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Event:
BD
Date: Aug 31, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Dmitri Zaitsev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 9 wins and 3 losses; Bob Le Boulder!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Shigeki Fujiwara and Yuuki Gou.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zaitsev tries to clinch up#TD2#
and Le Boulder counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zaitsev! Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zaitsev (0) vs (4) Le Boulder
Zaitsev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Le Boulder wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zaitsev is working hard here to advance position.
Le Boulder is staying tight to Zaitsev's torso, preventing him from escaping. #SUB2#
Le Boulder is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zaitsev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Le Boulder taking a breather here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev tries to buck Le Boulder off but Le Boulder is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Le Boulder staying calm.
Zaitsev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zaitsev's shoulder. That is not cool. #SUB2#
Le Boulder is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaitsev is defending well.
Zaitsev is being controlled here. #T2#
Zaitsev is looking to regain half guard here but Le Boulder keeps moving and retains side control.
Le Boulder takes a little break here. Zaitsev wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zaitsev struggling a bit here.
Zaitsev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (4) Le Boulder
Le Boulder keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Le Boulder is looking for a sweep. Zaitsev is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T3#
Le Boulder controlling the position well.
Le Boulder is trying to get back to full guard.
Le Boulder is trying to control but can't.
Zaitsev keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Le Boulder moves into full guard.
Zaitsev sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Le Boulder keeps moving.
Le Boulder manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zaitsev manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (6) Le Boulder#T4#
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position but Le Boulder postures up.
Le Boulder sitting in guard here, content to control. #T5#
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard.
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zaitsev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet.
Le Boulder pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaitsev is keeping the position for now.
Le Boulder content to stall in guard here. #T6#
Zaitsev wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Le Boulder is now in half guard.
Zaitsev is pressing down on Le Boulder's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Le Boulder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position but Le Boulder postures up.
Zaitsev has Le Boulder pulled in close to control his posture.
Zaitsev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T7#
Le Boulder slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (9) Le Boulder
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Le Boulder's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zaitsev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zaitsev gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #T8#
Le Boulder is controlling the pace.
Let's hope that Le Boulder 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.
Zaitsev wants to control but Le Boulder is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Zaitsev tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Le Boulder has advanced to mount. Uh oh. Score +3 for passing guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (12) Le Boulder
Le Boulder controlling his opponent. #T9#
Zaitsev tries to reverse the position but Le Boulder maintains control.
Zaitsev is trying to reverse the position but instead Le Boulder has taken his back - oops! Score +3 for taking back: Zaitsev (2) vs (15) Le Boulder
Le Boulder slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
#SUB2#
Zaitsev is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Le Boulder controls the position.
Le Boulder has the hooks in. Zaitsev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T10#
Le Boulder controls the position.
Zaitsev is trying to break free.
Le Boulder controlling from the back.
More stalling from Le Boulder.
Zaitsev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Le Boulder perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there. #T11#
Zaitsev won't allow Le Boulder to pass to mount.
Well, if Le Boulder 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.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Le Boulder.
Zaitsev keeping control of the position.
Le Boulder slows the pace down in half guard.
Well,Zaitsev is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?#T12#
Yet more stalling tactics from Le Boulder.
Le Boulder prevents Zaitsev from improving his position.
Le Boulder content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T13##SUB2#
Le Boulder is trying to work for a kimura but Zaitsev is defending well.
Le Boulder is taking a breather. Zaitsev says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Le Boulder with more of the same as he continues to hold on.#T14##SUB2#
Le Boulder is trying to work for a kimura but Zaitsev is defending well.
Le Boulder stalling.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
It looks like Le Boulder 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.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder wins on points by 15 to 2.
Our winner, Bob Le Boulder, 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:
TWGC 37 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Aug 19, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of St Petersburg, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Brian Baker! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Dmitri Zaitsev!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Albert Achterberg and Paulsen Ambrosius.
Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
Zaitsev clinches.
Zaitsev is trying to pull guard but Baker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#TD2#
Zaitsev jumps guard.
Baker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baker wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving.
We've been hearing good reports from Baker's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zaitsev is pulling down on Baker's head. It's preventing any offense from Baker, at least for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baker showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T1#
Zaitsev has Baker pulled in close to control his posture.
Baker is stalling in the full guard.
Zaitsev seems keen to control Baker's posture.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaitsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.#T2#
Zaitsev is still trying to improve position.
Zaitsev keeping moving, preventing Baker from controlling successfully.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position but Baker postures up.
Baker seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zaitsev has control of Baker's left arm, preventing Baker from doing any damage.
Zaitsev can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Baker controls the pace.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baker looking to pass the guard. #T3#
Baker is pushing down on Zaitsev's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zaitsev is fighting to maintain full guard but Baker has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB#
Baker is looking for a kimura here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaitsev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zaitsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving.
Baker slips nicely into half guard.#T4#
Baker wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaitsev keeps working.
Still in half guard, Baker seems content to control.
Baker trying to mount his opponent but Zaitsev defends it.
Zaitsev is staying active underneath Baker, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zaitsev preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Baker in particular looking to stall.
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T5#
Zaitsev trying to control from the bottom.
Baker is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaitsev is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Baker's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Baker's back! Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Baker (0) vs (4) Zaitsev
Baker trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zaitsev just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Baker trying to control the action but Zaitsev just sinks the hooks in.
Zaitsev trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
#T6#
I would not like to be Baker right now.
Zaitsev doesn't have the hooks in and Baker manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (2) vs (4) Zaitsev
Baker tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaitsev is retaining full guard.
Baker trying to control but Zaitsev is working from the bottom.
Zaitsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Baker is one step ahead there.
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaitsev swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T7#
Zaitsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Baker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Baker continues to stall.
Baker wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Baker controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T8#
Baker trying to control but Zaitsev is working from the bottom.
Zaitsev pulls Baker in close to his closed guard and prevents Baker from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zaitsev trying to control the position.
Baker stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Baker sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zaitsev is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control. #T9#
Baker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaitsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Baker advances position into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (5) vs (4) Zaitsev
Baker happy to just control the position for now.
A control attempt from Zaitsev but he's now mounted! Score +2 for reaching mount: Baker (7) vs (4) Zaitsev
Zaitsev is squirming around, avoiding Baker's attempts to control the action. #T10#
Zaitsev reaches up to try and control the position but Baker seems to have an arm triangle now! Uh oh! Zaitsev rolls and tries to escape and now Baker has his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Baker (10) vs (4) Zaitsev#SUB#
Baker is persistently looking for the submission but Zaitsev is defending it well.
Zaitsev trying to control the action but Baker just sinks the hooks in. #SUB#
Baker working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Baker keeps control of the position as Zaitsev tries to break free.
#T11#
Zaitsev trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Zaitsev staying busy and making it hard for Baker to control. #SUB#
Baker working for a choke but Zaitsev reverses nicely into Baker 's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Baker (10) vs (6) Zaitsev#SUB#
Baker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zaitsev can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zaitsev sitting in guard, not really doing much. #T12##SUB#
Baker has his foot on Zaitsev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaitsev works his way back into a safe position though.
Baker keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Baker pulls Zaitsev in to control the position.
Zaitsev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zaitsev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Baker tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T13#
Zaitsev controlling from the top position.
Zaitsev is continuing to stall.
Baker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaitsev stands and throws Baker's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Baker (10) vs (9) Zaitsev
Baker is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T14#
Zaitsev controls the position.
Zaitsev trying to control the position but Baker is working away.
Baker tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zaitsev controls the position from side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaitsev working away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Baker takes the fight on points by 10 to 9. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 16, 2022 |
#R1#
Zaitsev thuds his right hand into Jackson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Chidi Jackson has been cut.#CL#
Zaitsev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jackson, pushing him back against the cage.
Zaitsev is stalling here.
Zaitsev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zaitsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaitsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Still in the clinch, Zaitsev scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zaitsev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Jackson looks winded!
A left hand lands to the body for Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
#T1#
Zaitsev gets through Jackson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev avoiding damage.
Zaitsev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dmitri Zaitsev.#CL#
Zaitsev drives through and clinches with Jackson against the cage.
A short uppercut from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaitsev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zaitsev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Nice body punch from Zaitsev. #T2#
Zaitsev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jackson backwards.
A short uppercut from Zaitsev. #ROC#Jackson is rocked!
Zaitsev lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Jackson to his knees! Zaitsev keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
A very excited looking Dmitri Zaitsev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Chidi Jackson spoke after the fight, saying 'Canada loses again, Aye'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 12, 2022 |
#R1#
A low kick lands for Zaitsev.
#CL2#
Zaitsev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Davidson, pushing him back against the cage.
Davidson goes for a takedown attempt but Zaitsev pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Zaitsev forces Davidson back against the cage and clinches.
Davidson is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaitsev pulls him back up using the underhooks. #TD2#
Zaitsev gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Zaitsev with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Davidson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
It looks like Zaitsev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1#
Davidson is breathing heavily.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Davidson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zaitsev pinned against the cage. Zaitsev gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paul Davidson. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zaitsev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Davidson fails to land the takedown.#CL2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Zaitsev manages to pull guard.
Zaitsev is pulling down on Davidson's head to control his posture.
Davidson 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.
Davidson trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev trying to control the position here.
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Davidson's guard. #REVB#
Zaitsev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T3#
Zaitsev stands and throws Davidson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Davidson tries to escape but Zaitsev is in control.
Davidson on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Davidson tries to get out of the position.
Zaitsev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Davidson with a poor takedown
and Zaitsev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Zaitsev has closed the distance and engaged Davidson in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Zaitsev - that landed with a thud.
#TD2#
Zaitsev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Davidson can't fight it off and eventually Zaitsev manages to take the fight to the floor. Davidson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Davidson wants to get back to his feet but Zaitsev passes into half guard.
Dmitri Zaitsev has got the better of the ground game so far.#REVR#
Zaitsev content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T1#
Zaitsev is continuing to stall.
Let's hope that Zaitsev 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.#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Zaitsev shoots in and gets a takedown into Davidson's guard.
Zaitsev controlling from the top position.
The adventures of Zaitsev the control monster continue. Boring.
Zaitsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T3#
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zaitsev.#T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL2#
Zaitsev rushes Davidson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zaitsev is leaning against Davidson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.#TD2#
Zaitsev has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Davidson is trying to keep an underhook but Zaitsev manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Zaitsev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev 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. This is the final round!#R3#
Davidson has his takedown stuffed
and Zaitsev counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#CL2#
Zaitsev clinches up with Davidson and pushes him back against the cage.
Davidson is trying to break the clinch but Zaitsev has him pressed against the cage.
Zaitsev scores with a hook to the body.#TD2#
Davidson is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zaitsev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Davidson to the mat. Davidson regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Zaitsev controlling from the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Davidson looking for a sweep. Not yet Davidson, not yet.
Zaitsev sitting in guard here, content to control. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dmitri Zaitsev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#TD2#
Zaitsev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Davidson!
Davidson is trying to escape the position but Zaitsev is controlling the position.
Davidson is trying to work for a sweep but Zaitsev has mounted him!#T3#
Zaitsev controlling the pace for now. #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.
Zaitsev's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Zaitsev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaitsev 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Zaitsev!
A relieved looking Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Zaitsev forces Ragnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Zaitsev is looking for a takedown.#TD#
Zaitsev manages to pull guard.
Zaitsev has his hands on Ragnarsson's head, controlling the position.
Ragnarsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zaitsev is proving hard to escape from.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev 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#
Zaitsev not doing much here.
#T1#
Zaitsev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Ragnarsson for as long as he can get away with.
Ragnarsson pushes Zaitsev off looking to stand but Zaitsev dives back in and keeps control.
#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zaitsev continues to stall.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Zaitsev looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zaitsev shoots in and drives through. Ragnarsson sprawls well.
Ragnarsson tries to clinch but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Zaitsev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#CL2#
Ragnarsson closes the distance and clinches. #TD#
Zaitsev drags the fight down to the ground.
Zaitsev has a closed guard, preventing Ragnarsson from standing up.
Zaitsev might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zaitsev is controlling Ragnarsson's posture.#T3#
Ragnarsson wants to get up but he can't break Zaitsev's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Zaitsev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Ragnarsson must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ragnarsson has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Zaitsev is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaitsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ragnarsson wants to stand but Zaitsev has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Ragnarsson being controlled here momentarily. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Zaitsev digs a good hook to Ragnarsson's body.
We've been informed that Ragnarsson has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
Zaitsev gets tackled into the cage by Ragnarsson. Ragnarsson maintains the clinch. #T4#
Ragnarsson lands a damaging elbow.
Zaitsev avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Zaitsev scores with a shot to the side of Ragnarsson's head.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaitsev dodges an elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Zaitsev avoids the elbow strike from Ragnarsson, against the cage.
Zaitsev avoids the elbow strike from Ragnarsson, against the cage.
Ragnarsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaitsev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Zaitsev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ragnarsson gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Zaitsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaitsev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Ragnarsson after a bit of a struggle.
Zaitsev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Ragnarsson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#CL#
Zaitsev forces Ragnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Ragnarsson misses with an elbow over the top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##TD#
Zaitsev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ragnarsson tries to kick Zaitsev off but Zaitsev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zaitsev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ragnarsson is trying to stand up here but Zaitsev is controlling him well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev is taking a breather. Ragnarsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.#T1#
Zaitsev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Ragnarsson is trying to stand up here but Zaitsev is controlling him well. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Zaitsev clinches up against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ragnarsson throws an elbow but misses.
Ragnarsson looking to throw knees to the head but Zaitsev is blocking nicely.
#TD#
Zaitsev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zaitsev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zaitsev pulls Ragnarsson in close to prevent any damage.
Dmitri Zaitsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ragnarsson is looking to stand up but Zaitsev won't let him.
Zaitsev is pulling down on Ragnarsson's head. It's preventing any offense from Ragnarsson, at least for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Zaitsev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zaitsev 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#
Zaitsev prevents Ragnarsson from standing back up.
Zaitsev is taking a breather. Ragnarsson says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ragnarsson is trying to stand back up but Zaitsev is controlling him
Zaitsev content to control rather than advance.
Ragnarsson is looking to get back to is feet but Zaitsev passes into side control.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ragnarsson can do anything to dispel that myth.#T3#
Ragnarsson is trying to buck Zaitsev off.
Zaitsev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ragnarsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev prevents Ragnarsson from escaping the position.
Zaitsev controlling the position from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Ragnarsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Ragnarsson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaitsev's brow. #TD#
Zaitsev lands a takedown into guard.
Zaitsev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Ragnarsson is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Zaitsev dives into side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaitsev is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Ragnarsson will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zaitsev continues to hold on tight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Ragnarsson fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Zaitsev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnarsson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zaitsev blocks it with crossed arms.
Zaitsev avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Zaitsev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zaitsev is trying to pull guard but Ragnarsson has him pressed against the cage.
Zaitsev tries for a takedown but Ragnarsson manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Zaitsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD#
Zaitsev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zaitsev controlling from the top position.
Zaitsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnarsson can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Ragnarsson is looking to stand up but Zaitsev isn't so interested in that idea.
Zaitsev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Ragnarsson wants to get back to his feet but Zaitsev passes into half guard.
Zaitsev controlling the pace.
Dmitri Zaitsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Olaf Ragnarsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown but Ragnarsson shows good takedown defense.
Olaf Ragnarsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Ragnarsson instigates a clinch.
Ragnarsson pushes off an throws an elbow but Zaitsev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ragnarsson tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaitsev avoids the damage to the body.
Ragnarsson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaitsev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#T3#
Nice elbow from Ragnarsson. #CUT2#It looks like Dmitri Zaitsev has been cut.
Zaitsev avoids the elbow strike from Ragnarsson, against the cage.
Ragnarsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaitsev wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaitsev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zaitsev tries to work over Ragnarsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaitsev avoids a wild elbow strike from Ragnarsson.
Ragnarsson tries to throw a body punch but Zaitsev avoids it by throwing Ragnarsson back against the cage.
Ragnarsson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ragnarsson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#T4#
Ragnarsson throws an elbow that misses.
Zaitsev blocks the elbow strike.
#TD#
Zaitsev pulls Ragnarsson into guard.
Zaitsev pulls Ragnarsson in close to his closed guard and prevents Ragnarsson from doing any damage or advancing position.
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Ragnarsson's guard. #REVR#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB2#
Ragnarsson has an active guard here but Zaitsev has managed to pass into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Olaf Ragnarsson.
I think Zaitsev 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 30:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jul 21, 2022 |
#R1#
Strongman shoots in but no luck this time.
Zaitsev thinks about the counter body kick.#TD2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Strongman quickly recovers to half guard.
Strongman is trying to get back to full guard.
Strongman manages to get to full guard.
Strongman seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Strongman wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB#
Zaitsev has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Strongman to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Zaitsev is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Strongman pulls down on the head and he's put Zaitsev to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Bloodsport Strongman! |
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Event:
S-1 Fight Club 2
Date: Jul 01, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Zaitsev gets a clinch.
Zaitsev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaitsev.
Laskolnyk throws a head punch that misses.
Zaitsev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaitsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaitsev stalling against the ropes.
Zaitsev prevents a body shot from Laskolnyk.
Laskolnyk is trying to break the clinch but Zaitsev has him pressed against the ropes.
Laskolnyk tries to land a knee to the head but Zaitsev blocks with his arms.
Laskolnyk is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
A short left from Zaitsev.
A body shot lands from Zaitsev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Laskolnyk or not.
Laskolnyk looks winded!
Zaitsev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Laskolnyk up against the ropes.
Laskolnyk with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Zaitsev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've been informed that Laskolnyk 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.
Zaitsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T1#
Laskolnyk working hard to break the clinch.
Zaitsev lands an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaitsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zaitsev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaitsev lands with a left to the head.
Zaitsev lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zaitsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Laskolnyk backwards.
Zaitsev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Laskolnyk backwards.
Laskolnyk is trying to force a seperation but Zaitsev has the dominant position.
Zaitsev lands a hook that snaps the head of Laskolnyk backwards. #ROC#Laskolnyk is rocked!
Zaitsev'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.
Laskolnyk is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaitsev finish him?
Zaitsev lands a left hand.
Zaitsev creates a bit of distance and cracks Laskolnyk with a big uppercut! Laskolnyk goes down! The referee pushes Zaitsev away into a neutral corner and starts the count. 4,5,6,7. Will Laskolnyk make it up in time? He's still flopping around all over the place! The referee has called off the fight! Zaitsev takes it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Nagoya II
Date: May 08, 2022 |
#R1#
Turnik scores with a nice strike.
Boban Turnik seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turnik lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaitsev backs up against the ropes.
#CL2#
Zaitsev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Turnik, pushing him back against the ropes.
Zaitsev misses with a body punch.
Turnik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaitsev scores with a hook to the body.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turnik lands a hook to the side of the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Turnik as Zaitsev tries to tie him up.
Turnik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards. #BC#
Turnik manages to break the clinch.
Zaitsev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zaitsev wants to clinch.
Zaitsev tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Turnik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaitsev moves forwards but Turnik connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Turnik is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Turnik fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Turnik keeps the fight on the outside.
Turnik paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL2#
Turnik gets tackled into the ropes by Zaitsev. Zaitsev maintains the clinch. #T1#
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Turnik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boban Turnik is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Turnik uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zaitsev has time to react.
The crowd cheers as Turnik lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaitsev doesn't seem phased though.
Turnik bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Turnik misses with a wild combination.
Turnik with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaitsev wants to clinch.
Turnik is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Zaitsev clinches up against the ropes.
Zaitsev looking to slow down the pace here.
Zaitsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaitsev trying to control the position but instead, Turnik has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zaitsev into the ropes.#T2##BC#
Turnik breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Turnik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zaitsev moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zaitsev wants to clinch.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaitsev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaitsev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Turnik lands a lovely overhand right.
Turnik looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Turnik keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaitsev tries to clinch
and Turnik counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaitsev is looking to clinch but Turnik is avoiding it.
Turnik slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Turnik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Turnik cracks Zaitsev with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Zaitsev is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Zaitsev is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Zaitsev could not beat the count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Boban Turnik! |
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Event:
S-1 WGP 2022 in Yokohama- FW F
Date: Mar 31, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Jones forces Zaitsev back against the ropes and clinches.
Zaitsev lands a shoulder strike.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zaitsev has managed to clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Zaitsev tries to tie him up.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaitsev won't allow it.
Zaitsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaitsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaitsev misses with a punch to the body.
Zaitsev tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zaitsev scores with a hook to the body.
Zaitsev struggles to land a body shot inside as Jones controls his hands.
Zaitsev has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zaitsev prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.#T1#
Jones tries to break the clinch but Zaitsev is controlling the position.
Jones tries to break free but Zaitsev pushes him back against the ropes.
Zaitsev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zaitsev clinches. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Jones moves into range and clinches up with Zaitsev.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocking some punches.
Zaitsev misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaitsev.
#BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL#
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zaitsev has closed the distance and engaged Jones in a clinch.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Zaitsev has him pressed against the ropes.
Zaitsev has Jones pressed against the ropes, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T2##BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
#CL2#
Zaitsev clinches.
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!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zaitsev keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaitsev prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Zaitsev closes the distance but Jones moves to the side
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaitsev tries to clinch
letting Jones counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Zaitsev drives through and clinches with Jones against the ropes.
Zaitsev prevents Jones from breaking the clinch.#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zaitsev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zaitsev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center. #CL2#
Zaitsev moves into the clinch successfully.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaitsev has double underhooks.
Jones tries to break free but Zaitsev pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaitsev won't allow it.
#T3##BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zaitsev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zaitsev is looking to clinch.
Zaitsev tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zaitsev tries to keep at a distance but Jones has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and clinches.
Zaitsev wants to stall.
#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
#CL#
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Jones blocking some punches.
Zaitsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaitsev scores with a shot to the side of Jones's head.
Jones wants to break free but Zaitsev has control.
Zaitsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
A hook to the body from Zaitsev.
#T4#
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Zaitsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaitsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#CL#
Jones moves into the clinch successfully.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaitsev.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Zaitsev lands an uppercut.
Jones wants to break free but Zaitsev has control.
Zaitsev stalling in the clinch.
Zaitsev avoiding damage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaitsev.
Zaitsev working aggressively here.
Zaitsev can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zaitsev forces Jones back against the ropes and clinches.#BC#
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL#
Jones closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Jones tries to circle away but Zaitsev has him pinned against the ropes.
Jones blocks a body shot from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zaitsev avoiding damage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev misses with a punch to the body.
#BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Zaitsev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Joshua Jones is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Zaitsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaitsev is trying to stall.
Zaitsev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes. #T1#
Zaitsev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zaitsev cracks Jones with a nice body shot.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Zaitsev keeps him there for the moment.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaitsev has double underhooks.
Zaitsev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zaitsev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Zaitsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaitsev lands a hook that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
Zaitsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaitsev misses with the head strike.
#T2#
Zaitsev pushes Jones back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev effectively controlling the action here.
Zaitsev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaitsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zaitsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Zaitsev has the dominant position.
Zaitsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Zaitsev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Zaitsev can't find room to land a body shot as Jones controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Zaitsev tries to stall but Jones uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zaitsev misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaitsev presses Jones against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#T3#
Zaitsev lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev stalling in the clinch but Jones improves position.
Zaitsev tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
Zaitsev working aggressively here.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaitsev.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Zaitsev moves into the clinch.
Zaitsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #BC#
Jones breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zaitsev clinches with his opponent.
Zaitsev is stalling here.
Jones tries to break free but Zaitsev pushes him back against the ropes.
Jones looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4##BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones avoids the head kick by Zaitsev.
Joshua Jones is winning the standup battle so far.#CL2#
Zaitsev moves into range and clinches up with Jones.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Zaitsev has him pressed against the ropes.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Jones as Zaitsev tries to tie him up.
Zaitsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Zaitsev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Zaitsev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Zaitsev keeps him there for the moment.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Zaitsev has the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Zaitsev darts in and clinches Jones up against the ropes.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones has had enough of the clinch but Zaitsev keeps him there for the moment.
Jones is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaitsev has double underhooks.
Jones tries to break free but Zaitsev pushes him back against the ropes.
Zaitsev keeps control of Jones as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaitsev throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zaitsev tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaitsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jones moves away.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Zaitsev tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev throws a chopping leg kick but Jones manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaitsev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zaitsev is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.#CL2#
Zaitsev has Jones up against the ropes in a clinch.
Jones is trying to break free.#T1#
Jones blocks an uppercut.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Zaitsev.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaitsev misses with a punch on the inside.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaitsev has him pressed against the ropes.#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL#
Jones has closed the distance and engaged Zaitsev in a clinch.
#BC#
Jones manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zaitsev looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zaitsev doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
#CL2#
Zaitsev rushes Jones and presses him up against the ropes.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Zaitsev has him pressed against the ropes.
Zaitsev stalling.
Jones working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaitsev. #BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dmitri Zaitsev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2##CL2#
Zaitsev moves into the clinch successfully.
#BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Zaitsev darts in and clinches Jones up against the ropes.
A frustrated look appears on Jones's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jones blocks a body shot from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev has Jones pressed against the ropes, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaitsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jones's efforts to push away.
Jones is trying to force a seperation but Zaitsev has the dominant position.
Jones is trying to break free.
Jones wants to get back to striking at distance but Zaitsev won't allow it.
#T3##BC#
Jones breaks the clinch.
Zaitsev tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
#CL#
Jones has Zaitsev up against the ropes in a clinch.
#BC#
Jones pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaitsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Jones gets tackled into the ropes by Zaitsev. Zaitsev maintains the clinch.
Jones wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Zaitsev has him pressed against the ropes.
Jones can't break the clinch.
#T4##BC#
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones wants to clinch up but Zaitsev keeps it at a distance.
Jones tries to clinch up.
Zaitsev is looking for the big counter here.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaitsev.
Jones avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zaitsev wants to clinch.#CL2#
Zaitsev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jones, pushing him back against the ropes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaitsev lands with a light punch inside.
Jones wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaitsev has him pressed against the ropes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Zaitsev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zaitsev winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Zaitsev!
A relieved looking Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 12, 2022 |
#R1#
Miettinen tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Miettinen throws a leg kick which misses Zaitsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaitsev tries to avoid it.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meltdown Miettinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Miettinen.
Zaitsev tries to clinch up.
Miettinen throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Miettinen lands a right hook to the body.
Miettinen throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zaitsev fails in his attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Miettinen there.#CL2#
Zaitsev forces Miettinen back against the cage and clinches.
Miettinen misses with some punches.
Miettinen is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zaitsev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Miettinen to keep the fight standing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaitsev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Miettinen is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Meltdown Miettinen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Miettinen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Miettinen working aggressively here.
Zaitsev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Miettinen fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zaitsev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Miettinen with the inside leg kick.
Zaitsev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#T1#
Miettinen tries a head kick but it misses.
#CL#
Miettinen drives through and clinches with Zaitsev against the cage.
Miettinen lands with a left to the head.
Zaitsev jumps guard but Miettinen turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zaitsev throws a head punch that misses.
Miettinen gets through Zaitsev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC#
Miettinen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
#CL2#
Zaitsev clinches.
Miettinen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Miettinen.
Zaitsev tries to throw a body punch but Miettinen avoids it by throwing Zaitsev back against the cage.
Miettinen scores with a nice hook to the head.
Miettinen digs a right hand underneath Zaitsev's ribcage. Zaitsev let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Miettinen gets through Zaitsev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitsev tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Miettinen just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zaitsev goes for a takedown attempt but Miettinen pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Miettinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miettinen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice body kick from Miettinen.
Zaitsev looks winded!
Miettinen connects with a crisp jab. #T2#
Miettinen jabs at Zaitsev's body.
Zaitsev tries to clinch up
and Miettinen counters with a nice uppercut.
Good exchange - Miettinen coming out on top.#ROC#Zaitsev is rocked!#CL#
Miettinen closes the distance and clinches.
Miettinen is working Zaitsev over against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Miettinen.
Zaitsev is still on wobbly legs! Can Miettinen finish him?
A short left from Miettinen.
Miettinen lands an uppercut.
Miettinen unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Zaitsev! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Miettinen is unloading with more strikes now! Zaitsev drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Meltdown Miettinen!
Our winner, Meltdown Miettinen, 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 04, 2022 |
#R1##CL2#
Luu closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Zaitsev pulls guard successfully.
Zaitsev is pulling down on Luu's head. It's preventing any offense from Luu, at least for the moment.
Luu won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here.
Luu being controlled here momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luu won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here.
Zaitsev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Luu trying to control but Zaitsev is working from the bottom. #T1#
Luu is fighting to break Zaitsev's control of his arms but Zaitsev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#CL#
Zaitsev has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Zaitsev wants the takedown. Luu is fighting it off but Zaitsev persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Luu's guard against the cage.
Luu wants to control but Zaitsev passes easily into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Luu wants to improve his position but Zaitsev is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zaitsev in particular looking to stall.#T2#
Zaitsev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Luu is trying to stand back up but Zaitsev is controlling him
#T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Luu fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL#
Zaitsev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Luu misses with a knee strike.
Luu tries a knee to the head but Zaitsev blocks it.
Luu tries a knee to the head but Zaitsev blocks it.
Luu scores a nice knee to the body.
Luu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
#TD#
Zaitsev successfully pulls guard.
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Luu's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Luu looking to control.
Luu wants to stand and escape but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Zaitsev passes Luu's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Zaitsev controlling the action here.
Luu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Still in half guard, Zaitsev seems content to control.
Luu tries to kick Zaitsev off but Zaitsev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev 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#
Luu throws a head kick that Zaitsev semi-blocks.
Zaitsev moves out of range of the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Zaitsev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#CL#
Zaitsev takes the fight into the clinch.
Zaitsev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaitsev is trying to drag Luu to the mat but Luu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zaitsev misses with a body punch.
#TD#
Zaitsev has Luu pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zaitsev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Luu tumbling to the mat - Zaitsev dives into Luu's guard.
Zaitsev 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaitsev content to stall in guard here.
Luu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Zaitsev looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zaitsev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Luu for as long as he can get away with.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zaitsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luu can do to turn this around?
Luu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaitsev paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL#
Zaitsev clinches up with Luu and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaitsev on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T2#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Luu misses with a knee strike.
Zaitsev tries to pull guard but Luu forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zaitsev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitri Zaitsev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Luu with a knee to the head.
Luu throws a knee to the head but misses.
Zaitsev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Luu after a bit of a struggle. #TD#
Zaitsev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zaitsev passes to side control.
Zaitsev controls the position.
Luu wants to control but Zaitsev postures up.
Zaitsev is staying tight to Luu's torso, preventing him from escaping. #T3#
Luu is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Zaitsev has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Luu is looking for a sweep.
Zaitsev is staying tight to Luu's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zaitsev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Luu is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Zaitsev is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.#CL#
Zaitsev moves into range and clinches up with Luu.
Zaitsev blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Zaitsev has Luu up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Zaitsev turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zaitsev just content to control the position.
Zaitsev working away.
Luu is letting Zaitsev control him for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Luu is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Zaitsev asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Luu is looking to get back to his feet here but Zaitsev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Luu's back.
Luu just trying to survive but Zaitsev is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Dmitri Zaitsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Luu is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Luu is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Zaitsev.
Luu wants to get back to his feet.
Good control from Zaitsev.#T3#
Further stalling from Zaitsev.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zaitsev.
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Zaitsev is stinking the place up with his stalling.
Zaitsev continues to stall.
Luu is in bad spot here.
Dmitri Zaitsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaitsev biding his time, controlling Luu.
Kova Luu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Luu is in bad spot here.
Good control from Zaitsev.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Zaitsev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zaitsev, 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Zaitsev!
An out of breath Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 25, 2022 |
#R1##CL#
Zaitsev has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Zaitsev has Pudzianowski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Zaitsev pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Pudzianowski tumbling to the mat - Zaitsev dives into Pudzianowski's guard.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Zaitsev manages to pass to side control. #REVB#
Pudzianowski is trying to stand.
Zaitsev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zaitsev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Zaitsev has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pudzianowski is trying to maintain the position but Zaitsev is very close to passing his half guard.
Zaitsev controlling the pace. #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.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to full guard.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
Zaitsev stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mariusz Pudzianowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zaitsev moves into the clinch.#TD#
Zaitsev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Zaitsev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Zaitsev has control of Pudzianowski's left arm, preventing Pudzianowski from doing any damage.
Zaitsev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pudzianowski manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##T3#
Zaitsev 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev is pushing down on Pudzianowski's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pudzianowski is fighting to maintain full guard but Zaitsev has managed to sneak the leg through.
Well, if Zaitsev 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.
Pudzianowski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zaitsev trying to control the pace. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Zaitsev.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to his feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaitsev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Pudzianowski is trying to stand up here but Zaitsev is controlling him well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Pudzianowski misses with a leg kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Pudzianowski 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 Zaitsev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaitsev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Pudzianowski walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zaitsev checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zaitsev lands with an overhand left.#CUT#It looks like Mariusz Pudzianowski has been cut.
Pudzianowski finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pudzianowski is looking to score with low kicks.
An inside leg kick from Pudzianowski misses. #TD#
Zaitsev gets a double leg takedown into Pudzianowski's guard.
Zaitsev is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#T1#
Zaitsev continues to hold on tight.#REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Zaitsev has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Zaitsev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#T2#
Zaitsev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Pudzianowski wants to get back to full guard but Zaitsev has mounted him!
Zaitsev controlling from mount.
Zaitsev seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Pudzianowski for as long as he can get away with.#T3#
Pudzianowski is trying to stand up.
Zaitsev controlling from mount. #T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Pudzianowski's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Zaitsev controlling the position easily from mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Pudzianowski tries to hold on but Zaitsev pushes him away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mariusz Pudzianowski'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. This is the final round!#R3##CL#
Zaitsev takes the fight into the clinch.
Zaitsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pudzianowski can do to turn this around?
Zaitsev scores with a shot to the side of Pudzianowski's head.
A frustrated look appears on Pudzianowski's face as he tries to break the clinch. #TD#
Zaitsev works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Dmitri Zaitsev overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaitsev is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev won't allow Pudzianowski to get back to his feet.
Zaitsev controls from within his opponent's guard. #T1#
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Zaitsev clinches up against the cage.#TD#
Zaitsev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Pudzianowski regains guard.
Zaitsev controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dmitri Zaitsev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zaitsev slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Pudzianowski struggling a bit here.
Zaitsev slows the pace down.
Pudzianowski tries to escape but Zaitsev is in control.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet. #T3#
Zaitsev's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Pudzianowski is looking to get back to his feet here but Zaitsev is keeping cool and he's managed to take Pudzianowski's back.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
#T4#
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Further stalling from Zaitsev.
Mariusz Pudzianowski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pudzianowski trying to get back to his feet but Zaitsev is in full control for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Zaitsev showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zaitsev 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 30, 2022 |
#R1#
Caesar misses the jab.
Caesar throws a hook to the side of Zaitsev's head but Zaitsev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#CL2#
Zaitsev rushes Caesar and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Caesar gets control of Zaitsev's arms and successfully pulls guard. Caesar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Caesar keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Caesar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Caesar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caesar looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zaitsev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Caesar is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zaitsev's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zaitsev's back!#SUB#
Zaitsev showing good submission defense here.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T1##SUB#
Caesar is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Zaitsev defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Caesar biding his time, controlling Zaitsev.
Zaitsev looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment. #SUB#
Caesar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Caesar is hanging on to Zaitsev's back as he tries to escape.
Zaitsev is still trying to improve position.#T2#
Caesar seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Zaitsev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Caesar working for a choke but Zaitsev is defending well.
Zaitsev tries to escape but Caesar has the hooks in and won't let him break free. #SUB#
Zaitsev defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
#SUB#
Caesar is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Caesar is hanging on to Zaitsev's back as he tries to escape.
#SUB#
Caesar is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Zaitsev has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here. #T3##SUB#
Caesar patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?#SUB#
Caesar is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Caesar is trying to stick to Zaitsev's back but Zaitsev is turning into Caesar. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Caesar's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Zaitsev.
Caesar keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Caesar is controlling Zaitsev's posture.
Zaitsev content to stall in guard here. #T4##SUB#
Caesar escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaitsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zaitsev stopping the sweep attempt from Caesar.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caesar holds on and takes a little breather.
Zaitsev preventing the sweep.
Caesar lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaitsev has Caesar pulled in close to control his posture.
Caesar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaitsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Caesar dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zaitsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Caesar to score with a decent uppercut.#TD#
Caesar shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Zaitsev is trying to maintain the position but Caesar is very close to passing his half guard.
Caesar wants to take a breather but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Still in half guard, Caesar seems content to control.
Caesar uses his free foot to push down on Zaitsev's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Caesar is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zaitsev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#SUB#
Zaitsev defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Caesar.
Caesar is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaitsev can do to turn this around?#T1##SUB#
Caesar looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Caesar sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #SUB#
Caesar goes for an armbar but Zaitsev turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Zaitsev.
Caesar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Caesar being controlled here, momentarily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Caesar holds on and takes a little breather.
Zaitsev must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Zaitsev won't allow Caesar to sweep him here.
Caesar is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaitsev stopping the sweep attempt from Caesar.
Zaitsev postures up.
Zaitsev trying to control but Caesar is working from the bottom. #T3#
Zaitsev might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Caesar haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Black Caesar overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaitsev is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zaitsev stopping the sweep attempt from Caesar.#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#TD#
Caesar shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Caesar stays in close to Zaitsev's body and controls the position.
Zaitsev pulls Caesar in close to prevent any damage.
Caesar 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.
Caesar trying to control but Zaitsev is working from the bottom.
Caesar wants to pass the guard but Zaitsev is keeping the position.#T4#
Caesar won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here.
Caesar pushing down on Zaitsev's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Zaitsev is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Caesar is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Caesar has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Caesar can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaitsev is looking to escape.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Black Caesar dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##CL2#
Zaitsev clinches up against the cage.#TD2#
Zaitsev successfully pulls guard.
Caesar stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaitsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Caesar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Caesar wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving.
Caesar preventing the sweep.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Caesar here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Caesar slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #T1#
Caesar looking to pass the guard.
Caesar stands and throws Zaitsev's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Zaitsev is trying to control Caesar's posture but Caesar avoids it.
Caesar just content to control the position.
Zaitsev is looking to regain half guard here but Caesar keeps moving and retains side control.
Zaitsev keeps trying to improve his position.
Caesar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaitsev keeps working.
Dmitri Zaitsev 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.
Zaitsev wants to control but Caesar postures up.
Caesar wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaitsev keeps working. #SUB#
Caesar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB#
Caesar tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Caesar has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought! #T3#
Zaitsev is trying to improve his position.
Black Caesar is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Caesar working away.
Zaitsev is trying to escape the position but Caesar is controlling the position.
Zaitsev is trying to improve his position.
Caesar controlling from side mount. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD#
Caesar fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zaitsev to the ground. Caesar is now in Zaitsev's guard.#T4#
Caesar controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zaitsev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Caesar passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Zaitsev can't do much from the bottom here.
Zaitsev is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Caesar taking a breather here.
Zaitsev tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
Black Caesar showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Caesar, 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Black Caesar!
Black Caesar gave a mention to Big Dog Gains 160Q $100 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales). |
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Event:
G4
Date: Jan 13, 2022 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 19 wins and 16 losses; Tsuyoi Kakuto! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Dmitri Zaitsev!
The judges for this bout are Yasuomi Hirokawa, Taro Takaoka and Shirou Masuda.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zaitsev clinches with his opponent.
Zaitsev is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kakuto is defending well.
Zaitsev drops down looking for an ankle pick but Kakuto pulls his leg out and moves away.
#CL2#
Zaitsev has Kakuto up against the cage in a clinch.
#TD#
Kakuto works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Kakuto (2) vs (0) Zaitsev
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kakuto preventing the sweep.
Kakuto 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.
Zaitsev can't keep his opponent in guard - Kakuto advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Kakuto prevents Zaitsev from improving his position.#T1#
Zaitsev won't allow Kakuto to pass to mount. #SUB#
Kakuto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zaitsev defends it well.
Zaitsev tries to roll over but Kakuto keeps him under control.
Kakuto trying to mount his opponent but Zaitsev defends it.
Kakuto prevents Zaitsev from improving his position.#T2#
Zaitsev wants to sweep but Kakuto has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (5) vs (0) Zaitsev
Zaitsev is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it. #SUB#
Kakuto looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Kakuto trying to control the position but Zaitsev is working away.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Zaitsev wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Zaitsev stops Kakuto from passing to mount. #T3#
Zaitsev is trying to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev prevents Kakuto from moving into mount.
Zaitsev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (5) vs (2) Zaitsev#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kakuto is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaitsev pulls his head out easily.
Kakuto moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zaitsev won't allow Kakuto to sweep him here. #T4#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kakuto is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Kakuto (7) vs (2) Zaitsev
Kakuto is fighting to break Zaitsev's control of his arms but Zaitsev is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Zaitsev working a defensive guard here.
Kakuto sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Kakuto is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #T5#
Kakuto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kakuto slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Score +3 for passing guard: Kakuto (10) vs (2) Zaitsev
Kakuto gets to mount! Zaitsev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. Score +2 for reaching mount: Kakuto (12) vs (2) Zaitsev
Zaitsev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zaitsev wants to control but Kakuto is having none of it.
Zaitsev looks winded!
Kakuto content just to control the position here.
Kakuto prevents Zaitsev from getting the reversal.#T6#
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaitsev is looking to escape.
Kakuto controlling the pace for now.
Zaitsev is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
Kakuto wants to control the pace but Zaitsev is squirming around nicely.
Zaitsev is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zaitsev wants to hold on but Kakuto pushes him away.#T7#
Kakuto controlling from the full mount.
Kakuto avoids the attempt from Zaitsev to control.
Kakuto controlling the position easily from mount.
Kakuto trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Kakuto is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zaitsev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.#T8#
Zaitsev is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Kakuto trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it. #SUB#
Kakuto is working for a guillotine from mount but Zaitsev frees his head quite easily.
#T9#
Zaitsev is desperately trying to improve his position but Kakuto has a good base and remains in mount.
Kakuto controlling his opponent. #T10#
Kakuto looking to control but Zaitsev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zaitsev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Kakuto controlling the position easily from mount.
Kakuto wants to control the pace but Zaitsev is squirming around nicely.
Zaitsev is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.#T11#
Kakuto wants to control the pace but Zaitsev is squirming around nicely.
Kakuto controlling his opponent. #SUB#
Kakuto is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zaitsev is surviving well by controlling Kakuto's body position as best he can.
Kakuto looking to control but Zaitsev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment. #T12#
Kakuto has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zaitsev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zaitsev is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Kakuto trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zaitsev working to try and regain half guard.
#T13#
Kakuto content just to control the position here.
Kakuto trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Zaitsev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Kakuto looking to control but Zaitsev is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Kakuto tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T14#
This is a sustained period of stalling by Kakuto.
Zaitsev is looking to improve his position but Kakuto isn't that keen on the idea.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kakuto can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaitsev is looking to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kakuto takes the fight on points by 12 to 2.
An out of breath and clearly excited Tsuyoi Kakuto thanked Knock Out Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him). |
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Event:
Yoi Otoshi O!
Date: Dec 31, 2021 |
#R1##CL2#
Zaitsev has Kakuto up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#TD#
Kakuto has clasped his hands together around Zaitsev's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done. #SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up, so the ref orders Zaitsev to his feet. #TD#
Kakuto changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zaitsev looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.#SU#
Kakuto decides to take the fight back to the feet. #TD#
Kakuto scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev regains full guard. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SU#
Kakuto stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zaitsev tries to get to full guard but Kakuto has control of the leg.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1##SU#
Kakuto stands up and beckons Zaitsev to join him on the feet. #TD#
Zaitsev tries to sprawl but Kakuto drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zaitsev is trying to control but can't.
#SU#
Kakuto decides he's had enough of the ground and stands up. #TD#
Kakuto shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kakuto showed some decent athleticism there.
Zaitsev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zaitsev wants to sweep here but Kakuto controlling him for the moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Kakuto's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SU#
Kakuto stands up and waves to Zaitsev to follow him. #TD#
Kakuto gets the takedown into side control.
Zaitsev is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SU#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position. #CL2#
Zaitsev gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T3#
Zaitsev has Kakuto pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kakuto manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zaitsev tries for a takedown but Kakuto manages to get underhooks.
Zaitsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Kakuto uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD#
Kakuto gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SU#
Kakuto stands up and waves to Zaitsev to follow him. #TD#
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Kakuto stands up from half guard. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#CL2#
Kakuto tries to keep at a distance but Zaitsev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zaitsev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kakuto gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Tsuyoi Kakuto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.#TD2#
Zaitsev lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#ES#
Kakuto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!#CL2#
Zaitsev pushes Kakuto up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Zaitsev decides to pull guard.
Zaitsev trying to control the position.
#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet. Zaitsev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##CL2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Kakuto ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kakuto no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Kakuto wants to get back to his feet but Zaitsev is in a dominant position and won't allow it. #ES#
Kakuto is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Zaitsev presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Zaitsev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Kakuto walks away with a smile on his face. Zaitsev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL2#
Zaitsev clinches with his opponent.
#TD#
Kakuto has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Zaitsev clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
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!#SU#
Kakuto stands up.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaitsev to the mat! Zaitsev manages to get full guard. #T1##SU#
Kakuto stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zaitsev has his hands clasped together around Kakuto's back. He's all about the action.
Zaitsev gets full guard.
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev has Kakuto pulled in close to control his posture. #SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kakuto. #T2##SU#
Kakuto decides to stand back up.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zaitsev.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zaitsev manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zaitsev stops Kakuto from getting back to his feet.
#ES#
Kakuto makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#TD#
Kakuto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaitsev manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #T3#
Kakuto stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.#SU#
Kakuto stands and steps away. Zaitsev gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#TD#
Kakuto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Kakuto gets a takedown into half guard.#SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet. #TD#
Kakuto throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Zaitsev tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kakuto is in Zaitsev's guard.#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.
Zaitsev 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.
Zaitsev controls Kakuto momentarily but Kakuto frees himself.
Zaitsev trying to control the position here. #SU#
Zaitsev is working an open guard so Kakuto takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kakuto swats away the attempt to clinch by Zaitsev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tsuyoi Kakuto dominated that second round.
That's time! Kakuto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3##TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zaitsev enables Kakuto to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zaitsev manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.#SU#
Kakuto stands up from guard. Let's bang! #TD#
Zaitsev gets caught napping as Kakuto dives in and scores a takedown. Zaitsev manages to retain guard.
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kakuto's guard. #REVB#
Zaitsev stops Kakuto from standing up. #ES#
Kakuto has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zaitsev has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Kakuto is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaitsev can do to turn this around?#TD#
Kakuto lands a takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitsev pulls Kakuto in close to his closed guard and prevents Kakuto from doing any damage or advancing position.#SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet - Zaitsev follows without any prompting.
Zaitsev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.#T1##TD2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Zaitsev lands in his opponent's guard.
Kakuto has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Zaitsev off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Zaitsev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#TD#
Kakuto manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zaitsev on his heels. He'll look to pass Zaitsev's guard now, I'm sure.
Zaitsev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet. Zaitsev looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! #TD#
Kakuto bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Zaitsev trying to control but Kakuto flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Dmitri Zaitsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zaitsev just trying to survive but Kakuto is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish. #SU#
Kakuto gets to his feet and calls for his opponent to stand and trade! Heeeere we go!
This has been an exciting period of action!#TD#
Kakuto shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat. #SUB2#
Zaitsev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Kakuto defends it easily.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zaitsev holds on and takes a little breather.
Tsuyoi Kakuto overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SU#
Kakuto stands up and waves to Zaitsev to follow him. #CL2#
Zaitsev pushes Kakuto up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Zaitsev.
#TD#
Kakuto turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Zaitsev is trying to control Kakuto's posture but Kakuto avoids it. #SU#
Kakuto decides to stand back up. Kakuto steps back and let's Zaitsev get back to his feet.#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Kakuto.
Zaitsev wants to control but Kakuto postures up.
Zaitsev is looking to regain half guard here but Kakuto keeps moving and retains side control. #SU#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Tsuyoi Kakuto is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Kakuto closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaitsev to the mat! Zaitsev manages to get full guard. #SU#
Kakuto decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow. #TD#
Kakuto is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Zaitsev's half guard.#SUB2#
Zaitsev has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Kakuto escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Kakuto!#SU#
Kakuto stands up and we're back to a striking position. #TD#
Kakuto gets a double leg takedown into Zaitsev's guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tsuyoi Kakuto showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kakuto, 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight for Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Tsuyoi Kakuto!
Tsuyoi Kakuto wins by unanimous decision!
Tsuyoi Kakuto really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Knock Out Clothing logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
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Date: Dec 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaitsev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Conservative 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.
Zaitsev closes the distance looking to clinch
and Conservative counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaitsev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Conservative lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zaitsev circles away quickly and effectively.#CL#
Zaitsev drives through and clinches with Conservative against the cage.
#BC2#
Conservative breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Conservative works Zaitsev's body with a nice hook.
Zaitsev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Conservative.
Zaitsev wants to clinch.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Conservative has knocked Zaitsev down with a huge combo! Conservative steps away and waves a wobbly Zaitsev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Zaitsev is rocked!#T1#
Conservative stuns Zaitsev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Conservative cracks Zaitsev with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Zaitsev tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Conservative pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Zaitsev is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Closet Case Conservative!
A very excited looking Closet Case Conservative made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
G2
Date: Nov 16, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 2 losses; Bob Le Boulder! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Dmitri Zaitsev!
The judges for this bout are Taro Takaoka, Tatsuya Matsuyama and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Le Boulder feints and as Zaitsev raises his hands in defense, Le Boulder changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (0) Zaitsev
Zaitsev pulls Le Boulder in to control the position.
Le Boulder not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zaitsev keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Le Boulder controlling from the top position.
Le Boulder trying to control but Zaitsev is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Boulder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Le Boulder has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zaitsev 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#
Le Boulder content to stall in guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Le Boulder has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Zaitsev pulls Le Boulder in close to his closed guard and prevents Le Boulder from doing any damage or advancing position.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Le Boulder trying to control but Zaitsev is working from the bottom. #T2#
Le Boulder won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard.
Zaitsev trying to control the position.
Le Boulder is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Zaitsev is keeping the position.#T3#
Le Boulder looking to sit in guard and control but Zaitsev gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Le Boulder (2) vs (2) Zaitsev
Zaitsev stays in close to Le Boulder's body and controls the position.
Le Boulder looking to control.
Le Boulder looking for a sweep. Not yet Le Boulder, not yet.
Le Boulder 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: Le Boulder (4) vs (2) Zaitsev
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Le Boulder in particular looking to stall.
Le Boulder is looking to take a break and control but Zaitsev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaitsev trying to control from the bottom.
Le Boulder is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Zaitsev wants to improve his position but Le Boulder is controlling well.
Le Boulder seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Zaitsev trying to control from the bottom.
#T5#
Le Boulder keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zaitsev is looking for a sweep. Le Boulder is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Le Boulder performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zaitsev moves into full guard.
Zaitsev has his hands on Le Boulder's head, controlling the position.
Le Boulder is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zaitsev 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.#T6#
Le Boulder wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving.
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaitsev keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass.
Le Boulder stays in close to Zaitsev's body and controls the position.
Zaitsev trying to control the position.
Le Boulder engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaitsev keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass. #T7#
Le Boulder is working hard here to advance position.
Zaitsev keeping moving, preventing Le Boulder from controlling successfully.
Le Boulder slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaitsev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Le Boulder has passed into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (7) vs (2) Zaitsev
Zaitsev is letting Le Boulder control him for a moment. #T8#
Zaitsev tries to bench press Le Boulder off him but Le Boulder keeps the position.
Zaitsev regains half guard.
Le Boulder wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zaitsev keeps working.
Le Boulder looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #T9#
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaitsev is trying to maintain the position but Le Boulder is very close to passing his half guard.
Le Boulder controlling the action here.
Zaitsev manages to get to full guard.
Zaitsev seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Zaitsev 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.#T10#
Zaitsev keeping moving, preventing Le Boulder from controlling successfully.
Zaitsev seems keen to control Le Boulder's posture.
Le Boulder won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here.
Le Boulder is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Le Boulder trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T11#
Le Boulder content to stall in guard here.
Zaitsev keeping full guard, as Le Boulder tries to pass.
Le Boulder stands and throws Zaitsev's legs to the side, diving into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Le Boulder (10) vs (2) Zaitsev
Le Boulder trying to control the position but Zaitsev is working away.
Le Boulder is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zaitsev's shoulder. That is not cool. #T12#
Le Boulder working away.
Zaitsev is letting Le Boulder control him for a moment.
Zaitsev is looking to regain half guard here but Le Boulder keeps moving and retains side control.
Zaitsev manages to get back to half guard.
Le Boulder tries to pass to full mount but Zaitsev defends it.
Le Boulder not doing much here.
Zaitsev controlling the position well. #T13#
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaitsev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev controlling Le Boulder's posture.
Le Boulder showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Le Boulder trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T14#
Le Boulder's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Le Boulder wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving.
Le Boulder wants to pass the guard but Zaitsev is keeping the position.
Le Boulder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Le Boulder looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Le Boulder trying to control but Zaitsev is working from the bottom.
And that's the end of the fight!
Le Boulder takes the fight on points by 10 to 2.
Bob Le Boulder decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
AKF 23 | Ringnes vs. Durand
Date: Oct 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaitsev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaitsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nugetio.
Zaitsev slips a straight right by Nugetio.
Zaitsev throws out a counter right but Nugetio avoids it with no problem.
Zaitsev missing with a left hand there. Nugetio was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nugetio looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nugetio ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Nugetio throws a hook to the side of Zaitsev's head but Zaitsev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Nugetio.
Zaitsev swings for the body but Nugetio moves out of range.
Zaitsev swings widly with a right hand
enabling Nugetio to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaitsev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Nugetio lands a nice shot that snaps Zaitsev's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Nugetio does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Nugetio.
Nugetio uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nugetio with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaitsev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Nugetio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaitsev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
#T1#
Nugetio lands a nice shot that snaps Zaitsev's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Nugetio. That snapped Zaitsev's head back.
Nugetio avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab lands there for Nugetio.
Zaitsev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nugetio bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nugetio dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nugetio scores with a nice right hand.
Nugetio scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nugetio slips a straight right by Zaitsev.
Nugetio was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zaitsev throws a looping overhand right but Nugetio ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Zaitsev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nugetio lands a right hook to the body.
Nugetio connects with a single shot there.
Nugetio digs a good body shot into Zaitsev's ribs.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T2#
A jab from Nugetio finds it's way through Zaitsev's defenses.
Zaitsev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nugetio scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Nugetio throws a front kick that sends Zaitsev stumbling back into the ropes.
Litticius Nugetio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaitsev looks winded!
Zaitsev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nugetio scores with a body shot.
Jab by Nugetio.
Nugetio scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaitsev should have avoided that one.
Nugetio connects with a body shot that sends Zaitsev's belly button to the back.
Zaitsev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Nugetio.
Nugetio 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.
Nugetio connects with a right hand. Zaitsev shakes it off.
Zaitsev scores with a nice strike.
Nugetio lands a jab to the head.
The crowd cheers as Nugetio lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaitsev doesn't seem phased though.
Zaitsev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#ROC#Zaitsev is rocked!#T3#
Nugetio throws a leg kick which misses Zaitsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaitsev tries to avoid it.
Zaitsev is still on wobbly legs! Can Nugetio finish him?
Nugetio connects with a body shot.
Nugetio connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaitsev seems to have recovered his senses.
Nugetio's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zaitsev under the eye.
Nugetio lands with a nice body kick.
Nugetio lands a body shot.
Zaitsev walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Zaitsev is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Litticius Nugetio! |
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Event:
AKF 17 | Blackmane vs. Turner
Date: Sep 11, 2021 |
#R1#
Miles Iii connects with the punch.
Zaitsev throws a big shot that misses.
Jab by Miles Iii.
Miles Iii lands the left hand.
Miles Iii lands a jab.
Miles Iii misses with a combination
and Zaitsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that misses
and Miles Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaitsev avoids the head kick by Miles Iii.
Zaitsev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zaitsev looks to land a combination but Miles Iii avoids it well.
Zaitsev lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Miles Iii pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaitsev is out of range and Miles Iii settles back down.
Miles Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaitsev.
Miles Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miles Iii.
Zaitsev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zaitsev throws a front kick aimed at Miles Iii's knee but Miles Iii avoids it well.
It looks like Miles Iii has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Miles Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Zaitsev off balance momentarily.
Miles Iii throws a leg kick which misses Zaitsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaitsev tries to avoid it. #T1#
Zaitsev throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Miles Iii does it's job there.
Zaitsev cracks Miles Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Boobie Miles Iii is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Miles Iii tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zaitsev swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Miles Iii avoids the body shot from Zaitsev.
Miles Iii appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zaitsev cracks Miles Iii with a good jab.
Miles Iii just misses with a punch to the body.
Miles Iii stalks Zaitsev and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zaitsev's face. Zaitsev staggers backwards, shaken.
Zaitsev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zaitsev misses with a hook
and Miles Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaitsev checks a leg kick.
Zaitsev throws a leg kick which misses Miles Iii's front leg but catches the back leg as Miles Iii tries to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev misses with a left hand
and Miles Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Miles Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Miles Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A left lands for Zaitsev.#T2#
Miles Iii ducks under a wild hook from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Good leg kick by Zaitsev.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Miles Iii.
The fighters circle momentarily. Miles Iii darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Miles Iii tries to clinch up but Zaitsev circles away and keeps his distance.
Zaitsev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zaitsev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zaitsev keeps the fight on the outside.
Zaitsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miles Iii moves away.
Miles Iii avoids the body shot from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev slips a jab and a cross from Miles Iii.
Miles Iii tries to move into range but Zaitsev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaitsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaitsev throws out a counter right but Miles Iii avoids it with no problem.
Miles Iii falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zaitsev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Miles Iii cracks Zaitsev with an open hand slap.#T3#
Zaitsev misses with an uppercut
and Miles Iii counters with an inside leg kick.
Miles Iii lands with a hook. Zaitsev tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miles Iii dips to his left and cracks Zaitsev with an uppercut!
Zaitsev looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.#KD#
Miles Iii staggers Zaitsev with a jab and knocks him down with a follow up straight! Zaitsev looks in trouble, will he beat the count?! The count has reached 5 and he's only back to 1 knee - it's going to be close! 6,7,8 - he's up! Just in time and the ref is going to let the fight continue!#ROC#Zaitsev is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaitsev walks straight into devastating uppercut and drops to the floor, clearly wobbled! Can he beat the count? 4,5,6,7... he's up! And he's down again! The ref steps in and calls an end to the fight! What a punch that was!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Boobie Miles Iii!
Boobie Miles Iii got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!' |
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Event:
AKF 13 | Cobb vs. Saint
Date: Aug 14, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaitsev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zaitsev cracks a nice hook into Quick's ribs.
Quick lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
#CUT2#It looks like Dru Quick has been cut.
A combination from Zaitsev does no damage.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zaitsev walks into a left hand.
Quick scores with the left hand. Zaitsev knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitsev misses with an uppercut
and Quick counters with a big uppercut that drops Zaitsev face first to the mat! Will he beat the count?! He's struggled up to his knees on 7 but it doesn't look like he's going to make it... he's been counted out! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dru Quick!
Dru Quick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
Ambush 9
Date: Jul 17, 2021 |
#R1#
Dimitrov throws a series of strikes that have Zaitsev backpedaling.
Zaitsev throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zaitsev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dimitrov is out of range. #KD2#
Dimitrov scores with a jab and follows up with an uppercut that drops Zaitsev to his knees! He bounces straight back to his feet but is forced to take the mandatory standing 8 count before he's allowed to continue. We're back under way and the fighters meet in the middle of the canvas to re-engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dimitrov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CUT#It looks like Daniel Dimitrov has been cut.
Zaitsev swings widly with a right hand
#KD2#
and Dimitrov counters with a really nice, stiff jab that drops Zaitsev onto his ass. He'll have to take the mandatory count from the referee but he's back on his feet and he seems OK to continue.
Zaitsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Dimitrov is just out of range.
Dimitrov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaitsev ducks under a wild hook from Dimitrov.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev throws a shot from downtown. Dimitrov moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Dimitrov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zaitsev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaitsev tries to land a front kick but Dimitrov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dimitrov throws a counter combo.
Zaitsev walks into a straight right hand from Dimitrov.
Nice defenses there by Dimitrov.
Zaitsev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimitrov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaitsev throws a low kick but Dimitrov moves out of range easily. #T1#
Dimitrov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaitsev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Dimitrov does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Dimitrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Zaitsev.
Dimitrov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zaitsev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dimitrov thinking.
Nice body kick from Zaitsev.
Dimitrov looks winded!
Zaitsev throws a head kick but Dimitrov moves out of range.
Zaitsev connects with a body shot that sends Dimitrov's belly button to the back.
Zaitsev is looking to slow Dimitrov down with leg kicks.
Zaitsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dimitrov manages to avoid it.
Zaitsev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaitsev throws a hook but Dimitrov blocks it.
Dimitrov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaitsev backs up against the ropes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaitsev misses with a wild body shot.
Dimitrov slips a jab from Zaitsev.#T2#
Zaitsev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zaitsev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dimitrov lands with a right hand.
Dimitrov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaitsev doesn't seem bothered though.
Dimitrov uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daniel Dimitrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dimitrov slips under a jab from Zaitsev.
Dimitrov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaitsev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaitsev get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Zaitsev stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the ropes but Dimitrov runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dimitrov!
Daniel Dimitrov 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:
TWGC 34 (265+lbs, D2): Amsterdam Qualifier - Round 1
Date: Jun 29, 2021 |
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Dmitri Zaitsev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Amsterdam, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Horace Cuba!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Wagner Zegers and Saam Ante.
The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zaitsev shoots for a takedown but Cuba saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Cuba slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaitsev, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zaitsev definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#TD#
Zaitsev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cuba to the mat! Cuba manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (0) Cuba
Zaitsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Cuba keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cuba 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've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cuba keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Cuba keeping full guard, as Zaitsev tries to pass. #T1#
Zaitsev controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cuba keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Cuba wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaitsev looking to pass the guard.
Zaitsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Cuba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T2#
Cuba looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cuba keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zaitsev drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cuba manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zaitsev has Cuba in his guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (2) Cuba
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaitsev wants to hit a sweep here but Cuba passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Zaitsev there! Score +3 for passing guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (5) Cuba
Cuba looking to control and managing it successfully. #T3#
Zaitsev can't escape the position.
Zaitsev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Cuba prevents Zaitsev from improving his position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Cuba content to control rather than advance.
Zaitsev is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Cuba jumps into side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (8) Cuba#T4#
Cuba tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Zaitsev is looking to reverse the position.
Cuba happy to just control the position for now.
Zaitsev is trying to improve his position.
Zaitsev is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.#T5#
Cuba prevents Zaitsev from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaitsev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zaitsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaitsev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cuba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zaitsev tries to roll over but Cuba keeps him under control.
Zaitsev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zaitsev keeping full guard, as Cuba tries to pass.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet. #T6#
Cuba stays in close to Zaitsev's body and controls the position.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Cuba must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zaitsev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Cuba stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Cuba is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Cuba pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaitsev is keeping the position for now.
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #SUB#
Zaitsev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cuba defends it easily.
Zaitsev trying to keep a closed guard but Cuba is proving a slippery customer.
#T7#
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Cuba controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zaitsev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Cuba puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T8#
Cuba is keen to just control but Zaitsev is a slippery customer.
Cuba takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zaitsev trying to hold on to Cuba's head to control him but Cuba postures up.
Cuba keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zaitsev tries to roll over but Cuba keeps him under control.
Cuba wants to control but Zaitsev is keeping him busy.
Zaitsev is looking to improve his position.
Zaitsev trying to control from the bottom.
#T9#
Zaitsev tries to get to full guard but Cuba has control of the leg.
Cuba is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zaitsev tries to get to full guard but Cuba has control of the leg.
Cuba content to control rather than advance.
Zaitsev wants to get back to full guard but Cuba has passed into side control. Score +3 for passing guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (11) Cuba#T10#
Cuba controlling the position.
Cuba works to advance to full mount. Zaitsev defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs. Score +2 for reaching mount: Zaitsev (2) vs (13) Cuba
Zaitsev gets back to half guard.
Zaitsev regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaitsev working a defensive guard here.
Zaitsev pulls Cuba in close to his closed guard and prevents Cuba from doing any damage or advancing position.#T11#
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaitsev is working hard here to advance position.
Zaitsev is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Zaitsev keeping full guard, as Cuba tries to pass. #T12#
Zaitsev looking to control but Cuba passes into half guard.
Cuba tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zaitsev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Cuba slows the pace down in half guard.
Zaitsev wants to get back to full guard.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but Cuba has passed to side control! Score +3 for passing guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (16) Cuba#T13#
Zaitsev looking for a sweep but Cuba has passed into full mount! Oh no! Score +2 for reaching mount: Zaitsev (2) vs (18) Cuba
Zaitsev tries to reverse the position but Cuba maintains control.
Cuba sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Zaitsev is trying desperately to improve position.#T14#
Cuba fails to advance to Zaitsev's back.
Zaitsev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Zaitsev wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back. Score +3 for taking back: Zaitsev (2) vs (21) Cuba
Cuba keeps control of the position as Zaitsev tries to break free.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Cuba wins on points by 21 to 2.
A relieved looking Horace Cuba 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:
Kikku 6
Date: May 23, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaitsev will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the side of Masuta 's head but Masuta sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Masuta throws out a counter right but Zaitsev avoids it with no problem.
Zaitsev misses the shot to the body.
Masuta is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zaitsev with a body shot.
Zaitsev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Masuta counter with a right hand.
Zaitsev with a nice cross.
Zaitsev lands a nice hook to Masuta 's body. Masuta takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A head kick by Zaitsev misses
and Masuta counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev is looking to score with low kicks.
Masuta flicks out a counter leg kick but Zaitsev steps away.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that misses
and Masuta makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zaitsev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaitsev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Masuta appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#T1#
Zaitsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masuta manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Masuta ! But no joy.
Zaitsev takes a swing at Masuta 's ribcage but misses.
Masuta now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zaitsev thows a leg kick but Masuta checks it
and Masuta cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masuta slips a jab from Zaitsev.
A nice side step and Masuta releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Masuta slips a straight right by Zaitsev.#KD#
Masuta ducks into a a hook from Zaitsev and goes down! He looks in a bit of a mess; will he beat the count?! 4,5,6,7,8 - he's up and looking to carry on! The referee looks into his eyes and sees that he's OK to continue!
Masuta walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Masuta is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
An out of breath Dmitri Zaitsev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
KarateO Masuta was interviewed post fight and said 'Arigoto'. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 21, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches MBaku napping and manages to drive through into side control!
MBaku tries to bench press Zaitsev off him but Zaitsev keeps the position.
MBaku is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zaitsev off and has taken his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev breaks MBaku's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Zaitsev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaitsev looking to sit in guard and control but MBaku gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
MBaku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaitsev is keeping the position for now.
Zaitsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but MBaku is one step ahead there.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T1#
Zaitsev keeping full guard, as MBaku tries to pass.
MBaku trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet.
MBaku 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.
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
MBaku passes Zaitsev's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MBaku is figuring out what he wants to do next.#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.
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaitsev is looking for a sweep. MBaku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
MBaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Zaitsev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
#T3#
MBaku passes to side control. #SUB2#
MBaku is trying to get an arm triangle but Zaitsev is defending well.
Zaitsev is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
MBaku is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zaitsev knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Zaitsev is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but MBaku is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
Zaitsev working to try and regain half guard.
#T4##SUB2#
MBaku looking for a guillotine from mount but Zaitsev is having none of it.
MBaku trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Zaitsev sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.#SUB2#
MBaku looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zaitsev gets back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Madik MBaku will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
MBaku takes the fight into the clinch. #TD#
Zaitsev pulls guard effortlessly.
MBaku wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving.
Zaitsev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
MBaku utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
MBaku lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zaitsev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. MBaku is aware though and is defending well.
Zaitsev keeping full guard, as MBaku tries to pass.
Madik MBaku has got the better of the ground game so far.
MBaku works a leg free and moves into half guard. #T1#
MBaku is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zaitsev is looking to improve his position.
#SUB2#
MBaku is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zaitsev defends it well.
MBaku prevents Zaitsev from improving his position.#SUB2#
MBaku wants to work for an arm triangle but Zaitsev is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zaitsev is trying to get back to full guard.#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.
Zaitsev is trying to maintain the position but MBaku is very close to passing his half guard.#SUB2#
MBaku seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zaitsev is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Madik MBaku!
In his post fight interview, Madik MBaku started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 19, 2021 |
#R1##TD2#
Zaitsev looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Carvalho!
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet but Zaitsev is dominant here and he's now got Carvalho's back!
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Zaitsev punches Carvalho on the ear.
Carvalho grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, with Zaitsev on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Carvalho is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Carvalho wants to get back to his feet.
Zaitsev is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Carvalho. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
Carvalho is trying to get back to his feet but Zaitsev has full control of the position and if anything, Carvalho has just worked his way into a worse spot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Zaitsev.
Carvalho grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaitsev lands a good shot there. Carvalho covers up! Zaitsev smells blood and goes for the finish - the referee warns Carvalho to improve his position but he's not intelligently defending himself and the referee has no choice but to step in and end the fight! Zaitsev jumps to his feet and celebrates the important win with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Madness Fright Night 4
Date: Apr 10, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Zaitsev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.#SUB2#
Manners is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zaitsev rolls with it to try and escape but Manners cranks on the arm and Zaitsev is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Matt Manners! |
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Event:
Madness Insanity Vol 11
Date: Mar 31, 2021 |
#R1#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaitsev.
We've been hearing reports that Miller has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Miller slaps away a takedown attempt from Zaitsev, before circling back to the center of the mat.#TD#
Miller shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Miller was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Miller working away.
Zaitsev tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Miller wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zaitsev is still trying to improve position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller is looking to take a break and control but Zaitsev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miller advances to mount. #T1#
Miller takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Miller has the hooks in. Zaitsev is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Miller patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Zaitsev is really stuck here.
Zaitsev is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Good control from Miller.
Miller has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T2##SUB#
Miller working for the choke.
Zaitsev is really stuck here.
#SUB#
Miller working for a choke but Zaitsev is defending well.
Miller tries to get the hooks in deep but Zaitsev pushed the leg off. #T3#
Zaitsev rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Zaitsev wants to get back to full guard.
Miller wants to pass the guard but Zaitsev is defending well. #SUB2#
Zaitsev looking for submissions off his back.
Zaitsev wants to get back to full guard.
Miller passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zaitsev manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T4#
Miller prevents Zaitsev from improving his position.
Zaitsev is pressing down on Miller's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zaitsev trying to control the position.
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaitsev is on top in guard.
#REVB#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Miller is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Zaitsev 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Miller dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.#R2#
Miller stuffs the takedown.
Zaitsev shoots in and drives through. Miller sprawls well.
Miller defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zaitsev.
Eddie Miller has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Zaitsev fails with the takedown.
Zaitsev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaitsev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Miller takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Zaitsev wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller trying to pass the guard but Zaitsev defending well.
Zaitsev is not content to let Miller control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miller works his way into side control. #T1#
Zaitsev is trying to get back to half guard.
Miller passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Zaitsev!
Miller content just to control the position here.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaitsev is looking to escape.
Miller is really struggling to control Zaitsev but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Miller tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zaitsev is desperately trying to improve his position but Miller has a good base and remains in mount.
Zaitsev tries to lock up and control but Miller gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Miller trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Zaitsev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Miller can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zaitsev is looking to escape. #T3#
Zaitsev slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Miller seems to be working for a kimura but Zaitsev defends the submission attempt.
Miller is trying to control the action in half guard but Zaitsev is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Eddie Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaitsev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zaitsev working a defensive guard but Miller manages to pass into side control anyway.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep but Miller has passed into full mount! Oh no!#T4#
Zaitsev wants to hold on but Miller pushes him away.
Miller prevents Zaitsev from getting the reversal.
Miller tries to control but Zaitsev wriggling away.
Miller prevents Zaitsev from getting the reversal.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Miller content just to control the position here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eddie Miller dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Miller throws a leg kick which misses Zaitsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaitsev tries to avoid it.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zaitsev. #CL#
Miller has managed to clinch.
#TD#
Miller is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Zaitsev can't fight it off and eventually Miller manages to take the fight to the floor. Zaitsev looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Zaitsev wants to sweep here but Miller controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Miller wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving. #T1#
Miller controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zaitsev keeping moving, preventing Miller from controlling successfully.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Miller trying to control but Zaitsev is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.#TD2#
Miller tries to sprawl but Zaitsev drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Zaitsev working Miller over with strikes.
Dmitri Zaitsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Miller trying to hold on to Zaitsev's head to control him but Zaitsev postures up.
Zaitsev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller trying to control here.
Zaitsev throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Miller controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Zaitsev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Miller tries to roll over but Zaitsev keeps him under control.
Miller trying to control but Zaitsev postures up.
#T3#
Miller is looking to improve his position.
Eddie Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaitsev. #SUB2#
Zaitsev wants to work for an arm triangle but Miller is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Miller has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zaitsev is working away from the top position though.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zaitsev gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #TD#
and Miller counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miller.
Miller 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.
Zaitsev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Miller bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaitsev's guard. #REVR#
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zaitsev looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Miller puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Zaitsev tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
And that's the end of the fight!
Eddie Miller showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Miller 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Eddie Miller!
During a confident post fight interview, Eddie Miller thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him. |
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Event:
MMMA Kings of Madness 9(HW)
Date: Feb 28, 2021 |
#R1#
Alatalo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Alatalo's waist but Alatalo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zaitsev off to one side.
Zaitsev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Alatalo defends well and Zaitsev ends up having to push Alatalo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Alatalo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev with a poor takedown
and Alatalo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Alatalo sprawls well. Alatalo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zaitsev gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaitsev looks for a takedown but Alatalo sprawls well.
Alatalo slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Alatalo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zaitsev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alatalo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaitsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Alatalo moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A punch lands to the side of Zaitsev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Good exchange - Alatalo coming out on top.
Zaitsev fails with a takedown attempt. #T1##TD2#
Zaitsev darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alatalo is trying is best to control the position here.
Zaitsev with the ground and pound but Alatalo uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Alatalo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zaitsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Alatalo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Alatalo keeps moving.
Zaitsev won't allow Alatalo to sweep him here. #T2#
Zaitsev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Alatalo controlling Zaitsev's posture.
Zaitsev throwing strikes from guard but Alatalo blocks nicely.
Zaitsev throws a big elbow that misses.
Zaitsev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaitsev throwing strikes but missing.
Zaitsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alatalo is keeping the position for now. #T3#
Zaitsev looking to sit in guard and control but Alatalo gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR##SUB2#
Zaitsev is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Alatalo is aware though and is defending well.
Zaitsev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Alatalo stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev trying to control the position.
Alatalo trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#T4#
Alatalo is looking to stand up but Zaitsev won't let him. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Alatalo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaitsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Alatalo.
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zaitsev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Alatalo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#TD2#
Zaitsev scores with a takedown into Alatalo's guard.
Alatalo keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Alatalo working a defensive guard here.
Alatalo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Alatalo dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Alatalo throws a looping overhand right but Zaitsev ducks down to avoid it.
Alatalo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaitsev can do to turn this around?
Good standup being displayed there by Alatalo as he connects with a hook.
Mikko Alatalo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Alatalo lands with an uppercut that bounces Zaitsev off the cage and back into range.
Zaitsev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to avoid it but Zaitsev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Alatalo to the ground. Alatalo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Alatalo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zaitsev's head.#TD2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Alatalo did well to prevent Zaitsev getting side control.
Zaitsev wants to free his trapped foot but Alatalo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaitsev thows a huge punch but Alatalo dodges it nicely.
Zaitsev throwing shots but Alatalo is blocking nicely.
Alatalo is looking to control Zaitsev's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Alatalo avoid being mounted?
Zaitsev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zaitsev lands strikes from half guard.#T1#
Alatalo is looking to get back to full guard here but Zaitsev has managed to pass to side control instead.
Alatalo pushes Zaitsev away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Zaitsev gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Zaitsev in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Alatalo sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Alatalo is staying active underneath Zaitsev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Zaitsev is looking to advance position but Alatalo won't allow it.
Alatalo trying to control from the bottom.
Zaitsev working Alatalo over with strikes.
Alatalo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T2#
Zaitsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Alatalo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Alatalo.
Zaitsev throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Alatalo's head.
Dmitri Zaitsev has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alatalo is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zaitsev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zaitsev postures up and lands a big shot to Alatalo's brow.
Zaitsev trying to control but Alatalo is working from the bottom. #T3#
Alatalo not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaitsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Alatalo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alatalo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Alatalo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Alatalo takes a swing at Zaitsev's ribcage but misses.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A good leg kick by Alatalo.
Zaitsev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Alatalo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zaitsev somewhat.#T4#
Alatalo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown but Alatalo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Alatalo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev dives in for a single leg takedown but Alatalo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Alatalo throws a shot to the body.
Zaitsev is breathing heavily.#TD2#
Zaitsev shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Alatalo's guard.
Alatalo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaitsev avoiding damage as Alatalo throws knees to the body.
Alatalo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zaitsev tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Alatalo smiles and moves away.
Mikko Alatalo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaitsev tries for a takedown but Alatalo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Alatalo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alatalo lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alatalo scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikko Alatalo dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3##TD2#
Zaitsev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zaitsev is in Alatalo's guard.
Alatalo pushes Zaitsev off and scrambles back to his feet.
Zaitsev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Alatalo looks to land a right hand but Zaitsev moved out of range.
Alatalo stuns Zaitsev with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zaitsev shoots in but no luck this time.
Alatalo punishes Zaitsev's body with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaitsev tries for a takedown but Alatalo circles away easily
and Alatalo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zaitsev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaitsev darts in looking for a takedown but Alatalo gets double underhooks and turns Zaitsev into the cage.
Mikko Alatalo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dmitri Zaitsev.
Zaitsev walks into a left hand.
Zaitsev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaitsev walks into a left hand.
Alatalo clobbers Zaitsev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Mikko Alatalo is winning the standup battle so far.
Alatalo lands a body shot.
Zaitsev takes one on the button.#T1#
Alatalo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice shot lands for Alatalo.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Alatalo scores with a body shot.
Alatalo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zaitsev.
Alatalo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaitsev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zaitsev shoots in looking for a takedown. Alatalo tries to sprawl out of it but Zaitsev keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Alatalo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Alatalo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaitsev takes a jab right on the kisser.
#ROC#Zaitsev is rocked!
Alatalo lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Zaitsev falls backwards - clearly groggy! Alatalo dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikko Alatalo!
Our winner, Mikko Alatalo, 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:
MMMA Kings of Madness 3 (HW)
Date: Feb 06, 2021 |
#R1#
Brakeley throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brakeley clobbers Zaitsev with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zaitsev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brakeley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brakeley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaitsev backs up against the cage.
#CL#
Zaitsev moves into range and clinches up with Brakeley.
Zaitsev lands a shoulder strike.
Brakeley lands a shoulder strike.
Brakeley misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev lands a hook that snaps the head of Brakeley backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitsev.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaitsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Brakeley scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaitsev misses with some punches.
Zaitsev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Brakeley.
Zaitsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zaitsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Brakeley's efforts to push away.
Zaitsev slowing the pace effectively.
Zaitsev misses with a hook to the ribs.
#T1#
Zaitsev is looking to control Brakeley's arms but Brakeley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaitsev has his back to the cage.
Good body shot from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Brakeley looks winded!
Zaitsev scores with a shot to the side of Brakeley's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaitsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaitsev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitsev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaitsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Zaitsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaitsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brakeley.
Brakeley throws a hook but Zaitsev avoids it easily.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that Brakeley ducks under and follows up with a left that Brakeley also avoids with ease.#T2#
Zaitsev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Brakeley.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brakeley scores with a nice right hand.
Zaitsev jabs Brakeley to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brakeley shapes to counter with a head kick.
Brakeley throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaitsev on the side of the head.
Brakeley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michael Brakeley is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaitsev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#KD#
Zaitsev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brakeley sprawling to the canvas! Brakeley rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Zaitsev finish him?!
#CUT#It looks like Michael Brakeley has been cut.
Brakeley connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
No luck for Zaitsev with that takedown attempt.
Zaitsev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaitsev thuds his right hand into Brakeley's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zaitsev scores with a jab to the body.#T3##CL#
Zaitsev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaitsev stalling.
Brakeley is trying to stall.
#BC2#
Brakeley breaks the clinch.
Brakeley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Brakeley looks to throw the jab but Zaitsev is out of range.
Zaitsev fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Brakeley misses with a right hand
and Zaitsev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brakeley throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaitsev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A cross from Brakeley lands.
Zaitsev slips under a jab from Brakeley.
A little feinted left hand from Zaitsev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaitsev misses the jab.
A punch lands to the side of Brakeley 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaitsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Zaitsev.#T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Brakeley misses its intended target.
Brakeley takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaitsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zaitsev leaning against his opponent.
Zaitsev seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Zaitsev tries to throw a body punch but Brakeley avoids it by throwing Zaitsev back against the cage.
Zaitsev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Brakeley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Zaitsev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Still in the clinch, Zaitsev scores with a nice short uppercut.
Brakeley throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Brakeley misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is struggling to control the position.
Zaitsev is stalling here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Brakeley's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zaitsev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Brakeley throws a chopping leg kick but Zaitsev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zaitsev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zaitsev looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.#TD#
Zaitsev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Brakeley sprawls well initially but Zaitsev persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Brakeley won't allow Zaitsev to pass to mount.
Zaitsev is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Zaitsev throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brakeley working a defensive guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev tries to free his leg and advance position but Brakeley is retaining full guard.
Brakeley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zaitsev controls the pace.
Zaitsev is looking to work some ground and pound but Brakeley has wrist control.#T1#
Zaitsev trying to control but Brakeley is working from the bottom.
Brakeley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaitsev postures up and lands a big shot to Brakeley's brow.
Zaitsev with a nice head shot there.
Zaitsev prevents Brakeley from getting back to his feet.
Zaitsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Brakeley controls Zaitsev momentarily but Zaitsev frees himself.
Zaitsev trying to control but Brakeley is working from the bottom. #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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Zaitsev's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaitsev is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zaitsev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Brakeley can do to turn this around?
Brakeley is looking to stand up but Zaitsev isn't so interested in that idea.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaitsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaitsev is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zaitsev with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Brakeley is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zaitsev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Zaitsev is looking to work some ground and pound but Brakeley has wrist control.
Zaitsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Brakeley working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaitsev.
Brakeley is trying to control the position but Zaitsev postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zaitsev walks into a stiff left hand from Brakeley.
Brakeley throws an overhand right that lands on Zaitsev's shoulder, as Zaitsev tries to avoid the shot.
Zaitsev lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Brakeley throws a head kick but Zaitsev moves out of range.
Zaitsev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Brakeley swings for the body but Zaitsev moves out of range.
A nice leg kick from Zaitsev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaitsev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brakeley is breathing heavily.
Zaitsev avoids the body shot from Brakeley.
Dmitri Zaitsev is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaitsev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brakeley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Brakeley throws a head kick but Zaitsev moves out of range.
#T4#
Zaitsev cracks Brakeley with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Brakeley does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brakeley slips under a jab.
Zaitsev lands with a nice body kick.
Zaitsev lands with a thumping leg kick.
#KD#
Zaitsev sends Brakeley crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zaitsev is motioning to the referee to let Brakeley up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Brakeley is rocked!
Zaitsev scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brakeley is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaitsev finish him?
Brakeley glances at the clock... BAM! Zaitsev nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Brakeley crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Brakeley is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
A victorious Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jan 13, 2021 |
#R1#
Zaitsev connects with the punch.
Zaitsev throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Zaitsev thuds his shin into the meat of Graves's side.
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Zaitsev throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Graves is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dmitri Zaitsev!
A victorious Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Kikku 1
Date: Dec 31, 2020 |
#R1#
Boskins misses with a looping left.
Boskins swings widly with a right hand
#KD#
and Zaitsev counters with a big 3 punch combo that drops Boskins on his ass! Boskins wobbles back to his feet half way through the count and though looking a bit dazed, the referee is going to allow the fight to continue!
Boskins throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Boskins will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaitsev 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.
Zaitsev slips a jab and a cross from Boskins.
Boskins throws a low kick, looking for Zaitsev's leg but Zaitsev calmly moves out of range.
A slow jab from Boskins misses its intended target.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boskins throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaitsev counters with a stiff right hand.
Zaitsev moves out of range as Boskins strikes.
Boskins throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Boskins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boskins looks winded!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitsev lands with a nice body punch.
Zaitsev lands a right and a left and another right! Boskins goes down! Oh, he's in big, big trouble! 3,4,5,6,7,8... he's up to one knee... 9,10! He can't beat the count - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Dmitri Zaitsev!
A very excited looking Dmitri Zaitsev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 05, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ostlund misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaitsev.
Ostlund looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ostlund walks into a stiff left hand from Zaitsev.
Ostlund shoots in looking for a takedown. Zaitsev tries to sprawl out of it but Ostlund keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zaitsev manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ostlund on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jab from Zaitsev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ostlund stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Ostlund looks winded!#KD#
Zaitsev drops Ostlund with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ostlund looks back up at him and smiles so Zaitsev waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#Ostlund is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ostlund tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zaitsev defends well and Ostlund ends up having to push Zaitsev into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
A counter left hand to the body from Zaitsev misses its target.
Dmitri Zaitsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Travis Ostlund .
Zaitsev scores with a body shot.
Ostlund tries to get into range but Zaitsev steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Ostlund ! 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! Zaitsev scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev thanked the fans post fight for their support. |
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Event:
SMASH: Lalla vs Dee
Date: Aug 15, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rawse lands a nice looking body shot.
#KD2#
Zaitsev lands a big head kick that sends Rawse tumbling to the mat! Zaitsev takes a step backwards and waves Rawse back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#It looks like Ricky Rawse has been cut.
Rawse throws a body punch but Zaitsev moves out of range.
Rawse looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jab, jab by Rawse - just one landing.
Zaitsev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rawse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Rawse there.
Rawse fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Rawse throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rawse misses the jab.
Rawse lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zaitsev backs up against the cage.
Zaitsev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaitsev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaitsev throws a shot from downtown. Rawse moves away and avoids it.
Rawse throws a good cross that connects.
Rawse takes a swing at Zaitsev's ribcage but misses.
Rawse lands a jab.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Rawse bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zaitsev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Rawse throws a big shot that misses.
Rawse fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaitsev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T1##CL2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rawse is looking to break free of the clinch but Zaitsev has double underhooks.
Rawse wants to break free but Zaitsev has control.
Zaitsev has Rawse pushed against the cage.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zaitsev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.
Zaitsev leaning against his opponent.
Rawse is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaitsev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rawse's efforts to push away.
Zaitsev'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.
Still in the clinch, Zaitsev scores with a nice short uppercut.#T2##BC#
Rawse breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rawse doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaitsev misses with a jab, cross combination.
#CL2#
Zaitsev gets a clinch.
Zaitsev leaning against his opponent.
Rawse working hard to break the clinch.
Zaitsev avoiding damage.
Zaitsev slows down the pace here.
Rawse is trying to break free.
Zaitsev leaning against his opponent.
#T3#
Zaitsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rawse's elbow.
Rawse can't break the clinch.
Zaitsev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rawse is trying to force a seperation but Zaitsev has the dominant position.
Zaitsev tries to throw a body punch but Rawse avoids it by throwing Zaitsev back against the cage.
Zaitsev stalling against the cage.
Zaitsev has Rawse pressed against the cage, preventing Rawse from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaitsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Rawse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rawse up against the cage.
Rawse tries to break free but Zaitsev pushes him back against the cage.
Rawse has had enough of the clinch but Zaitsev keeps him there for the moment.#T4#
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.
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
A frustrated look appears on Rawse's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zaitsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaitsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rawse's elbow.
Zaitsev misses with a punch to the body.
Zaitsev lands on the inside with an uppercut. #BC#
Rawse escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rawse loads up on a big right hand but Zaitsev slips the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rawse. Zaitsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rawse slips a jab and a cross from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws out a leg kick but Rawse moves out of range and Zaitsev only half commits.
Rawse scores with a nice head shot.
Zaitsev throws a lazy uppercut
and Rawse counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rawse lands a really nice looking cross but Zaitsev seems unphased.
Zaitsev lands an overhand right.
Zaitsev misses with a jab to the body
and Rawse counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitri Zaitsev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ricky Rawse'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#
Zaitsev just misses with a punch to the body.
Rawse lands a jab-cross combination.
Rawse throws a series of punches but Zaitsev avoids them all with ease.
Rawse misses with a few strikes there.
Rawse connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zaitsev misses with a shot to the body
and Zaitsev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rawse lands with a cross.
A jab from Zaitsev misses.
Rawse looks to throw the jab but Zaitsev is out of range.
Ricky Rawse is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaitsev doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaitsev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev shoots in and drives through. Rawse sprawls well.
Zaitsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rawse throws out a powerful jab.
Zaitsev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that misses
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rawse tests Zaitsev's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Zaitsev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Zaitsev counter with a right hand.
Nice shot lands for Rawse.
Zaitsev blocks a jab.
Zaitsev sizes up Rawse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Rawse ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Zaitsev counters with a crisp right hand that drops Rawse! Zaitsev lets Rawse back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC2#Rawse is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rawse digs a good hook to Zaitsev's body.
Zaitsev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A big right from Zaitsev misses.
Nice straight punches there by Rawse. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Rawse.
Rawse misses with a looping right.
Zaitsev ducks under a wild hook from Rawse.
A combination from Rawse does no damage. #T2#
Rawse throws a looping overhand right but Zaitsev ducks down to avoid it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rawse.
Zaitsev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rawse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that misses.
Zaitsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rawse to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaitsev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that Rawse semi-blocks.
Zaitsev moves out of range of the strikes.
Rawse works Zaitsev's body with a nice hook.
Zaitsev misses with a few strikes there.
Zaitsev avoids the body shot from Rawse.
Rawse keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaitsev.#CL2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T3#
A short right from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev tries a body shot but Rawse blocks it.
Rawse takes a shot to the head.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaitsev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zaitsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rawse backwards.
Rawse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zaitsev throws a head punch that misses.
Zaitsev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Rawse letting Zaitsev take a breather here.
Zaitsev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T4#
Zaitsev throws a head punch that misses.
Zaitsev has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.#BC#
Rawse breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rawse connects with a nice looking jab.
Rawse ducks under a wild hook from Zaitsev.
Ricky Rawse is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaitsev tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rawse defends well and Zaitsev ends up having to push Rawse into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rawse moves into range and connects with a jab.
Rawse lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rawse scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rawse lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A big right from Zaitsev misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zaitsev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rawse cracks Zaitsev with a hook to the temple - Zaitsev is on wobbly legs here! Rawse swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Zaitsev falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Rawse wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Ricky Rawse!
Our winner, Ricky Rawse, 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:
SMASH: Karlsson vs Lacplesis
Date: Jun 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zaitsev with a lazy takedown attempt
and Rawse counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rawse.
A head kick misses from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Rawse.
Rawse lands with a cross.
Zaitsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rawse.
Rawse swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Rawse misses the jab.
Zaitsev is looking to counter punch.
Rawse thows a left - swing and a miss!
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Rawse has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zaitsev wants to clinch but Rawse slips to the side
and Rawse connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev moves forwards but Rawse connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zaitsev scores with a jab. Rawse acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaitsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rawse to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rawse feints a jab promting Zaitsev to slip. Rawse then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zaitsev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#KD2#
Rawse drops Zaitsev with a left right combo! Rawse follows him down to the ground into side control.
#ROC2#Zaitsev is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T1#
Rawse cracks Zaitsev with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Rawse immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Zaitsev is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Rawse!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Rawse!
Ricky Rawse decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
CACC 89
Date: May 16, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between LeBron James (ranked 3281 p4p, 331 weight class) and Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 1649 p4p, 189 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of London, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; LeBron James! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Dmitri Zaitsev!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
James closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zaitsev to the mat! Zaitsev manages to get full guard. Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: James (2) vs (0) Zaitsev
Zaitsev keeping moving, preventing James from controlling successfully.
Zaitsev trying to keep a closed guard but James is proving a slippery customer.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaitsev is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: James (2) vs (2) Zaitsev
Zaitsev drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and James dives on top into guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: James (4) vs (2) Zaitsev
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Zaitsev keeping full guard, as James tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev seems keen to control James's posture.
James thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
James passes Zaitsev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zaitsev is looking for a sweep. James is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zaitsev trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but James manages to pass to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: James (7) vs (2) Zaitsev
Zaitsev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
James is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zaitsev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zaitsev shrugs it off.
James fails to advance to Zaitsev's back.
Zaitsev bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done! Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: James (7) vs (4) Zaitsev
James controls Zaitsev momentarily but Zaitsev frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. James is keeping the position for now.
Zaitsev trying to control the position from guard on top but James is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev tries to free his leg and advance position but James is retaining full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
James pulls Zaitsev in close to prevent any damage.
James keeping full guard, as Zaitsev tries to pass.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but James keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev looking to sit in guard and control but James gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: James (9) vs (4) Zaitsev
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
James trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet.
James wants to pass the guard but Zaitsev is keeping the position.
We've been informed that Zaitsev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
James content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Zaitsev has locked up a guillotine! Zaitsev's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? James is holding on here and Zaitsev must be using up a lot of energy. James has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Zaitsev gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dmitri Zaitsev!
An out of breath Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
CACC 80
Date: Apr 25, 2020 |
Coming up we have a heavyweight Tycoon World Grappling Championship rules bout between Dmitri Zaitsev (ranked 1526 p4p, 177 weight class) and Marcelinho Lima (ranked 3036 p4p, 312 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Dmitri Zaitsev! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 6 losses; Marcelinho Lima!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zaitsev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zaitsev drags the fight down to the ground.
Zaitsev is looking for a triangle but Lima pushes his legs off easily.
Zaitsev looking to control.
Lima won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here.
Lima passes Zaitsev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lima trying to control from half guard but Zaitsev is working away.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zaitsev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lima passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Zaitsev! Score +3 for passing guard: Zaitsev (0) vs (3) Lima
Lima is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zaitsev to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zaitsev shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lima trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Lima is trying to take his opponent's back.
Zaitsev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Lima fails to take his opponent's back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lima trying to control but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Zaitsev is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaitsev tries to hold on but Lima pushes him away.
Zaitsev 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.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaitsev is squirming around, avoiding Lima's attempts to control the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev is trying desperately to improve position.
Zaitsev sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Zaitsev is not content to let Lima control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zaitsev is trying to get back to full guard.
Zaitsev is pressing down on Lima's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima wants to pass the guard but Zaitsev is keeping the position.
Lima works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Zaitsev tries to roll over but Lima keeps him under control.
Lima is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zaitsev has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lima tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zaitsev knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lima looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Lima is trying to work for a kimura but Zaitsev is defending well.
Zaitsev is defending against the submission attempts here by Lima.
Zaitsev wants to control but Lima is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lima is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zaitsev is just riding it out for now. Lima eventually gives up the hold.
Zaitsev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Lima trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is trying to keep Lima in close.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Lima stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zaitsev swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Lima stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zaitsev lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (3) Lima
Lima is trying to control the position but Zaitsev postures up.
Lima is adopting a defensive guard.
Lima keeping full guard, as Zaitsev tries to pass.
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaitsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Zaitsev is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev looking to pass the guard.
Zaitsev avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lima keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Lima is trying to keep Zaitsev in close.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima is trying to keep Zaitsev in close.
Lima wants to sweep here but Zaitsev controlling him for the moment.
Lima is trying to hold Zaitsev in close to prevent damage but Zaitsev has managed to pass into half guard.
Lima is staying active underneath Zaitsev, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lima has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Lima tries to roll over but Zaitsev keeps him under control.
Zaitsev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zaitsev is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev wants to free his trapped foot but Lima is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zaitsev is trying to control. Lima wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zaitsev is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Lima is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zaitsev pulls his head out easily.
Zaitsev is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Lima is defending against the submission attempts here by Zaitsev.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Lima is pressing down on Zaitsev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Zaitsev preventing the sweep.
Lima looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lima keeping full guard, as Zaitsev tries to pass.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zaitsev is aware though and is defending well.
That's ten minutes gone in the round.
Lima is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zaitsev looking to pass the guard.
Zaitsev trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zaitsev content to stall in guard here.
Lima is trying to control the position but Zaitsev postures up.
Lima is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's eleven minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima working for a triangle but Zaitsev defends it easily.
Zaitsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lima swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaitsev drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Zaitsev off! Zaitsev jumps back into Lima's guard.
Lima working for a triangle but Zaitsev defends it easily.
That's twelve minutes gone in the round.
Lima trying to keep a closed guard but Zaitsev is proving a slippery customer.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Lima keeps moving.
Lima controls Zaitsev momentarily but Zaitsev frees himself.
Lima looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zaitsev is one step ahead there.
Zaitsev trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lima looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's thirteen minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zaitsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Lima is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev drops back looking for a leg! Lima is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Lima manages to kick Zaitsev off! Zaitsev jumps back into Lima's guard.
Zaitsev wants to pass the guard but Lima is keeping the position.
Zaitsev trying to control but Lima is working from the bottom.
Lima bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaitsev's guard. Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zaitsev (2) vs (5) Lima
That's fourteen minutes gone in the round.
Zaitsev 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: Zaitsev (4) vs (5) Lima
Lima is pressing down on Zaitsev's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lima not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lima escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zaitsev gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Lima is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zaitsev defends well.
Lima looking for a guillotine here but Zaitsev defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zaitsev thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lima wins on points by 5 to 4. |
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Event:
Syn 670 Kerr vs Valentine
Date: Feb 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Mouth keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mouth slips a jab from Zaitsev.
Mouth connects with a body shot.
Horrible takedown attempt by Mouth or perhaps it was just good defense by Zaitsev, which made it look bad.
Zaitsev lands a nice looking body shot.
Mouth with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaitsev scores with a jab to the head.
Mouth misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev tries to work over Mouth's front leg with a kick but Mouth checks it.
Sloppy strikes from Zaitsev. Those never looked like landing.
Mouth tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaitsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Mouth.
Mouth scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zaitsev doesn't seem bothered though.
Mouth fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T1#
Zaitsev tries to move into range but Mouth moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#CL#
Zaitsev has closed the distance and engaged Mouth in a clinch.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Mouth is trying to break the clinch but Zaitsev is controlling him.
Mouth drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zaitsev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mouth ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Mouth throws a leg kick that misses.
Sloppy strikes from Zaitsev. Those never looked like landing. #TD2#
Mouth fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zaitsev sprawls well initially but Mouth persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Mouth is nestled in close to Zaitsev, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mouth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zaitsev trying to control here.
#T2#
Nice strikes from Mouth there.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zaitsev manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mouth throwing strikes but missing.
Zaitsev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaitsev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Mouth trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev 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#
Mouth is trying to stand up here but Zaitsev is controlling him well.
Mouth blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage. #T3#
Mouth tries to kick Zaitsev off but Zaitsev keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zaitsev looks to land a strike but Mouth avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Zaitsev with a nice head shot there.
Mouth keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Zaitsev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Mouth keeps moving.
Zaitsev stops Mouth from standing up.
Zaitsev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #T4#
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.
Zaitsev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaitsev with a flurry of punches that miss.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Zaitsev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zaitsev throws a strike but Mouth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaitsev 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#
We've been informed that Mouth has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zaitsev not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Mouth wants to get back to his feet.
Zaitsev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zaitsev not doing much here.
Mouth keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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 Dmitri Zaitsev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zaitsev throws a looping overhand right but Mouth ducks down to avoid it.
Mush Mouth seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mouth jabs Zaitsev right on the nose. Zaitsev blinks but takes it well.
Mouth feints a jab promting Zaitsev to slip. Mouth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zaitsev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zaitsev dips to his left and cracks Mouth with an uppercut!
A slow jab from Mouth misses its intended target.
Zaitsev tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mouth manages to circle out of the way.
Zaitsev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaitsev takes a swing at Mouth's ribcage but misses.
Mouth will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaitsev misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Zaitsev throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mouth tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zaitsev is in Mouth's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaitsev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Zaitsev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaitsev trying to control the position from guard on top but Mouth is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T1#
Mouth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaitsev postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Mouth working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaitsev.
Mouth is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zaitsev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mouth works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zaitsev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaitsev throws an elbow that misses. Mouth uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaitsev's guard. Nice move by Mouth!#REVB#
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck. #T2##SUB#
Zaitsev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mouth defends well.
Mouth cracks Zaitsev with a solid left hand.
Mouth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zaitsev's head.
Zaitsev 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.
Mouth lands a couple of elbows.
Zaitsev has momentary wrist control but Mouth slips an elbow through the middle.
Mouth working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zaitsev's head.
Mouth chips away with some ground and pound.
Mouth won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here.
Mouth is in close to Zaitsev's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet.
Mouth trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mouth wants to pass the guard but Zaitsev is keeping the position.
Zaitsev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#T3#
Mouth makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet.
Zaitsev is trying to keep Mouth in close.
Mouth lands a couple of digs.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mouth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaitsev looking to control.
Mouth passes Zaitsev's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Mouth trying to pass the guard but Zaitsev defending well.
Zaitsev trying to control but Mouth postures up.
Mouth works his way into full mount!
Zaitsev regains half guard.#T4#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Mouth lands a nice short elbow.
Mush Mouth has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mouth looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zaitsev with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Mouth is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mouth looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zaitsev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Mouth landing some decent shots from guard.
Zaitsev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Zaitsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mouth scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mush Mouth showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Mouth throws a combination. Zaitsev tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Mouth comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mush Mouth is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mouth looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zaitsev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Mouth's head.
Zaitsev throws the kick towards the body but Mouth avoids it.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mouth feints a jab promting Zaitsev to slip. Mouth then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zaitsev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#ROC2#
Zaitsev is rocked!
Mouth throws an overhand right that has Zaitsev reeling! Mouth follows up with more punches and Zaitsev is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Mush Mouth!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mush Mouth made sure he mentioned Garra Nutri, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Event:
Syn 666 Jones vs Murphy
Date: Jan 12, 2020 |
#R1##TD2#
Zaitsev looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Kerr wants to control the position but Zaitsev says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kerr wants to sweep but Zaitsev has passed to side control!
Kerr is looking to regain half guard here but Zaitsev keeps moving and retains side control.
Zaitsev misses with the ground and pound.
Zaitsev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kerr is avoiding damage well.
Zaitsev creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Kerr manages to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zaitsev is trying to control. Kerr wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Kerr makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kerr.
Kerr 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#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zaitsev is trying to keep Kerr in close.
#T1#
Kerr controlling from the top position.
Zaitsev 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.
Kerr wants to pass the guard but Zaitsev is keeping the position.
Kerr postures up and lands a big shot to Zaitsev's brow.
Kerr wants to control from the top but Zaitsev keeps moving.
Kerr is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zaitsev is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Kerr tries to free his leg and advance position but Zaitsev is retaining full guard.
Kerr advances position into side control!
Kerr working the ground and pound.#T2#
Zaitsev manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Zaitsev is looking to improve his position.
Zaitsev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zaitsev keeping moving, preventing Kerr from controlling successfully.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position but Kerr postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kerr cracks Zaitsev with a solid left hand.
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kerr's guard. #REVB#
Zaitsev preventing the sweep.
Zaitsev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kerr controlling Zaitsev's posture.
Kerr has momentary wrist control but Zaitsev slips an elbow through the middle.
Kerr working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaitsev. #T3#
Kerr is controlling Zaitsev's posture.
Kerr 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#
Kerr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kerr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Kerr lands a nice shot to the head.
Kerr tries to control but Zaitsev wriggling away.
Zaitsev tries to reverse the position but Kerr maintains control.
Zaitsev wants to control but Kerr is having none of it.
Zaitsev is wriggling around trying to escape.
#T4#
Kerr with good strikes from the mount here!
Kerr trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kerr lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kerr lands a big shot there that rocks Zaitsev but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
A big strike lands for Kerr! That's really hurt Zaitsev and he's turned his back - Kerr keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Kerr jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Kerr!
A very excited looking Mark Kerr 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.
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Event:
Syn 662 Magufuli vs Tsoko
Date: Dec 22, 2019 |
#R1#
Hop takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Hop as he connects with a hook.
Zaitsev takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hop tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaitsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Hop.
Zaitsev lands with an overhand left.
Zaitsev 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.
Zaitsev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hop tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
It seemed like Zaitsev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaitsev changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaitsev steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hop.
Zaitsev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hop looks to land a right hand but Zaitsev moved out of range.
Hop misses with a straight left.
Zaitsev lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hop at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaitsev throws a sloppy body shot
and Hop counters with a stiff right hand.
Hop takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A shot to the liver by Zaitsev. Beautiful body shot.
Hop is breathing heavily.
An inside leg kick from Zaitsev misses.
A low kick from Zaitsev misses
and Hop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hop misses with a hook.
Hip Hop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A big right from Zaitsev misses.
Hop slips a straight right by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev misses with a looping left.
Zaitsev throws a hook but Hop avoids it easily.
Hop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaitsev.#TD2#
Zaitsev closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Zaitsev misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Zaitsev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Hop is not content to let Zaitsev control the position.
Zaitsev working the head with strikes. #T2#
The ground and pound from Zaitsev seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Hop's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.#ES#
Hop sneaks out the side door and pushes Zaitsev away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hop throws a head kick that misses.
Hop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Hop lands an overhand right.
Zaitsev misses with a right hand
and Hop counters with a nice uppercut.
Zaitsev drops Hop with a big left hand! Hop is injured, injured bad! Zaitsev jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
A victorious Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Syn 660 Slice vs Kerr
Date: Dec 08, 2019 |
#R1#
Frankels lands a nice looking body shot.
Frankels just misses with a punch to the body.
Frankels uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaitsev.
Frankels throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Zaitsev.
Frankels is looking to clinch.
Zaitsev throws the kick towards the body but Frankels avoids it.
Frankels throwing a counter right hand but Zaitsev manages to avoid it.
Zaitsev throws a leg kick which misses Frankels's front leg but catches the back leg as Frankels tries to avoid it.
Zaitsev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Frankels counters with a leg kick.
Zaitsev misses with a body punch
and Frankels counters with a nice leg kick.
Frankels bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zaitsev throws an overhand right that lands on Frankels's shoulder, as Frankels tries to avoid the shot.
Frankels pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zaitsev is out of range and Frankels settles back down.
Zaitsev tests Frankels's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Frankels lands with a straight right. Zaitsev didn't see that one coming.#T1#
Zaitsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frankels.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankels fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zaitsev checks it well.
Zaitsev scores with a jab to the head.
A jab from Zaitsev misses.
Zaitsev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zaitsev throws out a loose jab but Frankels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev misses with a lunging right hand
and Frankels counters with a nice uppercut.
Frankels moves out of range as Zaitsev strikes.
Frankels looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaitsev is looking for the big counter here.
Frankels feints and then cracks Zaitsev's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zaitsev down.
Zaitsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frankels fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaitsev just manages to avoid it.
Zaitsev takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #T2#
Zaitsev swings widly with a right hand
and Frankels counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zaitsev checks the leg kick.
Despite the aggression on Zaitsev's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frankels throws a nice outside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frankels throws a hook to the side of Zaitsev's head but Zaitsev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaitsev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frankels takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zaitsev swings widly with a right hand
and Frankels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaitsev swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Frankels counters with a solid body kick.
Zaitsev tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaitsev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frankels steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaitsev.
Good leg kick by Frankels there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Frankels scores with a body shot.
Zaitsev looks winded!#T3#
Frankels lands with an overhand left.
Zaitsev misses with a hook
and Frankels counters with an outside leg kick.
Frankels looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice body kick there by Frankels.
Zaitsev 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.
Frankels scores with a spinning back kick!
Zaitsev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Frankels lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Rocket Bob Frankels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Frankels.
Frankels cracks Zaitsev with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Zaitsev tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Frankels pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Zaitsev is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocket Bob Frankels!
Rocket Bob Frankels 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:
Syn 657
Date: Nov 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Zaitsev throws a lazy right hand but Kerr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaitsev throws a lazy head kick
and Zaitsev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zaitsev smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kerr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev staying out of range there.
Kerr misses with an uppercut.
Zaitsev throws out a counter right but Kerr avoids it with no problem.
Zaitsev throws an off balance right hand
and Zaitsev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kerr slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kerr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev swings widly with a right hand
and Kerr counters with a straight right hand.
Kerr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kerr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaitsev lands a high kick!
Zaitsev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Kerr.#T1#
Kerr scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Kerr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A big right from Kerr misses.
Zaitsev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaitsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kerr is looking to counter punch.
Zaitsev wants to land a leg kick but Kerr is out of range.
Kerr missing with a left hand there. Zaitsev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little jabbing left from Zaitsev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaitsev scoring well with a low kick there.
Mark Kerr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kerr slips a straight right by Zaitsev.
Kerr changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big right from Zaitsev misses.
Kerr throws a big counter combination but Zaitsev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zaitsev tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kerr is able to avoid easily.
Zaitsev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev wants to slow Kerr down by chopping away at his legs. #T2#
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kerr but Kerr pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zaitsev defending well as Kerr loads up on a big left hand.
Kerr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zaitsev cracks Kerr with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaitsev showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kerr.
Zaitsev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kerr counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD#
Kerr lands a left and a right that sends Zaitsev crashing to the canvas! Kerr dives into mount looking to finish!
Kerr looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Zaitsev covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Kerr!
In his post fight interview, Mark Kerr started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
Syn 654 Warror vs Diggs IV
Date: Oct 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Gallagher throws a low kick but Zaitsev moves out of range easily.
Gallagher takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gallagher 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.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev misses with a straight left.
Zaitsev connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #CUT2#
It looks like Liam Gallagher has been cut.
Gallagher uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gallagher throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gallagher throws a head kick but Zaitsev moves out of range.
Zaitsev looks for a takedown but Gallagher sprawls well.
Zaitsev lands with a right hand.
Zaitsev digs a good hook to Gallagher's body.
Gallagher tries to move into range but Zaitsev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
Zaitsev shoots in and drives through. Gallagher sprawls well.#T1#
Gallagher ducks under a wild hook from Zaitsev.
Gallagher throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Zaitsev does it's job there.
A shot to the body from Zaitsev misses
and Gallagher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaitsev thows a body kick. Gallagher tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zaitsev tries to land a front kick but Gallagher steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaitsev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zaitsev works the jab nicely.
Gallagher lands with a straight right. Zaitsev didn't see that one coming.
Zaitsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Gallagher is just out of range.
Gallagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL#
Gallagher rushes Zaitsev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitsev prevents Gallagher from breaking the clinch.
Gallagher blocks a body shot from Zaitsev.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaitsev.
Zaitsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Gallagher is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gallagher.
Zaitsev lands an uppercut.
Zaitsev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gallagher blocks a body shot from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev gets through Gallagher's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gallagher.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Gallagher just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zaitsev's brow.
Gallagher lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zaitsev slows down the pace here.
Zaitsev tries to work over Gallagher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Gallagher fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaitsev's elbow. #T3#
Zaitsev blocks the elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Zaitsev is looking to control Gallagher's arms but Gallagher gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaitsev has his back to the cage.
Gallagher lands an elbow inside that Zaitsev shrugs off.
Gallagher is looking to control Zaitsev's arms but Zaitsev gets an underhook and turns him. Now Gallagher has his back to the cage.
Zaitsev tries a body shot but Gallagher blocks it.
Zaitsev lands a right hand.
Nice elbow from Gallagher.
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Zaitsev is blocking nicely.
Zaitsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Zaitsev.
Gallagher prevents a body shot from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is pushing Gallagher up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Gallagher misses with an elbow strike.
Zaitsev tries a body shot but Gallagher blocks it.
#T4#
A head punch on the inside from Gallagher fails to land.
A bit of stalling here from Zaitsev.
Gallagher connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Dmitri Zaitsev has been cut.
Gallagher tries to work over Zaitsev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gallagher misses with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev misses with a body punch.
Gallagher lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Gallagher breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaitsev swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zaitsev on the side of the head.
A big right from Zaitsev misses.
Gallagher tries to score with a low kick but Zaitsev moves his leg out of the way.
Jab from Gallagher.
Gallagher lands a nice looking body kick.
Liam Gallagher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaitsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaitsev misses with a right hand
and Gallagher counters with a nice body kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitri Zaitsev will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zaitsev slips a jab from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a wild body shot.
Gallagher throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zaitsev misses with a right hand
enabling Gallagher to counter with a crisp jab.
Gallagher buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Gallagher's calf.
Zaitsev pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gallagher is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gallagher avoids the body shot from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev blocks a head kick by Gallagher.
Zaitsev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gallagher cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher misses with a series of wild punches.
A slow jab from Zaitsev misses its intended target.
Gallagher connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaitsev momentarily.
#T1#
Gallagher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zaitsev stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gallagher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Gallagher. Zaitsev shrugs it off though.
Gallagher throws a head kick that half lands.
Gallagher jabs Zaitsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gallagher walks into a stiff left hand from Zaitsev.
Gallagher attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zaitsev catches Gallagher with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zaitsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gallagher.
Gallagher wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Gallagher throws a solid leg kick but Zaitsev takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Gallagher.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gallagher scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Gallagher is looking to score with low kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev connects with a body shot.
Zaitsev lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gallagher avoids a punch combination nicely.
#T2#
Gallagher displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaitsev throws out the jab.
Zaitsev is looking to slow Gallagher down with leg kicks.
Zaitsev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gallagher was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaitsev tries to clinch but Gallagher moves out of range.
Gallagher delivers a nice body kick.
Zaitsev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gallagher as he avoids it easily.
Gallagher scores with a spinning back kick!
A big right from Zaitsev misses.
Gallagher connects with a nice looking jab.
Zaitsev ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gallagher throws a good cross that connects.
Zaitsev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Liam Gallagher is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaitsev takes one to the chin there.
Zaitsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gallagher.#T3#
Gallagher cracks Zaitsev with a good jab.
Zaitsev stuns Gallagher with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gallagher is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zaitsev lands with a nice body kick. #CL2#
Zaitsev pushes Gallagher up against the cage in a clinch.
Zaitsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Zaitsev to work.
Gallagher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher looking to throw knees to the head but Zaitsev is blocking nicely.
Zaitsev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gallagher prevents a body shot from Zaitsev.
Gallagher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Liam Gallagher has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zaitsev dodges an elbow strike from Gallagher.
Zaitsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaitsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Zaitsev wants to stall.
Gallagher looks to throw an elbow but misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gallagher lands with a left to the head.
Zaitsev tries to throw a body punch but Gallagher avoids it by throwing Zaitsev back against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gallagher.
Zaitsev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zaitsev misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaitsev tries to stall but Gallagher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gallagher missing with knees to the body.
Zaitsev throws a head punch that misses.
A bit of stalling here from Zaitsev.
Gallagher connects with a knee to the head.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Gallagher dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaitsev throws a wild body kick that Gallagher sees coming a mile off.
Gallagher pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaitsev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaitsev is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaitsev throws a left and a right that both miss
letting Gallagher counter with a right hand.
Gallagher throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Zaitsev looks for the body kick but Gallagher saw that one coming.
Gallagher fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaitsev just manages to avoid it.
Gallagher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaitsev at a distance.
Zaitsev tries a low kick but Gallagher avoids it.
Zaitsev works Gallagher's body with a nice hook.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Gallagher.
Gallagher just misses with a punch to the body.
Gallagher scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev wants to clinch up but Gallagher keeps it at a distance.
Gallagher misses with a jab to the body
letting Zaitsev counter with a right hand. #T1#
Zaitsev misses with a jab to the body
enabling Gallagher to counter with a crisp jab.
Gallagher tries a low kick but Zaitsev avoids it.
A combination from Zaitsev does no damage.
Gallagher tries to land a front kick but Zaitsev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zaitsev swings for the body but Gallagher moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Gallagher misses.
Gallagher backing away here, and Zaitsev unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Gallagher misses with a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Gallagher does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallagher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaitsev moves away.#TD2#
Zaitsev fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Gallagher sprawls well initially but Zaitsev persists and gets the takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Zaitsev moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Gallagher.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gallagher struggling a bit here.#T2#
Gallagher tries to escape but Zaitsev is in control.
Zaitsev lands a nice forearm strike.
Gallagher managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Gallagher some visible discomfort.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitsev grinds an elbow into Gallagher's temple.
Zaitsev is working Gallagher over with some ground and pound from side control.
You can see the frustration on Gallagher's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zaitsev lands a few punches from side control.
Gallagher is looking to regain half guard here but Zaitsev keeps moving and retains side control.
Zaitsev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Gallagher keeps working.
Zaitsev working the ground and pound. #T3#
Zaitsev working away.
Zaitsev cracks Gallagher with a big right hand but Gallagher just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zaitsev working the body and head with strikes. #ROC2#
Gallagher is rocked!
Zaitsev working the ground and pound from side control.
Oh Gallagher is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd goes nuts as Zaitsev knocks Gallagher out cold with a massive hammerfist! Zaitsev Jumps to his feet and climbs on top of the cage to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 651 Jones vs JYD III
Date: Oct 05, 2019 |
#R1#
Zaitsev misses with a looping right.
Zaitsev throws a looping overhand right but Valentine ducks down to avoid it.
Valentine tried to counter with a leg kick but Zaitsev avoided it.
Zaitsev 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.
Zaitsev throws a lazy uppercut
letting Valentine counter with a right hand.
Zaitsev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaitsev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Valentine swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Valentine has been working on his boxing with his coaches at ~T~ Troid - Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Valentine avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Valentine tried to counter with a leg kick but Zaitsev avoided it.
Jab from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#ROC2#
Valentine is rocked!#CL2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Oh Valentine is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Valentine tries a body shot but Zaitsev blocks it.
Zaitsev creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Valentine's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Valentine drops to his knees and Zaitsev pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
A victorious Dmitri Zaitsev thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Remy Valentine spoke after the fight, saying 'I am going to get with my team and rethink a few thinks.'.
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Event:
Syn 648 Gravas vs JYD
Date: Sep 14, 2019 |
#R1#
Zaitsev scores with the left hand. Mouth knows he should have avoided that one.
Zaitsev lands with a right hand.
Mouth misses with a body shot.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mouth takes a swing at Zaitsev's ribcage but misses.
Mouth is looking to chop away at Zaitsev's legs.
Mouth changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zaitsev tries to avoid it but Mouth manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zaitsev to the ground. Zaitsev escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zaitsev throws a body punch but Mouth moves out of range.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Mouth has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mouth takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The fighters circling - Zaitsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #TD2#
Mouth dives in and scores a takedown into Zaitsev's guard.
Mouth stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
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!
Mouth distracts Zaitsev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mouth throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zaitsev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mouth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Zaitsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mouth is one step ahead there.
Zaitsev has Mouth pulled in close to control his posture.
Mouth stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
Mouth postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Mouth lands a couple of digs.
Mouth loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mouth connects with a couple of short punches.
Mouth distracts Zaitsev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mouth is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Zaitsev wants to sweep here but Mouth controlling him for the moment.
Mouth lands a couple of decent looking shots.#T2#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaitsev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Zaitsev throwing strikes from guard but Mouth blocks nicely.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaitsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zaitsev throws a big right hand that misses.
Mouth avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaitsev throws a strike but Mouth rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Mouth lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mouth throwing strikes but missing.
Zaitsev 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.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Mouth's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Zaitsev keeping full guard, as Mouth tries to pass.
Mouth is working Zaitsev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #T3#
Mouth with a nice head shot there.
Zaitsev has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Mouth chips away with some ground and pound.
Mouth advances position into side control!
Mouth is looking to take a break and control but Zaitsev is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zaitsev tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Zaitsev is working hard here to advance position.
Mouth is putting a hurting on Zaitsev here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mouth is working Zaitsev over with some ground and pound from side control. #T4#
Mouth working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mouth lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Zaitsev down.
Zaitsev is trying to get back to half guard.
Mouth gets to mount! Zaitsev was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
A nice elbow there by Mouth.#ROC2#
Zaitsev is rocked!
Mouth lands a heavy shot. That's hurt Zaitsev! Mouth sees the opportunity and turns up the heat - strike after strike land to the defenseless Zaitsev and the ref dives in to save him! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mush Mouth!
Mush Mouth managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Garra Nutri, into his post fight interview.
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Event:
Syn 644 Marciano vs Murphy
Date: Aug 17, 2019 |
#R1#
Gallagher throws a sloppy head kick and Zaitsev moves out of range easily.
Zaitsev tries to move into range but Gallagher moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gallagher lands a nice looking body shot.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gallagher takes one to the chin there.
Gallagher misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gallagher fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zaitsev on the side of the head.
Zaitsev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gallagher scores with a kick to the midsection.
Gallagher looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zaitsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gallagher takes a swing at Zaitsev's ribcage but misses.
Zaitsev lands a lovely overhand right.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev ducks right into an uppercut from Gallagher.
Zaitsev avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Zaitsev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gallagher tries a head kick but it misses.
#T1#
Gallagher lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Gallagher closes the distance and clinches.
With the fighters up against the cage, Gallagher throws an elbow but misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev avoids a wild elbow strike from Gallagher.
Gallagher cracks Zaitsev with a nice body shot.
Zaitsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaitsev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Zaitsev tries to stall but Gallagher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gallagher landing knees to the head.
Zaitsev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gallagher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaitsev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zaitsev taking a breather.
Zaitsev stalling the fight.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gallagher misses with the head strike.
Gallagher lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gallagher with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Gallagher misses with a body punch.
Gallagher misses with a knee to the head.
Zaitsev lands with a left to the head.
Zaitsev stalling the fight.
A body shot lands from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Gallagher scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaitsev effectively controlling the action here.
Gallagher trying to land knees to the body.
Zaitsev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Zaitsev as the two fighters clinch.
Zaitsev has Gallagher pushed against the cage.
Gallagher tries a body shot but Zaitsev blocks it.
Gallagher throws an elbow that misses.
Zaitsev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#T3#
Zaitsev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards. #BC2#
Gallagher's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zaitsev throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gallagher counters with a straight right hand.
Zaitsev moves out of range of the leg kick from Gallagher.
A lazy body kick from Gallagher
and Zaitsev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Crunch! Gallagher slams his shin into Zaitsev's torso.
Gallagher is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Zaitsev clinches up with Gallagher and pushes him back against the cage.
Zaitsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallagher landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Zaitsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev struggles to land a body shot inside as Gallagher controls his hands.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallagher lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT2#
It looks like Dmitri Zaitsev has been cut.#T4#
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!
Zaitsev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Gallagher up against the cage.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher prevents a body shot from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev tries to stall but Gallagher uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gallagher blocks an uppercut.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaitsev is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zaitsev throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher.
Gallagher lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zaitsev.
Gallagher lands a nice elbow.
Gallagher misses with a knee to the head.
Zaitsev controlling the action here for a moment.
Zaitsev takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Gallagher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Zaitsev'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#
Nice sprawl there from Gallagher as Zaitsev shoots in.
Zaitsev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaitsev staying out of range there.
Zaitsev throws a shot from downtown. Gallagher moves away and avoids it.
Gallagher lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot.
Zaitsev is looking to score with low kicks.
Despite the aggression on Gallagher's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Gallagher swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaitsev misses with a straight right.
Gallagher has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gallagher moves out of range as Zaitsev throws a body kick.
Zaitsev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Gallagher counters with a nice body kick.
Gallagher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gallagher digs a good hook to Zaitsev's body.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot.
Gallagher throws a counter combo.#CL2#
Gallagher moves into range and clinches up with Zaitsev.
Gallagher lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Liam Gallagher seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gallagher lands a nice elbow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gallagher makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1#
Gallagher lands a left hand.
Gallagher lands with a right to the head.
Gallagher goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gallagher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Zaitsev is trying to stall.
Gallagher is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaitsev is defending well for now.#BC2#
Gallagher breaks from the clinch.
Gallagher is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Gallagher lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zaitsev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Gallagher with a hook.
Zaitsev gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Gallagher counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A punch lands to the side of Zaitsev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#CL2#
Gallagher has closed the distance and engaged Zaitsev in a clinch.
Zaitsev scores with a shoulder strike.
Gallagher misses with a knee strike.
Zaitsev throws a punch but it's blocked by Gallagher. #T2#
Zaitsev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gallagher is keeping busy.
Zaitsev taking a breather.
Zaitsev seems a little flustered. He's come in with the intention of controlling the clinch but Gallagher is preventing him from doing so, at least for the moment.
Gallagher lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Gallagher blocks an uppercut.
Zaitsev lands with a short shot to the head.
Gallagher takes a shot to the head.
Zaitsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Gallagher uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev has a couple of punches blocked by Gallagher.
Zaitsev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gallagher doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaitsev tries to work over Gallagher's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
The referee calls for Zaitsev to work.
Zaitsev prevents a body shot from Gallagher. #T3#
Zaitsev prevents a body shot from Gallagher.
Gallagher with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it misses.
Gallagher lands a damaging elbow.
Gallagher using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zaitsev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Gallagher misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gallagher misses with an elbow over the top.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Gallagher.
Gallagher misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaitsev.
Gallagher landing knees to the body.
Zaitsev misses with some punches.
Zaitsev tries to throw a body punch but Gallagher avoids it by throwing Zaitsev back against the cage.
A short right from Gallagher.
Gallagher misses with a punch to the body.
Zaitsev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaitsev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaitsev lands with a short shot to the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallagher tries a body shot but Zaitsev blocks it.
Gallagher scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Gallagher connects with a knee to the head.
Zaitsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gallagher lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Gallagher tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gallagher throws an elbow but it misses.
Zaitsev lands a hook that snaps the head of Gallagher backwards.
Gallagher misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gallagher takes a shot to the head.
Nice elbow from Gallagher.
Gallagher working the clinch nicely. Zaitsev is working for position but Gallagher cracks him with a big knee to the head! Zaitsev crumples up against the cage and Gallagher lands two more shots before the ref can save Zaitsev! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Liam Gallagher!
Liam Gallagher thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 641 Murphy vs Magufuli
Date: Jul 27, 2019 |
#R1#
Zaitsev with a jab.#CL2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and pushes Mouth back into the cage.
Zaitsev effectively controlling the action here.
Zaitsev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zaitsev lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaitsev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaitsev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaitsev lands with a right to the head.
Mouth stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Mouth looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev struggles to land a body shot inside as Mouth controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Zaitsev.
Zaitsev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mouth or not.
Zaitsev avoiding damage.
Mouth is trying to stall.
Come on Mouth - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
#T1#
Zaitsev slowing the pace effectively.
Mouth trying to stall but Zaitsev improves his position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev has Mouth pushed against the cage.
Zaitsev is working Mouth over against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaitsev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zaitsev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mouth can't find room to land a body shot as Zaitsev controls the action.
Mouth is trying to force a seperation but Zaitsev has the dominant position.
Zaitsev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mouth backwards.
Zaitsev lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mouth backwards.
Mouth being controlled against the cage.
Mouth blocks a body shot from Zaitsev. #T2#
A frustrated look appears on Mouth's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Mouth misses with a punch to the body.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mouth is trying to push Zaitsev away but Zaitsev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zaitsev prevents a takedown attempt there.
Mouth being controlled against the cage.
Mouth has had enough of the clinch but Zaitsev keeps him there for the moment.
Mouth misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mouth looking for a takedown.
Mouth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zaitsev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mush Mouth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mouth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Zaitsev throws a punch but it's blocked by Mouth.
Mouth is working for takedown but Zaitsev is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zaitsev is working Mouth over against the cage.#T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaitsev.
Mouth is breathing heavily.
Mouth misses with a body punch.
Mouth has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Zaitsev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zaitsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaitsev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zaitsev keeps control of Mouth as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zaitsev has Mouth pressed against the cage, preventing Mouth from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zaitsev is pushing Mouth up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Zaitsev pushes Mouth back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zaitsev lands a shoulder strike.
Mouth looking to slow down the pace here.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zaitsev stalling in the clinch.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zaitsev stalling in the clinch.
Zaitsev blocks a body shot from Mouth. #T4#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zaitsev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mouth misses with the head strike.
Come on Zaitsev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nice body punch from Zaitsev - that landed with a thud.
Zaitsev lands a nice uppercut.
Zaitsev can't find room to land a body shot as Mouth controls the action.
Mouth letting Zaitsev take a breather here.
Mouth being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaitsev.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mouth goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaitsev gets underhooks to prevent Mouth's takedown attempt.
Mouth is trying to push Zaitsev away but Zaitsev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zaitsev lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that round.
That's time! Mouth's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Zaitsev misses with a hook. Mouth ducked under it nicely.
Mouth misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mouth swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zaitsev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mouth fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mouth throws a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaitsev.
Mouth swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zaitsev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mouth steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Zaitsev. That one must have hurt.
Zaitsev misses with a hook.
It looked like Mouth was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zaitsev misses the shot to the body.
Mouth takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Mouth uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaitsev.
As Zaitsev backs away, Mouth returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zaitsev throws a sloppy head kick and Mouth moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaitsev tests Mouth's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Mush Mouth has been cut.
Zaitsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitsev throws a sloppy head kick and Mouth moves out of range easily.
Mouth swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mouth throws a body punch but Zaitsev moves out of range. #T1#
Mouth takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zaitsev misses with a looping left.#CL2#
Zaitsev instigates a clinch.
Zaitsev lands with a left to the head.
Zaitsev presses Mouth against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaitsev digs a right hand into Mouth's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mouth's gas tank.
Zaitsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice left hand lands by Zaitsev.
Nice body punch from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev stalling.
Zaitsev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Zaitsev as the two fighters clinch.
Zaitsev misses with a punch to the body.
Zaitsev taking a breather.
Zaitsev lands an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Zaitsev.
#T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev pushes Mouth back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaitsev is stalling here.
Zaitsev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mouth up against the cage.
Zaitsev misses with a body punch.
Zaitsev is stalling here.
Zaitsev gets underhooks to prevent Mouth's takedown attempt.
Mouth goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zaitsev prevents it.
Zaitsev stalls.
Mouth drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mush Mouth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaitsev dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.#T3#
Zaitsev slows down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Dmitri Zaitsev.
Zaitsev looks to land a combination but Mouth avoids it well.
Mouth shoots in but no luck this time.
Mouth ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaitsev moves away.
Zaitsev throws out a counter right but Mouth avoids it with no problem.
Zaitsev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Mouth takes a step back to recover.
Zaitsev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zaitsev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zaitsev 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 Mouth has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Mouth and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zaitsev wants to slow Mouth down by chopping away at his legs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mouth.
Zaitsev throws a quick head kick that knocks Mouth silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Zaitsev is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Dmitri Zaitsev!
A relieved looking Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Syn 637 Correira vs Maricano 3
Date: Jun 29, 2019 |
#R1#
Crewman V throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Crewman V scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaitsev misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Crewman V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Crewman V ducks under a wild hook from Zaitsev.
Crewman V went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zaitsev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Crewman V connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zaitsev momentarily.
Crewman V wants to clinch.
Crewman V is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaitsev.
Crewman V misses with a hook.
It seemed like Zaitsev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Crewman V lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaitsev's sensitive parts.
Crewman V connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev throws a poor cross that misses
#CL#
and Crewman V counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Zaitsev working aggressively here.
Crewman V misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaitsev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Crewman V is keeping busy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#T1#
Crewman V lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Crewman V swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Crewman V fails to land.
Zaitsev misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Crewman V.
Zaitsev stalling.
Zaitsev slowing the pace effectively.
Zaitsev tries a body shot but Crewman V blocks it.
Crewman V lands an uppercut.#BC#
Crewman V manages to break the clinch.
Crewman V ducks under a wild hook from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws the left hand but Crewman V avoids the punch easily.
Crewman V keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Crewman V takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Expendable Crewman V has been cut.
Zaitsev attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zaitsev throws a left and a right that both miss
#CL#
and Crewman V counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Crewman V.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crewman V lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Crewman V lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Crewman V.
Crewman V lands with a short shot to the head. #BC#
Crewman V pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A nice leg kick lands there from Crewman V.
Expendable Crewman V is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaitsev pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zaitsev throws the kick towards the body but Crewman V avoids it.
Zaitsev throws a body punch but Crewman V moves out of range.
Zaitsev shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Crewman V counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaitsev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Crewman V dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zaitsev. That did some damage!
We've been told by Crewman V's head coaches at Scotty's Yard that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Crewman V throws a lazy uppercut
and Zaitsev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that misses.
Crewman V scores with a decent looking hook.
Crewman V misses the shot to the body.
Zaitsev stalks Crewman V and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Crewman V's face. Crewman V staggers backwards, shaken.
A jab from Zaitsev misses.
It looked like Crewman V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.#T3#
A good leg kick by Crewman V.
Crewman V is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zaitsev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaitsev looks to throw the jab but Crewman V is out of range.
Crewman V throws an overhand right that lands on Zaitsev's shoulder, as Zaitsev tries to avoid the shot.
Crewman V moves into range and connects with a jab.
A big right from Zaitsev misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Crewman V misses the target.
Zaitsev shoots for a double leg takedown but Crewman V sprawls well. He's pushed Zaitsev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Crewman V wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zaitsev moves in looking to clinch but Crewman V pushes him off.
Zaitsev with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Crewman V to score with a decent uppercut.
Crewman V shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Crewman V swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev misses with a kick to the body.
Zaitsev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Crewman V lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zaitsev's sensitive parts.
Zaitsev misses with a straight right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Crewman V checks a low kick from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev blocks a leg kick.#T4#
Crewman V bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Crewman V swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Crewman V thumps Zaitsev with a low kick.
Crewman V thuds his shin into the meat of Zaitsev's side.
A head kick misses from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev takes a swing at Crewman V's ribcage but misses.
Zaitsev throws a looping overhand right but Crewman V ducks down to avoid it.
Zaitsev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Crewman V can pounce on him.
Crewman V lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Crewman V scores with the left hand. Zaitsev knows he should have avoided that one.
Crewman V connects with a leg kick. Zaitsev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Crewman V avoids the head kick by Zaitsev.
Crewman V lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zaitsev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Crewman V explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zaitsev looks winded!
Zaitsev misses with a looping right.
Zaitsev dips to his left and cracks Crewman V with an uppercut!
Zaitsev goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Expendable Crewman V dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Expendable Crewman V's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Crewman V ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Crewman V connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Crewman V ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Crewman V throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaitsev takes a jab right on the kisser.
Crewman V looks to throw the jab but Zaitsev is out of range.
Zaitsev throws a looping overhand right but Crewman V ducks down to avoid it.
Crewman V slips a straight right by Zaitsev.
Crewman V lands with a thumping leg kick.
Expendable Crewman V is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaitsev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Crewman V backs up against the cage.
Crewman V misses with a hook. Zaitsev ducked under it nicely.
Crewman V tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zaitsev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Crewman V throws an overhand right that lands on Zaitsev's shoulder, as Zaitsev tries to avoid the shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#TD2#
Zaitsev shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Crewman V manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
My spies in The Basement inform me that Zaitsev has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
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.
Crewman V pulls Zaitsev in close to prevent any damage.
You can see that Zaitsev has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks#T1#
Zaitsev won't allow Crewman V to sweep him here.
Crewman V is pulling down on Zaitsev's head. It's preventing any offense from Zaitsev, at least for the moment.
Zaitsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Crewman V holds on and takes a little breather.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Crewman V has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Crewman V looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Crewman V is trying to keep Zaitsev in close.
Zaitsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Crewman V is keeping the position for now. #T2#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crewman V trying to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Zaitsev lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Zaitsev is in close to Crewman V's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Crewman V wants to sweep but no luck.
Crewman V looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zaitsev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Crewman V keeping hold of Zaitsev's head, controlling as best he can.
Crewman V wants to control the action here but instead Zaitsev manages to pass to full mount!
Zaitsev avoids the attempt from Crewman V to control.
Zaitsev landing strikes from the mount.
Crewman V tries to lock up and control but Zaitsev gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zaitsev unloads with some vicious shots from mount and Crewman V wants out - he looks towards the referee who steps in to save him! Zaitsev celebrates on the cage and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Syn 633 Boagrius vs Slice
Date: Jun 01, 2019 |
#R1#
Ritter throws a shot from downtown. Zaitsev moves away and avoids it.
Ritter takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ritter looks to land a body kick but Zaitsev moved away.
Ritter getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sylvester Ritter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ritter throws a big shot that misses.
A lazy left from Ritter finds it's target.
Zaitsev lands a nice looking kick to the body. Ritter takes a step back to recover.
A slow jab from Zaitsev misses its intended target.
Ritter misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaitsev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Ritter really felt that one!
Ritter looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ritter is breathing heavily.
Zaitsev scores with a kick to the body.
Ritter misses with a left hand
and Zaitsev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter 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!
Ritter shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zaitsev ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Ritter's jaw. Ritter's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Zaitsev does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
An out of breath Dmitri Zaitsev thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Sylvester Ritter was interviewed post fight and said 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.
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Event:
Syn 628 Slice vs Pulkkinen
Date: Apr 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Kerr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zaitsev.
Kerr throws a right hand that misses
letting Zaitsev counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kerr checks a leg kick.
Kerr rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zaitsev counters with a head kick.
Zaitsev 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.
Zaitsev cracks Kerr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kerr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaitsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kerr is looking to counter punch.
Kerr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Kerr clinches.
A hook to the body from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zaitsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kerr has a couple of punches blocked by Zaitsev.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kerr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerr lands with a left to the head.
I was talking to Kerr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaitsev.
Kerr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaitsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Zaitsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerr's elbow.
Kerr stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kerr.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaitsev.
Kerr misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Kerr fails to land.
Kerr misses with the head strike.
Zaitsev tries to work over Kerr's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kerr lands an uppercut.
A short left from Kerr.
Zaitsev blocks an uppercut.
Kerr tries a body shot but Zaitsev blocks it.
Kerr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaitsev is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kerr is keeping busy.
Kerr misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Zaitsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kerr works on Zaitsev's body with a couple of short punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaitsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kerr digs a right hand into Zaitsev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaitsev's gas tank.
Zaitsev looks winded!
Zaitsev working aggressively here.
Kerr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kerr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kerr misses with the head strike.
Kerr swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kerr is working Zaitsev over against the cage.
Zaitsev throws a head punch that misses.
Kerr has a couple of punches blocked by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerr controls his hands.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Kerr fails to land.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kerr as Zaitsev tries to tie him up.
Zaitsev prevents a body shot from Kerr. #T3#
A head punch on the inside from Kerr fails to land.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zaitsev working aggressively here.
Kerr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerr working aggressively here.
Kerr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerr swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerr tries to work over Zaitsev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kerr misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerr swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kerr swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Kerr on the inside.
Kerr lands a nice uppercut.
Kerr scores with a hook to the body.
Kerr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kerr throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaitsev.
Kerr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T4#
Zaitsev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kerr misses with the head strike.
Nice body punch from Zaitsev - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kerr lands a right hand.
Kerr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is looking to control Kerr's arms but Kerr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaitsev has his back to the cage.
Zaitsev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Zaitsev avoiding damage.
Zaitsev working aggressively here.
A hook to the body from Zaitsev.
Kerr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Kerr blocking some punches.
Kerr misses with a short punch on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zaitsev scores with a shot to the side of Kerr's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kerr.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerr.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kerr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Kerr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaitsev misses with a straight left.
It looked like Kerr wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kerr misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaitsev.
Kerr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaitsev misses with a few strikes there.
Kerr is looking to counter punch.
Zaitsev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kerr throws the left hand but Zaitsev avoids the punch easily.
Zaitsev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kerr.
Nice body punch from Zaitsev.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kerr is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Kerr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zaitsev trying to control the position but instead, Kerr has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zaitsev into the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaitsev.
Kerr lands a hook to the side of the head.#T1#
Zaitsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mark Kerr has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kerr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kerr throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaitsevs head.
Kerr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaitsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kerr is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zaitsev can do to turn this around?
Zaitsev misses with the head strike.
Kerr lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaitsev blocks a body shot from Kerr.
Kerr scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Kerr fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerr.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kerr as Zaitsev tries to tie him up.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaitsev.
Kerr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kerr.
Kerr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T2#
Kerr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerr throws a head punch that misses.
Kerr misses with some punches.
Zaitsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stalling in the clinch from Zaitsev.
Kerr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Zaitsev fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Kerr.
Kerr misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaitsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kerr prevents a body shot from Zaitsev.
Kerr misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Kerr scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zaitsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kerr's elbow.
Kerr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Kerr misses with some punches.
Kerr has a couple of punches blocked by Zaitsev.
Kerr throws a head punch that misses.
Zaitsev lands a nice uppercut.#T3#
Kerr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerr swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev cracks Kerr with a nice body shot.
Kerr throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zaitsev blocks an uppercut.
Zaitsev misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerr throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaitsev.
A short uppercut from Kerr.
Kerr tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kerr misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerr.
Kerr misses with the head strike.
Kerr prevents a body shot from Zaitsev.
Kerr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerr misses with a punch on the inside.
#T4#
A short uppercut from Kerr.
Kerr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kerr working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev blocks an uppercut.
Kerr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kerr lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kerr swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kerr working aggressively here.
Kerr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerr fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kerr misses with a punch on the inside.
Zaitsev trying to stall but Kerr improves his position.
Kerr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaitsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mark Kerr dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R3#
Kerr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A jab from Zaitsev does it's job there.
Kerr punishes Zaitsev's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerr misses the target.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that misses
and Kerr counters with a stiff right hand.
A bone on bone clash there as Kerr blocks the leg kick.
Zaitsev missing with a left hand there. Kerr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kerr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev closes the distance but Kerr moves to the side
and Kerr counters with a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr connects with a single shot there.
Kerr lands with a straight right. Zaitsev didn't see that one coming.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A big right from Zaitsev misses.
Kerr bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T1#
Zaitsev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kerr lands with a nice body punch.
Zaitsev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zaitsev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kerr's head.#CL#
Kerr moves into range and clinches up with Zaitsev.
Zaitsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kerr fails to land.
Kerr throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitsev.
Kerr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerr throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaitsev.
Kerr can't find room to land a body shot as Zaitsev controls the action.
Zaitsev blocking some punches.
Kerr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kerr lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kerr misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerr lands with a right to the head.
Dmitri Zaitsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerr.
Kerr working aggressively here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zaitsev misses with the head strike.
Zaitsev has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kerr lands with a right to the head.
Nice body punch from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kerr blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kerr throws a head punch that misses.
Zaitsev is looking to control Kerr's arms but Kerr gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaitsev has his back to the cage.
Kerr lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Zaitsev to his knees! Kerr keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Kerr!
After the fight, Mark Kerr 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.
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Event:
Syn 623 Correira vs Tsoko
Date: Mar 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Zaitsev misses the shot to the body.
Zaitsev misses with a hook
enabling Valentine to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaitsev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Valentine counters with a huge left! Zaitsev is in big trouble! He's backing up but Valentine isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Zaitsev from any more damage. A dominating finish by Valentine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Remy Valentine!
Our winner, Remy Valentine, 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:
Syn 616 Mahmoud vs Jones II
Date: Feb 03, 2019 |
#R1#
Zaitsev misses the shot to the body.
Frankels thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zaitsev if he has to take too many more of those.
Zaitsev has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zaitsev there as he acknowledges the shot.
Nice jab there from Frankels.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaitsev, as that shot connected.
Zaitsev looks to throw the jab but Frankels is out of range.
Zaitsev misses with a right hand
and Frankels connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frankels takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zaitsev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #CL#
Frankels closes the distance and clinches.
Frankels misses with a punch to the body.
Zaitsev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Frankels up against the cage.
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!
Zaitsev blocks a body shot from Frankels.
Zaitsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T1#
Zaitsev misses with the head strike.
Zaitsev has a couple of punches blocked by Frankels.
Frankels pushes Zaitsev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaitsev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zaitsev.#CUT2#
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Frankels lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Frankels lands with a light punch inside.
Frankels swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev leaning against his opponent.
Frankels working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Frankels misses with a punch to the body.
Zaitsev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Frankels seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaitsev can turn it around.
Frankels tries to throw a body punch but Zaitsev avoids it by throwing Frankels back against the cage.
Zaitsev lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short left from Frankels.
Frankels goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Frankels gets through Zaitsev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev lands with a short shot to the head.
Zaitsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #T2#
Zaitsev is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Frankels.
Zaitsev content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zaitsev looking to stall.
Frankels blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Frankels misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Frankels blocks a body shot from Zaitsev.
Frankels swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frankels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frankels blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frankels fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
#BC#
Frankels manages to break the clinch.
Zaitsev checks a leg kick nicely.
Frankels uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaitsev.
#T3#
Zaitsev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaitsev takes one to the side of the head.
Zaitsev jabs Frankels right on the nose. Frankels blinks but takes it well.
Zaitsev connects with a crisp jab.
Zaitsev scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zaitsev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaitsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Frankels.
Zaitsev avoids a kick to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev misses with a hook
and Frankels counters with a crisp hook to the side of 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!
Zaitsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Frankels connects with an inside leg kick.
Zaitsev throws an off balance right hand
and Frankels counters with a low kick, right behind Zaitsev 's knee.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Frankels misses its target.#T4#
Frankels with a nice cross.
Zaitsev sizes up Frankels with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zaitsev misses with an uppercut. Frankels saw that one coming.
Zaitsev misses with a low kick.
Frankels swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Frankels lands a nice hook to Zaitsev's body. Zaitsev takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zaitsev looks up at the clock. Bad move! Frankels lands a right hand from hell, dropping Zaitsev. Frankels pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocket Bob Frankels!
Rocket Bob Frankels 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:
Syn 613 Jones vs Mahmoud II
Date: Jan 12, 2019 |
#R1#
Ritter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Ritter lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ritter moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CUT#
It looks like Dmitri Zaitsev has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Zaitsev. Beautiful body shot.
Zaitsev tries to bum rush Ritter with a series of wild strikes but Ritter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ritter 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 Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a hook but Ritter blocks it.
Zaitsev takes a swing at Ritter's ribcage but misses.
Ritter misses with a body shot
and Zaitsev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ritter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ritter misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Zaitsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1##KD2#
Zaitsev drops Ritter with a nice combination! Zaitsev dives into Ritter's guard, looking to finish!
#ROC2#
Ritter is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Sylvester Ritter has been cut.
Zaitsev controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh Ritter is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaitsev postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Ritter covers up, he's hurt! Zaitsev keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Zaitsev and the ref steps in to end the fight! Zaitsev can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Sylvester Ritter had this to say: 'To all the young kids out there... Its not the failures that define who you are but how hard you bite back once you get up.'.
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Event:
Syn 609
Date: Dec 15, 2018 |
#R1#
Zaitsev comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Zaitsev.
Boagrius doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zaitsev tries to clinch but Boagrius is having none of it. #CL2#
Boagrius gets tackled into the cage by Zaitsev. Zaitsev maintains the clinch.
Boagrius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaitsev is struggling to control the position.
Zaitsev presses Boagrius against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaitsev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Boagrius blocking some punches.
Boagrius misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev cracks Boagrius with a nice body shot.
Boagrius tries a body shot but Zaitsev blocks it.
Boagrius is leaning against Zaitsev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Boagrius.
A nice right hand lands inside from Boagrius.
Boagrius lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Boagrius working aggressively here.
Zaitsev scores with a shoulder strike.
Boagrius blocks an uppercut.
Zaitsev tries a body shot but Boagrius blocks it.
Boagrius swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev misses with some punches.
Zaitsev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Boagrius tries a body shot but Zaitsev blocks it.
Boagrius misses with some punches.
Zaitsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Zaitsev - that landed with a thud.
Boagrius doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaitsev is trying to stall.
Boagrius scores with a shoulder strike.
Boagrius lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitsev.
A head punch on the inside from Boagrius fails to land. #T2#
Boagrius misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boagrius.
Boagrius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boagrius throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zaitsevs head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Boagrius misses with a punch to the body.
Boagrius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Boagrius tries to throw a body punch but Zaitsev avoids it by throwing Boagrius back against the cage.
A short right from Boagrius on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Boagrius fails to land.
Boagrius misses with some punches.
Boagrius works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Boagrius blocking some punches.
Boagrius misses with the head strike.
Boagrius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boagrius struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaitsev controls his hands.
Boagrius lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Zaitsev trying to stall but Boagrius improves his position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Boagrius.
Boagrius blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#T3#
Zaitsev works on Boagrius's body with a couple of short punches.
Boagrius misses with a hook to the ribs.
Boagrius throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaitsev.
Boagrius prevents a body shot from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Boagrius's elbow.
Boagrius misses with a body punch.
Boagrius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaitsev's elbow.
Boagrius misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zaitsev blocks a body shot from Boagrius.
Boagrius fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Boagrius softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Boagrius tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zaitsev scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Boagrius fails to land.
Boagrius lands a left hand.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zaitsev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Boagrius up against the cage.
Zaitsev stalling in the clinch but Boagrius improves position. #T4#
A left hand lands to the body for Boagrius.
Zaitsev looks winded!
Boagrius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zaitsev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Boagrius is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Boagrius lands a body punch in the clinch.
Good body shot from Boagrius.
Boagrius lands a body punch.
A short right from Boagrius.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Boagrius.
Boagrius lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Boagrius lands an uppercut.
Boagrius goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Boagrius lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Boagrius tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaitsev's elbow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Boagrius.
Boagrius misses with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short right from Boagrius. #ROC#
Zaitsev is rocked!
Boagrius digs a right hand into Zaitsev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaitsev's gas tank.
Zaitsev is still on wobbly legs! Can Boagrius finish him?
Boagrius working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Orpheus Boagrius dominated that round.
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#
Boagrius works Zaitsev's body with a nice hook.
Zaitsev seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaitsev misses with a combination
and Boagrius counters with a crisp right that sends Zaitsev to the canvas! Boagrius follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Orpheus Boagrius!
During a confident post fight interview, Orpheus Boagrius thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
Syn 601
Date: Oct 27, 2018 |
#R1#
Powell sizes up Zaitsev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Powell lands with a kick to the temple. Zaitsev shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zaitsev throws a body punch but Powell moves out of range.
We've been informed that Powell 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.
Powell works the jab nicely.
Powell misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaitsev counters with a slapping leg kick. #TD2#
Powell closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Powell lands in his opponent's guard.
Zaitsev looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet.
Powell distracts Zaitsev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet.
Powell makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Powell won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev has momentary wrist control but Powell slips an elbow through the middle.#T1#
Zaitsev not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zaitsev avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Powell throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Powell landing some decent shots from guard.
Powell landing some decent shots from guard.
Powell won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaitsev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Powell pulls Zaitsev in close to prevent any damage.
Powell wants to stand but Zaitsev is controlling the position. #T2#
Zaitsev throws an elbow that misses. Powell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaitsev's guard. Nice move by Powell!#REVB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaitsev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Zaitsev is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zaitsev trying to control but Powell is working from the bottom.
Powell trying to keep a closed guard but Zaitsev is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zaitsev accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #T3#
Zaitsev throws a strike but Powell rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Powell distracts Zaitsev with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zaitsev manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Powell manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Zaitsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Powell controls Zaitsev momentarily but Zaitsev frees himself.
Powell has momentary wrist control but Zaitsev slips an elbow through the middle.
Zaitsev throws an elbow that misses. Powell uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Zaitsev's guard. Nice move by Powell!#REVB#
Powell scoring with punches to the head and body.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T4##SUB#
Powell got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zaitsev has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Powell has managed to get both his arms back between Zaitsev's legs - danger averted.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Powell scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Powell working some strikes from top position.
Powell throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaitsev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Zaitsev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#SUB2#
Powell looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zaitsev passes into side control.
Powell manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zaitsev's best efforts.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jimi Powell dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zaitsev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zaitsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaitsev stuns Powell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Powell on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zaitsev blocks a head kick by Powell.
Zaitsev jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Powell connects with the punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Powell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zaitsev misses with a straight right.
A combination from Zaitsev does no damage.
Zaitsev is looking to wear down Powell with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev slips under a jab.
Zaitsev displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Powell throws out the jab.
Powell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zaitsev moves away.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaitsev.
Dmitri Zaitsev is winning the standup battle so far.
Zaitsev throws a series of punches but Powell moves out of range. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Powell.
Good shot there by Powell.
Powell checks a low kick from Zaitsev.
Powell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaitsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Powell.
Powell circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Powell tries to counter it with a takedown but Zaitsev pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Powell misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaitsev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaitsev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Powell.
Powell dips to his left and cracks Zaitsev with an uppercut!
Zaitsev misses the shot to the body.
Zaitsev leaves Powell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zaitsev wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zaitsev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T2#
Powell throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Powell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Powell slips a jab and a cross from Zaitsev.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitsev throws a front kick aimed at Powell's knee but Powell avoids it well.
Zaitsev slips under a jab.
Zaitsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Powell.
Jimi Powell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Powell fails to land the takedown.
Dmitri Zaitsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Zaitsev misses with an uppercut.
Powell has a takedown stuffed.
Zaitsev moves away from the strike by Powell.
A shot to the body from Powell misses
letting Zaitsev counter with a right hand. #CL#
Zaitsev closes the distance and pushes Powell back into the cage.#T3#
Powell lands a shoulder strike.
Zaitsev stalls.
Powell tries to score a body lock takedown but Zaitsev shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zaitsev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
I was talking to Zaitsev's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Powell fails to land.
Powell tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Powell works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position but Powell postures up.
Powell throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zaitsev works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zaitsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Powell is working Zaitsev over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Jimi Powell has got the better of the ground game so far.
Powell won't allow Zaitsev to sweep him here. #T4#
Zaitsev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Powell has passed into side control.
Zaitsev is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Powell wants to control but Zaitsev is keeping him busy.
Zaitsev tries to improve position but can't.
Powell landing strikes.
Zaitsev 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.
Powell works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Powell working the ground and pound.
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!
Powell controls the position.
Powell working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jimi Powell will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zaitsev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zaitsev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Powell paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Powell looks to throw the jab but Zaitsev is out of range.
Zaitsev takes one on the button.
Powell looks to land a body kick but Zaitsev moved away.
Zaitsev closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zaitsev missing with a left hand there. Powell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaitsev looks to land a right hand but Powell moved out of range.
Zaitsev lands a head shot.
Zaitsev leaves Powell with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Powell throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Zaitsev misses the target.
Powell walks into a jab.
Jab, jab by Zaitsev - just one landing.
Powell dives in for a single leg takedown but Zaitsev sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Powell lands with a slapping head kick. #T1#
Powell goes for a double leg but Zaitsev avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zaitsev continues to drive forward.
Dmitri Zaitsev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jimi Powell.
Zaitsev misses with a body kick.
Zaitsev misses with a leg kick.
Powell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Powell will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zaitsev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Powell checks it well.
Powell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A leg kick checked by Powell.
A shot to the body from Zaitsev misses
and Powell counters with a big head kick but Zaitsev shrugs it off.
Powell throws a sloppy head kick and Zaitsev moves out of range easily.
Powell misses with a kick to the body
and Zaitsev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Powell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Powell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Powell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zaitsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dmitri Zaitsev has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2##TD2#
Powell drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Powell's guard. #REVR#
Zaitsev stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Powell swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zaitsev cracks Powell with a solid left hand.
Zaitsev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Powell has control of Zaitsev's left arm, preventing Zaitsev from doing any damage.
Zaitsev cracks Powell with a solid left hand.
Zaitsev with a flurry of punches that miss. #T3#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powell is on top in guard.
#REVB#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zaitsev is on top in guard.
#REVR#
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Powell is on top in guard.
#REVB#
Zaitsev working a defensive guard here.
Powell is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Powell trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zaitsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Powell is one step ahead there. #T4##SUB#
Zaitsev throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zaitsev has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Powell has passed into side control.
Jimi Powell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Powell scores with a couple of short elbows.
Powell lands an elbow.
Zaitsev is trying to get back to half guard.
Zaitsev takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zaitsev tries to improve position but can't.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jimi Powell.
I've got Powell winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimi Powell!
A relieved looking Jimi Powell 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:
Syn 597
Date: Sep 29, 2018 |
#R1##CL#
Hurley gets a clinch.
Zaitsev avoiding damage as Hurley throws knees to the body.
Hurley misses with a knee to the head.
Hurley lands a hook that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but Zaitsev blocks it.
Zaitsev pushes Hurley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Hurley.
Zaitsev has Hurley pushed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev blocks a body shot from Hurley.
Hurley misses with a body punch.
Hurley missing with knees to the body.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hurley is breathing heavily.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but Zaitsev blocks it.
I was talking to Hurley's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zaitsev scores with a shoulder strike.
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!
Zaitsev is working for takedown but Hurley is calmly controlling the position for now.
Zaitsev misses with some punches.
Hurley tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zaitsev avoids it.
Zaitsev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hurley takes a shot to the head.
Hurley swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hurley backwards. #T1#
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaitsev avoids the damage to the body.
Hurley with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right from Zaitsev on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Zaitsev as the two fighters clinch.
Zaitsev leaning against his opponent.
Zaitsev lands a body shot.
Zaitsev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Hurley missing with knees to the body.
A right hand to the body from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev lands with a right to the head.
The referee calls for Zaitsev to work.
Zaitsev scores with a shoulder strike.
Hurley lands with a short shot to the head.
Hurley is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zaitsev is defending well for now.
Hurley misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zaitsev is looking to control Hurley's arms but Hurley gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zaitsev has his back to the cage.
Hurley takes a shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Zaitsev scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A bit of stalling here from Zaitsev.
#T2#
Zaitsev presses Hurley against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zaitsev is leaning against Hurley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaitsev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hurley tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hurley's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hurley prevents the takedown attempt.
Hurley tries to land knees in the clinch but Zaitsev avoids the damage to the body.
Hurley trying to land knees to the body.
Hurley misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zaitsev stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zaitsev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Come on Zaitsev - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hurley missing with knees to the body.
#TD2#
Zaitsev gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hurley regains guard.
Hurley utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zaitsev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T3#
Zaitsev pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurley is keeping the position for now.
Zaitsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaitsev postures up and lands a big shot to Hurley's brow.
Zaitsev landing with the ground and pound.
Zaitsev landing with the ground and pound.
Zaitsev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zaitsev throws a big elbow that misses.
Hurley is adopting a defensive guard.
Zaitsev distracts Hurley with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Zaitsev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zaitsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaitsev trying to control but Hurley is working from the bottom.
Zaitsev is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Hurley preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zaitsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaitsev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaitsev stops Hurley from standing up.
Zaitsev throws a big elbow that misses.
Hurley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zaitsev prevents Hurley from getting back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zaitsev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaitsev lands with a shot to the body.
Hurley throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bull Hurley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev lands a nice shot to the body.
Hurley walks into a stiff left hand from Zaitsev.#KD2#
Zaitsev catches Hurley napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Hurley to the canvas!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitsev working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Hurley is rocked!
Zaitsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaitsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaitsev with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zaitsev scoring with some ground and pound.
Oh Hurley is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaitsev with a nice head shot there.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zaitsev scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zaitsev pushes down on Hurley's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Zaitsev is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hurley is hurt! He's hurt bad - Zaitsev fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hurley from any more punishment! Congratulations to Zaitsev! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
An out of breath Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Syn 592
Date: Aug 25, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
McLauhglin drives through with a takedown into Zaitsev's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Zaitsev bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McLauhglin's guard. #REVR#
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaitsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaitsev connects with a couple of short punches.
McLauhglin working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaitsev. #SUB2#
McLauhglin has his foot on Zaitsev's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zaitsev works his way back into a safe position though.
Zaitsev scoring with some ground and pound. #SUB2#
McLauhglin isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Zaitsev stacks McLauhglin on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Zaitsev!
McLauhglin is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
McLauhglin is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but Zaitsev is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
McLauhglin is trying to escape the mount.
Zaitsev lands a nice shot to the head. #T1#
McLauhglin can't escape the position.
McLauhglin throwing hammer fists to the chest of Zaitsev. What's that going to do exactly?
McLauhglin is trying to escape the mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zaitsev cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev is landing with some decent strikes but McLauhglin is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
McLauhglin takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
McLauhglin in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Zaitsev blocks McLauhglin's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Zaitsev tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zaitsev pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
McLauhglin is desperately trying to improve his position but Zaitsev has a good base and remains in mount.
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!
Zaitsev is in the full mount, landing strikes. #T2#
Zaitsev raining down shots from the mount!
Zaitsev postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. McLauhglin looks a forlorn figure.
#ROC#
McLauhglin is rocked!
McLauhglin is trying desperately to improve position.
Zaitsev unloading with bombs!
Zaitsev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McLauhglin working to try and regain half guard.
Zaitsev raining down shots from the mount!
McLauhglin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
#T3#
Zaitsev lands with some strikes.
McLauhglin is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zaitsev dominating with strikes here.
McLauhglin is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zaitsev landing punches.
McLauhglin is still in real trouble! Can Zaitsev finish him?
Zaitsev is in the full mount, landing strikes.
McLauhglin working to try and regain half guard.
McLauhglin seems to have recovered his senses.
Zaitsev postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have McLauhglin in real trouble here! The ref calls for McLauhglin to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
A relieved looking Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Syn 586
Date: Jul 14, 2018 |
#R1#
Zaitsev listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Lucifer Satan has been cut.
Satan lands a jab to Zaitsev's midsection.
Zaitsev wants to clinch up but Satan keeps it at a distance.
Zaitsev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Satan.
Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Satan.
Zaitsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick from Satan lands but Zaitsev takes it in his stride.
Zaitsev tries to clinch up but Satan circles away and keeps his distance.
Satan lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zaitsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Satan moves away.
Satan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zaitsev at a distance.
Zaitsev is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A solid leg kick lands there for Satan.
Satan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Satan scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaitsev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T1#
Zaitsev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Satan.
Nice body punch from Satan.
Satan takes one to the side of the head.
Zaitsev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Satan is out of range and Zaitsev settles back down.
Zaitsev checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
It looked like Zaitsev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Satan.
Zaitsev throws out a leg kick but Satan moves out of range and Zaitsev only half commits.
Satan just misses with a punch to the body.
Lucifer Satan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Satan lands a big head kick that sends Zaitsev tumbling to the mat! Satan takes a step backwards and waves Zaitsev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Satan throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Zaitsev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Satan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
#T2#
Zaitsev swings for the body but Satan moves out of range.
Satan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Satan throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Satan throws the kick towards the body but Zaitsev avoids it.
Satan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Satan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zaitsev rather than just go for the knockout.
Zaitsev wants to clinch.
Satan moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaitsev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Satan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaitsev looks to land a right hand but Satan moved out of range.
Zaitsev swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Satan counters with a nice body shot.
Satan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Satan throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zaitsev wants to clinch#KD2#
and Satan counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zaitsev! Satan lets Zaitsev back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#T3#
Zaitsev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Satan cracks the inside of Zaitsev's front leg.
Zaitsev is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Satan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#KD2#
Satan cracks Zaitsev with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Satan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zaitsev to stand back up!#ROC2#
Zaitsev is rocked!
Zaitsev walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Zaitsev limp body while Satan jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lucifer Satan!
Our winner, Lucifer Satan, 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:
Syn 583
Date: Jun 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Zaitsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dragović.
A little feinted left hand from Dragović on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dragović throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaitsev doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zaitsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaitsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dragović.
Dragović getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
An inside leg kick lands from Dragović.
Zaitsev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dragović can pounce on him.
Dragović lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dragović takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Dragović misses with a right hand
and Zaitsev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zaitsev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dragović throws a chopping leg kick but Zaitsev manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dragović scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dragović bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaitsev's head backwards.
Dragović swings for the body but Zaitsev moves out of range.
Dragović lands with a thumping leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Dragović misses.
Zaitsev tries a quick counter leg kick but Dragović is wise to it.
Dragović tests Zaitsev's chin there with a solid looking shot.#T1#
Dragović throws a nice looking combination but Zaitsev bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zaitsev flicks out a counter leg kick but Dragović steps away.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Nice body punch from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev misses with a wild combination.
Dragović looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zaitsev misses with a wild body shot.
Dragović scores with a nice head shot.
Dragović is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zaitsev misses with a low kick as Dragović jumps back.
Dragović fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dragović blocks a jab.
It looks like Dragović has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zaitsev moves out of range of the body kick.
Dragović misses with a low kick.
Zaitsev swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dragović really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zaitsev.
Dragović throwing a counter right hand but Zaitsev manages to avoid it.
Dragović throws a leg kick which misses Zaitsev's front leg but catches the back leg as Zaitsev tries to avoid it.
Zaitsev keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
#T2#
Dragović thumps Zaitsev with a low kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaitsev.
Dragović tries to land a body kick
and Zaitsev counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zaitsev throws a body punch but Dragović moves out of range.
Dragović misses with a straight right.
Zaitsev misses with a low kick.#CL2#
Zaitsev rushes Dragović and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dragović as the two fighters clinch.
Zaitsev looking to slow down the pace here.
A right hand to the body from Dragović.
Dragović letting Zaitsev take a breather here.
Zaitsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaitsev lands a nice uppercut.
Zaitsev trying to stall but Dragović improves his position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dragović.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dragović. #T3#
Dragović has a couple of punches blocked by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev blocks a body shot from Dragović.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragović makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dragović throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dragović tries to work over Zaitsev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zaitsev swings wildly with an uppercut but Dragović uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dragović works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zaitsev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dragović working aggressively here.
Zaitsev wants to stall.
Dragović blocking some punches.
Dragović digs a right hand into Zaitsev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zaitsev's gas tank.
Zaitsev looks winded!
Zaitsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zaitsev has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dragović seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zaitsev can turn it around.
Zaitsev is trying to maintain a safe position but Dragović gets an underhook and turns Zaitsev into the cage.
Zaitsev trying to control the position but instead, Dragović has worked for underhooks and has pushed Zaitsev into the cage.#T4#
Dragović scores with a shoulder strike.
Zaitsev looking to stall.
Zaitsev blocks a body shot from Dragović.
Zaitsev takes a shot to the head.
Dragović misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC#
Dragović manages to break the clinch.
Zaitsev throws the left hand but Dragović avoids the punch easily.
Dragović avoids the body shot from Zaitsev.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitsev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dragović can pounce on him.
Dragović dips to his left and cracks Zaitsev with an uppercut!
Zaitsev swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Dragović lands with a cross.
Dragović cracks Zaitsev with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zaitsev throws a lazy uppercut
and Dragović makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Aleksandar Dragović dominated that round.
That's time! Dragović's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
A shot to the liver by Zaitsev. Beautiful body shot.
Zaitsev is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Dragović takes a swing at Zaitsev's ribcage but misses.
A nice side step and Zaitsev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Dragović is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Dragović throws a quick inside leg kick.
A combination from Zaitsev does no damage.
Zaitsev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dragović drops Zaitsev with a straight right hand, right on the button! Dragović 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 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aleksandar Dragović!
A very excited looking Aleksandar Dragović made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 578 - Burning Bright
Date: May 19, 2018 |
#R1#
Brophy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaitsev. Zaitsev obviously looking to wear him down.
Zaitsev lands a jab to Brophy's midsection.
Brophy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaitsev.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Zaitsev.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Zaitsev drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Zaitsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaitsev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brophy's head.
Brophy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brophy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Brophy has Zaitsev pulled in close to control his posture.
Brophy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaitsev working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Brophy's head.#T1#
Zaitsev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Brophy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zaitsev scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zaitsev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brophy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brophy wants to sweep but no luck.
Zaitsev with a nice head shot there.
Zaitsev won't allow Brophy to sweep him here.
Brophy pulls Zaitsev in to control the position.
Zaitsev trying to control but Brophy is working from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Zaitsev working his ground and pound in the gym.
Brophy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zaitsev postures up in Brophy's guard and throws a big left but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
Brophy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Brophy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Brophy's head.
Zaitsev lands a couple of elbows.
Zaitsev is in close to Brophy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zaitsev trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zaitsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaitsev lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev postures up in Brophy's guard and throws a big left but Brophy blocks it.
Zaitsev scoring with some ground and pound.
Zaitsev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaitsev cracks Brophy with a solid left hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev lands a couple of digs.
Zaitsev content to stall in guard here. #T3#
Brophy working a defensive guard here.
Zaitsev is looking to pass into half guard but Brophy pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Brophy is in guard.#REVR#
Brophy preventing the sweep. #SUB2#
Zaitsev is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Brophy defends well.
Brophy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet.
Zaitsev is looking to sweep but instead, Brophy has passed into half guard.
Zaitsev moves into full guard.
#T4#
Brophy trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Zaitsev manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
Zaitsev throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brophy works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zaitsev working some strikes from top position.
Zaitsev has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zaitsev passes Brophy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ground and pound from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Brophy has hold of Zaitsev's hands but Zaitsev slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Zaitsev working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is looking to take a break and control but Brophy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zaitsev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaitsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice side step and Zaitsev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zaitsev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaitsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brophy tries a head kick but it misses.
Brophy throws a hook but Zaitsev blocks it.
Zaitsev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zaitsev lunges at Brophy with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Brophy's hand.
Brophy with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev connects with a right hand. Brophy shakes it off.
Zaitsev looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
Brophy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zaitsev throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev tries to clinch there but Brophy circles away.
Brophy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Zaitsev.
Brophy fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaitsev in the body.
Zaitsev connects with a right hand. Brophy shakes it off.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot.
Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaitsev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brophy stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zaitsev.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev lands with a thumping leg kick.
Brophy's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zaitsev connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Brophy scrambles back to his feet.
Brophy lands with a slapping head kick. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zaitsev cracks Brophy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
A swing and a miss from Zaitsev.
Brophy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaitsev.
Brophy throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Brophy misses
enabling Zaitsev to counter with a crisp jab.
Brophy blocks a low kick nicely.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brophy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy looks to throw the jab but Zaitsev is out of range.
Zaitsev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Brophy avoids a low kick by using good footwork.#T3#
Brophy tries to clinch there but Zaitsev circles away.
Zaitsev takes one on the button.
Zaitsev scores with a shot to the body.
Zaitsev turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zaitsev fails with the takedown.
Brophy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zaitsev.
Brophy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zaitsev counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Brophy thinking.
Zaitsev throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a leg kick.
Zaitsev just misses with a punch to the body.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T4#
Brophy throws a jab when Zaitsev was well out of range.
Zaitsev slips under a jab.
Zaitsev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaitsev.
Bob Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaitsev misses with a jab, cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Zaitsev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brophy looks to throw a body kick
and Brophy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaitsev lands the left hand.
Zaitsev swinging wildly here.
Zaitsev throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Brophy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Brophy slips a jab from Zaitsev.
Brophy throwing a counter right hand but Zaitsev manages to avoid it.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Brophy throws a hook to the side of Zaitsev's head but Zaitsev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A jab from Zaitsev misses.
Brophy looks to land a body kick but Zaitsev moved away.
Zaitsev takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaitsev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Brophy throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Zaitsev to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaitsev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zaitsev throws a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Zaitsev fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Brophy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#T1#
Zaitsev looks to land a left hand but Brophy moved out of range nicely.
And Brophy counters with a quick kick to the body but Zaitsev blocks it.
Brophy tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaitsev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brophy checks it well.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Brophy 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 Zaitsev has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zaitsev and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Brophy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaitsev.
Zaitsev looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Brophy feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Zaitsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Brophy.
Zaitsev takes one to the side of the head.
Jab by Zaitsev.
A swing and a miss from Zaitsev.
Brophy thumps Zaitsev with a low kick.
Bob Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitri Zaitsev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Brophy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zaitsev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaitsev throws a quick inside leg kick.
Brophy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Brophy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zaitsev tried to score with a low kick but Brophy checks it.
Zaitsev misses with the combination.
Brophy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zaitsev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
Zaitsev misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaitsev jabs at Brophy's body.
Zaitsev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaitsev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromBrophy.#T3#
Zaitsev tries to clinch there but Brophy circles away.
Brophy is looking to score with low kicks.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev lands a jab to the head.
Zaitsev lands a jab to Brophy's midsection.
Zaitsev scores with a hook.
Zaitsev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Zaitsev.
Zaitsev lands with a cross.
Zaitsev misses the jab.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zaitsev thows a left - swing and a miss! #T4#
Brophy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brophy on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Brophy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice body punch from Zaitsev.
Brophy looks for the body kick but Zaitsev saw that one coming.
Brophy misses with a double jab
and Zaitsev counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaitsev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Brophy defending well as Zaitsev loads up on a big left hand.
Zaitsev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Brophy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Zaitsev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaitsev 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 William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Syn 572 - No Surrender
Date: Apr 07, 2018 |
#R1#
Frankels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frankels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaitsev takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Frankels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaitsev lands a head shot.
Zaitsev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Frankelss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zaitsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Frankels.
Zaitsev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zaitsev throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Frankels tries a low kick but Zaitsev avoids it.
Zaitsev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Frankels lunges at Zaitsev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaitsev's hand.
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!
Zaitsev staying out of range there.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaitsev! But no joy.
Frankels cracks a nice hook into Zaitsev's ribs.#T1#
Frankels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frankels uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaitsev.
Frankels misses with a straight right.
Zaitsev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Frankels takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frankels plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Zaitsev throws an off balance right hand
and Zaitsev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frankels bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaitsev's head backwards.
Zaitsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frankels manages to avoid it.
Zaitsev misses with a leg kick
and Frankels scores with a counter punch that sends Zaitsev to the canvas! Frankels smells blood - he's punishing Zaitsev with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zaitsev has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rocket Bob Frankels!
A less than humble Rocket Bob Frankels misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
Syn 570 - Of Blood And Salt
Date: Mar 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Zaitsev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CUT#
It looks like Lucifer Satan has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zaitsev.
Left hook, right uppercut from Satan. #CUT2#
It looks like Dmitri Zaitsev has been cut.
Satan drops his hands momentarily. Zaitsev doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Satan staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Satan doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
A very excited looking Dmitri Zaitsev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Event:
Syn 566 - State of Mind
Date: Feb 23, 2018 |
#R1#
Luatua misses with an uppercut.
Zaitsev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaitsev misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Luatua misses the target.#CL#
Luatua moves into the clinch successfully.
Zaitsev blocks an uppercut.
Luatua misses with a body punch.
Zaitsev misses with a body punch.
Zaitsev presses Luatua against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Luatua lands a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Zaitsev 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.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitsev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luatua throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Luatua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Nice body punch from Luatua - that landed with a thud.
Luatua'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.
Luatua scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zaitsev is trying to stall.
Luatua can't find room to land a body shot as Zaitsev controls the action.
#T1#
A short left from Zaitsev.
A head punch on the inside from Luatua fails to land.
Zaitsev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Luatua up against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Luatua.
Luatua blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zaitsev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zaitsev avoiding damage.
Zaitsev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luatua lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev pushes Luatua back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zaitsev.
Luatua tries a body shot but Zaitsev blocks it.
Luatua tries a body shot but Zaitsev blocks it.
Luatua being controlled against the cage.#T2#
Zaitsev blocking some punches.
Luatua misses with the head strike.
Luatua prevents a body shot from Zaitsev.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zaitsev.
Luatua misses with a punch to the body.
Luatua tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaitsev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zaitsev is trying to stall.
Zaitsev throws a head punch that misses.
Luatua blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Luatua swings wildly with an uppercut but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luatua.
Luatua throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Luatua throws a punch but it's blocked by Zaitsev. #T3#
Zaitsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zaitsev swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zaitsev blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Zaitsev.
Luatua letting Zaitsev take a breather here.
Zaitsev scores with a shot to the side of Luatua's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luatua.
Luatua lands a right hand.
Zaitsev misses with a punch on the inside.
Luatua struggles to land a body shot inside as Zaitsev controls his hands.
Luatua lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zaitsev backwards.
Zaitsev'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.
Luatua scores with a shot to the side of Zaitsev's head.
A short right from Luatua on the inside.
Zaitsev blocking some punches.
#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaitsev stalling in the clinch but Luatua improves position.
Zaitsev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luatua softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zaitsev working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Luatua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaitsev's elbow.
Zaitsev has Luatua pressed against the cage.
Zaitsev misses with a body punch.
Luatua tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zaitsev's elbow.
Luatua lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Luatua goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zaitsev lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Luatua.
Luatua is breathing heavily.
Luatua's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaitsev lands a body shot.
Zaitsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Luatua backwards.
Zaitsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Zaitsev.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zaitsev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Luatua tries a body shot but Zaitsev blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dmitri Zaitsev will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zaitsev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot.
Luatua swings widly with a right hand
and Zaitsev counters with a stiff right hand.
Luatua misses with an attempted mid kick.
Luatua with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zaitsev tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Luatua manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Luatua lands with a kick to the ribs.
Luatua with a jab.
Luatua throws a combination that misses
and Zaitsev counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Luatua.
Luatua throws out a loose jab but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev digs a good hook to Luatua's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaitsev has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Luatua.#T1#
Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luatua.
A big left from Luatua misses.
Luatua pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Luatua swings widly with a right hand
#CL2#
and Zaitsev counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zaitsev fails to land.
Luatua fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Luatua doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#BC2#
Zaitsev breaks the clinch.
Zaitsev sizes up Luatua with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Robbie Luatua seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the side of Luatua's head but Luatua sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Luatua is looking to counter punch.
Zaitsev lands a nice looking body shot.
Luatua misses with the body kick
and Zaitsev counters with a nice uppercut.
Robbie Luatua is winning the standup battle so far.
Luatua slips a straight right by Zaitsev.#T2#
Luatua fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Luatua throws a hook but Zaitsev avoids it easily.
Good work by Luatua as he checks the leg kick.
Luatua moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luatua tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Nice body kick there by Luatua.
Luatua connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Luatua thuds his shin into the meat of Zaitsev's side.
Zaitsev is breathing heavily.
Zaitsev throws a looping overhand right but Luatua ducks down to avoid it.
Luatua thinks about countering with a body kick.
Luatua throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaitsev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheers as Luatua lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zaitsev doesn't seem phased though.#T3#
Luatua avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zaitsev blocks the body kick.
Zaitsev is sent reeling backwards by a solid uppercut. He barely regains his balance and Luatua moves in for the kill throwing a continuous barrage of punches that force the ref to step in.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robbie Luatua!
Robbie Luatua decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Aspire 98: Green vs. Kavanagh
Date: Jan 17, 2018 |
#R1##TD2#
Zaitsev gets caught napping as Denille dives in and scores a takedown. Zaitsev manages to retain guard.
Zaitsev wants to sweep but no luck.
Denille lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet.
Zaitsev controlling Denille's posture.
Zaitsev is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zaitsev is really struggling to control Denille but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Denille stopping the sweep attempt from Zaitsev.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denille missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Denille is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaitsev has wrist control.
Denille trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denille content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
Zaitsev preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Denille landing with the ground and pound.
Zaitsev is trying to control the position but Denille postures up.
Denille is looking to work some ground and pound but Zaitsev has wrist control.
Denille trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denille pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zaitsev is keeping the position for now.
Denille postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Denille trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Denille cracks Zaitsev with a solid left hand.
Denille trying to control but Zaitsev is working from the bottom.
Denille working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Denille throwing strikes but missing. #T2#
Zaitsev wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet. #SUB#
Denille throws a sloppy strike and Zaitsev has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Denille is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Zaitsev!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Our winner, Dmitri Zaitsev, 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:
Aspire 92: Tsoko v Mayhem
Date: Nov 29, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaitsev cracks the inside of Frankels's front leg.
Frankels shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT#
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Frankels 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 big left from Zaitsev misses.
A swing and a miss from Zaitsev.
Despite the aggression on Frankels's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Frankels with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaitsev to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaitsev takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frankels scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaitsev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Frankels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Frankels throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zaitsev.
A little feinted left hand from Zaitsev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaitsev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frankels dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zaitsev throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T1#
Frankels takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zaitsev closes the distance and clinches up with Frankels, looking for a takedown. Zaitsev pushes Frankels against the cage but Frankels circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Frankels connects with a high kick.
Zaitsev misses with a hook.
Frankels throws a body shot but no joy.
It looked like Zaitsev wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jab, jab by Zaitsev - just one landing.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the side of Frankels's head but Frankels sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaitsev scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A good leg kick by Zaitsev.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big right from Frankels misses.
Zaitsev swinging wildly here.
It seemed like Frankels was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Frankels turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frankels.
Frankels misses with a straight right.
Zaitsev misses with an uppercut. Frankels saw that one coming.
Zaitsev scores with a decent looking hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Rocket Bob Frankels's cut even more.
Zaitsev takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Frankels throws a big shot that misses.
Zaitsev avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot
letting Frankels counter with a right hand. #T3#
Zaitsev lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frankels misses with a body kick.
Zaitsev feints and then cracks Frankels's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frankels down.
Frankels tries to score with a low kick but Zaitsev moves his leg out of the way.
Zaitsev misses with a right hand
and Frankels counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zaitsev misses the jab.
Frankels with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frankels throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zaitsev takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zaitsev is breathing heavily.
Frankels jabs Zaitsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Frankels throws a quick inside leg kick. #T4#
Zaitsev uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frankels has time to react.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zaitsev misses with a looping right.
A little jabbing left from Frankels on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Frankels moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Frankels is looking to land body kicks.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaitsev misses the target.
Zaitsev takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Zaitsev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Frankels connects with a leg kick. Zaitsev looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #KD2#
Frankels drops Zaitsev with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zaitsev looks back up at him and smiles so Frankels waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC2#
Zaitsev is rocked!
Frankels ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Zaitsev out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rocket Bob Frankels!
Rocket Bob Frankels is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Rocket Bob Frankels 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.
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Event:
Aspire 87: Green v McGee
Date: Nov 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaitsev misses with a jab to the body
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brophy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zaitsev throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Zaitsev misses with a hook. Brophy ducked under it nicely.
We've been informed that Zaitsev 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.
Brophy misses with a hook
and Zaitsev makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaitsev misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with an outside leg kick.
Brophy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zaitsev works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaitsev counters with a right hand to the body.
Brophy slips a jab from Zaitsev.
Brophy misses with a hook to the body
and Zaitsev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#T1#
Zaitsev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Brophy takes a swing at Zaitsev's ribcage but misses.
Zaitsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
Brophy cracks Zaitsev with a good jab.
Zaitsev ducks under a wild hook from Brophy.
Brophy sizes up Zaitsev with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A punch combination from Zaitsev misses.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaitsev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
It looks like Red Brophy has been cut.
Zaitsev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brophy moves away.#T2#
Brophy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zaitsev throws a big shot that misses.
Zaitsev takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaitsev attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Zaitsev misses.
Brophy throws a hook but Zaitsev blocks it.
Zaitsev misses with a body punch
and Brophy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brophy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Brophy there as he acknowledges the shot.
Zaitsev missing with a left hand there. Brophy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #TD2#
Zaitsev gets a takedown into half guard.#T3#
Brophy looks like he's trying to stand up.
Zaitsev missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zaitsev trying to control the action but Brophy is working from the bottom.
Brophy knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zaitsev on the ground.
Zaitsev tries to pass to full mount but Brophy defends it.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zaitsev lands a nice short elbow.
Brophy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zaitsev with the ground and pound but Brophy uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zaitsev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zaitsev working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zaitsev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaitsev loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zaitsev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zaitsev throws a big right hand that misses.
Zaitsev is in close to Brophy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zaitsev in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Zaitsev missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zaitsev throws a big right hand that misses.
Zaitsev is stalling in the full guard.
Brophy trying to keep a closed guard but Zaitsev is proving a slippery customer.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Red Brophy's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zaitsev avoids the body shot from Brophy.
Zaitsev with a poor takedown
and Brophy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zaitsev misses with a two punch combination.
Zaitsev throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a straight right hand.
Brophy lands a body shot.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zaitsev misses with a hook to the body
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy moves out of range as Zaitsev strikes.
Brophy throws a lazy body kick
and Zaitsev counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
The fighters circle momentarily. Brophy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zaitsev throws a head kick but Brophy moves out of range.
Brophy tried to counter with a leg kick but Zaitsev avoided it.#T1#
Zaitsev avoids the body shot from Brophy.
Zaitsev is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brophy with a body shot.
Zaitsev misses with a hook.
Brophy throws a lazy right hand but Zaitsev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaitsev lands with a shot to the body.
Red Brophy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zaitsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brophy.
Zaitsev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Brophy moves out of range as Zaitsev throws a body kick.
Zaitsev lands with a right hand. #T2#
Brophy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Zaitsev misses.
A low kick from Zaitsev is predictable there
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaitsev is just out of range.
Zaitsev throws a hook to the side of Brophy's head but Brophy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zaitsev lands a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitsev tests Brophy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brophy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
#KD2#
and Brophy is countered with a crisp right hand from Zaitsev that sends him to the canvas! Zaitsev follows him to the mat into side control. #ROC2#
Brophy is rocked!
Zaitsev throwing shots but missing, from side control. #T3#
Zaitsev looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Brophy is avoiding damage well.
Zaitsev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Brophy parries the strikes from Zaitsev easily there. Zaitsev is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Brophy to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brophy taking a bit of punishment here - Zaitsev scoring with strikes.
Brophy managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev wants to lay and pray for a moment but Brophy keeps working.
Zaitsev throwing strikes but Brophy manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Zaitsev is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Brophy's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Brophy stalling. #T4#
Zaitsev is looking to control Brophy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Zaitsev avoid being mounted?
Zaitsev is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Zaitsev manages to get to full guard.
Zaitsev controls Brophy momentarily but Brophy frees himself.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Red Brophy'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.
#R3#
Zaitsev misses with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zaitsev thinking.
Zaitsev misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Brophy misses its target.
Zaitsev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brophy scores with a hook.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zaitsev, as that shot connected.
Brophy misses with a straight left.
Brophy throws an overhand right that lands on Zaitsev's shoulder, as Zaitsev tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaitsev! But no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaitsev.
Brophy tries to clinch
and Zaitsev makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Brophy really felt that one!
Brophy throws a body kick that misses
and Zaitsev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T1#
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Zaitsev.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Brophy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brophy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaitsev misses with a wild body shot.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Brophy looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Nice body kick there by Brophy.
Zaitsev is looking to slow Brophy down with leg kicks.
Nice shot lands for Brophy.
Brophy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zaitsev looks to land a combination but Brophy avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Brophy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T2#
Brophy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A slow jab from Brophy misses its intended target.
Zaitsev throws out a leg kick but Brophy moves out of range and Zaitsev only half commits.
A little feinted left hand from Brophy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zaitsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brophy thinks about countering with a body kick.
Brophy slips under a jab.
Brophy connects with a right hand. Zaitsev shakes it off.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Brophy is looking to land body kicks.#TD2#
Zaitsev dives in and scores a takedown into Brophy's guard.#T3#
Zaitsev is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zaitsev is looking to work some ground and pound but Brophy has wrist control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zaitsev throwing strikes but missing.
Brophy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Brophy keeps moving.
Zaitsev makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Brophy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zaitsev with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Zaitsev preventing the sweep.
Zaitsev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zaitsev cracks Brophy with a solid left hand.
Zaitsev lands a couple of elbows.
Zaitsev postures up in Brophy's guard and throws a big left but Brophy blocks it.
Brophy is trying to keep Zaitsev in close.
Zaitsev working some strikes from top position.
Zaitsev throwing strikes but missing.
Zaitsev stands up over Brophy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitri Zaitsev really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Red Brophy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
Zaitsev avoids the body shot from Brophy.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Brophy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zaitsev swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaitsev throws a leg kick that misses.
Brophy misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy throws a nice head kick!
A nice leg kick lands there from Zaitsev.
Brophy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaitsev.#T1#
Brophy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaitsev.
Brophy staying out of range there.
And Brophy counters with a quick kick to the body but Zaitsev blocks it.
The crowd cheers as Zaitsev lands an impressive looking overhand right. Brophy doesn't seem phased though.
Zaitsev throws a lazy right hand but Brophy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaitsev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Zaitsev on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaitsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brophy.
Zaitsev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#CUT2#
Red Brophy's cut is getting worse.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Brophy.
Zaitsev looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brophy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zaitsev.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaitsev! But no joy.#T2#
Zaitsev throws an off balance right hand
and Brophy counters with a nice body shot.
Zaitsev throws a jab when Brophy was well out of range.
Brophy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zaitsev is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Brophy tests Zaitsev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brophy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zaitsev.
Brophy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zaitsev just manages to avoid it.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Brophy looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Zaitsev looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zaitsev misses with a left hand
and Brophy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Brophy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T3#
Zaitsev swings widly with a right hand
and Brophy counters with a body kick that stops Zaitsev in his tracks momentarily.
Brophy tries to land a front kick but Zaitsev steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Brophy scores with a head kick. Zaitsev tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#CUT#
It looks like Dmitri Zaitsev has been cut.
A low kick from Zaitsev misses
and Brophy counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaitsev is just out of range.
No joy there for Brophy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brophy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zaitsev.
A quick step to the side and Brophy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brophy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zaitsev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.#T4#
Zaitsev moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Brophy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Brophy is out of range.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brophy throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Zaitsev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zaitsev looks to land a right hand but Brophy moved out of range.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC#
Zaitsev is rocked!
Brophy scores with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Red Brophy had his way with Dmitri Zaitsev in that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R5#
Brophy wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brophy misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Zaitsev was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brophy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zaitsev takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A slow jab from Zaitsev misses its intended target.
Brophy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Brophy missing with a left hand there. Zaitsev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brophy keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zaitsev misses with a looping right.
Zaitsev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brophy sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaitsev.
Brophy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zaitsev was well out of range. Poor timing from Brophy.
Zaitsev is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Brophy looks to land a body kick but Zaitsev moved away.
Brophy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Brophy takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zaitsev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brophy.
Zaitsev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brophy looks for the body kick but Zaitsev saw that one coming.
Zaitsev thumps Brophy with a low kick.
Brophy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Red Brophy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dmitri Zaitsev is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T2#
Zaitsev lands a really nice looking cross but Brophy seems unphased.
Brophy throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zaitsev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brophy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A leg kick checked by Brophy.
Zaitsev scores with a hook to the body. Brophy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brophy slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaitsev misses with an uppercut. Brophy saw that one coming.
Brophy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Brophy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaitsev.
#T3#
Brophy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zaitsev. Zaitsev obviously looking to wear him down.
Brophy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev digs a good hook to Brophy's body.
Brophy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zaitsev's hands.
Brophy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It appears Brophy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Brophy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zaitsev only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Brophy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A thudding body kick lands there by Brophy!
Zaitsev is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Brophy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Brophy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaitsev is just out of range.#T4#
Brophy throws a body kick that misses
and Zaitsev counters with an outside leg kick.
Brophy motions for Zaitsev to come forward. Brophy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zaitsev is looking to score with low kicks.
Zaitsev connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Zaitsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brophy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brophy ducks under a wild hook from Zaitsev.
A head kick misses from Zaitsev.
Brophy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A combination from Zaitsev does no damage.
It looked like Brophy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Brophy misses with a hook
enabling Zaitsev to counter with a crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitri Zaitsev comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zaitsev 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 46:49
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 46:49
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev is the new heavyweight champion!
Dmitri Zaitsev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Aspire 82: Brophy v Boston
Date: Oct 11, 2017 |
#R1#
Shamrock walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CUT#
It looks like Tank Shamrock has been cut.
Zaitsev has been working on his boxing with his coaches at LOD Gym of the Gods in the buildup to the fight.
Zaitsev throws a solid leg kick but Shamrock takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaitsev.
Shamrock looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaitsev is just out of range.
Shamrock scores with a jab to the jaw.
Shamrock jabs Zaitsev right on the nose. Zaitsev blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Shamrock, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zaitsev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Shamrock tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zaitsev misses with a hook. Shamrock ducked under it nicely.
Zaitsev cracks Shamrock with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zaitsev blocks a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitsev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zaitsev bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Shamrock's head.
Zaitsev slips a straight right by Shamrock.
Zaitsev throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shamrock.
Zaitsev staying out of range there.#T1#
Shamrock takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#CUT#
That has opened up Tank Shamrock's cut even more.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shamrock. Zaitsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev slips a jab from Shamrock.
Zaitsev on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zaitsev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shamrock missing with a left hand there. Zaitsev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tank Shamrock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shamrock wants to clinch#KD#
and Zaitsev counters with a series of strikes that sends Shamrock to the canvas! Zaitsev follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Zaitsev throwing strikes from guard but Shamrock blocks nicely.
Shamrock bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zaitsev's guard. #REVB#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitsev tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T2#
Shamrock seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Zaitsev keeping moving, preventing Shamrock from controlling successfully.
Shamrock controlling from the top position.
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.
Zaitsev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zaitsev, not yet. #T3#
Zaitsev controls Shamrock momentarily but Shamrock frees himself.
Zaitsev looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shamrock is one step ahead there.
Zaitsev is working hard here to advance position.
Shamrock trying to control the position from guard on top but Zaitsev is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Shamrock misses with a body punch
and Zaitsev counters with a nice uppercut.
Shamrock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#CL2#
Shamrock closes the distance and pushes Zaitsev back into the cage.
Zaitsev controlling the action here for a moment.
Shamrock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock has a couple of punches blocked by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zaitsev blocks a body shot from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zaitsev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zaitsev working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tank Shamrock will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tank Shamrock's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Zaitsev tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Shamrock swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook to the body
enabling Zaitsev to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot.
Shamrock throws out a counter right but Zaitsev avoids it with no problem.
Zaitsev takes a swing at Shamrock's ribcage but misses.
Zaitsev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.#CUT#
The cut above Tank Shamrock's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Shamrock throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shamrock.
Shamrock misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shamrock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Shamrock works Zaitsev's body with a nice hook.
Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shamrock.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zaitsev jabs Shamrock right on the nose. Shamrock blinks but takes it well.
Shamrock digs a good body shot into Zaitsev's ribs.#T1#
A slow jab from Shamrock misses its intended target.
Zaitsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shamrock.
Zaitsev cracks Shamrock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CUT#
Tank Shamrock's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shamrock is looking to clinch.
Zaitsev appears to be looking for a big counter.
Zaitsev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shamrock throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Shamrock shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Tank Shamrock's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Aspire 76: Castillo v Brophy
Date: Sep 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Frankels is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zaitsev sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Frankels loads up on a big right hand but Zaitsev slips the punch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Zaitsev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Zaitsev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Frankels takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT2#
It looks like Rocket Bob Frankels has been cut.
Frankels fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zaitsev has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frankels avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zaitsev misses the shot to the body.
Frankels pushes Zaitsev away with a front kick.
Frankels lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Frankels fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zaitsev is out of range.
Zaitsev takes one to the chin there.
Frankels lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev tries to move into range but Frankels moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Frankels looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaitsev is just out of range.
Frankels tries to work over Zaitsev's front leg with a kick but Zaitsev checks it. #T1#
Zaitsev throws an off balance right hand
letting Frankels counter with a right hand.
Frankels connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zaitsev throws a leg kick
and Frankels counters with a straight right hand.
Frankels swings for the body but Zaitsev moves out of range.
Zaitsev slips under a jab.
Frankels throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Frankels connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Frankels has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Wild Beasts Zoo in the buildup to the fight.
Frankels throws a body punch but Zaitsev moves out of range.
Zaitsev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Frankels lands a lovely overhand right.
Frankels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rocket Bob Frankels seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frankels slips under a jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaitsev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frankels jabs Zaitsev to the body, keeping him at a distance.#T2#
Frankels throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Frankels.
Zaitsev blocks a head kick by Frankels.
Zaitsev throws a big shot that misses.
Zaitsev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaitsev throws out a loose jab but Frankels uses good head movement to avoid it.
Frankels lands a jab to Zaitsev's midsection.
Frankels scores with a jab. Zaitsev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zaitsev moves out of range of the strikes.
Zaitsev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Frankels.
Good exchange - Frankels coming out on top.
Frankels is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frankels looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Frankels throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zaitsev misses with a right hand
letting Frankels counter with a right hand. #T3#
Frankels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Zaitsev to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaitsev misses with a series of wild punches.
Frankels throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Frankels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frankels moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev moves out of range as Frankels throws a body kick.
Zaitsev lands a head shot.
Frankels looks to throw the jab but Zaitsev is out of range.
Frankels fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Frankels misses with a hook. Zaitsev ducked under it nicely.
A shot to the liver by Zaitsev. Beautiful body shot.
Rocket Bob Frankels is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#TD2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Frankels to the mat! Frankels manages to get full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frankels is looking to sweep but instead, Zaitsev has passed into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zaitsev throwing shots but Frankels is blocking nicely. #T4#
The fighters are battling for position here. Frankels manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zaitsev seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Frankels looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Zaitsev puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Frankels avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Frankels wants to control but Zaitsev is keeping busy.
Zaitsev thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Frankels's head.
Frankels tries to roll over but Zaitsev keeps him under control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rocket Bob Frankels dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rocket Bob Frankels's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Frankels does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev takes a swing at Frankels's ribcage but misses.
Frankels displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zaitsev throws out the jab.
Frankels is looking to land body kicks.
Frankels throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaitsev feints a counter leg kick.
Zaitsev misses with a low kick.
Frankels looks to land a right hand but Zaitsev moved out of range.
Frankels throws a leg kick but Zaitsev checks it.
Frankels throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Donk. Frankels catches Zaitsev right on the button with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frankels misses with a hook. Zaitsev ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zaitsev! But no joy.
Frankels misses with a left hand
and Frankels takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zaitsev walks into a jab.
Zaitsev swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Frankels.#CUT2#
Rocket Bob Frankels's cut is getting worse.
Zaitsev ducks under a wild hook from Frankels.#T1#
Zaitsev moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Frankels pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Frankels misses with a right hand
and Zaitsev counters with a stiff right hand.
Frankels finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
#KD2#
Zaitsev cracks Frankels with a big right hand and Frankels goes down!#ROC2#
Frankels is rocked!#CUT2#
Rocket Bob Frankels's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#SUB#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Frankels is looking for a triangle but Zaitsev pushes his legs off easily.
Zaitsev is looking to work some ground and pound but Frankels has wrist control.
Frankels looking for a sweep. Not yet Frankels, not yet.
Zaitsev throwing strikes from guard but Frankels blocks nicely.
Zaitsev lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Rocket Bob Frankels's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Our winner, Dmitri Zaitsev, 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:
Aspire 68: Brophy v Adams
Date: Aug 20, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaitsev shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Brophy eats them both and turns towards Zaitsev to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.#CUT#
It looks like Red Brophy has been cut.
We've been hearing reports that Zaitsev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zaitsev slips under a jab from Brophy.
Brophy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev lands with a cross.
Brophy looks for the body kick but Zaitsev saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Brophy misses the target.
Brophy looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Brophy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaitsev misses with an uppercut
and Brophy counters with a low kick, right behind Zaitsev 's knee.
Zaitsev throws a lazy uppercut
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Brophy counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zaitsev throws the kick towards the body but Brophy avoids it.
Brophy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zaitsev throws a big shot that misses.#T1#
Zaitsev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brophy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zaitsev jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Crunch! Zaitsev slams his shin into Brophy's torso.
Zaitsev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Brophys jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zaitsev tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that misses
and Brophy counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Brophy slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brophy.
Zaitsev's jab looks to have found its range, popping Brophy under the eye.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaitsev feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Brophy's calf.#T2#
Zaitsev looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zaitsev throws out a loose jab but Brophy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev lands a jab.
A slow jab from Zaitsev misses its intended target.
Zaitsev works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A punch lands to the side of Zaitsev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zaitsev looks to throw the jab but Brophy is out of range.
Brophy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zaitsev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brophy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zaitsev.
A little jabbing left from Brophy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaitsev throws a low kick but Brophy avoids it.#KD2#
Brophy drops Zaitsev with a beautiful combination! Zaitsev stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Brophy is looking for the KO!
Zaitsev scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Zaitsev scoring well with a low kick there.
Zaitsev swings away with a body shot that misses
and Brophy cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zaitsev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Brophy to counter with a crisp jab. #ROC2#
Zaitsev is rocked!
Brophy is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zaitsev had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Zaitsev gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Brophy points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Zaitsev wakes up just in time to hear Brophy thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Red Brophy!
A victorious Red Brophy 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:
Aspire 49: Zaitsev vs Slice
Date: Jul 01, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaitsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Slice is just out of range.
Slice looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Slice looks to score with a jab to the body but Zaitsev is just out of range.
Zaitsev pivots, looking for a leg kick but Slice is out of range and Zaitsev settles back down.
Zaitsev slips a straight right by Slice.
Kimbo Slice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev misses with a wild body shot.
Zaitsev bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zaitsev cracks the inside of Slice's front leg.
Zaitsev throws an off balance right hand
and Slice counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Slice throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by Slice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Zaitsev as he checks the leg kick.
Slice scores with a one two! Zaitsev had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. #CUT2#
It looks like Dmitri Zaitsev has been cut.
Zaitsev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slice bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zaitsev's head backwards.
A nice inside leg kick there by Slice. That's going to slow Zaitsev down. #T1#
Zaitsev misses with a looping right.
Slice 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.
Zaitsev ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Zaitsev throws a low kick but Slice avoids it.
Slice digs a good body shot into Zaitsev's ribs.
A big right from Slice misses.
It looked like Zaitsev was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Slice.
Zaitsev lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Slice backs up against the cage.
Zaitsev swings for the body but Slice moves out of range.
Zaitsev 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.
Zaitsev finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zaitsev scores with a nice head shot.
Slice pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've been hearing reports that Zaitsev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Zaitsev misses with a hook.#T2#
Zaitsev throws an overhand right that lands on Slice's shoulder, as Slice tries to avoid the shot.
Zaitsev lands a head shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Slice has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zaitsev.
A leg kick checked by Slice.
Zaitsev misses with a low kick as Slice jumps back.
Zaitsev misses with an uppercut.
Zaitsev scores with a leg kick.
Zaitsev misses with a shot to the body
and Slice counters with a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Slice.
Zaitsev connects with a single shot there.
Zaitsev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zaitsev misses with an uppercut. Slice saw that one coming.#T3#
Zaitsev walks into a left hand.
Slice throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Slice throws an overhand right that lands on Zaitsev's shoulder, as Zaitsev tries to avoid the shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaitsev. That snapped Slice's head back.
Zaitsev throws a solid leg kick but Slice takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zaitsev.
Zaitsev scoring well with a low kick there.
Slice thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Zaitsev.
Slice slips under a jab from Zaitsev.
Slice is looking to slow Zaitsev down with leg kicks.
Zaitsev misses with a body kick.
Slice 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 jab from Zaitsev misses. #CL#
Zaitsev takes the fight into the clinch. #T4#
Slice misses with a body punch.
Zaitsev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaitsev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zaitsev leaning his opponent against the cage.
Slice scores with a shot to the side of Zaitsev's head.
Slice lands a right hand. #BC2#
Slice breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Slice feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaitsev's calf.
Zaitsev rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Slice counters with a stiff right hand.
Some bone on bone action there as Zaitsev checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A bone on bone clash there as Slice blocks the leg kick.
Zaitsev throws a body punch but Slice moves out of range.
Zaitsev avoids the body shot from Slice.
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 Dmitri Zaitsev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dmitri Zaitsev's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zaitsev uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Slice.
Zaitsev throws a hook but Slice avoids it easily.
Slice jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
#CL#
Zaitsev drives through and clinches with Slice against the cage.
Slice softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#BC2#
Slice pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Slice keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev misses with a right hand
and Slice counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Slice misses with an uppercut. Zaitsev saw that one coming.
Kimbo Slice seems to be getting the better of the standup.
An inside leg kick lands from Slice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slice misses with a body shot.
Zaitsev tried to counter with a leg kick but Slice avoided it.
That kick from Slice tenderised Zaitsev's leg. Zaitsev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zaitsev staying out of range there.
Slice tries to close the distance and clinch but Zaitsev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #T1#
Slice swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Slice throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zaitsev ducks under a wild hook from Slice.
Zaitsev scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Slice misses with a lunging right hand
and Zaitsev counters with a leg kick.
Zaitsev scores with a nice head shot.
A jab lands there for Zaitsev.#CUT#
It looks like Kimbo Slice has been cut.
A left lands for Zaitsev.#KD#
Zaitsev waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Slice. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Slice to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
#ROC#
Slice is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Slice wants to stand up but Zaitsev is controlling him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zaitsev wants to control from the top but Slice keeps moving.
Zaitsev won't allow Slice to get back to his feet. #T2#
Zaitsev postures up in Slice's guard and throws a big left but Slice blocks it.
Slice keeping moving, preventing Zaitsev from controlling successfully.
Zaitsev content to stall in guard here.
Zaitsev is in close to Slice's body, working some short punches and elbows.#ES2#
Slice manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Slice blocks a jab.
Zaitsev scores with a head kick. Slice tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Slice throws a body punch but Zaitsev moves out of range.
A lazy left from Slice finds it's target.
Zaitsev misses with a looping right.
Nice uppercut lands for Zaitsev. That snapped Slice's head back.
#T3#
Good work by Zaitsev as he checks the leg kick.
Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Slice.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaitsev misses the target.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Slice fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zaitsev misses with an uppercut. Slice saw that one coming.
Slice tries to clinch but Zaitsev moves out of range.
Zaitsev misses with a right hand
and Slice makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch lands to the side of Zaitsev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Slice slips a straight right by Zaitsev.
Slice looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Slice lands a head shot.
Slice steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zaitsev.#T4#
Zaitsev moves out of range as Slice strikes.
Zaitsev fires out a quick counter leg kick but Slice just manages to avoid it.
Slice avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Slice scoring well with a low kick there.
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!
Zaitsev moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zaitsev feints and then cracks Slice's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Slice down.
Slice scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zaitsev slips under a jab from Slice.
Slice throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zaitsev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Slice misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zaitsev to counter with a crisp jab.
Zaitsev misses with a looping left.
A countering left hand to the body from Slice misses.
Slice thuds his right hand into Zaitsev's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Slice's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zaitsev fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Slice checks it well.
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 Dmitri Zaitsev will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3#
Zaitsev misses with a head kick.
Zaitsev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Slice throws a body punch but Zaitsev moves out of range.
Slice throws a jab but it's blocked by Zaitsev.
Slice misses the jab.
A big left from Slice misses.
Slice paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Slice tries to land a body kick
and Zaitsev counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Slice just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev misses with a straight right.
Slice waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaitsev.
Zaitsev was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Slice.
Slice swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zaitsev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.#T1#
Slice thumps Zaitsev with a low kick.
Slice lands a leg kick that knocks Zaitsev off balance momentarily.
Nice shot by Slice.
Slice throws out a loose jab but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zaitsev ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zaitsev throws a lazy right hand but Slice sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaitsev's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Slice lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#ROC2#
Zaitsev is rocked!
Slice cracks Zaitsev with a left hook right on the temple and Zaitsev goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Slice lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Zaitsev is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kimbo Slice!
Kimbo Slice is the new heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Aspire MMA - Just Bleed 38
Date: May 13, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaitsev misses with a right hand
and Bishop connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bishop throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bishop takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Keith Bishop has been cut.
Zaitsev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bishop cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bishop just misses with a punch to the body.
Bishop takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Zaitsev slips a jab from Bishop.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zaitsev misses with a hook
and Bishop counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bishop throws out a loose jab but Zaitsev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zaitsev appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaitsev misses with a leg kick.
Bishop throws out a counter right but Zaitsev avoids it with no problem.
Zaitsev throws an off balance right hand
and Bishop counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been hearing reports that Zaitsev has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.#T1#
Bishop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zaitsev.
Bishop appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zaitsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bishop.
Zaitsev throws a left and a right that both miss
and Bishop counters with a straight right hand.
Zaitsev missing with a left hand there. Bishop was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zaitsev throws a right hand that misses
and Bishop counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice jab there from Zaitsev.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev moves away from the strike by Bishop.
Zaitsev misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bishop! But no joy.
Zaitsev slips a straight right by Bishop.
We've been informed that Bishop 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.#T2#
Nice shot by Zaitsev.
A slow jab from Zaitsev misses its intended target.
Zaitsev works Bishop's body with a nice hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bishop fails to land with a series of punches.
Zaitsev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bishop throws a body shot but no joy.
Zaitsev lands a body shot.
Bishop looks winded!
Zaitsev lands with a nice body punch.
Zaitsev misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bishop on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zaitsev sizes up Bishop with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #CUT#
That has opened up Keith Bishop's cut even more.
Zaitsev scores with a nice strike.#CUT#
The cut above Keith Bishop's eye is starting to cause him problems now.#T3#
The fighters circling - Zaitsev throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #KD#
Oh, that's a big right hand from Zaitsev and Bishop goes tumbling to the canvas! Zaitsev follows him to the ground and looks to finish from half guard.
Zaitsev perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zaitsev passes the guard and advances to mount!
Zaitsev throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zaitsev throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Bishop because Zaitsev loaded up on that one.
Zaitsev wants to control the pace but Bishop is squirming around nicely.
Zaitsev throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
#T4#
Zaitsev controlling the pace for now.
Zaitsev lands a heavy elbow. #CUT#
Keith Bishop's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Keith Bishop's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev is the new heavyweight champion!
Dmitri Zaitsev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Revolution XC 20
Date: Apr 09, 2017 |
#R1#
Zaitsev misses with the combination.
Zaitsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Babineaux.
Zaitsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Babineaux misses with a looping right.
Zaitsev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Babineaux feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zaitsev's calf.
Zaitsev 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.
Babineaux swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Zaitsev misses the target.
Zaitsev fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babineaux gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A head kick from Babineaux lands but Zaitsev takes it in his stride.
Babineaux misses with a left hand
and Zaitsev counters with a nice low kick that buckles Babineaux's knee momentarily.#T1#
Babineaux pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zaitsev is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zaitsev throws a hook but Babineaux blocks it.
Zaitsev scores with a nice head shot.
Zaitsev tries to land a leg kick but Babineaux saw it coming and moves away.
Babineaux appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zaitsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Babineaux is just out of range.
Babineaux swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zaitsev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babineaux sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zaitsev swings widly with a right hand
and Babineaux makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zaitsev takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Babineaux throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Babineaux does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Babineaux was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Babineaux lands with a good body shot.#T2##KD2#
Babineaux lands a big head kick that sends Zaitsev tumbling to the mat! Babineaux takes a step backwards and waves Zaitsev back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Dmitri Zaitsev 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!
Babineaux cracks Zaitsev on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Zaitsev falls backwards against the cage. Babineaux follows up with more strikes that drop Zaitsev to his knees. Babineaux keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Zaitsev! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Huell Babineaux!
An out of breath Huell Babineaux 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:
Revolution XC 15
Date: Mar 05, 2017 |
#R1#
Thundercunt tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zaitsev paws at him with a jab and circles away.#KD#
Oooooh!!! Zaitsev has knocked Thundercunt down with a huge combo! Zaitsev steps away and waves a wobbly Thundercunt back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT#
It looks like Theodore Thundercunt has been cut.
Zaitsev thows a left - swing and a miss! #KD#
Zaitsev cracks Thundercunt with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Thundercunt looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zaitsev finish him?
#ROC#
Thundercunt is rocked!
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!
Zaitsev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Thundercunt is still on wobbly legs! Can Zaitsev finish him?
Zaitsev throws an uppercut from hell that sends Thundercunt clean off his feet! He's out cold! Zaitsev stands back and admires his work as he thinks about that KO of the night award that is surely being wrapped up for him back stage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev retains his heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
ICON Fight NIGHT 10
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Calabara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Calabara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zaitsev misses with a leg kick.
Zaitsev throws a shot from downtown. Calabara moves away and avoids it.
Zaitsev misses with a double jab
and Calabara counters with a one-two to the body.
A low kick from Zaitsev is predictable there
and Calabara counters with a head kick. That will keep Zaitsev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Calabara fakes the leg kick and cracks Zaitsev in the body.
Calabara misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a head kick but Calabara moves out of range.
Calabara takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zaitsev cracks Calabara with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zaitsev throws a shot from downtown. Calabara moves away and avoids it.
Calabara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zaitsev checks a leg kick.
Calabara is looking to clinch but Zaitsev is avoiding it.
Calabara throws a big shot that misses.
Zaitsev misses the shot to the body.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#CUT#
It looks like Carlos Calabara has been cut.
Calabara looks for the body kick but Zaitsev saw that one coming. #T1#
Zaitsev scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zaitsev tries to score with a low kick but Calabara moves his leg out of the way.
Calabara flicks out a counter leg kick but Zaitsev steps away.
Zaitsev thows a left - swing and a miss!
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Calabara! But no joy.
Calabara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zaitsevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Good exchange - Zaitsev coming out on top.
Calabara lunges at Zaitsev with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zaitsev's hand.
Calabara moves away from the strike by Zaitsev.
Calabara is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A slow jab from Zaitsev misses its intended target.
Zaitsev dodges the punch combination from Calabara.
Calabara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good leg kick by Zaitsev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Calabara moves out of range as Zaitsev strikes.
Calabara is trying to counter with his kicks.
A nice leg kick lands there from Calabara.
Zaitsev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Calabara has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zaitsev finds it's way round the side to connect with Calabara's head.
Calabara moves away from the strike by Zaitsev.
Calabara follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T2#
Calabara keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zaitsev.
Calabara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zaitsev was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zaitsev punishes Calabara's body with a nice straight punch.
Calabara scores with a kick to the body.
Calabara slips a jab from Zaitsev.
Calabara takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Calabara on the wrong end of a nice hook.#CUT#
That has opened up Carlos Calabara's cut even more.
Calabara blocks a low kick nicely.
Calabara tries to clinch but Zaitsev is having none of it.
Calabara tries to get into range but Zaitsev steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Calabara! 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! Zaitsev scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev retains his heavyweight title!
Dmitri Zaitsev thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
RXC Making 2016 Tap Out
Date: Dec 31, 2016 |
#R1#
Zaitsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erickson manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Erickson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good leg kick by Zaitsev there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zaitsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Erickson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erickson. Zaitsev does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Erickson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zaitsev lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zaitsev looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zaitsev lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A swing and a miss from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erickson doesn't seem bothered though.
Zaitsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zaitsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Erickson.
Zaitsev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev throws a hook but Erickson blocks it.
Zaitsev misses with a two punch combination.
#T1#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Erickson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Erickson is just out of range.
Erickson tries to bum rush Zaitsev with a series of wild strikes but Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zaitsev moves out of range as Erickson strikes.
Zaitsev looks to score with a jab to the body but Erickson is just out of range.
Zaitsev throws a shot from downtown. Erickson moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Erickson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zaitsev takes a swing at Erickson's ribcage but misses.
Zaitsev lands with a good body shot.
Erickson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zaitsev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erickson.
Zaitsev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erickson.
Zaitsev throws a body shot but no joy.
Erickson scores with a sloppy right hand. Zaitsev should have avoided that one.
Erickson moves out of range as Zaitsev strikes.#T2#
Erickson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zaitsev.
Erickson is looking for the big counter here.
Zaitsev throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Erickson walks into a straight right hand from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a jab but it's blocked by Erickson.
Both fighters circling a little - Zaitsev finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Erickson looks winded!
Erickson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zaitsev measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Erickson! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev retains his heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Dmitri Zaitsev thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Gregory Erickson was interviewed post fight and said 'Even giants fall...'.
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Event:
ICON Fight NIGHT 7
Date: Dec 03, 2016 |
#R1#
Zaitsev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shango wants to land a leg kick but Zaitsev is out of range.
Zaitsev lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#CUT#
It looks like Papa Shango has been cut.
Zaitsev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zaitsev dips to his left and cracks Shango with an uppercut!
A looping hook to the body misses from Zaitsev. Shango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaitsev looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Shango throws a counter combo.
A slapping leg kick lands for Zaitsev.
Zaitsev lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaitsev misses with a right hand
and Zaitsev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zaitsev misses the jab.
Zaitsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shango.
Shango gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CUT#
That has opened up Papa Shango's cut even more.
Zaitsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shango blocks a jab.
Shango steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zaitsev.
Zaitsev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
#T1#
Nice defenses there by Shango.
Shango will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zaitsev connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Shango has knocked Zaitsev down with a huge combo! Shango steps away and waves a wobbly Zaitsev back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#
It looks like Dmitri Zaitsev has been cut.
Shango throws a low kick but Zaitsev moves out of range easily.
Zaitsev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shango.
Shango feints a counter leg kick.
Jab from Zaitsev.#CUT#
The cut above Papa Shango's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shango dodges the punch combination from Zaitsev.
Nice shot lands for Zaitsev.#CUT#
Papa Shango's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Shango works Zaitsev's body with a nice hook.
Shango takes one on the chin but seems OK.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Papa Shango's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Revolution XC 8
Date: Nov 04, 2016 |
#R1#
Zaitsev lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
#CUT#
It looks like Ilmari Kuusi has been cut.
Kuusi tries to move into range but Zaitsev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zaitsev lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zaitsev darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kuusi drops his hands momentarily. Zaitsev doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Kuusi staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Kuusi doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev retains his heavyweight title!
An out of breath Dmitri Zaitsev 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:
Revolution XC 7
Date: Oct 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Zaitsev throws out a loose jab but Vettenranta uses good head movement to avoid it.
Vettenranta tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zaitsev sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vettenranta somewhat.
Zaitsev stuffs the takedown attempt from Vettenranta. Vettenranta gets slowly back to his feet.
Zaitsev throws a lazy right hand but Vettenranta sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zaitsev misses with the combination.
A slow jab from Zaitsev misses its intended target.
Zaitsev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vettenranta manages to avoid it.
Vettenranta fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zaitsev avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kaleva Vettenranta. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zaitsev wants to clinch.
Vettenranta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zaitsev sprawls and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Zaitsev pushes Vettenranta up against the cage in a clinch.
Vettenranta is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Zaitsev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Zaitsev works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T1#
Zaitsev lands with a left to the head.
Vettenranta is trying to pull guard but Zaitsev has him pressed against the cage.
Zaitsev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Vettenranta takes a shot to the head.
Vettenranta jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zaitsev walks away with a smile on his face. Vettenranta gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vettenranta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vettenranta takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vettenranta is breathing heavily.#CL2#
Zaitsev clinches up against the cage.
Vettenranta wants a takedown but no success here.
Zaitsev lands a left hand.
Zaitsev lands a body punch.
Good body shot from Zaitsev.
A shot in the inside from Zaitsev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zaitsev scores with a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zaitsev creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT2#
It looks like Kaleva Vettenranta has been cut.
Zaitsev makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zaitsev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vettenranta backwards.
A shot in the inside from Zaitsev. #ROC2#
Vettenranta is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zaitsev.
Oh Vettenranta is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zaitsev creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Vettenranta drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev is the new heavyweight champion!
Dmitri Zaitsev decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
Revolution XC 911
Date: Sep 11, 2016 |
#R1#
Long throws a big shot that misses.
Long uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zaitsev.
Long misses with a wild body shot.
Zaitsev avoids the body shot from Long.
Zaitsev staying out of range there.
Zaitsev throws a shot from downtown. Long moves away and avoids it.
Dmitri Zaitsev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zaitsev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Long.
A jab lands there for Zaitsev.
Zaitsev fails with an attempt to clinch.
Long throws a body punch but Zaitsev moves out of range.
Zaitsev slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Long waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zaitsev.
Zaitsev throws a body punch but Long moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Long looks to throw the jab but Zaitsev is out of range.
Long with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zaitsev to score with a decent uppercut.
Zaitsev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Long counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zaitsev misses with a wild body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Long misses the target.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Long throws a looping overhand right but Zaitsev ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Zaitsev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Long is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Zaitsev's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.#T1#
Zaitsev has a couple of punches blocked by Long.
Zaitsev misses with the head strike.
Long wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Long lands with a left to the head. #BC#
Long breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Zaitsev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Long tries to work over Zaitsev's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Long wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zaitsev has him pressed against the cage.#BC#
Long breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zaitsev is looking to clinch.
Long scores with a jab.
Zaitsev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Long sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Long takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Long slips a straight right by Zaitsev.
Zaitsev dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zaitsev takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zaitsev throws a right and a left that both miss.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zaitsev throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Long stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zaitsev throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Long on the side of the head. #CUT2#
It looks like Kyle Long has been cut.#T2#
Jab, jab by Long - just one landing.
Long fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zaitsev throws an overhand right that drops Long like a sack of potatoes! Zaitsev dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dmitri Zaitsev!
Dmitri Zaitsev 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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