but Saric manages to avoid the attempt.
Saric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bailey circles away quickly and effectively.
Bailey avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saric wants to slow Bailey down by chopping away at his legs.
Saric throws out a loose jab but Bailey uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Saric misses its intended target.
Saric avoids the body shot from Bailey.
Bailey lands with a hook. Saric tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Saric swinging wildly here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devon Bailey showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bailey 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 50:44
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 50:44
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 50:44
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devon Bailey!
Devon Bailey retains his heavyweight title!
Devon Bailey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Event:
UGD 99:Bailey Vs Pulkkinen
Date: Feb 09, 2018 |
#R1#
Saric throws a predictable looking body shot
and Man connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saric darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saric connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Man looks to throw the jab but Saric is out of range.
Man throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
Man throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Man.
Saric has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Man keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Man paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Man wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saric scores with a hook to the body. Man takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saric stuns Man with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saric connects with a good right hand that stumbles Man. Man circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric misses with a straight right.
Saric scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#KD2#
Saric cracks Man with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saric has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Man to stand back up!#CUT2#
It looks like Snow Man has been cut.
Saric moves in close and cracks Man with a massive right hand! Man, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Saric!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
Zdravko Saric took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Dauntless for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
UGD 95:Seok Vs Gower
Date: Jan 12, 2018 |
#R1#
Saric scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Curran doesn't seem bothered though.
Curran takes one to the chin there.#CUT2#
It looks like Randy Curran has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Curran does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saric thumps Curran with a low kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saric.
Saric cracks Curran with an open hand slap.
Curran is looking to land body kicks.
Curran misses with a body shot.
Curran waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saric.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric moves out of range as Curran throws a body kick.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Curran misses with a hook. Saric ducked under it nicely.
Curran looks to throw the jab but Saric is out of range.
Curran takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Saric.
Saric lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saric blocks a head kick by Curran.
#KD2#
Saric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Curran sprawling to the canvas! Curran rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saric finish him?!
#ROC2#
Curran is rocked!
Curran is breathing heavily.
Curran leaves his chin hanging out and Saric seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Curran crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
After the big win, Zdravko Saric made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Dauntless and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
UGD 89:Man Vs Saric
Date: Dec 08, 2017 |
#R1#
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Man appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Man lands a jab to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.#KD#
Man sends Saric crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Man is motioning to the referee to let Saric up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Saric avoids the body shot from Man.
Man staying out of range there.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Man connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saric's hands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric lands a right hook to the body.
A shot to the liver by Man. Beautiful body shot.
A jab from Saric finds it's way through Man's defenses.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Saric drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saric misses the jab.
Saric chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A big left from Saric misses.
Man looks to score with a jab to the body but Saric is just out of range.
Man throws a big shot that misses.
Man throws a head kick that misses.
Man throws a lazy right hand but Saric sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Man does a little dance to reset his feet.
Man looks for the body kick but Saric saw that one coming. #T1#
Saric drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saric digs a good hook to Man's body.
Man misses with an uppercut.
Man ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saric moves away.
Saric misses with a body shot.
Man misses with a body shot.
Man takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Man is out of range.
Saric lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Saric scores with a jab to the head.
Man avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Man appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Man throws a nice outside leg kick.
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Man has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Man is looking to land body kicks.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saric dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Man. That did some damage!
Saric throws a hook to the side of Man's head but Man sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Man ducks down to avoid it.
Man looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saric tests Man's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Man takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Man misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Man defending well as Saric loads up on a big left hand.
Man throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Man fakes the leg kick and cracks Saric in the body.
Man avoids the body shot from Saric.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Man bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Man is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saric.
Saric gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Man.
Man moves out of range of the strikes.
Man throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Saric looks winded!
Man cracks a nice hook into Saric's ribs.
Man connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saric momentarily.
Man lands a nice looking body shot.
Saric moves out of range as Man throws a body kick.
#T3#
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Man moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Man pushes Saric away with a front kick.
Man throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric throws a leg kick that is checked
and Man counters with a stiff right hand.
Man misses with a double jab.
Man is looking to slow Saric down with leg kicks.
Saric shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Man scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Man works the jab nicely.
Man lands a big head kick that sends Saric to the canvas! Man follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snow Man!
Snow Man retains his heavyweight title!
Snow Man seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Event:
UGD 85:Kenway Vs Sturm
Date: Nov 17, 2017 |
#R1#
Saric throws a sloppy body shot
and Yamaji counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric misses with a shot to the body
and Yamaji counters with a straight right hand.
Yamaji has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Nemesis Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Yamaji takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saric throws a head kick that misses.
Saric lands a jab to Yamaji's midsection.
Nice body punch from Saric.
Saric cracks a nice hook into Yamaji's ribs.
Nice shot lands for Saric.#CUT2#
It looks like Masamichi Yamaji has been cut.
Saric plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Yamaji to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Yamaji just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zdravko Saric!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Zdravko Saric waved his t-shirt featuring Dauntless's logo in front of the cameras.
Masamichi Yamaji spoke after the fight, saying '*sneers and spits on the mat*'.
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Event:
UGD 82:Moore Vs Seagram
Date: Oct 27, 2017 |
#R1#
Napoleon throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
Saric appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Napoleon checks a leg kick.
Napoleon is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Saric.#CUT#
It looks like Buster Napoleon has been cut.
We've been informed that Napoleon has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Saric lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saric misses with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Napoleon digs a good body shot into Saric's ribs.
Napoleon moves away from the strike by Saric. #KD#
Saric cracks Napoleon with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Saric has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Napoleon to stand back up!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#KD#
Saric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Napoleon sprawling to the canvas! Napoleon rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saric finish him?!
#ROC#
Napoleon is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Buster Napoleon's cut even more.
Saric misses the jab.
Napoleon is still on wobbly legs! Can Saric finish him?
A nice combination there by Napoleon.
Saric lands a jab to Napoleon's midsection.
Napoleon seems to have recovered his senses.
A head kick misses from Napoleon.
Napoleon moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Napoleon.
Saric fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Saric misses with a low kick.
A big right from Napoleon misses.
Napoleon scores with a punch to the head.
Saric displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Napoleon throws out the jab.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Napoleon is just out of range.
Saric lands with a shot to the body. #T1#
Saric misses with a looping right.
Saric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Napoleon.
Saric lands a nice shot to the body.
Saric misses with a left hand
letting Napoleon counter with a right hand.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Napoleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Napoleon misses with a body shot.
Saric throws out a leg kick but Napoleon moves out of range and Saric only half commits.
Napoleon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Napoleon only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Napoleon avoids the body shot from Saric.
Napoleon misses with a body shot.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Napoleon throws out a counter right but Saric avoids it with no problem.
Napoleon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Napoleon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Napoleon is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Saric with a body shot.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Napoleon.
Napoleon throws a wild body kick that Saric sees coming a mile off.
Napoleon just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Napoleon misses with an uppercut.
Decent striking displayed by Napoleon there.
Napoleon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Napoleon throws out a counter right but Saric avoids it with no problem.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Napoleon avoids the body shot from Saric.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric throws a leg kick but Napoleon moved away.
Napoleon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Nice defenses there by Napoleon.
We've been told by Saric's head coaches at Bare knuckle Fighters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saric connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Napoleon momentarily.
Napoleon lands a body shot.
Saric lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice defenses there by Saric.
Saric fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Napoleon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL2#
Napoleon rushes Saric and presses him up against the cage.
Napoleon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Napoleon lands a nice shot to the body.
Saric is looking to break free of the clinch but Napoleon has double underhooks.
Napoleon is pushing Saric up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. #BC2#
Napoleon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#T3#
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Napoleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Jab by Saric.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saric 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 Napoleon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Napoleon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Saric throws a lazy uppercut
and Napoleon counters with a series of strikes. Saric will be more careful next time no doubt.
Saric thows a leg kick but Napoleon checks it #TD2#
and Napoleon counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB2#
Napoleon is working for a kimura but Saric is defending it quite comfortably.
Saric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Napoleon is working away from the top position though.
Napoleon throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
Saric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Napoleon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Saric trying to hold on to Napoleon's head to control him but Napoleon postures up.
#T4##SUB2#
Napoleon wants to work for an arm triangle but Saric is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Napoleon throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
Napoleon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Napoleon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saric's head.
Saric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Napoleon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Napoleon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napoleon not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Napoleon throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zdravko Saric dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buster Napoleon's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Saric tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Napoleon wants to counter with a clinch but Saric pushes him away.
Napoleon takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Saric avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saric is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Napoleon can do to turn this around?
Napoleon avoids the body shot from Saric.
Napoleon is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Saric lands with a good body shot.
Napoleon slips a straight right by Saric.
Napoleon cracks Saric with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saric looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saric misses with the combination.
Saric staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Napoleon looks to land a combination. Saric sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Saric loads up on a big right hand but Napoleon slips the punch.
Napoleon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric takes a swing at Napoleon's ribcage but misses.
Napoleon lands with a straight right. Saric didn't see that one coming.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Napoleon.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
Napoleon throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saric on the side of the head. #T1#
Napoleon shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saric but Saric pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Saric throws a series of strikes that have Napoleon backpedaling.
Saric throws out a loose jab but Napoleon uses good head movement to avoid it.
A punch combination from Saric misses.
Napoleon looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Saric is fending him off so far but Napoleon persists. Nope, Saric circles away and we're back to standing.
Napoleon gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Saric.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Napoleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Napoleon lands with an overhand left.
Napoleon throws a hook but Saric avoids it easily.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Napoleon.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Napoleon's head but Napoleon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric throws a shot from downtown. Napoleon moves away and avoids it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Napoleon circles away quickly and effectively.
Napoleon stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saric just misses with a punch to the body.
#T2#
Jab from Napoleon.
Saric lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Napoleon fails with a takedown attempt.
Zdravko Saric has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buster Napoleon.
Napoleon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Napoleon lands with a nice combination. Saric backs away looking to recover.
Napoleon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zdravko Saric is winning the standup battle so far.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Napoleon with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Napoleon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric misses with a looping left.
Napoleon is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Napoleon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Napoleon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Napoleon lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A swing and a miss from Napoleon.#T3#
Saric throws out a powerful jab.
Saric misses with a shot to the body
and Napoleon counters with a straight right hand.
Saric misses with a low kick.
Saric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Napoleon scores with a body shot.
Saric with a hook.
Saric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Napoleon circles away quickly and effectively.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Napoleon moves away.
Napoleon looks for the body kick but Saric saw that one coming.
A jab from Saric misses.
Saric misses with a left hand
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Napoleon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zdravko Saric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saric throws a hook to the side of Napoleon's head but Napoleon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saric 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.
#CUT#
The cut above Buster Napoleon's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Napoleon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saric.
Napoleon cracks Saric with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Napoleon.
Saric lands a two punch combo.
Saric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T4#
Napoleon missing with a left hand there. Saric was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Napoleon saw that one coming.
Napoleon checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Napoleon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Napoleon saw that one coming.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Saric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Napoleon circles away quickly and effectively.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Saric misses with a jab, cross combination.
Saric misses with a hook. Napoleon ducked under it nicely.
Saric on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Napoleon digs a good body shot into Saric's ribs.
Napoleon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saric stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Napoleon.
Saric misses with a leg kick
and Napoleon cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Napoleon feints and then cracks Saric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saric down.
Napoleon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Napoleon stuns Saric with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saric connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Napoleon's hands.
A looping hook to the body misses from Napoleon. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
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 Zdravko Saric will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Buster Napoleon's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Napoleon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saric takes one to the chin there.
Saric changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Napoleon misses with a hook.
Saric throwing a counter right hand but Napoleon manages to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Napoleon feints and then cracks Saric's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Saric down.
Napoleon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Saric tried to score with a low kick but Napoleon checks it.
Saric scores with a jab. Napoleon acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Napoleon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saric.
Napoleon scores with a leg kick.
Saric scores with the left hand. Napoleon knows he should have avoided that one.
Saric dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Napoleon. That did some damage!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Napoleon scores with a nice strike.
Saric fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A clash of legs there as Napoleon blocks the low kick.
Napoleon looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Saric went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Napoleon takes a swing at Saric's ribcage but misses.
Napoleon throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Saric misses with an uppercut. Napoleon saw that one coming.
It seemed like Napoleon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Napoleon moves away from the strike by Saric.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Napoleon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Napoleon.
Napoleon scores with a decent looking hook.
A combination from Napoleon does no damage.
Saric will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Saric scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Napoleon throws a hook but Saric blocks it.
A quick step to the side and Saric tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric misses with a hook. Napoleon ducked under it nicely.
Saric with a nice cross.
Napoleon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Napoleon works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Napoleon avoids a kick to the body.
It seemed like Napoleon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saric slips a straight right by Napoleon.
Napoleon lands a leg kick that knocks Saric off balance momentarily.#T2#
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Napoleon.
It seemed like Napoleon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Napoleon connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Napoleon looks to land a left hand but Saric moved out of range nicely.
Saric on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saric misses with a low kick as Napoleon jumps back.
Saric takes one on the button.
Napoleon takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#TD2#
Napoleon bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sloppy strikes there by Napoleon.
Napoleon staying calm.
Napoleon throws a strike aimed at the side of Saric's head but Saric avoids it well.
Buster Napoleon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T3#
Saric tries to bench press Napoleon off him but Napoleon keeps the position. #SUB2#
Napoleon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Saric rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Napoleon's guard! Nice work there by Saric! #SUB2#
Napoleon has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Saric is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Napoleon.
Napoleon is not content to let Saric control the position.
Zdravko Saric is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Napoleon gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T4#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Napoleon gets back to full guard.
Saric stopping the sweep attempt from Napoleon.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Napoleon working for submissions but it's allowed Saric to get to half guard.
Napoleon is looking to improve his position.
Saric controlling the pace.
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 Zdravko Saric.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Saric, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zdravko Saric!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Zdravko Saric made sure he mentioned Dauntless, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
Buster Napoleon was interviewed post fight and said 'Holy shit you hit hard. I will go do some neck exercises and come back to MACAW YOU!'.
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Event:
HFC 118:Northrop vs Poffo
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
A low kick from Saric is predictable there
and Konstantinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Konstantinov throws a body punch but Saric moves out of range.
Konstantinov slips a jab from Saric.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A bone on bone clash there as Saric blocks the leg kick.
Konstantinov misses the jab.
Saric doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Konstantinov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Konstantinov throws a chopping leg kick but Saric manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#KD2#
Saric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Konstantinov sprawling to the canvas! Konstantinov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saric finish him?!
#CUT2#
It looks like Boris Konstantinov has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Konstantinov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saric.
Konstantinov lands a nice looking body kick.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
and Konstantinov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Saric's knee momentarily.#KD2#
Saric cracks Konstantinov with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Konstantinov looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Saric finish him?
#ROC2#
Konstantinov is rocked!
Konstantinov switches off momentarily and Saric cracks him with a monster right hand! Konstantinov topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Saric dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Saric!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
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Event:
HFC 115:Silva vs Handy
Date: Sep 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Suckerpunch.
Suckerpunch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Suckerpunch.
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Saric moves into range and connects with a jab.
Suckerpunch takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Suckerpunch closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Suckerpunch moves away.#KD#
Saric feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Suckerpunch sprawling to the canvas! Suckerpunch rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Saric finish him?!
#ROC#
Suckerpunch is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Suckerpunch is holding his hands too far apart here. Saric throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Suckerpunch is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
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Event:
HFC 113:Hopkins vs Sang Seok
Date: Aug 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric misses with the body kick#TD#
and Konstantinov counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Saric is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Konstantinov looking to pass the guard.
Konstantinov stays in close to Saric's body and controls the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Saric holds on and takes a little breather. #T1#
Konstantinov trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Konstantinov sitting in guard, not really doing much. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Saric moves into range and connects with a jab. #CUT2#
It looks like Boris Konstantinov has been cut.
Sloppy strikes from Saric. Those never looked like landing.
Saric swings for the body but Konstantinov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Konstantinov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinov lands a right hook to the body.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Konstantinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Konstantinov.
#T2#
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Konstantinov has time to react.
Saric slips under a jab.
Konstantinov wants to clinch.
Konstantinov throws a wild body kick that Saric sees coming a mile off.
Saric misses with a body shot.
Konstantinov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Konstantinov misses with a straight right.
Saric walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric throws a nice looking combination but Konstantinov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Crunch! Konstantinov slams his shin into Saric's torso.
Konstantinov moves out of range as Saric strikes.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Konstantinov just misses with a punch to the body.
Saric looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Konstantinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Konstantinov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Konstantinov. Saric does a little dance to reset his feet.
Konstantinov scores with a decent looking hook.
Saric is looking to chop away at Konstantinov's legs. #T3#
Saric with a nice cross.
Konstantinov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A good leg kick by Saric. #KD2#
Saric drops Konstantinov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Konstantinov looks back up at him and smiles so Saric waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Konstantinov is rocked!
Konstantinov connects with the punch.
Oh Konstantinov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot to the body from Konstantinov misses
and Saric counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Konstantinov falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
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Event:
HFC 110: Northrop vs Kid
Date: Jul 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Saric has knocked Poroshenko down with a huge combo! Saric steps away and waves a wobbly Poroshenko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Petro Poroshenko has been cut.
Poroshenko ducks under a wild hook from Saric.
Poroshenko half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Saric misses with a body punch
and Poroshenko counters with a one-two to the body.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Poroshenko takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric misses with a left hand #TD#
and Poroshenko counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poroshenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poroshenko with a flurry of punches that miss.
Poroshenko pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now.
Poroshenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saric works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #T1#
Saric pulls Poroshenko in close to his closed guard and prevents Poroshenko from doing any damage or advancing position.
Poroshenko lands a couple of elbows.
Poroshenko landing with the ground and pound.
Poroshenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Poroshenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saric works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Poroshenko throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saric works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Poroshenko stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saric swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poroshenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poroshenko throws an elbow that misses. Saric uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Poroshenko's guard. Nice move by Saric!#REVB#
Poroshenko is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Saric is controlling him.
Poroshenko keeping moving, preventing Saric from controlling successfully.
Poroshenko wants to stand up but Saric is controlling him.
Poroshenko 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.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#T3#
Saric would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saric!
Saric is not content to let Poroshenko control the position.
Sloppy strikes there by Poroshenko.
Poroshenko tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Check out the look on Poroshenko's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
#T4#
Poroshenko throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Poroshenko throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Saric tries to improve position but can't.
Poroshenko looks up at the clock and then as Saric takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Poroshenko smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Poroshenko cracks Saric with a big elbow. #SUB#
Poroshenko tries for a kimura but Saric is defending well.
Poroshenko has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Saric tries to bench press Poroshenko off him but Poroshenko keeps the position.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric gets back to half guard.
Poroshenko lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Petro Poroshenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Poroshenko will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Saric throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Poroshenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saric misses with a left hand #TD#
and Poroshenko counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Poroshenko looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Saric with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Poroshenko missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Saric is looking to control Poroshenko's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Saric avoid being mounted?
Poroshenko working over Saric with some ground and pound. Saric looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Poroshenko throws a strike but Saric avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Poroshenko trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom. #T1#
Saric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poroshenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poroshenko postures up in Saric's guard and throws a big left but Saric blocks it.
Poroshenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Poroshenko.
Poroshenko throwing strikes from guard but Saric blocks nicely.
Poroshenko stands up over Saric, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Poroshenko is stalling in the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Poroshenko postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. #T2#
Poroshenko with a nice head shot there.
Poroshenko is in close to Saric's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Saric looking to hit a scissor sweep but Poroshenko is one step ahead there.
Poroshenko throws a strike but Saric rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##ES#
Poroshenko wriggles free and stands up.
Saric misses with an uppercut. #TD#
Poroshenko looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#T3#
Poroshenko throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Poroshenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saric can do to turn this around?
Poroshenko looking to sit in guard and control but Saric gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Saric stopping the sweep attempt from Poroshenko.
Poroshenko is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Saric is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#ES#
Poroshenko pushes Saric off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
A jab from Saric misses.
Poroshenko lands with a straight right. Saric didn't see that one coming.
Saric fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Poroshenko.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Poroshenko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Saric takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Poroshenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Saric.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Petro Poroshenko is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric throws a leg kick #TD#
and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saric!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Petro Poroshenko dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Petro Poroshenko's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saric swings away with a body shot that misses
and Poroshenko counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saric misses with a hook.
Saric throws the left hand but Poroshenko avoids the punch easily.
Poroshenko throws a big counter combination but Saric scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Poroshenko slips a jab from Saric.
Poroshenko attempts a counter takedown but Saric avoids it well and moves away.
Nice cross by Saric.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Poroshenko.
Poroshenko tries to counter with a takedown but Saric is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A low kick from Saric is predictable there #TD#
and Poroshenko counters with a shoot takedown. Saric fights it but they end up in guard.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Poroshenko from controlling successfully.
Saric 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.#T1#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poroshenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poroshenko trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Petro Poroshenko overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Poroshenko trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Poroshenko works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Poroshenko is trying to control. Saric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zdravko Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Poroshenko throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Saric wants to improve his position but Poroshenko is controlling well.
Poroshenko seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Saric does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Poroshenko not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Poroshenko throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Saric to regain full guard.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Poroshenko is working Saric over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Poroshenko controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Poroshenko accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Poroshenko missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#T3#
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Saric misses with an uppercut
#TD#
and Poroshenko counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saric!
Saric can't do much from the bottom here.
Poroshenko working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Saric struggling a bit here.
Poroshenko creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Saric avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Poroshenko.
Saric manages to get back to half guard.#T4#
Poroshenko slows the pace down in half guard. #SUB#
Saric is defending against the submission attempts here by Poroshenko.
Saric is staying active underneath Poroshenko, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Petro Poroshenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Poroshenko is looking for a kimura but Saric is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Poroshenko to get the leverage.
Poroshenko works his way into side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Petro Poroshenko showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Poroshenko, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Petro Poroshenko!
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Event:
HFC 108:Jackson vs Kid
Date: Jul 16, 2017 |
#R1#
Rumble throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saric shoots in for a takedown but Rumble shows good takedown defense.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Rumble is out of range.
Rumble slips under a jab from Saric.
Saric misses with an uppercut. Rumble saw that one coming.
Saric misses with a kick to the body.
A shot to the liver by Saric. Beautiful body shot.
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Saric throws a nice looking combination but Rumble bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rumble slips a straight right by Saric.
Rumble is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A jab from Saric does it's job there.#CUT#
It looks like Barney Rumble has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rumble.
Saric throws a wild body kick that Rumble sees coming a mile off.
Rumble has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rumble punishes Saric's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rumble at a distance.
Rumble wants to clinch up but Saric keeps it at a distance.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Rumble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've been told by Saric's head coaches at Bare knuckle Fighters that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Saric misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Rumble to counter with a crisp jab.
Saric misses with a wild body shot. #T1#
Saric throws a leg kick but Rumble sees it coming and moves out of range.
A big right from Saric misses.
Saric avoids the body shot from Rumble.
Rumble moves in looking to clinch but Saric pushes him off.
Rumble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Rumble doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rumble.
Saric tries to land a front kick but Rumble steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rumble checks the leg kick nicely there.
Saric misses with a jab, cross combination.
A little jabbing left from Rumble on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Rumble tries to clinch but Saric moves out of range.
Saric thows a left - swing and a miss!
Rumble digs a good hook to Saric's body.
Saric ducks right into an uppercut from Rumble.
Rumble bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saric is breathing heavily.
Saric takes a kick to the side of the head.#CUT2#
It looks like Zdravko Saric has been cut.
Rumble punishes Saric's body with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric tries to land a front kick but Rumble steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumble moves away.#T2#
Saric swings for the body but Rumble moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Rumble. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rumble.
Rumble showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saric.
Rumble cracks Saric with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Rumble scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rumble connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saric misses with a hook. Rumble ducked under it nicely.
Saric throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rumble moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saric with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rumble uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rumble connects with a jab.
Rumble ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Rumble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rumble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Saric lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rumble's sensitive parts. #T3#
Rumble throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rumble was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
Good standup being displayed there by Rumble as he connects with a hook.
Rumble is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saric had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Rumble connects with a body shot that sends Saric's belly button to the back.
Rumble scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL2#
Rumble moves into the clinch.
Saric wants to break free but Rumble has control.
Rumble lands a good knee to the midsection. Saric won't want to take too many of those.
Rumble lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Rumble throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sarics head.
Rumble lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saric wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Rumble has him pressed against the cage.
Saric avoids the elbow strike from Rumble, against the cage.
Rumble trying to land knees to the body.
Saric is trying to break the clinch but Rumble is controlling him.
A short uppercut from Rumble. #T4#
Rumble lands a damaging elbow.
Saric blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Saric has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Saric wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Saric managing to block the knees to the body from Rumble.
Saric looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rumble is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Saric wants to break the clinch but can't.
Rumble pushes Saric back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saric takes a knee to the side of the body.
Rumble gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice body punch from Rumble.
Saric's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Rumble lands a body punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barney Rumble dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Saric's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Rumble throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Saric tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rumble tries to clinch there but Saric circles away.
Saric throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Rumble counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rumble throws a sloppy head kick and Saric moves out of range easily.
Saric throws a body punch but Rumble moves out of range.
That kick from Rumble tenderised Saric's leg. Saric is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rumble moves away.
Rumble moves out of range of the strikes.
Saric connects with a looping right hand.
Rumble lands a right hook to the body.
Saric looks to throw the jab but Rumble is out of range.
Rumble cracks the inside of Saric's front leg.
Rumble uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rumble throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saric stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Saric is looking to wear down Rumble with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rumble lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rumble works the jab nicely.
Rumble lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Saric at a distance.
#T1#
Rumble lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice hook.#ROC2#
Saric is rocked!
Rumble scores with a body shot.
#KD2#
Rumble lands a big uppercut and Saric crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Saric looks OK. Rumble waves Saric back to his feet!
Oh Saric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Rumble throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Saric is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Barney Rumble!
Barney Rumble thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
HFC 105 :Curran vs Palmer
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Saric lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Smith throws out a powerful jab.
Saric cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Saric throws a nice inside leg kick.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saric steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Saric misses with a hook.
Saric uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Saric cracks Smith with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Eldar Smith has been cut.
Jab from Smith.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Saric.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith looks winded!
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saric ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Smith out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
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Event:
HFC 102:Yamamoto vs Miller
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Saric misses with a wild body shot.
Saric throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bugurtov lands a slapping body shot.
Saric lands a glancing blow to the side of Bugurtov's head.
Bugurtov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saric.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saric lands with a shot to the body.
Saric scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Saric swings for the body but Bugurtov moves out of range.
Bugurtov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric scores with a body shot.
Saric digs a good hook to Bugurtov's body.
Bugurtov is breathing heavily.
Saric connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saric lands a jab to Bugurtov's midsection.
A solid leg kick lands there for Saric.
Bugurtov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Good shot there by Saric.#KD2#
Saric sends Bugurtov crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Saric is motioning to the referee to let Bugurtov up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC2#
Bugurtov is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Saric engages and cracks Bugurtov with a massive lead left hook - Bugurtov tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Saric is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
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Event:
HFC 98:Tavares vs Sang Seok
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Jab, jab by Saric - just one landing. #KD2#
Saric lands a left and a right that send Wood crashing to the mat, dazed. Saric thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Saric finds Wood's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Wood flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Saric lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Wood will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
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Event:
HFC 93:Hellmuth Jr vs Curran
Date: Apr 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Saric with a body punch. A glancing blow. #TD2#
Machado shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saric napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Machado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Saric, who protects the arm well.
Saric is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Machado off and has taken his back!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Saric avoiding Machado 's attempts to control his hands.
Machado wants to escape the position.
Machado manages to reverse the position and now he's in Saric's guard. Nice work there by Machado.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Machado wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving.
Saric will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#T1#
Saric being controlled here, momentarily.
Machado stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Saric swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Machado trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Machado wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Machado trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Machado looking to pass the guard. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Saric pulls Machado in close to his closed guard and prevents Machado from doing any damage or advancing position.#SUB2#
Machado is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Machado trying to control but Saric is working from the bottom.
Machado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Saric is keeping the position for now. #SUB2#
Machado thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Saric tries to land a sweep but no joy. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T3#
A jab from Saric finds it's way through Machado's defenses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Saric.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saric as he jumps to the side. #KD#
Saric lands a big head kick that sends Machado tumbling to the mat! Saric takes a step backwards and waves Machado back to his feet - he wants the finish!#ROC#
Machado is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Jean Jacques Machado has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric missing with a left hand there. Machado was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saric closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Machado! Saric dives in looking to finish! Machado is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
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Event:
RBFC 86:Romero vs Sanchez
Date: Feb 19, 2017 |
#R1#
Saric misses with a low kick as Rewell jumps back.
Rewell throws a big shot that misses.
Rewell lands a leg kick that knocks Saric off balance momentarily.
Rewell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Good work by Rewell as he checks the leg kick.
Saric misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rewell.
Rewell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rewell blocks a jab.
Saric misses with a straight left.
Rewell throws a body kick that misses.
Rewell lands with a nice body punch.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rewell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Saric misses the target.
Rewell looks to land a combination but Saric avoids it well.
Rewell bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rewell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saric manages to avoid it.
Rewell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Rewell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rewell is looking to land body kicks.
Rewell throws a jab but it's blocked by Saric. #T1#
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rewell moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Rewell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rewell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rewell throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Rewell.
A little jabbing left from Rewell on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A nice leg kick lands there from Rewell.
Rewell misses with a kick to the body.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
and Rewell counters with a left to the body.
Rewell throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Saric connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Rewell checks a leg kick.
Rewell throws out a loose jab but Saric uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saric appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Saric throws a combination. Rewell tries to block but a couple of punches get through.#CUT#
It looks like Alexander Rewell has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Rewell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rewell scores with a push kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saric throws a right hand that misses
and Rewell counters with a stiff right hand.
Saric misses with a body shot
and Rewell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rewell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rewell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
#T2#
Saric jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rewell clobbers Saric with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Rewell jabs at Saric's body.
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A good leg kick by Saric.
Rewell throws a head kick that misses.
Decent striking displayed by Rewell there.
Saric fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rewell manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Saric.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rewell checks a leg kick.
Rewell misses with a head kick.
Saric ducks under a wild hook from Rewell.
Rewell scores with a kick to the body.
Rewell misses with a looping right.
Saric lands with a thumping leg kick.
Saric avoids the head kick by Rewell.
Saric scores with a head kick.
#T3#
Nice uppercut lands for Rewell. That snapped Saric's head back.
Rewell scores with a jab.
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Rewell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saric finds it's way round the side to connect with Rewell's head.
Saric lands with a cross.
Rewell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Saric fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saric misses with a body shot
and Rewell counters with an outside leg kick.
Saric throws a push kick but Rewell slaps the foot to one side.
Rewell throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Saric on the side of the head.
Saric throws a looping overhand right but Rewell ducks down to avoid it.
Rewell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric moves out of range of the body kick from Rewell.
Rewell walks into a jab.
Rewell digs a good hook to Saric's body.
Saric walks into a straight right hand from Rewell.
Saric jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T4#
Saric throws a jab but it's blocked by Rewell.
Rewell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Saric had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Saric misses with a right hand
and Rewell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rewell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Rewell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saric misses with a body punch
and Rewell counters with a head kick. That will keep Saric thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Rewell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saric has time to react.
A thudding body kick lands there by Rewell!
Saric throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Rewell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saric is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rewell.
Rewell connects with the punch.
Rewell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saric takes a step back to recover.
Saric is breathing heavily.
A left lands for Rewell.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Rewell is just out of range.
Jab from Rewell.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
Rewell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saric blocks a head kick by Rewell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rewell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rewell's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Rewell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Rewell takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rewell scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Rewell lands an overhand right.
Saric lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saric looks for the body kick but Rewell saw that one coming.
Rewell lands a nice hook to Saric's body. Saric takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A big left from Rewell misses.
Rewell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rewell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rewell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Saric fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rewell checks it well.
Rewell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Saric scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rewell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Saric might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Nice uppercut lands for Rewell. That snapped Saric's head back.
Saric takes a jab right on the kisser.
Saric takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Rewell thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Saric if he has to take too many more of those.
#T1#
Saric throws a body punch but Rewell moves out of range.
Saric connects with a single shot there.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rewell.
Saric misses with a straight right.
Rewell dodges the punch combination from Saric.
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Saric wants to slow Rewell down by chopping away at his legs.
Rewell jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Rewell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Saric throws a poor cross that misses
and Rewell counters with a nice leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Rewell throws a shot to the body.
Rewell lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Saric takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Rewell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rewell is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rewell thumps Saric with a low kick.#T2#
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rewell counters with a low kick, right behind Saric 's knee.
Saric swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rewell lands with a nice body punch.
Saric misses with a body shot.
Saric chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rewell can pounce on him.
Saric walks into a straight right hand from Rewell.
Saric lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Rewell circles away quickly and effectively.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Rewell, right into the meat.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Rewell.
A good leg kick by Rewell.
Saric drops his hands momentarily and Rewell takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That kick from Rewell tenderised Saric's leg. Saric is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rewell connects with a nice looking jab.
Rewell scores with a sloppy right hand. Saric should have avoided that one.
Saric takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rewell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Rewell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Saric momentarily.
#T3#
Rewell lands a really nice looking cross but Saric seems unphased.
Saric attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Saric gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rewell.
Alexander Rewell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saric throws the left hand but Rewell avoids the punch easily.
Nice straight punches there by Rewell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rewell.
Saric will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Saric pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rewell back to the cage. Saric follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Saric throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Saric is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saric feints and then cracks Rewell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Rewell down.
Saric looks to land a left hand but Rewell moved out of range nicely.
Rewell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric takes one to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rewell lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Rewell scores with a sloppy right hand. Saric should have avoided that one.
Saric throws a lazy right hand but Rewell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rewell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saric.
Rewell only half commits to the counter leg kick.#T4#
Rewell checks the leg kick.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Rewell is just out of range.
Saric takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Rewell. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Saric throws a leg kick that misses.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rewell moves away.
Rewell misses with a head kick.
Saric shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Rewell checks a leg kick.
Rewell takes one to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Saric 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 Rewell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rewell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rewell cracks Saric with a good jab.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saric drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Saric has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Rewell.
Rewell connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saric. Saric circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saric swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rewell counters with a lovely straight right hand!#ROC2#
Saric is rocked!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Rewell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alexander Rewell's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Saric misses with a straight left.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rewell.
Saric fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rewell connects with a solid leg kick.
Saric misses with a hook.
Rewell takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Saric misses with an uppercut
and Rewell counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saric thinking.
Nice defenses there by Rewell.
Rewell attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Saric throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Rewell to counter with a crisp jab.
Saric's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rewell counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Saric walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rewell.
Saric is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saric throws a leg kick but Rewell checks it.
Rewell thuds his shin into the meat of Saric's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Rewell. Saric shrugs it off though.
Rewell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saric's sensitive parts. #T1#
Rewell dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saric. That did some damage!
Saric throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Saric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rewell throws a nice inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Saric throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saric tries to move into range but Rewell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A left lands for Rewell.
Rewell moves out of range of the body kick.
Rewell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rewell lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saric pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rewell tries a head kick but it misses.
Saric tries a head kick but it misses.
Rewell lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rewell clobbers Saric with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric misses with an uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. Rewell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zdravko Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Rewell scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Rewell is just out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Saric misses the target.
Rewell cracks Saric with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Rewell takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rewell has time to react.
Rewell lands with a good body shot.
Saric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rewell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Saric tries to move into range but Rewell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Rewell connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saric throws a series of punches but Rewell moves out of range.
It seemed like Rewell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rewell with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rewell.
Saric misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Rewell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rewell throws a head kick that half lands.
#T3#
Rewell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saric takes a step back to recover.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rewell.
Rewell moves out of range of the strikes.#KD2#
Rewell lands a big head kick that sends Saric tumbling to the mat! Rewell takes a step backwards and waves Saric back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Saric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saric smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A jab from Rewell does it's job there.
Saric misses with a body shot
and Rewell counters with a slapping leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saric looks to throw the jab but Rewell is out of range.
Rewell tries a head kick but it misses.
Saric seems to have got his legs back now.
Saric misses with a looping right.
Rewell uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saric has time to react.
Rewell throws a quick inside leg kick.
A left lands for Rewell.
Saric dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but Rewell is just out of range.#T4#
Saric wants to land a leg kick but Rewell is out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rewell.
Saric misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Rewell! But no joy.
Saric slips a straight right by Rewell.
Saric waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rewell.
Saric looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Jab by Rewell.
Saric buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Saric scores with a leg kick.
Saric throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rewell counters with a straight right hand.
Alexander Rewell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Saric throws the left hand but Rewell avoids the punch easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rewell scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Saric swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Donk. Rewell catches Saric right on the button with a cross.
Saric misses the body punch
and Rewell counters with a nice body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alexander Rewell comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Rewell has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulsen Ambrosius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Rewell!
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Event:
Just Bleed 20
Date: Jan 14, 2017 |
#R1#
Saric throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Saric throws out a powerful jab.
Saric throws a left and a right that both miss
#TD#
and Kennamer counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Kennamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saric's head.
Kennamer trying to control from half guard but Saric is working away.
Saric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kennamer is working away from the top position though.
Kennamer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kennamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennamer thows a huge punch but Saric dodges it nicely.
Kennamer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Kennamer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennamer trying to control the action but Saric is working from the bottom. #T1#
Kennamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saric is staying active underneath Kennamer, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though.
Kennamer trying to pass the guard but Saric defending well.
Saric is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Kennamer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kennamer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kennamer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kennamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saric's head.
Saric is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kennamer is keen to just control but Saric is a slippery customer.#T2#
Saric tries to get to full guard but Kennamer has control of the leg.
Saric has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kennamer is working away from the top position though.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Kennamer tries to pass the half guard into mount. Saric knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Saric looks to throw a body kick#TD#
and Kennamer counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Saric!
Kennamer working the ground and pound but Saric is defending the strikes.
Kennamer wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
Saric parries the strikes from Kennamer easily there. Kennamer is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Saric to escape.
#T3#
Kennamer with the ground and pound but Saric regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though.
Saric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
The fighters are battling for position here. Saric manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kennamer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Saric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kennamer working some strikes from top position.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Kennamer from controlling successfully.
Saric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennamer. #T4#
Kennamer loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kennamer cracks Saric with a solid left hand.
Kennamer is looking to work some ground and pound but Saric has wrist control.
Kennamer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Kennamer is fighting to break Saric's control of his arms but Saric is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Kennamer throwing strikes but missing.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennamer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Saric utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Daniel Kennamer dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saric misses with the combination.
Kennamer changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Saric but Saric pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Kennamer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kennamer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saric can do to turn this around?
Saric avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kennamer.
Kennamer is looking to pass Saric's guard but actually Saric recovers to full guard.
Kennamer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Saric's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennamer wants to control from the top but Saric keeps moving. #T1#
Kennamer chips away with some ground and pound.
Kennamer might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Kennamer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Saric wants to sweep here but Kennamer controlling him for the moment.
Saric is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kennamer throwing strikes but missing.
Kennamer scoring with some ground and pound. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kennamer passes Saric's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Kennamer throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
Kennamer throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
Kennamer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kennamer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Saric's head.
Kennamer throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
Kennamer thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saric is not content to let Kennamer control the position.
Kennamer thows a huge punch but Saric dodges it nicely.
Kennamer tries to pass to full mount but Saric defends it. #T3#
Saric trying to control from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Saric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Saric wants to improve his position but Kennamer is controlling well.
Saric avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kennamer.
Kennamer throwing shots but Saric is blocking nicely.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kennamer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kennamer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kennamer working the head and body with strikes.
Kennamer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Saric defending well though.
Kennamer misses with a head shot. Saric uses the momentum to regain guard. #T4#
Kennamer postures up in Saric's guard and throws a big left but Saric blocks it.
Kennamer throws an elbow that misses. Saric uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Kennamer's guard. Nice move by Saric!#REVB#
Kennamer is pulling down on Saric's head to control his posture.
Saric trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Kennamer manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennamer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Daniel Kennamer dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Saric throws a body shot but no joy.
Saric swings for the body but Kennamer moves out of range.
Kennamer attempts a counter takedown but Saric avoids it well and moves away.
Saric misses with a double jab
#TD#
and Kennamer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Kennamer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Kennamer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Saric working a defensive guard here.
Kennamer cracks Saric with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saric controlling the position.
Saric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennamer.
Kennamer throws a big elbow that misses. #T1#
Kennamer stands up over Saric, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Kennamer cracks Saric with a solid left hand.
Kennamer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Saric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kennamer is looking to work some ground and pound but Saric has wrist control.
Kennamer is looking to work some ground and pound but Saric has wrist control.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saric is trying to control the position but Kennamer postures up.
Kennamer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saric's head.
Kennamer postures up in Saric's guard and throws a big left but Saric blocks it.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zdravko Saric has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Kennamer chips away with some ground and pound.
James Daniel Kennamer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Saric wants to sweep here but Kennamer controlling him for the moment.
Kennamer wants to pass the guard but Saric is keeping the position.
Kennamer postures up in Saric's guard and throws a big left but Saric blocks it.
Kennamer is pushing down on Saric's leg trying to pass to half guard. Saric is fighting to maintain full guard but Kennamer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kennamer working the head and body with strikes.
Kennamer thows a huge punch but Saric dodges it nicely.
Saric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Saric avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kennamer. #T3#
Kennamer drops an elbow to the side of Saric's head.
Kennamer drops an elbow to the side of Saric's head.
Kennamer with the ground and pound but Saric uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kennamer throwing strikes but missing.
Saric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennamer.
Kennamer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Saric works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kennamer with a nice head shot there.
Kennamer scoring with some ground and pound.
Kennamer landing some decent shots from guard.
Kennamer stopping the sweep attempt from Saric.#T4#
Kennamer throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Kennamer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Kennamer with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kennamer postures up in Saric's guard and throws a big left but Saric blocks it.
Saric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kennamer.
Saric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kennamer in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saric keeping full guard, as Kennamer tries to pass.
Kennamer connects with a couple of short punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Daniel Kennamer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kennamer, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Daniel Kennamer!
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Event:
Just Bleed MMA 16
Date: Dec 17, 2016 |
#R1#
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Saric.
Saric throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Saric looks to score with a jab to the body but McGillicutty is just out of range.
Saric keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McGillicutty looks to land a combination but Saric avoids it well.
Saric takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Saric misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A little feinted left hand from McGillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGillicutty has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Whirl's Old School Boxing Club in the buildup to the fight.
Saric throws out a loose jab but McGillicutty uses good head movement to avoid it.
McGillicutty drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saric sprawls and moves away.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saric sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Saric counters with a body kick.
Saric feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits McGillicuttys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Saric blocks a jab.
Saric keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saric lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McGillicutty at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Saric. McGillicutty does a little dance to reset his feet.
McGillicutty shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Saric as he jumps to the side.
McGillicutty ducks right into an uppercut from Saric. #T1#
McGillicutty gets cracked there but stands up to it.
#CUT2#
It looks like Pickles McGillicutty has been cut.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Saric, right into the meat.
Saric keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McGillicutty.
McGillicutty keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from McGillicutty on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McGillicutty swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saric scores with a jab to the jaw.
Saric uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McGillicutty.
McGillicutty goes for a double leg but Saric avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Saric continues to drive forward.
Saric has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
McGillicutty defending well as Saric loads up on a big left hand.
Saric tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saric tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGillicutty was well out of range. Poor timing from Saric.
McGillicutty swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Saric scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saric connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed McGillicutty momentarily.
McGillicutty staying out of range there.
Saric lands a nice leg kick that just misses McGillicutty's sensitive parts. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#KD2#
Saric cracks McGillicutty with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! McGillicutty looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Saric finish him?
#ROC2#
McGillicutty is rocked!
McGillicutty displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Oh McGillicutty is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McGillicutty looks to land a left hand but Saric moved out of range nicely.
McGillicutty seems to have got his legs back now.
McGillicutty gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Saric points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. McGillicutty wakes up just in time to hear Saric thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zdravko Saric!
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Event:
Just Bleed 11
Date: Nov 12, 2016 |
#R1#
Kennamer fails with a takedown attempt.
Kennamer takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT2#
It looks like James Daniel Kennamer has been cut.
Saric lands with a straight right. Kennamer didn't see that one coming.
Saric misses with a hook. Kennamer ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennamer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kennamer tries to counter with a takedown but Saric is quick to defend against it.
Saric rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#TD#
and Kennamer counters with a takedown into side control. #ES2#
Saric sneaks out the side door and pushes Kennamer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Zdravko Saric is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Saric throws a predictable looking body shot
#TD#
and Kennamer counters with a shoot takedown. Saric fights it but they end up in guard.
Kennamer looking to pass the guard.
Kennamer throwing strikes but missing.
Saric keeping moving, preventing Kennamer from controlling successfully.
Kennamer postures up in Saric's guard and throws a big left but Saric blocks it.
Kennamer trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Saric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kennamer throws a strike but Saric rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T2#
Kennamer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Saric controls the pace.
Saric would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kennamer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Kennamer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saric is one step ahead there.
Saric controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T3#
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Saric misses with a hook. Kennamer ducked under it nicely.
Saric has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kennamer is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Saric ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kennamer moves away.
Kennamer appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Kennamer shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Saric napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Kennamer has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kennamer wants to control but Saric is keeping him busy.
The ground and pound from Kennamer seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Kennamer misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kennamer throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Kennamer tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kennamer throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zdravko Saric will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on James Daniel Kennamer's cut.
That's time! Kennamer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A shot to the body from Saric misses #TD#
and Kennamer counters with a nice double leg into side control. Saric won't be happy with that.
Saric wants to get back to his feet but Kennamer is dominant here and he's now got Saric's back!
Kennamer trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Kennamer thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kennamer has the hooks in. Saric is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Saric has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Kennamer.
Kennamer missing with strikes.
Kennamer thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Kennamer connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Saric to escape the 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!
Kennamer thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent. #T1#
Kennamer struggling to land strikes to the head as Saric covers up.
Kennamer throws a series of strikes and Saric wriggles onto his back, so he's now mounted. He's in real trouble here.
Kennamer thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
James Daniel Kennamer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kennamer thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Kennamer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Kennamer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kennamer tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kennamer working the ground and pound effectively.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Saric can do anything to dispel that myth.#T2#
Kennamer trying to control but Saric is having none of it.
Kennamer sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Kennamer trying to control but Saric is having none of it.
Kennamer throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Saric is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kennamer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Saric is looking to escape. #T3#
Kennamer looking to finish with strikes here!
Kennamer misses with a head shot.
Saric really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kennamer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kennamer landing punches.
Saric really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kennamer throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Kennamer is landing with some decent strikes but Saric is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Kennamer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saric can do to turn this around?
Kennamer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Saric?
#T4#
Kennamer looking to finish with strikes here!
Kennamer looking to finish Saric with some ground and pound. This is bad for Saric!
Kennamer pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Kennamer looking to finish with strikes here!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Kennamer thowing shots but they're missing.
Kennamer dominating with strikes here.
Kennamer connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
James Daniel Kennamer dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on James Daniel Kennamer's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kennamer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Saric.
Saric throws an off balance right hand
#TD#
and Kennamer counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Kennamer.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Kennamer here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Kennamer looking to sit in guard and control but Saric gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Saric is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Kennamer looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kennamer has his hands on Saric's head, controlling the position. #T1#
Kennamer looking to hit a scissor sweep but Saric is one step ahead there.
Saric content to stall in guard here.
Kennamer is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Kennamer looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T3#
Kennamer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Kennamer missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Kennamer trying to mount his opponent but Saric defends it.
Kennamer controlling the action here.
Saric keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound. #T4#
Saric blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kennamer.
Kennamer working Saric over with strikes.
Kennamer looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Kennamer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Kennamer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Kennamer is trying to control. Saric wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kennamer throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kennamer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Saric won't allow Kennamer to pass to mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
James Daniel Kennamer showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Kennamer 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Daniel Kennamer!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 20, 2016 |
#R1#
Saric on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Munchkin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Munchkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
#TD2#
Munchkin drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Saric working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Munchkin.
Munchkin cracks Saric with a solid left hand.
Munchkin lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munchkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Munchkin trying to control the position from guard on top but Saric is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saric is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Munchkin keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Saric's head.
Munchkin won't allow Saric to sweep him here. #T1#
Saric avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Munchkin throwing strikes but missing.
Munchkin chips away with some ground and pound.
Munchkin throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Munchkin accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Saric preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Saric wants to sweep here but Munchkin controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Saric lands with a nice body punch.
Munchkin swats away the attempt to clinch by Saric.
Munchkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saric defends it well.
Munchkin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Munchkin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Saric defends it well.#T2#
Saric ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Munchkin takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.#CL#
Munchkin gets tackled into the cage by Saric. Saric maintains the clinch.
Munchkin lands a nice uppercut.#BC2#
Munchkin breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Munchkin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saric.
Saric tries for a takedown but Munchkin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zdravko Saric seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Munchkin displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Saric throws out the jab.
Saric looks to land a left hand but Munchkin moved out of range nicely.
Saric avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Munchkin circles away from the clinch attempt.
#CL#
Saric darts in and clinches Munchkin up against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saric scores with a hook to the body.
Munchkin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saric backwards.
Saric lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Munchkin misses with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
Munchkin jumps guard but Saric turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Saric swings wildly with an uppercut but Munchkin uses good head movement to avoid it.
I was talking to Saric's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hand to the body from Saric.
Munchkin looks winded!
Saric tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saric tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Munchkin's elbow.
Saric throws a punch but it's blocked by Munchkin.
Saric has a couple of punches blocked by Munchkin.
Saric struggles to land a body shot inside as Munchkin controls his hands.
Munchkin blocks an uppercut.
Munchkin prevents a body shot from Saric. #BC2#
Munchkin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Saric closes the distance and clinches.
Saric blocks a body shot from Munchkin.
Munchkin lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #BC2#
Munchkin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Saric doesn't manage to clinch there - Munchkin circles away.
#T4#
Saric is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saric swings for the body but Munchkin moves out of range.
Saric is looking to clinch.
Saric on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Donk. Saric catches Munchkin right on the button with a cross.
Munchkin tries a low kick but Saric avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saric on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Munchkin. Munchkin obviously looking to wear him down.
Saric uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Munchkin has time to react.#CUT#
It looks like Vladislav Munchkin has been cut.
Munchkin throws an overhand right that lands on Saric's shoulder, as Saric tries to avoid the shot.
Saric throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Munchkin crashing down! Munchkin tries to stagger back to his feet but Saric just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Munchkin asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 17, 2016 |
#R1#
Saric looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fairweather has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Saric listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Saric takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Saric lands with a right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Bruce Fairweather has been cut.
Fairweather tries to close the distance and clinch up but Saric swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saric's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fairweather under the eye.
A chopping leg kick lands by Saric.
Fairweather takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saric scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Saric drops Fairweather with a huge uppercut! Fairweather drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Saric is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zdravko Saric!
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