Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: C29: Sanada vs Gracie
Date: Oct 21, 2017

#R1#
Trucks misses with a low kick as Zheglov jumps back.
Trucks misses with a body shot
and Zheglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Trucks misses with a hook.
Zheglov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.#CL#
Trucks gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Trucks throws a head punch that misses.
Trucks lands a shoulder strike.
Trucks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trucks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zheglov backwards.
Zheglov is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Trucks is keeping busy.
Trucks misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Zheglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Trucks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Trucks avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trucks showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zheglov.
Trucks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A left lands for Trucks.#T1#
Trucks misses with a hook
and Zheglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Trucks throws a right hand that misses
and Zheglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Trucks misses the shot to the body.
Derek Trucks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trucks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trucks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zheglov in his tracks.
Zheglov ducks under a wild hook from Trucks.
A punch lands to the side of Zheglov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Trucks jabs Zheglov right on the nose. Zheglov blinks but takes it well.
Zheglov misses with a straight left.
Zheglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Trucks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zheglov misses with a double jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zheglov.#T2#
Trucks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zheglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Trucks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zheglov is looking for the big counter here.
Trucks fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zheglov on the side of the head.
Zheglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Trucks looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Trucks is looking to clinch but Zheglov is avoiding it.
A telegraphed right hand from Trucks misses the target.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Trucks scores with a jab to the jaw.#KD#
Trucks cracks Zheglov with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Trucks has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zheglov to stand back up!#ROC#
Zheglov is rocked!#CL#
Zheglov gets tackled into the cage by Trucks. Trucks maintains the clinch.
Zheglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Trucks finish him?
Trucks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trucks.
Zheglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trucks tries to throw a body punch but Zheglov avoids it by throwing Trucks back against the cage.
A short right from Trucks on the inside.
Trucks lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zheglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Zheglov blocking some punches.
Trucks lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Trucks fails to land.
Trucks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zheglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Trucks.
Trucks lands with a left to the head.
Zheglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trucks scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zheglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Trucks.
Zheglov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Trucks backwards.
Zheglov scores with an uppercut up the middle.#CUT2#
It looks like Derek Trucks has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zheglov blocks an uppercut.
Zheglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zheglov blocks an uppercut.
Zheglov slowing the pace effectively.
Zheglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trucks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zheglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Trucks misses with a body punch.
Trucks misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Zheglov has had enough of the clinch but Trucks keeps him there for the moment.
Zheglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Trucks.
A right handed body shot lands from Trucks.
Zheglov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zheglov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Trucks misses with a punch on the inside.
Zheglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Trucks can't find room to land a body shot as Zheglov controls the action.
Zheglov can't find room to land a body shot as Trucks controls the action.
Zheglov is looking to control Trucks's arms but Trucks gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zheglov has his back to the cage.
Zheglov throws a head punch that misses.
Trucks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Trucks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trucks.
Zheglov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zheglov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Trucks has him pressed against the cage.
Trucks scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trucks.
Zheglov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zheglov lands a hook that snaps the head of Trucks backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Derek Trucks dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Derek Trucks's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zheglov misses with a hook. Trucks ducked under it nicely.
A jab from Zheglov does it's job there.
Trucks throws a jab when Zheglov was well out of range.#KD#
Trucks drops Zheglov with a beautiful combination! Zheglov stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Trucks is looking for the KO!
Trucks lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Zheglov falls backwards - clearly groggy! Trucks dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derek Trucks!
Our winner, Derek Trucks, 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.

Event: C25: Lu vs Cage
Date: Sep 30, 2017

#R1#
Caiman throws a hook to the side of Zheglov's head but Zheglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Caiman misses with a leg kick
and Zheglov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zheglov misses with a body shot.
Caiman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zheglov sprawls and moves away.
Zheglov throws a series of punches but Caiman avoids them all with ease.
Caiman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Caiman misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Caiman misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Zheglov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Caiman goes for a double leg but Zheglov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zheglov continues to drive forward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zheglov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Caiman's head.
Caiman closes the distance but Zheglov moves to the side
and Zheglov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Zheglov with a nice cross.
Caiman misses with a low kick as Zheglov jumps back.
Nice shot lands for Zheglov.
Zheglov lands with a cross.
Caiman takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zheglov slips a jab and a cross from Caiman.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zheglov! But no joy.
Zheglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zheglov is looking for the big counter here.
Zheglov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A shot to the body from Caiman misses
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Caiman gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zheglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ronaldo Caiman. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zheglov throws a series of strikes that have Caiman backpedaling.
Caiman takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC2#
Caiman is rocked!
Zheglov throws an overhand right that drops Caiman like a sack of potatoes! Zheglov dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gleb Zheglov!
A victorious Gleb Zheglov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: CCR 90
Date: Jul 14, 2017

#R1#
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
As Gotovina backs off Zheglov throws a huge counter combo but Gotovina manages to avoid it all.
Gotovina thumps Zheglov with a low kick.
Gotovina keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zheglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zheglov works the jab nicely.
Gotovina slips a jab from Zheglov.
An attempted straight right counter from Gotovina misses the target.
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
Gotovina throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zheglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina is looking to slow Zheglov down with leg kicks.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Gotovina to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Zheglov lands a lovely overhand right.
Gotovina throws a sloppy body shot
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina with a hook.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gotovina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A lazy left from Gotovina finds it's target.
Gotovina throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zheglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotovina throws out the jab.
Zheglov moves out of range of the leg kick from Gotovina.
Zheglov punishes Gotovina's body with a nice straight punch.#T2#
Gotovina scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zheglov in his tracks.
Gotovina swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zheglov looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gotovina throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gotovina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gotovina misses with a shot to the body
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Gotovina throws a leg kick
and Zheglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Gotovina thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gotovina tries to land a leg kick but Zheglov saw it coming and moves away.
Gotovina takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gotovina throws a shot from downtown. Zheglov moves away and avoids it.
Ante Gotovina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gotovina moves away from the strike by Zheglov. #T3#
Gotovina loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zheglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Gotovina is looking to counter punch.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotovina darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zheglov cracks Gotovina with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Gotovina.
Zheglov misses with the combination.
Gotovina scores with a slapping inside leg kick.#T4#
Gotovina tries a low kick but Zheglov avoids it.
Nice cross by Gotovina.
Gotovina misses with a left hand
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina throws a low kick but Zheglov avoids it.
Gotovina misses the body punch
and Zheglov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov misses with a looping left.
Zheglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gotovina under the eye.
Zheglov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gotovina counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
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 Ante Gotovina will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gotovina.
Zheglov looks to land a right hand but Gotovina moved out of range.
Gotovina has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Gotovina throws a lazy right hand but Zheglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Gotovina connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zheglov's hands.
Gotovina cracks the inside of Zheglov's front leg.
Gotovina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zheglov 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.
A slow jab from Gotovina misses its intended target.
Gotovina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zheglov moves away.
Some wild striking there from Zheglov. #T1#
Gotovina throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zheglov.
Zheglov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zheglov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gotovina can pounce on him.
Gotovina tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina throws a poor cross that misses
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zheglov moves away.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Gotovina avoids it with no problem.
Gotovina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ante Gotovina is winning the standup battle so far.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Zheglov is just out of range.
Gotovina connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Zheglov slips a jab from Gotovina.
Gotovina uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zheglov.
Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
Zheglov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zheglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Gotovina counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zheglov throws a one two combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zheglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gotovina moves away.
Gotovina misses with a hook
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gotovina scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zheglov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zheglov sizes up Gotovina with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T3#
Zheglov throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Gotovina on the side of the head.
Gotovina is looking to wear down Zheglov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gotovina throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Gotovina wants to slow Zheglov down by chopping away at his legs.
Gotovina lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zheglov connects with a body shot that sends Gotovina's belly button to the back.
Gotovina connects with an inside leg kick.
Gotovina swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov staying out of range there.
Zheglov slips a jab from Gotovina.
Gotovina misses with a straight left. #T4#
Zheglov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zheglov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gotovina looks to score with a jab to the body but Zheglov is just out of range.
Gotovina paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gotovina throws a predictable looking body shot
and Zheglov counters with a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws the left hand but Zheglov avoids the punch easily.
Zheglov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gotovina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zheglov.
Gotovina throws a lazy right hand but Zheglov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zheglov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Gotovina with a body shot.
Zheglov moves out of range as Gotovina strikes.
Gotovina connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ante Gotovina dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
Zheglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotovina throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Gotovina connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zheglov just misses with a punch to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zheglov checks a leg kick.
Gotovina pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zheglov is out of range and Gotovina settles back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina throws a leg kick which misses Zheglov's front leg but catches the back leg as Zheglov tries to avoid it.
Gotovina misses with a wild body shot.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotovina misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina misses with a low kick.
Zheglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gotovina finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Zheglov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gotovina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zheglov manages to avoid it.
Zheglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gotovina misses its target.
Gotovina throws a poor cross that misses
and Zheglov counters with a two punch combo.
Zheglov takes a kick to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotovina just misses with a punch to the body.
It seemed like Zheglov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zheglov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gotovina's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.#T2#
Zheglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gotovina.
Sloppy strikes from Zheglov. Those never looked like landing.
Zheglov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gotovina misses with a body shot.
Gotovina will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zheglov is looking for the big counter here.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zheglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zheglov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Gotovina looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Gotovina lands a lovely overhand right.
Zheglov avoids the body shot from Gotovina. #T3#
Zheglov misses with the combination.
Zheglov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zheglov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zheglov.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zheglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
Gotovina defending well as Zheglov loads up on a big left hand.
Zheglov walks into a jab.
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zheglov throws a shot to the body.
Gotovina throws a low kick but Zheglov moves out of range easily. #T4#
Zheglov throws the left hand but Gotovina avoids the punch easily.
Zheglov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Gotovina stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Gotovina uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zheglov.
Gotovina keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zheglov.
Gotovina motions for Zheglov to come forward. Gotovina throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gotovina misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A combination from Zheglov does no damage.
Gotovina misses with a wild body shot.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Gotovina avoids it with no problem.
Gotovina blocks a jab.
Gotovina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Ante Gotovina did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Gotovina buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Gotovina lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Gotovina lands a really nice looking cross but Zheglov seems unphased.
Gotovina misses with a looping left.
Zheglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gotovina under the eye.
Gotovina misses with an uppercut. Zheglov saw that one coming.
Zheglov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gotovina throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Gotovina takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Gotovina misses with a hook
and Zheglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T1#
Gotovina lands a head shot.
Gotovina rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Gotovina moves out of range as Zheglov strikes.
Zheglov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gotovina throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gotovina. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gotovina connects with a jab.
Zheglov connects with a body shot that sends Gotovina's belly button to the back.
Zheglov misses with a double jab.
Gotovina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zheglov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gotovina's hands.
Gotovina staying out of range there.#T2#
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina moves away from the strike by Zheglov.
Gotovina fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Gotovina throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zheglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A shot to the body from Gotovina misses
and Zheglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gotovina misses with a hook to the body
and Zheglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gotovina misses with a jab to the body
and Zheglov counters with a stiff right hand.
Gotovina throws a poor cross that misses
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov looks to throw the jab but Gotovina is out of range.
Gotovina misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zheglov. #T3#
Gotovina throws a hook but Zheglov avoids it easily.
Some wild striking there from Zheglov.
Gotovina swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Gotovina misses.
Zheglov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gotovina throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gotovina misses with a leg kick
letting Zheglov counter with a right hand.
Zheglov chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gotovina can pounce on him.
Gotovina throws an overhand right that lands on Zheglov's shoulder, as Zheglov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab lands there for Zheglov.#T4#
Gotovina throws a head kick that misses.
Zheglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov jabs Gotovina to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gotovina looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nice defenses there by Zheglov.
Gotovina fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zheglov manages to avoid it.
Gotovina tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zheglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gotovina.
A little jabbing left from Zheglov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zheglov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zheglov lands with an uppercut that bounces Gotovina off the cage and back into range.
The fighters circling - Gotovina throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Gotovina throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gleb Zheglov dominated that fourth round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Zheglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zheglov misses with a two punch combination.
Zheglov lands a nice shot to the body.
Zheglov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gotovina throws a lazy uppercut
and Gotovina takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov misses with a lunging right hand
and Gotovina counters with a leg kick.
Gotovina jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Gotovina.
Gotovina loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch.
Gotovina throws a body shot but no joy.
Zheglov looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
A leg kick checked by Zheglov.
Zheglov throws out a counter right but Gotovina avoids it with no problem.
Zheglov with a hook.
Gotovina moves out of range as Zheglov strikes.
Gotovina misses with a looping left.
Gotovina misses with a left hand
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gotovina thumps Zheglov with a low kick.
Gotovina scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Gotovina swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gotovina manages to avoid it.
Zheglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gotovina. #T2#
Gotovina bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zheglov's head backwards.
A big right from Zheglov misses.
Gotovina swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
Good exchange - Zheglov coming out on top.
Zheglov misses with a left hand
and Gotovina counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zheglov's knee momentarily.
Gotovina misses with a straight left.
Zheglov connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Zheglov.
Zheglov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Gotovina misses with a body shot
and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand.#T3#
Gotovina throws a leg kick but Zheglov moved away.
Zheglov slips a jab from Gotovina.
Zheglov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Gotovina throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Donk. Zheglov catches Gotovina right on the button with a cross.
Zheglov misses with a two punch combination.
Gotovina misses with a low kick.
Gotovina misses with a lunging right hand
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zheglov swinging wildly here.
Gleb Zheglov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Gotovina takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
Gotovina misses the shot to the body.
Gotovina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zheglov.
Gotovina appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zheglov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Gotovina counters with a stiff right hand.
Ante Gotovina is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zheglov throws a hook but Gotovina blocks it.
Gotovina throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gotovina bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zheglov throws a series of punches but Gotovina avoids them all with ease.
Zheglov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gotovina throws a body shot but no joy.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ante Gotovina.
Well Gotovina has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 47:48
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 49:47
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Ante Gotovina!
Ante Gotovina retains his middleweight title!
Ante Gotovina seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: ICON Fight NIGHT 8
Date: Dec 17, 2016

#R1#
Parade throws a shot from downtown. Zheglov moves away and avoids it.#CL2#
Parade closes the distance and pushes Zheglov back into the cage.
Parade lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Parade.
Zheglov scores with a shoulder strike. #CUT#
It looks like Rage Parade has been cut.
Zheglov is pushing Parade up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Parade keeps control of Zheglov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zheglov just leaning against Parade, taking a breather.
Parade will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zheglov up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zheglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Parade uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zheglov throws a head punch that misses.
Parade slows down the pace here. #T1#
Zheglov being controlled against the cage.
Parade leaning his opponent against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zheglov.
Zheglov'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.
Zheglov letting Parade take a breather here.
Zheglov can't find room to land a body shot as Parade controls the action.
Parade dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rage Parade.
Parade swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zheglov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Parade tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Parade takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rage Parade seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parade swinging wildly here.
Parade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
It looked like Zheglov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zheglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Parade to score with a decent uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Gleb Zheglov has been cut.
Zheglov scores with a three punch combo! #T3#
Zheglov misses the jab.
Parade jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've been told by Zheglov's head coaches at Jobber Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Some wild striking there from Parade.
Zheglov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Parade throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zheglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab lands there for Parade.
Parade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #CL2#
Parade clinches. #T4#
Parade has Zheglov pressed against the cage.
Zheglov scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zheglov.
Parade has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zheglov seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Parade can turn it around.
Zheglov lands a body shot.
Zheglov effectively controlling the action here.
Parade tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good body shot from Parade.
Parade slows down the pace here.
Parade displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zheglov up against the cage.
Parade continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zheglov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Rage Parade will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zheglov misses with a hook.
Parade misses with a combination
and Zheglov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Parade on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Parade shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A shot to the liver by Zheglov. Beautiful body shot.
Zheglov ducks under a wild hook from Parade.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zheglov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Parade finds it's way round the side to connect with Zheglov's head.
Zheglov throws a body punch but Parade moves out of range.
Gleb Zheglov is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab lands there for Parade.#ROC2#
Zheglov is rocked!#T1#
Parade throws a big shot that misses.
A quick step to the side and Zheglov tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Parade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parade looks to throw the jab but Zheglov is out of range.
Zheglov misses with an uppercut.
Zheglov loads up on a big right hand but Parade slips the punch.
Parade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Parade throws a hook but Zheglov avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Zheglov misses the target.
A left lands for Parade.
Parade tries to bum rush Zheglov with a series of wild strikes but Zheglov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Rage Parade is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Zheglov tries to keep at a distance but Parade has taken the fight into the clinch.#T2#
Zheglov misses with the head strike.
Zheglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Parade is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Parade tries to throw a body punch but Zheglov avoids it by throwing Parade back against the cage.
Zheglov has had enough of the clinch but Parade keeps him there for the moment.
Zheglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Parade lands a nice uppercut.
Parade pushes Zheglov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zheglov as Parade tries to tie him up. #BC#
Zheglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zheglov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Parade misses with a double jab
and Zheglov counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T3##CL2#
Parade has Zheglov up against the cage in a clinch.
Parade lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zheglov backwards.
Zheglov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Parade leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Parade - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Come on Parade - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Parade misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Zheglov. #T4#
Parade has Zheglov pushed against the cage.
Parade tries to stall but Zheglov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rage Parade.
Zheglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Parade.
Zheglov works the jab nicely.
Zheglov scores with a three punch combo!
Parade throws the left hand but Zheglov avoids the punch easily.
Zheglov throwing a counter right hand but Parade manages to avoid it.
Parade throws a right and a left that Zheglov avoids nicely.
Zheglov lands with a nice body punch.
Zheglov with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Parade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
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 Gleb Zheglov will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zheglov misses with a hook. Parade ducked under it nicely.
Parade let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Parade lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zheglov circles away quickly and effectively.
A jab from Parade misses.
A jab lands there for Zheglov.
Zheglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Parade is just out of range.
Parade misses with a double jab
and Zheglov 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.
Zheglov slips a jab from Parade.
Zheglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zheglov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Parade throws a right hand that Zheglov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zheglov also avoids with ease.
Zheglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Parade keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parade staying out of range there.
Parade misses with a two punch combination.
Parade slips a jab from Zheglov.
Parade tries to close the distance and clinch but Zheglov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A slow jab from Parade misses its intended target.
Zheglov throws a right and a left that Parade avoids nicely.
Parade swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T2#
Zheglov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Parade backs up against the cage.
Parade gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Parade might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.#CL2#
Parade darts in and clinches Zheglov up against the cage.
Zheglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zheglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Parade controls his hands.
Zheglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zheglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zheglov misses with a body punch.
The referee calls for Parade to work.
Zheglov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T3#
Parade taking a breather.
Zheglov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Still in the clinch, Zheglov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Parade lands a right hand.
Zheglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee calls for Parade to work.
Zheglov lands with a left to the head.
Zheglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zheglov lands with a left to the head.
Parade is struggling to control the position.
Parade is trying to maintain a safe position but Zheglov gets an underhook and turns Parade into the cage.
Zheglov wants to get back to striking at distance but Parade won't allow it.
Zheglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T4#
Zheglov stalling in the clinch but Parade improves position.
Zheglov is looking to control Parade's arms but Parade gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zheglov has his back to the cage.
Zheglov can't seem to implement his control oriented gameplan at the moment. That's no bad thing of course, for those of us who want to see a good fight.
Parade trying to stall but Zheglov improves his position.
Zheglov misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Parade breaks from the clinch.
Parade just misses with a punch to the body.
Parade on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Parade tries to clinch but Zheglov moves away
and Zheglov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
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!
Parade swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zheglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zheglov on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zheglov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zheglov is looking to counter punch.
Zheglov lands with a shot to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gleb Zheglov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zheglov 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Gleb Zheglov!
A victorious Gleb Zheglov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: Revolution XC 8
Date: Nov 04, 2016

#R1#
Brown on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Zheglov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zheglov lands a slapping body shot.
Zheglov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brown moves to clinch but Zheglov breaks away
letting Zheglov counter with a right hand.
Zheglov lands a jab-cross combination.
Brown shoots in for a takedown but Zheglov shows good takedown defense.
Zheglov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Good shot there by Zheglov.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gleb Zheglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bill Brown.
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!
Zheglov with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Brown misses with a takedown
letting Zheglov counter with a right hand.
Brown throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zheglov on the side of the head.
Zheglov scores with a nice head shot.#T1#
Zheglov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zheglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zheglov scores with a sloppy right hand. Brown should have avoided that one.
A lazy left from Zheglov finds it's target.
Zheglov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Brown walks into a stiff left hand from Zheglov.
A lazy left from Zheglov finds it's target.
Brown works over Zheglov's head and body with a nice combination.#CUT2#
It looks like Gleb Zheglov has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zheglov digs a good body shot into Brown's ribs.
Zheglov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brown doesn't seem bothered though.
Brown looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Brown shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zheglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2#
Brown fails with the takedown
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zheglov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Brown walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown fails with the takedown
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brown fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zheglov works Brown's body with a nice hook.
Zheglov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zheglov scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Brown misses with a takedown
and Zheglov counters with a right hand to the body.
We've been told by Zheglov's head coaches at Jobber Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#T3#
Brown with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zheglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zheglov is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brown looks winded!
Zheglov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #ROC#
Brown is rocked!
Brown shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zheglov sprawls well. Zheglov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
Zheglov defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Zheglov lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Zheglov finish him?
Brown misses with an uppercut
and Zheglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zheglov lands a nice looking body shot.
Zheglov cracks Brown with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Brown falls to his knees and Zheglov doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gleb Zheglov!
During a confident post fight interview, Gleb Zheglov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Revolution XC 7
Date: Oct 06, 2016

#R1#
Maldonado tries for a takedown but Zheglov circles away easily
letting Zheglov counter with a right hand.
Zheglov looks to land a combination but Maldonado avoids it well.
Maldonado swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zheglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Maldonado tries to move into range but Zheglov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zheglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Maldonado's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zheglov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Maldonado scrambles back to his feet.
Zheglov swings for the body but Maldonado moves out of range.
Zheglov lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zheglov leaves Maldonado with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Zheglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Maldonado misses with a takedown attempt - Zheglov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zheglov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gleb Zheglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Maldonado.#T1#
Maldonado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Maldonado dives in and grabs Zheglov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zheglov pushes down on Maldonado's head and hops out.
Zheglov jabs at Maldonado's body.
Maldonado takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Maldonado.
Maldonado fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Maldonado gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zheglov.
Zheglov looks to land a combination but Maldonado avoids it well. #T2#
Maldonado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zheglov's waist but Zheglov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maldonado off to one side.
Maldonado tries for a takedown but Zheglov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Maldonado moves out of range of the strikes.
Zheglov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Gleb Zheglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Maldonado 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zheglov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zheglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maldonado moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Maldonado shoots in but Zheglov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jab from Zheglov.
Maldonado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zheglov avoids it really well and circles away.
It looked like Zheglov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T3#
Zheglov connects with a single shot there.
Zheglov throws out a loose jab but Maldonado uses good head movement to avoid it.
Maldonado has a takedown stuffed.
Maldonado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zheglov pinned against the cage. Zheglov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maldonado changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zheglov tries to avoid it but Maldonado manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zheglov to the ground. Zheglov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zheglov blocks the body kick.
A little feinted left hand from Zheglov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.#T4#
Maldonado throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zheglov's waist but Zheglov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Maldonado off to one side.
Maldonado looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Maldonado misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
As Maldonado looks to move away, Zheglov throws a big counter combo but Maldonado just gets out of the way.
Zheglov works over Maldonado's head and body with a nice combination.
Zheglov connects with a body shot.
A nice combination there by Maldonado.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zheglov misses the jab.
Maldonado walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zheglov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Maldonado takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gleb Zheglov dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Maldonado fails with a takedown attempt.
Zheglov lands a right hook to the body.
Zheglov throws a jab when Maldonado was well out of range.
Maldonado tries for a takedown but Zheglov circles away easily
and Zheglov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Maldonado's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Maldonado duly obliges.
Zheglov misses with a wild body shot.
Rob Maldonado 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.
Maldonado misses with a takedown attempt
letting Zheglov counter with a right hand.
Gleb Zheglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rob Maldonado.
Maldonado shoots for a takedown but Zheglov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zheglov misses with the combination. #T1#
Maldonado darts in looking for a takedown but Zheglov gets double underhooks and turns Maldonado into the cage.
Zheglov just misses with a punch to the body.
Maldonado doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Maldonado takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maldonado can do to turn this around?
Zheglov throws a hook to the side of Maldonado's head but Maldonado sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Maldonado fails with the takedown
and Zheglov counters with a right hand to the body.
Maldonado is breathing heavily.
Maldonado throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zheglov scores with a one two! Maldonado had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zheglov here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Maldonado will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zheglov tries to bum rush Maldonado with a series of wild strikes but Maldonado uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Maldonado has his takedown stuffed
and Zheglov counters with a left and a right that stings Maldonado. #T2#
Maldonado gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zheglov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zheglov with a jab.
Maldonado is trying desperately to land a takedown but Zheglov is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Maldonado.
Maldonado shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Maldonado.
Zheglov lands a jab.
Maldonado showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zheglov. #T3#
Maldonado fails with the takedown
and Zheglov counters with a right hand to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Maldonado 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 Zheglov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zheglov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Maldonado shoots in looking for a takedown but Zheglov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maldonado's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Maldonado misses with a takedown attempt
and Zheglov counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zheglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zheglov punishes Maldonado's body with a nice straight punch.
Zheglov lands a nice shot that snaps Maldonado's head back.
Maldonado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zheglov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Maldonado misses with a takedown attempt - Zheglov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zheglov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with eachother but Maldonado might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zheglov has got the better of the exchanges.
Maldonado moves to clinch but Zheglov breaks away
and Zheglov counters with a stiff right hand. #ROC#
Maldonado is rocked!#T4#
Maldonado fails with the takedown
and Zheglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zheglov works Maldonado's body with a nice hook.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice takedown defense from Zheglov. No joy for Maldonado on that attempt.
Maldonado slips a straight right by Zheglov.
Maldonado defending well as Zheglov loads up on a big left hand.
Zheglov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Maldonado lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maldonado shoots and misses
and Zheglov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jab, jab by Zheglov - just one landing.
Maldonado is still on wobbly legs! Can Zheglov finish him?
Maldonado misses with a takedown attempt - Zheglov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maldonado seems to have recovered his senses.
Maldonado fails with the takedown
letting Zheglov counter with a right hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gleb Zheglov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Zheglov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Maldonado drops his hands momentarily and Zheglov takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Maldonado misses with a takedown attempt - Zheglov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Maldonado throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zheglov counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Maldonado off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Zheglov follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Maldonado was out before he hit the floor.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gleb Zheglov!
During a confident post fight interview, Gleb Zheglov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Revolution XC 911
Date: Sep 11, 2016

#R1#
Doe misses the jab.
Gleb Zheglov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zheglov slips under a jab from Doe.
Doe swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
A swing and a miss from Zheglov.
A swing and a miss from Doe.
Doe fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Zheglov lands a lovely overhand right.
Doe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zheglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Doe.
Doe takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses.
Zheglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Doe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab from Zheglov misses.
Doe now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doe stuns Zheglov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zheglov throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Doe on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Doe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zheglov lands a nice shot that snaps Doe's head back.
Doe is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zheglov as he jumps to the side.
Zheglov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zheglov!
Zheglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Doe misses with a straight right. #T1##TD2#
Doe manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zheglov on his heels. He'll look to pass Zheglov's guard now, I'm sure.#SUB2#
Doe is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Doe engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Doe drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zheglov manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Doe has Zheglov in his guard.#REVR#
Zheglov is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zheglov has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#T2##SUB2#
Doe is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zheglov defends well.
Zheglov is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3#
Doe has Zheglov pulled in close to control his posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Doe can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zheglov trying to control but Doe is working from the bottom. #T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Doe has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zheglov's corner is telling him to maintain position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Gleb Zheglov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zheglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Doe throws a right hand that misses
and Zheglov counters with a nice body shot.
Doe throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Zheglov misses with a double jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gleb Zheglov 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#
Nice sprawl there from Zheglov as Doe shoots in.
Zheglov misses with a double jab.
Gleb Zheglov is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice sprawl there from Zheglov as Doe shoots in.
Zheglov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Doe eats them both and turns towards Zheglov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zheglov looks to land a combination but Doe avoids it well.
Doe just misses with a punch to the body.
Doe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zheglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Doe.
Nice shot by Zheglov.
Zheglov avoids the body shot from Doe.
Doe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zheglov pinned against the cage. Zheglov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Gleb Zheglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Doe.
Zheglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Doe.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Doe.
Zheglov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zheglov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zheglov throws a shot to the body.
Doe throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Zheglov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Zheglov misses with a series of wild punches.
Doe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A big right from Doe misses.
Doe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zheglov.
Doe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zheglov.
A left and a right from Zheglov both land. Nice combination.
Zheglov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Doe looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zheglov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gleb Zheglov is winning the standup battle so far.
Good shot there by Zheglov.
Zheglov scores with a nice strike.
Zheglov moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zheglov misses with a wild combination.
Zheglov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zheglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zheglov misses with the combination. #T2#
A jab from Zheglov finds it's way through Doe's defenses.
Doe fails with a takedown attempt.
Doe slips a jab from Zheglov.
A jab from Zheglov does it's job there.
Zheglov misses with an uppercut. Doe saw that one coming.
Doe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#TD2#
Doe shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zheglov's guard.
Doe looking to pass the guard.
Doe keeps trying to improve his position.
Zheglov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doe is one step ahead there. #T3#
Zheglov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zheglov trying to control the position.
Doe trying to control the position from guard on top but Zheglov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Doe missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#TD2#
Doe darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.#T4##SUB2#
Doe is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zheglov sees it coming and defends easily.
Doe lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Doe thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doe thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zheglov's head. #SUB2#
Doe wants to work for an arm triangle but Zheglov is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Zheglov is not content to let Doe control the position.#SUB2#
Doe is looking for a kimura but Zheglov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Doe to get the leverage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gleb Zheglov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zheglov misses with a straight right.
Zheglov missing with a left hand there. Doe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Doe is defended easily by Zheglov.
Zheglov misses with a straight left.
Doe moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Doe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Doe misses with a looping left.
Zheglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doe can do to turn this around?
Zheglov avoids the body shot from Doe.
Zheglov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Doe.
Doe shoots in but no luck this time. #TD2#
Doe drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Doe is looking to take a break and control but Zheglov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zheglov is trying to improve his position.#T1##SUB2#
Doe working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Doe looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zheglov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zheglov is looking for a sweep.
Doe wants to control for a moment but Zheglov uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Zheglov tries to get to full guard but Doe has control of the leg. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Doe keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Zheglov won't allow Doe to pass to mount.
Doe scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Doe thows a huge punch but Zheglov dodges it nicely.
Zheglov knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Doe on the ground.
Doe seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Doe looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T3#
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Doe lands a nice short elbow.#SUB2#
Doe is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ground and pound from Doe.
Doe stalling.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.#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.
Zheglov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Doe circles away quickly and effectively.
Doe throws a hook but Zheglov avoids it easily.
Doe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zheglov swivels and escapes.
Gleb Zheglov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Doe.
Zheglov throws a hook but Doe avoids it easily.
Zheglov misses with a wild body shot.
Zheglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Doe under the eye.
Doe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zheglov.
Zheglov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zheglov misses with a wild combination.
It seemed like Doe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Doe misses with a looping right.
Zheglov lands a jab to the nose.
A big right from Doe misses.
Doe moves into range and connects with a jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Doe shoots in looking for a takedown. Zheglov tries to sprawl out of it but Doe keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zheglov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zheglov throwing a counter right hand but Doe manages to avoid it.
John Doe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doe misses with a straight left.
It looked like Zheglov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Gleb Zheglov.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zheglov, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gleb Zheglov!
A relieved looking Gleb Zheglov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: RXC 5 King of Smack!
Date: Aug 23, 2016

#R1#
Vettenranta fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice defenses there by Vettenranta.
Vettenranta drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zheglov sprawls and moves away.#TD#
Vettenranta closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zheglov quickly recovers to half guard.
Vettenranta not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zheglov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Vettenranta. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Vettenranta missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zheglov has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Vettenranta is working away from the top position though.
Vettenranta is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #SUB#
Zheglov is defending against the submission attempts here by Vettenranta.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Well, if Vettenranta 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. #T1#
Vettenranta wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zheglov keeps working. #SUB#
Vettenranta is trying for a kimura here. Zheglov looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Vettenranta wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kaleva Vettenranta!
Kaleva Vettenranta retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kaleva Vettenranta thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Revolution XC 3
Date: Aug 06, 2016

#R1#
A shot to the liver by Zheglov. Beautiful body shot.
Metso ducks right into an uppercut from Zheglov. #TD#
Metso gets the takedown into side control.
Metso controlling from side mount.
Metso scoring with punches from side control.
Metso in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Metso 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.
A lull in the action here.#SUB#
Metso is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zheglov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Metso throwing strikes but missing, from side control. #T1#
Zheglov takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zheglov is looking for a sweep.
Metso is chipping away with strikes.
Zheglov can't do much from the bottom here.
Zheglov takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Metso working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zheglov dodges the ground and pound from Metso.
Metso lands a few punches from side control.#T2##SUB#
Metso tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Metso landing a few strikes.
Zheglov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Metso. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Metso scoring with punches and elbows.
Metso connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Zheglov some visible discomfort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zheglov can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Metso is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zheglov has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zheglov dodges the ground and pound from Metso.
Metso scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Zheglov to see if he's OK.#T3#
Zheglov trying to remain calm as Metso controls from the top position.
Metso scoring with punches from side control.
Metso is putting a hurting on Zheglov here, landing some big shots from side control.
Metso working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Metso in side control lands a decent elbow.
Zheglov is trying to control Metso's posture but Metso avoids it.
Zheglov managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Metso.
Metso throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.#T4#
Zheglov is not content to let Metso control the position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Metso controls the position from side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ukko Metso dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##TD#
Metso closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Zheglov's guard.
Zheglov working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Metso.
Metso works over Zheglov with some ground and pound from guard.
Metso is in close to Zheglov's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Metso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Metso trying to control but Zheglov is working from the bottom.
Metso is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zheglov can do to turn this around?
Metso slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metso working the head with strikes. #SUB#
Metso is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zheglov looks calm but he's in trouble here. Metso gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zheglov is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Metso lets go of the hold and Zheglov can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ukko Metso!
After winning the bout, Ukko Metso thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 4
Date: Jul 16, 2016

#R1#
Dum throws a big shot that misses.
Dum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dum throws a nice looking combination but Zheglov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dum's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Dum's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dum is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zheglov.
Zheglov cracks Dum with an open hand slap.#CUT#
It looks like Tweedle Dum has been cut.
Zheglov with a hook.
Dum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zheglov.
Dum wants to counter with a clinch but Zheglov pushes him away.
Zheglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dum will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dum throws a hook but Zheglov avoids it easily.
Zheglov looks to land a left hand but Dum moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dum paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dum scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Dum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zheglov misses the jab.
Dum on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A big right from Zheglov misses. #T1#
Zheglov looks to throw the jab but Dum is out of range.
Zheglov lands with a shot to the body.
Zheglov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dum.
Dum is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Dum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zheglov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Zheglov misses its intended target.
Zheglov misses with a straight left.
Dum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zheglov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zheglov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dum.
Dum throws a right hand that misses
letting Zheglov counter with a right hand.
Zheglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dum manages to avoid it.
Dum with a nice cross.
Zheglov swings widly with a right hand
and Dum counters with a straight right hand.
Zheglov missing with a left hand there. Dum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dum scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dum slips a jab from Zheglov.
Zheglov scores with a hook to the body. Dum takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Zheglov misses its intended target. #T2#
Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dum.
Dum misses with a straight right.
Zheglov throws a lazy right hand but Dum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zheglov.
Zheglov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zheglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Dum throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dum moves away from the strike by Zheglov.
Zheglov misses with a wild body shot.
Dum feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zheglovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sloppy strikes from Zheglov. Those never looked like landing.
Dum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zheglov under the eye.
Zheglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zheglov misses with a body shot.
Dum misses the shot to the body.
Zheglov is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Dum's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Jab, jab by Dum - just one landing. #T3#
Dum scores with a three punch combo! #ROC2#
Zheglov is rocked!
Zheglov throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Dum to counter with a crisp jab.
Oh Zheglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dum drops Zheglov with a naaaaasty hook - Zheglov is in real trouble here! Dum dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tweedle Dum!
An out of breath Tweedle Dum thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 3
Date: Jul 15, 2016

#R1#
Hilfiger throws a body punch but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hilfiger's head.
Zheglov throws a big shot that misses.
Zheglov looks to land a right hand but Hilfiger moved out of range.
Hilfiger misses with a body shot.
Hilfiger moves away from the strike by Zheglov.
Zheglov misses with an uppercut.
Hilfiger throws a big counter head kick but Zheglov avoids it with no problem.
Hilfiger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zheglov avoids the body shot from Hilfiger.
A shot to the body from Zheglov misses
enabling Hilfiger to counter with a crisp jab.
Hilfiger misses with a head kick.
Zheglov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice cross by Zheglov.
Zheglov throws a lazy right hand but Hilfiger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zheglov walks into a straight right hand from Hilfiger.
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!
Zheglov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hilfiger wants to clinch but Zheglov slips to the side
and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand.
Zheglov misses with a looping left.#T1#
Zheglov scores with a jab to the head.
Zheglov throws a looping overhand right but Hilfiger ducks down to avoid it.
Zheglov misses with a jab to the body
and Zheglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov misses the body punch
and Hilfiger counters with a good, hard body kick but Zheglov shrugs it off.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hilfiger. That's going to slow Zheglov down.
Zheglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hilfiger now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zheglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hilfiger scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hilfiger lands with a hook. Zheglov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zheglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hilfiger.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hilfiger.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hilfiger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov takes a swing at Hilfiger's ribcage but misses.
Hilfiger throws a lazy uppercut
and Zheglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zheglov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hilfiger lands with a right hand. #T2#
Hilfiger misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Zheglov finds it's target.
Hilfiger throws a head kick that misses.
Hilfiger loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch.
Hilfiger lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hilfiger lands a jab to the nose.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Hilfiger.
Hilfiger misses with a low kick.
Hilfiger throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hilfiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov misses with a hook.
Zheglov scores with a body shot.
Zheglov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zheglov lands with a good body shot.
Hilfiger connects with a high kick.
Hilfiger misses with a hook.
A head kick misses from Hilfiger.
Zheglov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#T3#
Zheglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hilfiger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hilfiger misses with a body shot
and Zheglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hilfiger throws a hook but Zheglov avoids it easily.
Hilfiger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zheglov.
Hilfiger missing with a left hand there. Zheglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hilfiger dodges the punch combination from Zheglov.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hilfiger.
Zheglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hilfiger throws out a loose jab but Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hilfiger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hilfiger throws a head kick but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov lands a jab to Hilfiger's midsection.
Zheglov scores with the left hand. Hilfiger knows he should have avoided that one.
Hilfiger looks to throw the jab but Zheglov is out of range. #T4#
Hilfiger throws a leg kick but Zheglov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hilfiger throws a hook to the side of Zheglov's head but Zheglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zheglov misses with an uppercut
and Hilfiger cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A low kick from Hilfiger is predictable there
and Zheglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hilfiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zheglov.
Hilfiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zheglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilfiger.
Zheglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zheglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zheglov lands with an overhand left.
Zheglov misses with a looping right.
Zheglov connects with a jab.
Hilfiger throws a lazy head kick
and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand.
Ronny Hilfiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zheglov lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hilfiger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A big left from Zheglov misses.
Hilfiger tries to bum rush Zheglov with a series of wild strikes but Zheglov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hilfiger throws a front kick aimed at Zheglov's knee but Zheglov avoids it well.
Zheglov is looking to counter punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Ronny Hilfiger will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Zheglov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hilfiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zheglov.
Nice uppercut lands for Hilfiger. That snapped Zheglov's head back.
Hilfiger thumps Zheglov with a low kick.
Zheglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hilfiger is looking to slow Zheglov down with leg kicks.
Jab by Zheglov.
Hilfiger connects with a right hand. Zheglov shakes it off.
Hilfiger throws a body shot but no joy.
Zheglov lands a lovely overhand right.
Hilfiger avoids the body shot from Zheglov.
Hilfiger comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zheglov misses with a straight left.
Zheglov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hilfiger tries to move into range but Zheglov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hilfiger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zheglov.#T1#
Zheglov with a nice cross.
Hilfiger scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hilfiger lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hilfiger.
A head kick misses from Hilfiger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zheglov.
Hilfiger pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zheglov connects with a nice looking jab. #ROC#
Hilfiger is rocked!
Hilfiger misses with a two punch combination.
Zheglov is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Hilfiger doesn't manage to clinch there - Zheglov circles away.
Zheglov lands a really nice looking cross but Hilfiger seems unphased.
Hilfiger is still on wobbly legs! Can Zheglov finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Zheglov.
Hilfiger seems to have recovered his senses.
Hilfiger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zheglov misses with a hook.#KD#
Zheglov lands a left and a right that send Hilfiger crashing to the mat, dazed. Zheglov thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Hilfiger misses with an uppercut.
Hilfiger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zheglov throws a shot to the body. #T2#
Hilfiger swings widly with a right hand
and Zheglov counters with a huge left! Hilfiger is in big trouble! He's backing up but Zheglov isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Hilfiger from any more damage. A dominating finish by Zheglov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gleb Zheglov!
Gleb Zheglov decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 2
Date: Jul 14, 2016

#R1#
Zheglov loads up on a big right hand but Chance slips the punch.
Donk. Zheglov catches Chance right on the button with a cross.
Zheglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chance on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zheglov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Chance s jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Chance throws a jab when Zheglov was well out of range.
Zheglov misses the shot to the body.
Chance tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zheglov was well out of range. Poor timing from Chance .
It looked like Zheglov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chance .
Chance with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zheglov to score with a decent uppercut.
Chance connects with a nice looking jab.
Chance misses with a looping right.
Chance with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chance misses with an uppercut.
Zheglov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chance keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zheglov with a nice cross.#T1#
A combination from Chance does no damage.
Chance uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zheglov has time to react.
Chance scores with a punch to the head.
Chance throws a right and a left that Zheglov avoids nicely.
Zheglov looks to throw the jab but Chance is out of range.
Chance scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zheglov in his tracks.
Chance lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Chance 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.
Sloppy strikes from Zheglov. Those never looked like landing.
Zheglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chance swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chance uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zheglov.
Zheglov cracks Chance on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Chance falls backwards against the cage. Zheglov follows up with more strikes that drop Chance to his knees. Zheglov keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Chance ! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gleb Zheglov!
Gleb Zheglov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: The Island Season 5, 185 lbs, Round 1
Date: Jul 13, 2016

#R1#
Garrow changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zheglov tries to avoid it but Garrow manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zheglov to the ground. Zheglov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zheglov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Garrow throws a combination that misses
and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#
It looks like Roran Garrow has been cut.
Garrow tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zheglov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roran Garrow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garrow throws the left hand but Zheglov avoids the punch easily.
Garrow tries for a takedown but Zheglov circles away easily#KD#
and Zheglov counters with a crisp right hand that drops Garrow! Zheglov lets Garrow back up to his feet, looking for a finish!#ROC#
Garrow is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Garrow walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Zheglov swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Gleb Zheglov!
An out of breath Gleb Zheglov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HI 70 - Rumbux
Date: Jun 20, 2016

#R1#
Zheglov slips a straight right by Ngata.
Zheglov looks to land a right hand but Ngata moved out of range.
Ngata swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov misses with a hook.
A slow jab from Zheglov misses its intended target.
We've been told by Zheglov's head coaches at Rabid Dog that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zheglov throws an overhand right that lands on Ngata's shoulder, as Ngata tries to avoid the shot.
Ngata slips a jab from Zheglov.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zheglov, as that shot connected.
Ngata digs a good hook to Zheglov's body.
Zheglov ducks under a wild hook from Ngata.
Zheglov throws a shot from downtown. Ngata moves away and avoids it.
Zheglov defending well as Ngata loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Ngata catches Zheglov right on the button with a cross.
The fighters circling - Zheglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ngata! But no joy.
Ngata scores with a hook.
Zheglov misses with a body shot.
Ngata throws out a counter right but Zheglov avoids it with no problem.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zheglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.#T1#
Ngata uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zheglov.
Ngata throws a right hand that misses
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Ngata throws an off balance right hand
and Ngata takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Ngata, as that shot connected.
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ngata. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
An attempted straight right counter from Zheglov misses the target.
A left lands for Zheglov.
Ngata misses with a body punch
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Ngata throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zheglov moves out of range of the strikes.
Ngata uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zheglov.
Ngata moves away from the strike by Zheglov.
Ngata looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zheglov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zheglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ngata manages to avoid it.
Zheglov walks into a straight right hand from Ngata.
Ngata throws a series of punches but Zheglov moves out of range. #T2#
Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zheglov.
Zheglov digs a good body shot into Ngata's ribs.
Ngata throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zheglov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ngata misses with a straight left.
Zheglov moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Zheglov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ngata.
Zheglov tries to bum rush Ngata with a series of wild strikes but Ngata uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ngata misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zheglov.
Zheglov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ngata staying out of range there.
Zheglov throws a shot to the body.
Ngata connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zheglov's hands.
Ngata misses with a looping right.
Zheglov looks to land a right hand but Ngata moved out of range.
Nice shot lands for Ngata.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ngata. Zheglov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ngata swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range. #T3#
Zheglov misses with a looping left.
Ngata slips under a jab from Zheglov.
Zheglov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Ngata was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ngata looks to throw the jab but Zheglov is out of range.
Zheglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zheglov works over Ngata's head and body with a nice combination.
Zheglov misses with a wild combination.
Zheglov lands with a hook. Ngata tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zheglov lands the left hand.
Ngata scores with a jab to the body.
Ngata throws a hook to the side of Zheglov's head but Zheglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A telegraphed right hand from Zheglov misses the target.
Zheglov slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zheglov throws a series of punches but Ngata moves out of range. #T4#
Zheglov throws a hook but Ngata avoids it easily.
Ngata slips a jab from Zheglov.
Zheglov misses with a hook. Ngata ducked under it nicely.
Ngata scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zheglov doesn't seem bothered though.
Ngata throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Ngata misses with a wild body shot.
Nice uppercut lands for Ngata. That snapped Zheglov's head back.
A slow jab from Ngata misses its intended target.
Zheglov is looking to counter punch.
Zheglov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zheglov looks to land a combination but Ngata avoids it well.
Zheglov throws a looping overhand right but Ngata ducks down to avoid it.
Ngata looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ngata misses with a body shot.
Zheglov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zheglov misses with a looping left.
Ngata jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The crowd cheers as Zheglov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ngata doesn't seem phased though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gleb Zheglov dominated that round.
That's time! Zheglov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R2#
Ngata thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ngata with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zheglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Ngata getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zheglov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ngata rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zheglov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Donk. Zheglov catches Ngata right on the button with a cross.
Ngata swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range.
Zheglov throwing a counter right hand but Ngata manages to avoid it.
Zheglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Ngata.
Zheglov throws a shot from downtown. Ngata moves away and avoids it.
Ngata defending well as Zheglov loads up on a big left hand.
Ngata loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch.
Zheglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ngata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zheglov with a nice cross.#T1#
Ngata throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zheglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ngata moves away.
Ngata slips a jab from Zheglov.
Zheglov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zheglov stalks Ngata and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Ngata's face. Ngata staggers backwards, shaken.
A big right from Zheglov misses.
Zheglov slips under a jab.
Zheglov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zheglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ngata.
Zheglov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ngata can do to turn this around?
Ngata slips a straight right by Zheglov.
A nice side step and Ngata releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zheglov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A swing and a miss from Zheglov.
Ngata throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Ngata looks to land a right hand but Zheglov moved out of range.
Zheglov throws a big counter combination but Ngata scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Ngata doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Ngata misses the body punch
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ngata keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zheglov.
Gleb Zheglov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ngata keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ngata fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zheglov manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ngata darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zheglov moves out of range as Ngata strikes.
Ngata pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ngata moves out of range of the strikes.
Ngata slips a straight right by Zheglov.
Zheglov takes a swing at Ngata's ribcage but misses.
Ngata lands with a shot to the body.
Ngata lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A lazy left from Zheglov finds it's target.
Zheglov misses with a left hand
and Zheglov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zheglov throws a hook but Ngata blocks it.
Ngata appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zheglov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #T3#
Zheglov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ngata gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zheglov.
Zheglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ngata was well out of range. Poor timing from Zheglov.
Zheglov throws out a loose jab but Ngata uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zheglov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ngata counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zheglov throws a jab when Ngata was well out of range.
Ngata moves forwards but Zheglov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Ngata scores with a sloppy right hand. Zheglov should have avoided that one. #ROC2#
Zheglov is rocked!
Ngata misses with an uppercut.
Oh Zheglov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ngata throws a jab but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Ngata slips a straight right by Zheglov.
Ngata misses with a looping right.
Zheglov seems to have got his legs back now.
Zheglov jabs at Ngata's body.
Zheglov misses with a hook
and Ngata connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zheglov throws a lazy right hand but Ngata sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T4#
Ngata misses the shot to the body.
Ngata scores with a body shot.
Zheglov misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zheglov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ngata to score with a decent uppercut.
Ngata misses with a jab to the body
and Zheglov counters with a nice uppercut.
Zheglov lands with a good body shot.
Zheglov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zheglov misses with a hook. Ngata ducked under it nicely.
Ngata missing with a left hand there. Zheglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zheglov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zheglov throws a poor cross that misses
letting Ngata counter with a right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zheglov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ngata scores with a hook to the body. Zheglov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ngata lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zheglov circles away quickly and effectively.
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 Gleb Zheglov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
Ngata lands with a right that hurts Zheglov. Zheglov looks to clinch but Ngata throws a short knee that drops Zheglov. This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Tangaroa Ngata!
Tangaroa Ngata is the new middleweight champion!
An out of breath Tangaroa Ngata thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: HI 67 - Resurgence
Date: Jun 15, 2016

#R1#
Zheglov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Pao moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zheglov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Pao tries to clinch up but Zheglov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zheglov scores with a body shot.
Zheglov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pao tries to clinch up but Zheglov circles away and keeps his distance.
Zheglov scores with a hook to the body. Pao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pao closes the distance but Zheglov moves to the side
and Zheglov counters with a nice body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Pao 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.#T1#
Zheglov scores with a body shot.
Zheglov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Pao looks winded!#KD#
Zheglov cracks Pao with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Pao looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zheglov finish him? #ROC#
Pao is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Igor Pao has been cut.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Pao bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Zheglov comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Pao falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Pao was out before he hit the floor!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gleb Zheglov!
Gleb Zheglov retains his middleweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gleb Zheglov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: Highland Island World 4
Date: May 28, 2016

#R1#
Bones Junior misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zheglov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zheglov blocks a jab.
Bones Junior misses with a hook
and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand.
Zheglov throws a big shot that misses.
Bones Junior ducks under a wild hook from Zheglov.
Zheglov takes one to the chin there.
Zheglov throws a jab when Bones Junior was well out of range.
Zheglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bones Junior manages to avoid it.
Bones Junior jabs Zheglov right on the nose. Zheglov blinks but takes it well.
Zheglov throws a nice looking combination but Bones Junior bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zheglov lands a nice looking body shot.
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!
Bones Junior swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Bones Junior.
Bones Junior lands with an overhand left.
Zheglov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zheglov throws out a loose jab but Bones Junior uses good head movement to avoid it. #T1#
Zheglov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A slow jab from Zheglov misses its intended target. #CL#
Bones Junior clinches up against the cage.
Zheglov is looking to break free of the clinch but Bones Junior has double underhooks.
Zheglov misses with some punches.
Zheglov tries to throw a body punch but Bones Junior avoids it by throwing Zheglov back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zheglov.
Bones Junior gets through Zheglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bones Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Zheglov controls his hands.
Bones Junior gets through Zheglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bones Junior.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bones Junior.
Zheglov misses with a punch to the body.
Bones Junior lands a right hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zheglov.
Bones Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Zheglov controls the action. #T2#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zheglov.
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!
Zheglov digs a right hand into Bones Junior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bones Junior's gas tank. #BC2#
Zheglov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice shot lands for Zheglov.#CUT2#
It looks like Jonny Bones Junior has been cut.
Zheglov misses with an uppercut.
Jonny Bones Junior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bones Junior moves out of range as Zheglov strikes.
Zheglov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bones Junior definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.#CL#
Bones Junior pushes Zheglov up against the cage in a clinch.
Bones Junior tries a body shot but Zheglov blocks it.
Bones Junior working aggressively here.
Zheglov blocks an uppercut.
Bones Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zheglov blocking some punches.
Bones Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bones Junior keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zheglov's efforts to push away.#T3#
Zheglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bones Junior lands a shoulder strike.
Zheglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bones Junior.
Nice body punch from Bones Junior - that landed with a thud.
Bones Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones Junior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zheglov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bones Junior seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Zheglov can turn it around.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bones Junior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bones Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones Junior throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bones Junior fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zheglov.
Zheglov is trying to break free.#T4#
Bones Junior misses with the head strike.
Bones Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bones Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bones Junior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zheglov lands a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bones Junior lands a nice uppercut.
Zheglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bones Junior misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zheglov fails to land.
Bones Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Bones Junior lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zheglov.
Zheglov blocks an uppercut.
Bones Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bones Junior misses with some punches.
Zheglov prevents a body shot from Bones Junior.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Bones Junior dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Bones Junior's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2##CL#
Bones Junior has taken the fight to the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zheglov.
Bones Junior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bones Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Bones Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Zheglov lands a nice uppercut.
Zheglov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bones Junior lands an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Bones Junior. #ROC#
Zheglov is rocked!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bones Junior.
A short left from Bones Junior.
Zheglov is still on wobbly legs! Can Bones Junior finish him?
Zheglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Zheglov seems to have recovered his senses.
Zheglov has had enough of the clinch but Bones Junior keeps him there for the moment.
Zheglov pushes Bones Junior back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bones Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jonny Bones Junior has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bones Junior misses with some punches. #T1#
Bones Junior lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bones Junior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zheglov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bones Junior or not.
Bones Junior tries a body shot but Zheglov blocks it. #BC#
Bones Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zheglov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bones Junior misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zheglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CL#
Bones Junior closes the distance and clinches.
Zheglov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zheglov blocks an uppercut.
Bones Junior tries to throw a body punch but Zheglov avoids it by throwing Bones Junior back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Bones Junior fails to land.
Zheglov blocking some punches.
Zheglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bones Junior misses with a body punch. #T2#
Bones Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bones Junior misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bones Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bones Junior is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zheglov can do to turn this around?
Bones Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Bones Junior.
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!
Bones Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zheglov's elbow.
Bones Junior lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zheglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bones Junior lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zheglov has a couple of punches blocked by Bones Junior.
Zheglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zheglov has a couple of punches blocked by Bones Junior.
Bones Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Zheglov controls his hands.
Zheglov blocking some punches.
Zheglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Zheglov gets through Bones Junior's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bones Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Zheglov controls his hands.
Bones Junior throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Bones Junior fails to land.
Bones Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zheglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zheglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bones Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Zheglov controls the action.
Bones Junior prevents a body shot from Zheglov.
Zheglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zheglov tries a body shot but Bones Junior blocks it.
Bones Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bones Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zheglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bones Junior doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Zheglov blocking some punches.
Zheglov misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bones Junior.
Zheglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zheglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bones Junior controls his hands.
Zheglov works on Bones Junior's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zheglov.
Bones Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bones Junior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bones Junior's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zheglov struggles to land a body shot inside as Bones Junior controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bones Junior.
Bones Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zheglov's elbow.
Bones Junior working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bones Junior misses with some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jonny Bones Junior dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jonny Bones Junior'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#
Zheglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bones Junior moves away.
Zheglov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bones Junior.
Bones Junior avoids the body shot from Zheglov.
Gleb Zheglov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bones Junior falls off balance throwing a combination
and Zheglov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Nice cross by Bones Junior.
Zheglov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bones Junior was well out of range. Poor timing from Zheglov.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zheglov. Bones Junior does a little dance to reset his feet.#CL#
Bones Junior instigates a clinch.
Zheglov digs a right hand into Bones Junior's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bones Junior's gas tank.
Bones Junior scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones Junior misses with some punches.
Bones Junior misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bones Junior.
Bones Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zheglov blocking some punches. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zheglov.
Bones Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones Junior lands a nice uppercut.
Zheglov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bones Junior.
Bones Junior tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zheglov's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Bones Junior fails to land.
Bones Junior misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zheglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zheglov.
Zheglov scores with a shot to the side of Bones Junior's head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zheglov.
Bones Junior misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Zheglov lands a shot to the body.
Bones Junior lands a right hand.
Zheglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bones Junior backwards.
Zheglov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bones Junior backwards.
Bones Junior misses with some punches.
Zheglov lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bones Junior tries to work over Zheglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bones Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bones Junior misses with the head strike.
Bones Junior misses with some punches.
Bones Junior tries to work over Zheglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zheglov swings wildly with an uppercut but Bones Junior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones Junior working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Zheglov. #ROC2#
Bones Junior is rocked!#T3#
Zheglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Oh Bones Junior is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zheglov.
Zheglov lands a nice uppercut.
Bones Junior misses with some punches.
Zheglov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bones Junior backwards.
Zheglov blocking some punches.
Bones Junior misses with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Bones Junior scores with a nice short uppercut.
A frustrated look appears on Zheglov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Zheglov.
Bones Junior tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zheglov scores with a shot to the side of Bones Junior's head.
Bones Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Bones Junior misses with the head strike.
Zheglov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zheglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bones Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zheglov blocks an uppercut.
Zheglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zheglov blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Bones Junior escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T4#
A punch lands to the side of Zheglov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A shot to the body from Bones Junior misses
and Zheglov counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gleb Zheglov! Gleb Zheglov retains his middleweight title!
Gleb Zheglov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Jonny Bones Junior had this to say: 'What a load of shit! I know I'm capable of beating him!'.

Event: Highland Island 52
Date: May 15, 2016

#R1#
Valo throws a right hand that misses
enabling Zheglov to counter with a crisp jab.
Zheglov throws a series of punches but Valo moves out of range.
Valo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zheglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Valo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zheglov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zheglov misses with a two punch combination.
Valo misses with a low kick.
A shot to the body from Valo misses
and Zheglov counters with a straight right hand.
Valo misses with a body shot.
Valo throws a lazy uppercut
and Zheglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#
It looks like Tapio Valo has been cut.
Zheglov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Valo.
Zheglov looks to throw the jab but Valo is out of range.
Zheglov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A big right from Valo misses.
A little jabbing left from Zheglov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zheglov throws a jab but it's blocked by Valo.
Valo misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zheglov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Valo missing with a left hand there. Zheglov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Valo misses with a left hand
and Zheglov counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T1#
Valo takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A clash of legs there as Zheglov blocks the low kick.
Valo thows a leg kick but Zheglov checks it
and Zheglov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Valo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zheglov misses with a hook. Valo ducked under it nicely.
Valo swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zheglov counters with a straight that turns Valo's legs to rubber! Zheglov pushes forward with more strikes and Valo goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gleb Zheglov!
Gleb Zheglov is the new middleweight champion!
Our winner, Gleb Zheglov, 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.

Event: Top Dog
Date: Apr 26, 2016

#R1#
Zheglov scores with a jab to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like Carlos Newton has been cut.
Zheglov's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zheglov's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#KD2#
Zheglov cracks Newton with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zheglov has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Newton to stand back up!#ROC2#
Newton is rocked!
Newton doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zheglov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Oh Newton is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zheglov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Carlos Newton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zheglov lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Newton - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Zheglov!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gleb Zheglov!
Gleb Zheglov is the new middleweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Gleb Zheglov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: IFC FIGHTS
Date: Apr 12, 2016

#R1#
Zheglov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Straken manages to avoid it.
Zheglov tries to move into range but Straken moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Straken throws a hook to the side of Zheglov's head but Zheglov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zheglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Straken is just out of range.
It seemed like Straken was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zheglov avoids the body shot from Straken.
Zheglov lands a nice hook to Straken's body. Straken takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zheglov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zheglov misses with a looping right.
Zheglov throws a body punch but Straken moves out of range.
Zheglov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Straken. Straken circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zheglov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zheglov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Straken connects with a nice looking jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Straken works the jab nicely.
Zheglov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Straken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Straken lands with an overhand left.
Straken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zheglov.
Straken's coach down at Triton MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Straken's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zheglov throws a hook but Straken avoids it easily.
Straken doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.#T1#
Straken is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zheglov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Straken's head.
Zheglov works Straken's body with a nice hook.
Zheglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Straken is just out of range.
Zheglov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Straken.
Zheglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zheglov throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Straken to counter with a crisp jab.
Zheglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Straken moves away.
Straken misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Straken misses the jab.
Straken takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zheglov misses with the combination.
Straken throws out a counter right but Zheglov avoids it with no problem.
Straken keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Straken throws a big shot that misses.#T2#
Straken ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Straken misses with a hook.
Straken throws out a loose jab but Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid it. #CL2#
Straken forces Zheglov back against the cage and clinches.
Straken tries to throw a body punch but Zheglov avoids it by throwing Straken back against the cage.
Zheglov lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Straken fails to land.
Zheglov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Straken misses with some punches.
Straken blocking some punches. #BC#
Zheglov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Straken misses the jab.
Straken might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
The fighters circling - Zheglov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Straken throws out a counter right but Zheglov avoids it with no problem.
Straken tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zheglov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Straken is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL2#
Straken pushes Zheglov up against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zheglov.
Straken misses with a hook from the clinch.
Straken tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #BC#
Zheglov breaks the clinch.
Zheglov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A cross from Straken lands.
Zheglov pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Straken back to the cage. Zheglov follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Straken thuds his right hand into Zheglov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zheglov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zheglov cracks a nice hook into Straken's ribs.
Straken thuds his right hand into Zheglov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Straken rushes Zheglov and presses him up against the cage.
Zheglov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Straken misses with a body punch. #T4#
Zheglov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Straken prevents a body shot from Zheglov.
Straken is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zheglov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zheglov lands a nice uppercut.
Zheglov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Straken or not.
Straken swings wildly with an uppercut but Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zheglov has Straken pressed against the cage, preventing Straken from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#BC#
Zheglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zheglov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Straken under the eye.
Straken slips under a jab.
Zheglov slips under a jab from Straken.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Straken ducks under a wild hook from Zheglov.
Zheglov swings for the body but Straken moves out of range. #CL2#
Straken moves into the clinch.
Zheglov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Gleb Zheglov will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zheglov swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Straken.
Zheglov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zheglov throws a hook to the side of Straken's head but Straken sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Straken avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Straken misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Zheglov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Straken misses with a straight left.
Zheglov throws out a loose jab but Straken uses good head movement to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Straken! But no joy.
Straken moves out of range as Zheglov strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Zheglov misses the target.
Zheglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Straken.
Zheglov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zheglov moves out of range as Straken strikes.
Zheglov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Straken moves away.
Straken scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zheglov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Straken on the side of the head.
Gleb Zheglov is winning the standup battle so far.
Straken misses with a left hand
letting Zheglov counter with a right hand. #T1#
Zheglov looks to score with a jab to the body but Straken is just out of range.
Some wild striking there from Zheglov.
Zheglov lands a two punch combo.
Straken moves out of range of the strikes.
Straken misses with a looping left.
Zheglov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Zheglov misses.
A big left from Zheglov misses.
Zheglov slips a jab from Straken.
Straken looks to throw the jab but Zheglov is out of range.
Zheglov throwing a counter right hand but Straken manages to avoid it.
Straken on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zheglov throws a body punch but Straken moves out of range.
Straken steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zheglov.
Straken takes a swing at Zheglov's ribcage but misses. #T2#
Straken with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A shot to the liver by Zheglov. Beautiful body shot.
Zheglov misses with a body shot
and Straken makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Straken looks to score with a jab to the body but Zheglov is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Straken.
Straken is looking for the big counter here.
Zheglov with a jab.
Zheglov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Straken.
Zheglov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Straken.
Straken throws the left hand but Zheglov avoids the punch easily.
Straken throws out a loose jab but Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Straken loads up on a big right hand but Zheglov slips the punch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Straken misses with a left hand
and Zheglov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zheglov missing with a left hand there. Straken was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Zheglov misses.
Straken now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Alpha Straken seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Straken swings for the body but Zheglov moves out of range. #T3#
Straken is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zheglov.
Zheglov looks to land a right hand but Straken moved out of range.
Straken lands a head shot.
Straken avoids the body shot from Zheglov.
Straken throws an off balance right hand
and Zheglov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zheglov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Straken slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Straken is looking to clinch.
Zheglov misses with a body shot.
Zheglov misses with a left hand
and Straken counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Straken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zheglov.
Straken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zheglov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Straken.
Zheglov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Straken throws the left hand but Zheglov avoids the punch easily.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Straken takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zheglov throws a jab when Straken was well out of range.
Straken looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zheglov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.#CL2#
Straken rushes Zheglov and presses him up against the cage.
Gleb Zheglov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zheglov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Straken.
Straken is breathing heavily.#BC#
Zheglov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zheglov misses with a body shot.
Zheglov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A decent looking cross lands there for Zheglov.
Zheglov throws out a loose jab but Straken uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zheglov throws a shot to the body.
Straken misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zheglov.
Zheglov misses with a hook.
Straken looks to clinch
and Zheglov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zheglov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gleb Zheglov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Straken takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Straken lands with an overhand left.
Zheglov loads up on a big right hand but Straken slips the punch.
Zheglov lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zheglov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Straken misses with a hook. Zheglov ducked under it nicely.
Straken tries to close the distance and clinch but Zheglov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A shot to the liver by Zheglov. Beautiful body shot.
The fighters circling - Straken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Straken thows a left - swing and a miss!
Straken misses with a hook.
A jab from Zheglov does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Straken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zheglov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A jab from Zheglov misses.
Straken lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Straken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Straken misses with an uppercut
and Zheglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zheglov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Straken tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zheglov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Straken uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zheglov.
Zheglov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Straken counters with a nice uppercut.
Straken tests Zheglov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zheglov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zheglov ducks under a wild hook from Straken.
A decent looking cross lands there for Straken.
Straken ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zheglov moves away.
It looked like Zheglov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Straken misses with a jab, cross combination.
Straken throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Straken throws a looping overhand right but Zheglov ducks down to avoid it.
Straken looks to land a left hand but Zheglov moved out of range nicely.#T2#
Straken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A swing and a miss from Zheglov.
Straken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Straken scores with a decent looking hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Straken misses with a hook.
Straken misses with an uppercut
and Zheglov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zheglov catches Straken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Straken moves out of range of the strikes.#KD#
Zheglov drops Straken with a beautiful combination! Straken stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Zheglov is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Straken is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Zheglov.
Straken is still on wobbly legs! Can Zheglov finish him?
Straken drops his hands momentarily. Zheglov doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Straken staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Straken doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gleb Zheglov!
A victorious Gleb Zheglov thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: ISLAND COMBAT 3
Date: Mar 27, 2016

#R1#
Zheglov lands a slapping body shot. #CL2#
Bones Junior darts in and clinches Zheglov up against the cage.
Bones Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Zheglov controls the action.
Zheglov misses with a body punch.
Bones Junior swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bones Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bones Junior.
Bones Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Bones Junior lands a body shot.
Zheglov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bones Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zheglov.
Bones Junior looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bones Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zheglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bones Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zheglov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zheglov throws the left hand but Bones Junior avoids the punch easily.
Bones Junior slips under a jab.
Bones Junior fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Bones Junior fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zheglov, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Bones Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Zheglov controls his hands.
Bones Junior lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zheglov lands with a right to the head. #CUT#
It looks like Jonny Bones Junior has been cut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bones Junior creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bones Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones Junior tries a body shot but Zheglov blocks it.
Bones Junior misses with some punches.
Zheglov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zheglov prevents a body shot from Bones Junior.
Zheglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones Junior.
Zheglov misses with a punch on the inside.
Bones Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zheglov digs a right hand underneath Bones Junior's ribcage. Bones Junior let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zheglov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bones Junior pushes Zheglov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bones Junior takes a shot to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bones Junior. #T2#
Zheglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zheglov blocks an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Zheglov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zheglov is working Bones Junior over against the cage.
Zheglov misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bones Junior.
Bones Junior tries a body shot but Zheglov blocks it.
Zheglov presses Bones Junior against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zheglov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zheglov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bones Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
Bones Junior cracks Zheglov with a nice body shot.
Zheglov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zheglov is trying to break free.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bones Junior as Zheglov tries to tie him up.
Nice body punch from Zheglov. #T3#
Zheglov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bones Junior lands a hook that snaps the head of Zheglov backwards.
Zheglov can't break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bones Junior.
Zheglov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bones Junior scores with a shot to the side of Zheglov's head.
Bones Junior lands a right hand.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bones Junior.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zheglov.
Bones Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bones Junior tries a body shot but Zheglov blocks it.
Zheglov cracks Bones Junior with a nice body shot.
Zheglov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bones Junior goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bones Junior blocks a body shot from Zheglov.
Bones Junior misses with some punches. #T4#
Bones Junior working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zheglov throws a head punch that misses.
Zheglov scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones Junior misses with the head strike.
Zheglov lands with a light punch inside.
Bones Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zheglov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bones Junior works on Zheglov's body with a couple of short punches.
Bones Junior blocking some punches.
Bones Junior misses with a punch to the body.
Bones Junior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zheglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bones Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Zheglov.
Zheglov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bones Junior has him pressed against the cage.
Bones Junior misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zheglov blocking some punches.
Bones Junior gets through Zheglov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Jonny Bones Junior will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jonny Bones Junior's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zheglov takes a swing at Bones Junior's ribcage but misses.
Bones Junior is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Bones Junior rushes Zheglov and presses him up against the cage.
Zheglov taking a breather.
A nice left hand lands by Zheglov.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zheglov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zheglov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bones Junior tries to work over Zheglov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zheglov.
Bones Junior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bones Junior lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones Junior cracks Zheglov with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Zheglov - that landed with a thud.
Bones Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T1#
Bones Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Zheglov controls the action.
Bones Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Zheglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bones Junior.
Zheglov'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.
Bones Junior makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zheglov tries to break free but Bones Junior pushes him back against the cage.
Zheglov scores with a shot to the side of Bones Junior's head.
Bones Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Zheglov controls his hands.
Bones Junior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bones Junior can't find room to land a body shot as Zheglov controls the action.
Zheglov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zheglov prevents a body shot from Bones Junior.
Bones Junior throws a head punch that misses.
Jonny Bones Junior seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zheglov prevents a body shot from Bones Junior.
Bones Junior tries to throw a body punch but Zheglov avoids it by throwing Bones Junior back against the cage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Bones Junior in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.#T2#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zheglov.
Zheglov tries to work over Bones Junior's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zheglov works on Bones Junior's body with a couple of short punches.
Bones Junior misses with some punches.
Zheglov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Bones Junior lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zheglov backwards.
Bones Junior lands a right hand.
Bones Junior lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bones Junior stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zheglov can't find room to land a body shot as Bones Junior controls the action.
Zheglov misses with a punch to the body.
Zheglov working hard to break the clinch.
Zheglov has had enough of the clinch but Bones Junior keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Zheglov.
Zheglov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T3#
A right hand to the body from Zheglov.
Zheglov blocks an uppercut.
Zheglov throws a head punch that misses.
Bones Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zheglov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zheglov blocks an uppercut.
Zheglov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zheglov misses with a body punch.
Bones Junior misses with some punches.
A short left from Bones Junior.
Bones Junior's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zheglov throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones Junior.
Bones Junior throws a punch but it's blocked by Zheglov.
A head punch on the inside from Bones Junior fails to land.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bones Junior.#T4#
Bones Junior swings wildly with an uppercut but Zheglov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bones Junior misses with some punches.
Bones Junior struggles to land a body shot inside as Zheglov controls his hands.
Zheglov blocks a body shot from Bones Junior.
Zheglov lands a right hand.
Zheglov has a couple of punches blocked by Bones Junior.
Bones Junior misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bones Junior blocks a body shot from Zheglov.
Bones Junior working aggressively here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A short uppercut from Zheglov.
Zheglov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zheglov misses with a body punch.
Zheglov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #ROC#
Bones Junior is rocked!
Zheglov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bones Junior is still on wobbly legs! Can Zheglov finish him?
Zheglov works on Bones Junior's body with a couple of short punches.
Zheglov misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bones Junior.
Bones Junior working aggressively here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Jonny Bones Junior will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Jonny Bones Junior's cut.
That's time! Zheglov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zheglov lands a brutal uppercut that launches Bones Junior off his feet! Bones Junior tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gleb Zheglov!
During a confident post fight interview, Gleb Zheglov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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