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Event:
DFC 14: Koreshkov vs. Carter
Date: Jul 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Zajcev takes the fight into the clinch. #BC2#
Zajcev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Adams's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL2#
Zajcev has Adams up against the cage in a clinch.
Zajcev scores with a shoulder strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zajcev - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
#BC2#
Zajcev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Adams lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Adams looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Adams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zajcev circles away quickly and effectively.
Adams misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zajcev lands a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Adams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zajcev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
#CL2#
Zajcev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Adams, pushing him back against the cage.#T1#
Zajcev has Adams pressed against the cage, preventing Adams from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zajcev has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
#BC2#
Zajcev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Adams misses with a series of wild punches.
Zajcev takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
#CL2#
Zajcev moves into the clinch.
Zajcev will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Adams up against the cage.#BC2#
Zajcev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zajcev slips under a jab.#CL2#
Zajcev takes the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zajcev. #T2#
Adams tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Zajcev with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zajcev.
Zajcev stalling.
#BC2#
Zajcev manages to break the clinch.
Adam Zajcev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zajcev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zajcev shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Adams but Adams pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zajcev throws a nice looking combination but Adams bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
As Zajcev tries to get set, Adams tries to push him back and clinch up but Zajcev manages to avoid the attempt.#CL2#
Zajcev gets in close and instigates a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zajcev takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #TD2#
Zajcev pulls guard.
Adams advances to half guard. #SU#
Adams stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Zajcev to get to his feet. #T3#
Zajcev dives in and grabs Adams's left leg, looking for a takedown. Adams pushes down on Zajcev's head and hops out.#CL2#
Zajcev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Adams blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zajcev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martin Adams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adam Zajcev.#TD2#
Adams is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zajcev is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Adams to the mat. Adams regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Adams has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Zajcev should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Adams has tightened it up now! Zajcev should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Martin Adams!
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Event:
DFC 11: Reid vs. Date
Date: Jul 09, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Zajcev clinches up with Dick and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zajcev.
Zajcev tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zajcev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dick lands a body shot in the clinch.
#BC2#
Zajcev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Zajcev clinches with his opponent.
Zajcev throws an elbow that misses.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Dick swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Dick as Zajcev tries to tie him up.
Dick stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajcev can't find room to land a body shot as Dick controls the action.
Zajcev wants to take the fight to the mat but Dick manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dick gets through Zajcev's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dick blocks an uppercut.
Dick doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T1#
A head punch on the inside from Zajcev fails to land.
Zajcev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A right hook to the body lands for Dick.
Zajcev throws an elbow but it misses.
Dick misses with the head strike.
Dick lands a left hand.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dick.
Zajcev digs a right hand underneath Dick's ribcage. Dick let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zajcev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Dick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zajcev's elbow.
Dick lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dick digs a right hand into Zajcev's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zajcev's gas tank.
Dick lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zajcev blocks a body shot from Dick.
Dick scores with a hook to the body.
Dick blocks an uppercut.
Zajcev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Dick lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zajcev blocks a body shot from Dick. #T2#
Zajcev is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Zajcev.
Zajcev misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Dick scores with a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zajcev taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dick lands a body shot.
Dick tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zajcev's elbow.
Dick struggles to land a body shot inside as Zajcev controls his hands.
Dick creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Zajcev with a big uppercut! Zajcev tries to clinch up but Dick pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Zajcev to the mat! Zajcev covers up and Dick unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Slick Dick!
Slick Dick really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Shinobi logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Event:
DFC Showtime 4
Date: Jun 25, 2016 |
#R1#
Zajcev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Reagan.
Zajcev tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Reagan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zajcev throws the left hand but Reagan avoids the punch easily.
Reagan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Reagan misses the target.
Reagan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Reagan scores with a hook.
Zajcev doesn't manage to clinch there - Reagan circles away.
Zajcev shoots in for a takedown but Reagan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zajcev feints a jab promting Reagan to slip. Zajcev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Reagan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.#CUT2#
It looks like Ronald Reagan has been cut.
Reagan feints a jab promting Zajcev to slip. Reagan then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zajcev slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Zajcev tries to clinch up
and Reagan counters with a big right hand! Oh Zajcev is in trouble here! Reagan follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ronald Reagan!
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Event:
DFC Showtime 2
Date: May 28, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Zajcev has managed to clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zajcev.
Andonov's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zajcev throws a head punch that misses.
Andonov wants a takedown but no success here.
Zajcev is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Zajcev throws a punch but it's blocked by Andonov.
Zajcev lands with a short shot to the head.
Zajcev prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yordan Andonov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A right handed body shot lands from Zajcev.
Zajcev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Andonov backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Zajcev.
Zajcev lands with a short shot to the head.
Zajcev lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Zajcev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andonov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zajcev fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zajcev connects with a single shot there.#T1##CL2#
Andonov tries to keep at a distance but Zajcev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zajcev taking a breather.
Zajcev lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andonov or not.
Zajcev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zajcev tries to pull guard but Andonov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Zajcev leaning against his opponent.
Zajcev lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Andonov is looking for a takedown.
Andonov blocks a body shot from Zajcev.
Andonov prevents the takedown attempt.
Andonov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zajcev is defending well.#TD2#
Zajcev pulls guard effortlessly.
Zajcev wants to stand and escape but Andonov is having none of it.
Andonov forces his way into half guard.
Zajcev is trying to stand back up but Andonov is controlling him
#T2#
Zajcev wants to control but Andonov is keeping busy.
Andonov thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zajcev's head.
Zajcev is trying to control but can't.
Zajcev tries to kick Andonov off in order to stand up. Andonov Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Zajcev really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Andonov. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zajcev is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Zajcev tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Andonov lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T3##SUB#
Andonov has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Zajcev has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
#SUB#
Andonov is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Zajcev is covering up but some of the strikes from Andonov are getting through and doing damage.
Zajcev felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Zajcev trying to get back to his feet but Andonov is in full control for now. #SUB#
Andonov has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T4#
Andonov landing with strikes.
Zajcev is trying to stand back up.
Andonov lands shots from the back.
Zajcev covers up after that shot from Andonov.
#ROC#
Zajcev is rocked!
Zajcev is trying to get back to his feet but Andonov has full control of the position and if anything, Zajcev has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Zajcev is still in real trouble! Can Andonov finish him?
Andonov lands strikes from the back and Zajcev isn't doing enough to escape the position. The referee steps in to end the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yordan Andonov!
During a confident post fight interview, Yordan Andonov thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
DFC 6: Adams vs. Senna
Date: May 14, 2016 |
#R1#
Zajcev tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Luzkhin counter with a right hand.
Zajcev shoots in for a double leg but Luzkhin sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Luzkhin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luzkhin jabs at Zajcev's body.
Zajcev tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Luzkhin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Luzkhin lands a right hook to the body.
#CL#
Zajcev moves into range and clinches up with Luzkhin.
Luzkhin throws a head punch that misses.
Luzkhin blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Luzkhin avoids a wild elbow strike from Zajcev.
Zajcev scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short right from Luzkhin.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Luzkhin swings wildly with an uppercut but Zajcev uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luzkhin working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#ROC2#
Zajcev is rocked!
A short uppercut from Zajcev.
A shot in the inside from Luzkhin.
Oh Zajcev is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zajcev taking a breather.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Luzkhin.
A short left from Luzkhin. #T1#
Zajcev working aggressively here.
Luzkhin dips a shoulder and cracks Zajcev with a mighty uppercut! Zajcev falls back against the cage and Luzkhin unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zajcev is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Luzkhin screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Luzkhin!
Nikolay Luzkhin decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Event:
DFC 5: Pauletty vs. Adams
Date: Apr 30, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Zajcev clinches up with Shepard and pushes him back against the cage.
Shepard is trying to push Zajcev away but Zajcev has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zajcev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zajcev throws an elbow but it misses.
Zajcev jumps guard but Shepard stands there with Zajcev around his waist. Zajcev gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Shepard has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zajcev is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shepard managing to block the knees to the body from Zajcev.
Shepard has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zajcev after a bit of a struggle.
Zajcev working aggressively here.
Zajcev lands with a short shot to the head.
Shepard trying to control the position but instead, Zajcev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shepard into the cage.
Shepard drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zajcev gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Egor Shepard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shepard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zajcev looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zajcev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shepard throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zajcev blocks it with crossed arms. #T1#
Shepard is trying to break free.
Shepard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shepard.
Zajcev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shepard uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zajcev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zajcev creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses. #BC2#
Zajcev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Zajcev gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zajcev lands a body punch.
Zajcev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zajcev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zajcev prevents the takedown attempt.
Shepard is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Shepard blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Shepard avoids a wild elbow strike from Zajcev.
Zajcev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zajcev looking for a takedown. #T2#
Zajcev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zajcev lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from Zajcev.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shepard wants to get back to striking at distance but Zajcev won't allow it.
Zajcev scores with a shot to the side of Shepard's head.
Zajcev lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#
Shepard is rocked!
Zajcev throws a head punch that misses.
Oh Shepard is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zajcev tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shepard.
Shepard blocking some punches.
Zajcev throws a punch but it's blocked by Shepard.
Zajcev swings wildly with an uppercut but Shepard uses good head movement to avoid it. #TD2#
Zajcev pulls guard.
Shepard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#ES2#
Zajcev pushes Shepard off and scrambles back to his feet.
Shepard walks into a picture perfect straight right hand from Zajcev! He's gone down face first to the canvas, unconscious before he even hit the floor! Ohhhh. My. Goodness! That boys and girls was a beautiful knockout! Give that man a biscuit!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adam Zajcev!
Adam Zajcev opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Zajcev displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Orlov.
Alexei Orlov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orlov looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zajcev throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Orlov doesn't manage to clinch there - Zajcev circles away.
Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Zajcev shoots in.
Danga de danga de dang - Zajcev scores with a four punch combination!#CUT#
It looks like Alexei Orlov has been cut.
Zajcev shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlov sprawls well. He's pushed Zajcev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Orlov keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Zajcev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Orlov leaves Zajcev with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL#
Zajcev darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage.
Zajcev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zajcev closes the distance and clinches up with Orlov, looking for a takedown. Zajcev pushes Orlov against the cage but Orlov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#T1#
Zajcev swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
Zajcev tries to score a power double leg takedown but Orlov sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zajcev somewhat.
Despite the aggression on Orlov's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zajcev swats away the attempt to clinch by Orlov.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zajcev is defended easily by Orlov.#CL2#
Orlov has Zajcev up against the cage in a clinch.
#T2#
Zajcev stalls.
Orlov throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zajcev blocks it with crossed arms. #BC#
Zajcev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Orlov misses with a head kick.
#CL#
Zajcev closes the distance and pushes Orlov back into the cage.#BC#
Zajcev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zajcev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to avoid it but Zajcev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orlov to the ground. Orlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orlov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zajcev fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zajcev shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orlov fails with the takedown
and Zajcev counters with a series of strikes. Orlov will be more careful next time no doubt. #CL#
Orlov gets tackled into the cage by Zajcev. Zajcev maintains the clinch. #T3#
Zajcev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orlov tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
#TD#
Zajcev pulls guard.
Zajcev wants to sweep here but Orlov controlling him for the moment.
Orlov prevents Zajcev from getting back to his feet.
Zajcev looking to control.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Zajcev holds on and takes a little breather.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Orlov accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zajcev utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zajcev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Orlov on the ground.#T4#
Zajcev has control of Orlov's left arm, preventing Orlov from doing any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Orlov in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zajcev is defended easily by Orlov.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Zajcev pushes him off.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Zajcev swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zajcev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#CL#
Zajcev darts in and clinches Orlov up against the cage.
Zajcev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orlov fights it off and pushes away nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Zajcev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexei Orlov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Zajcev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely.
Zajcev fails to land with a series of punches.
Orlov moves in looking to clinch but Zajcev pushes him off.#CL2#
Orlov fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zajcev, pushing him back against the cage.
Orlov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zajcev.
#BC#
Zajcev manages to break the clinch.
Zajcev lands a jab-cross combination.
Zajcev darts in looking for a takedown but Orlov gets double underhooks and turns Zajcev into the cage.
Orlov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zajcev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Zajcev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov tries to clinch up but Zajcev circles away and keeps his distance.
Zajcev throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
Zajcev misses with a takedown attempt - Orlov sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Orlov is breathing heavily.
Orlov tries to close the distance and clinch but Zajcev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. #CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and pushes Zajcev back into the cage.
Zajcev prevents Orlov from breaking the clinch.
Orlov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zajcev seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Orlov can turn it around.
Orlov tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zajcev lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zajcev lands a nice shot to the body.
Orlov prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zajcev tries to pull guard but Orlov holds him up against the cage and eventually Zajcev drops back down to his feet.
Orlov wants to get back to striking at distance but Zajcev won't allow it.
A left hand lands to the body for Zajcev.
Zajcev jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orlov walks away with a smile on his face. Zajcev gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #T2#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zajcev.
As Zajcev backs off Orlov throws a huge counter combo but Zajcev manages to avoid it all.#CL#
Zajcev fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Orlov, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Zajcev breaks the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zajcev is defended easily by Orlov.
Adam Zajcev is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zajcev looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#CL2#
Orlov closes the distance and clinches.
Orlov has had enough of the clinch but Zajcev keeps him there for the moment.
Orlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T3##BC#
Zajcev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL#
Zajcev closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zajcev tries to pull guard but Orlov won't allow it.
Zajcev tries for a takedown. No joy.
Adam Zajcev has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orlov with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Zajcev is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace. #BC#
Zajcev manages to break the clinch.
Zajcev shoots for a takedown but Orlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orlov wants to clinch.
Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Zajcev shoots in.
Zajcev tries for a takedown but Orlov circles away easily
and Orlov counters with a head kick. That will keep Zajcev thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! #T4##CL#
Zajcev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Orlov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zajcev is defending well for now.
Zajcev avoiding damage.
Zajcev manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Orlov tries a knee to the head but Zajcev blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Zajcev manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zajcev throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
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 Adam Zajcev will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexei Orlov's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Zajcev shoots in but no luck this time.
Zajcev tries a head kick but it misses.
Zajcev shoots for a takedown but Orlov saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Zajcev closes this distance looking for a takedown but Orlov circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Zajcev. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Orlov closes the distance but Zajcev moves to the side
and Zajcev makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.#CL#
Zajcev closes the distance and clinches.#TD#
Zajcev jumps guard and drags Orlov to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orlov lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zajcev on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zajcev tries to get out of the position.
Zajcev is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Zajcev looking to control.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Zajcev looking for a sweep. Not yet Zajcev, not yet.
Zajcev throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Orlov with a nice head shot there.
Zajcev throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zajcev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zajcev shoots in but Orlov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zajcev moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromOrlov.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Zajcev.
Orlov tries to clinch up.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Zajcev. Zajcev gets slowly back to his feet.
Zajcev throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Orlov's waist but Orlov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zajcev off to one side.
Zajcev keeps the fight on the outside.
Orlov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zajcev manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Adam Zajcev is winning the standup battle so far.
Orlov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Orlov blocks a head kick by Zajcev.
#CL#
Zajcev closes the distance and pushes Orlov back into the cage.
Orlov looking to throw knees to the head but Zajcev is blocking nicely.
#BC#
Zajcev breaks the clinch.
Zajcev scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
#T3#
Zajcev dives in and grabs Orlov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Orlov pushes down on Zajcev's head and hops out.
Orlov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Orlov wants it to stay on the feet.
Orlov tries to clinch but Zajcev is having none of it.
Orlov stuffs the takedown attempt from Zajcev. Zajcev gets slowly back to his feet.
Zajcev has a takedown stuffed.
Orlov unleashes a big counter combination but Zajcev bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zajcev changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Orlov tries to avoid it but Zajcev manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Orlov to the ground. Orlov escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Orlov throws a head kick that misses.
Nice body punch from Zajcev. #CL#
Orlov tries to keep at a distance but Zajcev has taken the fight into the clinch.
Orlov with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
#T4##BC#
Zajcev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nice sprawl there from Orlov as Zajcev shoots in.
Zajcev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely.
Orlov is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Orlov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Zajcev!
This has been an exciting period of action!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zajcev shoots for a double leg takedown but Orlov sprawls well. He's pushed Zajcev's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zajcev shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Orlov defends it nicely.
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 Adam Zajcev.
Well Zajcev has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Igor Prikhodko scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Zajcev!
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