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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Build Up
Date: Nov 19, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Cluster moves into the clinch successfully.
#TD2#
Zalac successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Cluster is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zalac is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zalac has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB##SUB#
Cluster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zalac is aware though and is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Cluster is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zalac is aware though and is defending well.
Cluster bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zalac's guard. #REVR#
Zalac keeping moving, preventing Cluster from controlling successfully.
Cluster trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zalac being controlled here, momentarily.
Cluster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1#
Cluster pushes down on Zalac's leg and manages to get into half guard.#SUB#
Cluster is trying to work for a kimura but Zalac is defending well.
#SUB#
Cluster is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cluster working over Zalac with some ground and pound. Zalac looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zalac is not content to let Cluster control the position.#SU#
Cluster postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Zalac to stand up. #T2#
Zalac throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Cluster on the side of the head.
Cluster is looking to clinch but Zalac is avoiding it.
A punch combination from Zalac misses.
As Zalac tries to get set, Cluster tries to push him back and clinch up but Zalac manages to avoid the attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Cluster. #CL2#
Cluster gets tackled into the cage by Zalac. Zalac maintains the clinch.
Cluster goes for a takedown attempt but Zalac pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#CL2#
Zalac rushes Cluster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T3#
Cluster tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zalac avoids it.
Zalac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Cluster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cluster lands a body shot in the clinch.
#TD2#
Zalac wants the takedown. Cluster is fighting it off but Zalac persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Cluster's guard against the cage.#ES#
Cluster manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Our sources have told us that Cluster has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Zalac's coach down at MM eh Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zalac's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Cluster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zalac prevents it.
#BC#
Cluster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zalac scores with a three punch combo!
A jab from Zalac misses.
Cluster is looking to counter the offense by Zalac and move into the clinch.#T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zalac throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
#CL#
and Cluster holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Zalac looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Cluster as the two fighters clinch.
Zalac gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Cluster.
Cluster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zalac prevents it.
Cluster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zalac prevents it.
Zalac is pressed up against the cage. Cluster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zalac down to the mat. Zalac avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Zalac moves into the clinch successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alen Zalac will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2##TD2#
Zalac closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cluster to the mat! Cluster manages to get full guard.
Zalac throwing strikes from guard but Cluster blocks nicely. #SUB#
Cluster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zalac defends it easily.#SUB#
Cluster working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zalac doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zalac manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zalac landing some decent shots from guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cluster is on top in guard.
#REVR#
Cluster trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #T1##SU#
Cluster stands and steps away. Zalac gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Zalac looks to score with a jab to the body but Cluster is just out of range.
Cluster is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zalac.
Zalac is breathing heavily.
Zalac looks to land a left hand but Cluster moved out of range nicely.
Cluster is looking for a counter combo.#CL2#
Cluster gets tackled into the cage by Zalac. Zalac maintains the clinch.
Cluster can't get the takedown.
Cluster has Zalac pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zalac manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC#
Cluster breaks from the clinch.
Zalac throws a good cross that connects.
Zalac throws an overhand right that lands on Cluster's shoulder, as Cluster tries to avoid the shot. #CL#
Cluster rushes Zalac and presses him up against the cage.#TD#
Cluster decides to pull guard. #T2##SUB#
Cluster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zalac must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cluster looking for a sweep. Not yet Cluster, not yet.
Zalac trying to control but Cluster is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Cluster throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zalac accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Cluster working a defensive guard here.
Vincent Cluster overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cluster doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Cluster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cluster postures up in Zalac's guard and throws a big left but Zalac blocks it. #T3#
Cluster wants to control from the top but Zalac keeps moving.
Cluster working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zalac's head.
Cluster is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. #SUB2#
Zalac throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zalac looking to control.
Cluster trying to control but Zalac is working from the bottom.
Cluster pushing down on Zalac's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SU#
Cluster stands up from half guard.
Zalac throws a series of punches but Cluster avoids them all with ease. #TD2#
Cluster gets caught napping as Zalac dives in and scores a takedown. Cluster manages to retain guard.#ES#
Cluster has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zalac has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Cluster tries to score a body lock takedown but Zalac shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Cluster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cluster tries for a takedown but Zalac manages to get underhooks.
Zalac takes an elbow to the forehead.
Cluster is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zalac is defending well.
Cluster is looking for a takedown.
Cluster is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#TD2#
Zalac gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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 Vincent Cluster will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot by Zalac.
Cluster moves out of range of the strikes.
Cluster appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cluster drops his hands momentarily and Zalac takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #TD2#
Zalac drives through with a takedown into Cluster's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.#ES#
Cluster uses the cage to get back to his feet.
#CL#
Cluster clinches with his opponent.
Cluster lands a shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#TD#
Cluster pulls guard. #SUB#
Cluster has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zalac can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Cluster looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Cluster pulls Zalac in close to his closed guard and prevents Zalac from doing any damage or advancing position.
Cluster looking for a sweep. Not yet Cluster, not yet. #SUB#
Cluster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cluster managing to control the position.
Cluster controls Zalac momentarily but Zalac frees himself.
Cluster keeping moving, preventing Zalac from controlling successfully. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zalac with a nice head shot there.
Cluster looking to control.
#SUB#
Cluster is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zalac defends well.#SUB#
Cluster looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Zalac landing with the ground and pound.
Zalac lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zalac scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T3##SUB#
Cluster had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zalac defends it easily.#SUB#
Cluster is looking for a triangle but Zalac pushes his legs off easily.
Cluster is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Zalac clinches with his opponent.
Zalac is pressed up against the cage. Cluster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Zalac down to the mat. Zalac avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cluster misses with a takedown
and Zalac counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T4##TD2#
Zalac manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Cluster on his heels. He'll look to pass Cluster's guard now, I'm sure.
Zalac lands a couple of elbows.
Zalac landing with the ground and pound.
Cluster lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Cluster trying to control but Zalac is working from the bottom.
Cluster looking to pass the guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cluster accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB#
Cluster drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Zalac dives on top into guard.#REVB#
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Alen Zalac.
I think Zalac has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alen Zalac!
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Earth 2
Date: Oct 29, 2016 |
#R1##CL2#
Zoplias gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #TD#
Cluster jumps guard and drags Zoplias to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zoplias postures up.
#SU2#
Zoplias stands up from Cluster's guard - Zoplias perhaps looking for a knockout.
Cluster keeps the fight on the outside.
Cluster half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cluster tries to clinch up but Zoplias circles away and keeps his distance.
Cluster tries to clinch but Zoplias is having none of it.
Zoplias tries to close the distance and clinch but Cluster swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cluster lands a leg kick that knocks Zoplias off balance momentarily.
Zoplias avoids the head kick by Cluster.
#CL#
Cluster clinches with his opponent.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Zoplias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Zoplias scores with a shoulder strike. #T1#
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Cluster as the two fighters clinch.
Cluster tries for a takedown. No joy.
Cluster is trying to break free.
Cluster tries to pull guard but Zoplias holds him up against the cage and eventually Cluster drops back down to his feet.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cluster is working for takedown but Zoplias is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Cluster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cluster blocks an uppercut.
Zoplias lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Cluster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Zoplias lands a nice uppercut.#T2#
Zoplias lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cluster backwards.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Cluster blocking some punches.
Cluster taking a breather.
Zoplias lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#BC#
Cluster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Evan Zoplias is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Our sources have told us that Cluster has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cluster blocking some punches.
Zoplias blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cluster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Cluster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zoplias misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Cluster lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Zoplias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
#BC#
Cluster breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Zoplias has Cluster up against the cage in a clinch.
Cluster is trying to break the clinch but Zoplias has him pressed against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cluster tries for a takedown but Zoplias manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Zoplias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Cluster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cluster wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zoplias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster. #T4#
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Cluster has had enough of the clinch but Zoplias keeps him there for the moment.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
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!
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Cluster goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zoplias prevents it.
Zoplias blocks a body shot from Cluster.
Cluster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.#BC#
Cluster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zoplias doesn't manage to clinch there - Cluster circles away.
Cluster tries to clinch but Zoplias moves out of range.
Cluster shoots in for a double leg but Zoplias sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Zoplias moves into the clinch.
Zoplias lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Zoplias.
Cluster blocks an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Zoplias dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zoplias swats away the attempt to clinch by Cluster.
Cluster lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL#
Cluster moves into range and clinches up with Zoplias.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cluster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Zoplias lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Evan Zoplias seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cluster blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Cluster can't break the clinch.
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias lands a left hand.
#T1#
Cluster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Cluster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cluster blocking some punches.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Cluster wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cluster tries to break free but Zoplias pushes him back against the cage.
Cluster blocks an uppercut.
Cluster is looking to control Zoplias's arms but Zoplias gets an underhook and turns him. Now Cluster has his back to the cage.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Cluster drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zoplias pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cluster misses with a low kick.
Zoplias moves out of range of the body kick.
Cluster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cluster sets himself, and Zoplias steps forward looking for the clinch! Cluster avoids it this time.#CL2#
Zoplias clinches. #T2#
Zoplias lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cluster backwards.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cluster obliges.
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cluster blocking some punches.
Cluster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the 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!
Cluster wants to break free but Zoplias has control.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
Cluster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zoplias prevents Cluster from breaking the clinch.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Zoplias.
Cluster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias.
Cluster is looking to break free of the clinch but Zoplias has double underhooks. #T3#
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
Cluster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
Zoplias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cluster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Cluster is trying to pull guard but Zoplias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zoplias.
Zoplias lands a right hand that snaps the head of Cluster backwards.
Cluster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses. #T4#
Cluster is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cluster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#BC#
Cluster breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zoplias drives through and clinches with Cluster against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Cluster tries a body shot but Zoplias blocks it.
A short right from Zoplias.
Cluster stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Cluster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zoplias has him pressed against the cage.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster.
Cluster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zoplias.
A short left from Zoplias.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Zoplias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3##CL2#
Zoplias moves into the clinch.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Cluster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cluster tries to score a body lock takedown but Zoplias shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zoplias.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Cluster looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A frustrated look appears on Cluster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zoplias lands with a left to the head.
Cluster jumps guard but Zoplias stands there with Cluster around his waist. Cluster gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Cluster uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zoplias.
A short right from Zoplias. #ROC2#
Cluster is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cluster. #T1#
Zoplias prevents a body shot from Cluster.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias swings wildly with an uppercut but Cluster uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Zoplias on the inside.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias misses with some punches.
Zoplias makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
Cluster blocks an uppercut.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster.
Zoplias keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cluster's efforts to push away.
Cluster can't break the clinch.
#T2#
Zoplias scores with a shot to the side of Cluster's head.
Oh Cluster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Cluster's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zoplias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zoplias throws a head punch that misses.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cluster seems to have got his legs back now.
Cluster is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cluster blocks an uppercut.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster. #TD#
Cluster pulls Zoplias into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SU2#
Zoplias decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Cluster, up you get! #CL2#
Zoplias moves into the clinch successfully.
Zoplias tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cluster blocking some punches.
Cluster will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zoplias up against the cage.
Zoplias lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
#T3##BC#
Cluster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cluster misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Zoplias fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Cluster, pushing him back against the cage.
Cluster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zoplias has him pressed against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Zoplias.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zoplias. #BC#
Cluster breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Zoplias closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Zoplias fails to land.
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cluster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Zoplias smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Cluster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zoplias fails in his attempt to clinch. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias has a couple of punches blocked by Cluster.
#T4#
Cluster blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zoplias has Cluster pressed against the cage, preventing Cluster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cluster is trying to force a seperation but Zoplias has the dominant position.
Cluster fails to pull guard.
Zoplias working aggressively here.
Vincent Cluster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cluster working hard to break the clinch.
Cluster blocking some punches.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias misses with the head strike.
Zoplias lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cluster is trying to break the clinch but Zoplias is controlling him.
Cluster is trying to break free.
Zoplias softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zoplias misses with a punch on the inside.
Zoplias throws a punch but it's blocked by Cluster. #BC#
Cluster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Evan Zoplias is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#CL2#
Zoplias has managed to clinch.
Zoplias blocks an elbow strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
Evan Zoplias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zoplias winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Zoplias!
Evan Zoplias got down on his knees post fight and begged the management for a title shot. 'Please, I want that title shot so bad! Give it to me!'
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Event:
SP ICON 2.0: Ground Zero
Date: Oct 08, 2016 |
#R1##CL#
Cluster instigates a clinch. #BC#
Cluster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cluster fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Terrible avoids it really well and circles away.#CL2#
Terrible clinches up with Cluster and pushes him back against the cage.
Cluster is looking to break free of the clinch but Terrible has double underhooks.
Cluster blocks an elbow strike from Terrible.
Terrible blocks an elbow strike.
Cluster wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cluster wants to get back to striking at distance but Terrible won't allow it.
Terrible throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cluster is trying to push Terrible away but Terrible has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrible managing to block the knees to the body from Cluster.
Terrible throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cluster takes an elbow to the forehead. #BC#
Cluster breaks from the clinch.
#CL2#
Terrible rushes Cluster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cluster changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Terrible fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#T1##CL#
Cluster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Terrible throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cluster working hard to break the clinch.
Terrible lands an elbow inside that Cluster shrugs off. #CUT2#
It looks like Vincent Cluster has been cut.
Terrible looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cluster is trying to break the clinch but Terrible is controlling him.
Terrible lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cluster is trying to pull guard but Terrible has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vincent Cluster. That's going to take a lot out of him.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terrible just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cluster's brow.
Terrible lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Terrible throws an elbow but misses.
Terrible pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Terrible throws an elbow that misses.
Terrible keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cluster's efforts to push away.
Terrible pushes off an throws an elbow but Cluster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terrible.
Terrible creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cluster's defenses.
Terrible pushes off an throws an elbow but Cluster leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terrible.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrible throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Terrible pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Terrible gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Terrible just misses with a elbow thrown towards Cluster's brow.
Terrible creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cluster has been working on his balance at Die Trying Gym, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Terrible.
Terrible throws an elbow but it misses.
Terrible throws an elbow that misses.
Terrible is pressed up against the cage. Cluster has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Terrible down to the mat. Terrible avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Terrible gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Cluster blocks an elbow strike.
Cluster dodges an elbow strike from Terrible.
Nice elbow from Terrible.
Cluster is breathing heavily.#BC#
Cluster breaks the clinch.
#CL2#
Terrible clinches up against the cage.
Terrible lands a nice elbow.
Cluster dodges an elbow strike from Terrible.
Terrible lands an elbow inside that Cluster shrugs off.
Terrible has Cluster pressed against the cage, preventing Cluster from circling away and getting back to striking at range.#T3#
Cluster tries for a takedown but Terrible manages to get underhooks.
Terrible throws an elbow but it misses.
Terrible pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Terrible lands an elbow that stopped Cluster in his tracks for a moment.
Terrible comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cluster blocks an elbow strike.
Terrible looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Terrible throws an elbow that misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terrible.
Terrible creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cluster wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Terrible has him pressed against the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Terrible.
Terrible misses with an elbow strike.
Cluster takes an elbow to the forehead.
Terrible lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #ROC2#
Cluster is rocked!
Terrible throws an elbow but it misses.
Oh Cluster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Terrible misses with an elbow strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Cluster blocks an elbow strike from Terrible.
Cluster seems to have got his legs back now.
Cluster tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Terrible smiles and moves away.
We've been informed that Terrible has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T4#
Cluster tries to break the clinch but Terrible is controlling the position.
Nice elbow from Terrible.
Terrible lands an elbow that stopped Cluster in his tracks for a moment.
Terrible comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Terrible throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Cluster tries to pull guard but Terrible holds him up against the cage and eventually Cluster drops back down to his feet.
Terrible lands an elbow inside that Cluster shrugs off.
Clinched against the cage, Terrible lands a big elbow that drops Cluster! The ref dives in to save him from more shots - Cluster is complaining that he's OK but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). I Am Terrible!
I Am Terrible is the new light heavyweight champion!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 06, 2016 |
#R1#
Cluster throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily. #CL2#
Cluster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #BC2#
Cluster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Matthews throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Cluster gets in close and instigates a clinch. #BC2#
Cluster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Cluster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Matthews moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Matthews defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cluster.#CL2#
Cluster clinches.
Cluster content to slow the pace in the clinch.
#BC2#
Cluster manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cluster lands a high kick!
#CUT2#
It looks like Allan Matthews has been cut.
Cluster connects with a high kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Matthews throws a right and a left that both miss.
Matthews tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cluster defends well and Matthews ends up having to push Cluster into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cluster looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
#T1##CL2#
Cluster clinches up against the cage.#BC2#
Cluster manages to break the clinch.
#TD#
Matthews scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Matthews landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Cluster is looking for a sweep.
Cluster struggling a bit here.#SUB#
Matthews wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cluster, who protects the arm well.
Cluster gets back to half guard.
Cluster is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Matthews is nestled in close to Cluster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Cluster is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Matthews pulls his head out easily.
Cluster is looking to control Matthews's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cluster avoid being mounted?
Matthews takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cluster taking some punishment here, with Matthews in his half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cluster wants to improve his position but Matthews is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
#T3#
Matthews is nestled in close to Cluster, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Matthews throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Matthews looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Matthews prevents Cluster from standing back up.
Cluster moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Cluster looking to hit a scissor sweep but Matthews is one step ahead there.
Cluster looks winded!
Matthews works over Cluster with some ground and pound from guard.
Matthews postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Matthews's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Matthews scoring with some ground and pound.
Matthews trying to control the position from guard on top but Cluster is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB#
Matthews postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Cluster is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Matthews, into his guard. #REVB#
Cluster wants to control from the top but Matthews keeps moving.
Cluster postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Cluster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cluster throwing strikes but missing.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Cluster dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Allan Matthews's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Cluster throws a head kick that misses.
Cluster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Matthews misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Cluster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cluster scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vincent Cluster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matthews tries to clinch up.#CL2#
Cluster clinches with his opponent.
#BC2#
Cluster pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cluster wants to clinch
and Matthews connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matthews takes a kick to the side of the head.
Matthews blocks a head kick by Cluster.
Cluster dives in and grabs Matthews's left leg, looking for a takedown. Matthews pushes down on Cluster's head and hops out.
Cluster stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Cluster wants it to stay on the feet.
Matthews takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
#T1#
Cluster misses with a head kick.
Cluster is breathing heavily.
Matthews goes for a double leg but Cluster avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cluster continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Allan Matthews. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cluster avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Matthews shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Cluster to counter with a crisp jab.
Cluster throws a nice inside leg kick. #CL2#
Cluster closes the distance and pushes Matthews back into the cage.
Matthews is trying to break free.#BC#
Matthews manages to break the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cluster looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Matthews shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cluster sprawls well. Cluster wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matthews gets slowly back to his feet.#T2##TD#
Matthews fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Cluster to the ground. Matthews is now in Cluster's guard.
Matthews makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cluster trying to control the position.
Matthews with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cluster looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matthews is looking to work some ground and pound but Cluster has wrist control.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Cluster is on top in guard.
#REVB#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cluster preventing the sweep. #T3#
Cluster throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Matthews works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cluster postures up.
Cluster trying to control but Matthews is working from the bottom.
Matthews working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cluster.
Cluster wants to get up but he can't break Matthews's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Matthews is pulling down on Cluster's head. It's preventing any offense from Cluster, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cluster trying to stand up but can't free himself from Matthews's guard.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Cluster wants to clinch
and Matthews counters with a three punch combo that has Cluster backing up. Cluster nods at Matthews to acknowledge the strikes.#CL2#
Cluster fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Matthews, pushing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Cluster breaks from the clinch.
Cluster tries to clinch but Matthews moves out of range.
Cluster is looking to clinch.
Matthews throws a big counter combination but Cluster scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A clash of legs there as Matthews blocks the low kick.
Allan Matthews is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cluster throws a sloppy head kick and Matthews moves out of range easily.
No luck for Cluster with that takedown attempt.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cluster.
Cluster fails with a takedown attempt from distance.#CL#
Matthews moves into the clinch.
Cluster is trying to pull guard but Matthews turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vincent Cluster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Allan Matthews's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Cluster throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews swats away the attempt to clinch by Cluster.#TD#
Matthews closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Cluster is not content to let Matthews control the position.
Matthews scores with punches from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cluster manages to work his way to half guard, despite Matthews's best efforts.
Matthews performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cluster is positioning himself well to prevent Matthews advancing to mount. #T1#
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Matthews connects with a nice short shot to Cluster's temple.
Cluster trying to control from the bottom.
Matthews is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position. #SUB#
Matthews is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Matthews looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cluster with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cluster has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Matthews is working away from the top position though.
Nice strikes from Matthews there.
Cluster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T2#
Matthews winds up and cracks Cluster with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cluster wants to get back to full guard.
Cluster wants to control but Matthews is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cluster might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Matthews haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.#SUB#
Matthews is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cluster has managed to free his arm - good work.
Cluster tries to get to full guard but Matthews has control of the leg. #T3#
Matthews working over Cluster with some ground and pound. Cluster looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Matthews looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Matthews lands with a punch from half guard.
Allan Matthews overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cluster is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Cluster is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Matthews scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cluster is staying active underneath Matthews, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Matthews is thwarting Cluster's attempts to control the position.
Matthews scoring with strikes to the body and head. #T4#
Cluster flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Matthews working Cluster over with strikes.
Cluster is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Matthews jumps into side control!
Vincent Cluster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#SUB#
Matthews looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Cluster taking a bit of punishment here - Matthews scoring with strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matthews lands some shots froms side control.
Matthews lands a decent elbow from side control.
Allan Matthews has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cluster takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Allan Matthews showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cluster has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vincent Cluster!
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