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Event:
SP ICON: Happy Birthday Chael
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
Zivkovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zivkovic misses with a lunging right hand
letting Patches counter with a right hand.
Zivkovic on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zivkovic swings for the body but Patches moves out of range.
Patches moves forwards but Zivkovic connects with a nice, crisp jab.#CUT#
It looks like Jarome Patches has been cut.
Zivkovic misses with a combination
and Patches counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zivkovic's knee momentarily.
Patches takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patches.
Zivkovic throws a right hand that Patches ducks under and follows up with a left that Patches also avoids with ease.
Zivkovic misses with a body shot.
Zivkovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zivkovic swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
Patches gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Patches misses with a hook to the ribs.
#BC2#
Patches breaks from the clinch.
Patches lands the left hand.
Zivkovic throws a hook but Patches avoids it easily.
It seemed like Patches was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Zivkovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patches counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zivkovic throws a body punch but Patches moves out of range.
Patches throws a front kick that sends Zivkovic stumbling back into the cage.
Zivkovic misses with a combination
and Patches counters with a one-two to the body.
Patches fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zivkovic has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Patches moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've been informed that Patches has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Patches slips a jab and a cross from Zivkovic.
Zivkovic chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Patches can pounce on him.
Patches lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Patches scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zivkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Patches moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been told by Zivkovic's head coaches at White's ELITE Fitness Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zivkovic misses with a leg kick
and Patches counters with a nice body kick.
Zivkovic misses with the combination.
#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T2##BC2#
Patches escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A punch combination from Zivkovic misses.
Zivkovic with a hook.
Zivkovic throws a leg kick
and Patches counters with a solid body kick.
Patches's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zivkovic under the eye.
Patches turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Patches takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zivkovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Patches.
Zivkovic is breathing heavily.
Zivkovic looks to land a combination but Patches avoids it well.
Good exchange - Patches coming out on top.
Patches stuns Zivkovic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zivkovic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A slow jab from Zivkovic misses its intended target.
Patches is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Patches looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Patches moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Patches looks to land a combination but Zivkovic avoids it well.
Zivkovic will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.#T3#
Zivkovic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Patches counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Patches pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zivkovic back to the cage. Patches follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Patches scoring well with a low kick there.
Zivkovic avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zivkovic on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zivkovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Patches circles away quickly and effectively.
Zivkovic misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Patches gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Patches scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zivkovic throws a nice looking combination but Patches bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patches throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Patches throws a head kick that Zivkovic semi-blocks.
Zivkovic has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Patches.#T4#
Patches throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Zivkovic's head.
Zivkovic misses with a few strikes there.
Zivkovic misses with a few strikes there.
Kresimir Zivkovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patches throws out a powerful jab.
Zivkovic misses with a combination
and Patches counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL2#
Patches has managed to clinch.
Patches is working Zivkovic over against the cage.
Come on Patches - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Patches creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zivkovic has Patches pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Patches manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #BC2#
Patches breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zivkovic swinging wildly here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarome Patches dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jarome Patches's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zivkovic has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Patches.
Jarome Patches seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL2#
Patches forces Zivkovic back against the cage and clinches.
Zivkovic blocks a body shot from Patches. #BC2#
Patches pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patches is looking to slow Zivkovic down with leg kicks.
Zivkovic tries to bum rush Patches with a series of wild strikes but Patches uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Patches slips a jab and a cross from Zivkovic.
Patches lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zivkovic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Patches's head backwards.
Patches has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zivkovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zivkovic moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromPatches.
A slow jab from Zivkovic misses its intended target.
Patches lands a head kick. Zivkovic smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Donk. Patches catches Zivkovic right on the button with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slapping leg kick lands for Patches.
Patches with a jab.#T1#
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zivkovic crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Patches - the referee stops the clock and Zivkovic gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Patches. Zivkovic manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Patches lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zivkovic's sensitive parts.
Zivkovic lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Patches cracks Zivkovic with a good jab.
Patches connects with a high kick.
Zivkovic throws a combination that misses
and Patches counters with a low kick, right behind Zivkovic 's knee.
Patches connects with a body shot that sends Zivkovic's belly button to the back.
Patches fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zivkovic on the side of the head.#CL2#
Patches rushes Zivkovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Patches escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zivkovic misses with a double jab.
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!
Patches scores with a head kick.
Patches throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Zivkovic throws a series of punches but Patches avoids them all with ease. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! Patches has knocked Zivkovic down with a huge combo! Patches steps away and waves a wobbly Zivkovic back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#
Zivkovic is rocked!
Patches swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Oh Zivkovic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T2#
Zivkovic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zivkovic throws the left hand but Patches avoids the punch easily.
Zivkovic seems to have got his legs back now.
Patches throws a good cross that connects.
Zivkovic throws a series of punches but Patches moves out of range.
As Zivkovic backs off Patches throws a huge counter combo but Zivkovic manages to avoid it all.
Zivkovic throws a right and a left that Patches avoids nicely.
Zivkovic swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Patches counters with a nice leg kick.
Zivkovic throws a combination that misses
and Patches counters with a leg kick.
Patches cracks Zivkovic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Patches presses Zivkovic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC2#
Patches breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zivkovic takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zivkovic gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#T3#
Patches fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zivkovic looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Patches with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A nice leg kick lands there from Patches.
Zivkovic throws a right and a left that Patches avoids nicely. #KD2#
Patches lands a big head kick that sends Zivkovic tumbling to the mat! Patches takes a step backwards and waves Zivkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT2#
It looks like Kresimir Zivkovic has been cut.
Zivkovic swings widly with a right hand
and Patches makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zivkovic really felt that one!
Kresimir Zivkovic is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Patches buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A chopping leg kick lands by Patches. #KD2#
Patches lands a big head kick that sends Zivkovic tumbling to the mat! Patches takes a step backwards and waves Zivkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A solid body kick from Patches.
Nice uppercut there from Patches.
Patches lands with a nice body punch. #CL2#
Zivkovic tries to keep at a distance but Patches has taken the fight into the clinch.
Patches lands a hook that snaps the head of Zivkovic backwards. #T4##BC2#
Patches escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patches uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zivkovic.
Zivkovic moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Zivkovic looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#CL2#
Patches closes the distance and pushes Zivkovic back into the cage.
Zivkovic is trying to break the clinch but Patches is controlling him.#BC2#
Patches pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zivkovic throws a series of punches but Patches avoids them all with ease.
Zivkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Patches circles away.
Patches fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zivkovic on the side of the head.
Zivkovic misses with an uppercut.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Patches goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#KD2#
Patches lands a big head kick that sends Zivkovic tumbling to the mat! Patches takes a step backwards and waves Zivkovic back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Patches with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Patches smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jarome Patches showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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! This is the final round!
#R3#
Zivkovic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
#CL2#
Patches closes the distance and clinches. #BC2#
Patches breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Nice body kick from Patches.
Zivkovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Patches manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zivkovic throws a series of punches but Patches moves out of range.
Patches avoids the head kick by Zivkovic.
Patches is trying to counter with his kicks.
Patches throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Zivkovic fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zivkovic falls off balance throwing a combination
and Patches counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patches lands a high kick!
Zivkovic misses with a two punch combination.
Patches scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Patches thows a body kick. Zivkovic tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#T1##BC2#
Patches escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Patches scores with a jab to the jaw.#CL2#
Patches closes the distance and pushes Zivkovic back into the cage.#BC2#
Patches escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zivkovic misses with the combination.
Patches cracks the inside of Zivkovic's front leg.
Zivkovic cracks Patches with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A punch combination from Zivkovic misses. #CL2#
Patches pushes Zivkovic up against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Patches breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A combination from Zivkovic does no damage. #CL2#
Patches gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#T2##BC2#
Patches manages to break the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Patches throws a head kick that Zivkovic semi-blocks.
Zivkovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Patches is out of range.
Zivkovic tries to bum rush Patches with a series of wild strikes but Patches uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A head kick from Patches lands but Zivkovic takes it in his stride.
Patches misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zivkovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zivkovic misses with a wild combination.
Zivkovic throws a lazy uppercut
and Patches cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zivkovic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Patches.
Zivkovic throws a nice looking combination but Patches bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Patches uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Patches lands a nice looking body shot.
#CL2#
Zivkovic tries to keep at a distance but Patches has taken the fight into the clinch.#T3##BC2#
Patches pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Patches chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Patches.
Zivkovic avoids the body shot from Patches.
Patches ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zivkovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zivkovic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zivkovic ducks right into an uppercut from Patches.
Zivkovic misses with a double jab.
Good leg kick by Patches there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zivkovic takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Patches fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zivkovic takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zivkovic misses with a series of wild punches.
Kresimir Zivkovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Patches scores with a kick to the body.
#CL2#
Patches has closed the distance and engaged Zivkovic in a clinch.
Zivkovic takes a shot to the head.
Jarome Patches seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Patches lands a body shot. #BC2#
Patches breaks the clinch.
Zivkovic takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zivkovic misses with a double jab
and Patches counters with a solid body kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Patches scores with a head kick. Zivkovic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Patches uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zivkovic is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Patches Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Zivkovic is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jarome Patches!
A less than humble Jarome Patches misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SP ICON: The Demon's Head
Date: Jun 03, 2017 |
#R1#
Adam throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zivkovic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Adam moves out of range and avoids them all easily.#KD#
A jab-cross combination lands for Zivkovic and sends Adam crashing to the mat! Zivkovic follows him down to the mat - Adam regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet! #ROC#
Adam is rocked!#CUT#
It looks like Freddie Adam has been cut.
Adam tries to get to full guard but Zivkovic has control of the leg.
Adam is still in real trouble! Can Zivkovic finish him?
Zivkovic has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zivkovic stalling.
Adam seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam trying to hold on to Zivkovic's head to control him but Zivkovic postures up.
Adam tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Adam flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Adam is trying to control but can't.
Zivkovic not doing much here.
#T1#
Adam is trying to get back to full guard.
Adam trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Adam landing strikes from the bottom. #SUB2#
Adam actively working from the bottom here.
Adam tries to get to full guard but Zivkovic has control of the leg.
Adam missing with punches from the bottom.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
A shot to the body from Adam misses
and Zivkovic counters with a series of strikes. Adam will be more careful next time no doubt. #CUT#
That has opened up Freddie Adam's cut even more.
Zivkovic throws a right and a left that Adam avoids nicely.
Adam goes for a double leg but Zivkovic avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zivkovic continues to drive forward.
Adam throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Zivkovic has closed the distance and engaged Adam in a clinch.
Zivkovic lands a shoulder strike.
Adam tries to score a body lock takedown but Zivkovic shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Adam gets underhooks to prevent Zivkovic's takedown attempt.
Zivkovic pushes Adam back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#CUT#
Freddie Adam's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zivkovic misses with a punch to the body.
Adam tries for a takedown but Zivkovic manages to get underhooks.
Kresimir Zivkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddie Adam.
Zivkovic tries to pull guard but Adam forces him back to his feet, against the cage.#T3#
Zivkovic digs a right hand into Adam's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Adam's gas tank.
Adam goes for a takedown attempt but Zivkovic pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Adam swats away the attempt to clinch by Zivkovic.
Adam dives in and grabs Zivkovic's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zivkovic pushes down on Adam's head and hops out.
Adam takes a swing at Zivkovic's ribcage but misses.
Zivkovic cracks Adam with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Freddie Adam's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kresimir Zivkovic!
An out of breath Kresimir Zivkovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
HFC 43
Date: Mar 18, 2017 |
#R1##KD2#
Zivkovic lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Taylor sprawling to the canvas. Zivkovic follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Taylor hang on? #CUT2#
It looks like James Taylor has been cut.
Zivkovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Taylor is looking for a sweep. Zivkovic is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Taylor trying to control from the bottom.
Zivkovic has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Physical Gym($50). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Zivkovic in particular looking to stall.
Zivkovic's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.#T1#
Taylor looks to land a combination but Zivkovic avoids it well.
Taylor swinging wildly here.
Zivkovic connects with a single shot there.
Zivkovic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Taylor manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Taylor throws a one two combo.
Taylor throws a right and a left that Zivkovic avoids nicely.
Zivkovic is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zivkovic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Taylor.
James Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A nice combination there by Taylor.
Taylor throws a nice looking combination but Zivkovic bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Taylor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Zivkovic back to the cage. Taylor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Taylor keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zivkovic.
Zivkovic lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Taylor circles away quickly and effectively.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zivkovic.
Zivkovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Taylor loses concentration momentarily and Zivkovic pounces with a three punch combo! Right, left, right! Taylor crashes face first to the mat, out cold! Zivkovic finishes this one with a fantastically precise combo! Great stuff.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kresimir Zivkovic!
During a confident post fight interview, Kresimir Zivkovic thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Event:
HFC 36
Date: Jan 28, 2017 |
#R1#
Zivkovic throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Zivkovic counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A head kick misses from Smith.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.#KD2#
Zivkovic drops Smith with a nice combination! Zivkovic dives into Smith's guard, looking to finish!
#CUT2#
It looks like Jack Smith has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith looking to control.
Smith manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zivkovic manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Zivkovic really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Zivkovic is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Smith tries to free his leg and advance position but Zivkovic is retaining full guard.
Smith throwing strikes from guard but Zivkovic blocks nicely.
Smith working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
We've been hearing good reports from Smith's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Zivkovic has wrist control.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zivkovic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zivkovic is trying to keep Smith in close.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses.
Zivkovic looking to control.
Smith works over Zivkovic with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith trying to control but Zivkovic is working from the bottom.
Smith 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.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Zivkovic.#T2##SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Zivkovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zivkovic manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Zivkovic's guard.
Smith passes Zivkovic's left leg - he's now in half guard. #SUB#
Smith is looking for submissions but instead, Zivkovic has regained full guard.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zivkovic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Smith throwing strikes but missing.
Smith's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zivkovic working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Smith.
Smith throws a big elbow that misses. #SUB#
Smith drops back looking for a leg! Zivkovic is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zivkovic manages to kick Smith off! Smith jumps back into Zivkovic's guard.
Zivkovic avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Smith throws a big right hand that misses. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zivkovic misses with a hook
and Zivkovic takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zivkovic tries to clinch up but Smith circles away and keeps his distance.
Zivkovic throws a hook but Smith avoids it easily.
Zivkovic throws a right and a left that Smith avoids nicely.
As Zivkovic backs away, Smith returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zivkovic doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Smith looks for a takedown but Zivkovic sprawls well.
Zivkovic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith dodges the punch combination from Zivkovic.
Zivkovic attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #KD2#
Zivkovic lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Smith sprawling to the canvas. Zivkovic follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Smith hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kresimir Zivkovic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Smith's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Smith pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zivkovic throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zivkovic cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
Zivkovic blocks a head kick by Smith.
Smith misses with a wild combination.
Jack Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zivkovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Zivkovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zivkovic's head.
Smith controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zivkovic is trying to keep Smith in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #T1#
Zivkovic tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB#
Smith 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.
Smith trying to control but Zivkovic is working from the bottom.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zivkovic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Smith stops Zivkovic from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.#TD#
Smith manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Zivkovic on his heels. He'll look to pass Zivkovic's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zivkovic pulls Smith in close to prevent any damage.
Smith looking to sit in guard and control but Zivkovic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB##SUB#
Smith is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zivkovic is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Smith escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zivkovic gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zivkovic looking to pass the guard. #T3##SUB#
Smith throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
#SUB#
Smith has his foot on Zivkovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zivkovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Smith tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Smith throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Smith is trying to control the position from the bottom.
#SUB#
Smith is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Zivkovic rolls with it to try and escape but Smith cranks on the arm and Zivkovic is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Smith!
Jack Smith made sure to mention his sponsor, //buriedALIVE// Fight Gear in his post fight interview.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Dec 21, 2016 |
#R1#
Zivkovic takes a body punch but keeps moving. #TD#
Lifter fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zivkovic to the ground. Lifter is now in Zivkovic's guard.
Zivkovic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lifter prevents Zivkovic from getting back to his feet.
Zivkovic controls Lifter momentarily but Lifter frees himself.
Lifter throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lifter is looking to work some ground and pound but Zivkovic has wrist control.
Lifter scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lifter is working Zivkovic over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lifter stands up over Zivkovic, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Lifter throws a big elbow that misses.
Lifter loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lifter is in close to Zivkovic's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lifter throws a strike but Zivkovic rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zivkovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Zivkovic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T1#
Lifter has his hands on Zivkovic's head, controlling the position.
Lifter will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zivkovic trying to control but Lifter is working from the bottom.
Lifter seems keen to control Zivkovic's posture.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zivkovic content to stall in guard here.
Lifter keeping moving, preventing Zivkovic from controlling successfully.
Zivkovic is looking to stand up but Lifter won't let him. #T3#
Zivkovic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zivkovic wants to stand but Lifter is controlling his posture from full guard.
Lifter managing to control the position.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Zivkovic wants to control from the top but Lifter keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice body kick there by Lifter.#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.#KD#
Lifter sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Zivkovic to the ground! Lifter dives into full mount looking to finish!#CUT#
It looks like Kresimir Zivkovic has been cut.
Lifter throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zivkovic because Lifter loaded up on that one.
Lifter throws some wild stikes that Zivkovic manages to avoid easily.
Lifter has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zivkovic's face.
#ROC#
Zivkovic is rocked!
Oooh a big shot lands for Lifter! Zivkovic is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Power Lifter!
After the big win, Power Lifter made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Arcticus University: London and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
FORTITUDE 8
Date: Nov 26, 2016 |
#R1#
The crowd cheers as Zivkovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zahav doesn't seem phased though.
Zivkovic defending well as Zahav loads up on a big left hand.
Zivkovic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zivkovic connects with a crisp jab.
Zivkovic defending well as Zahav loads up on a big left hand.
Zivkovic looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zivkovic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.#CUT#
It looks like Kresimir Zivkovic has been cut.
Zahav catches Zivkovic with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Zivkovic forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baruch Zahav!
Baruch Zahav is the new heavyweight champion!
Baruch Zahav bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Event:
FORTITUDE 5
Date: Oct 22, 2016 |
#R1#
Makhanya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zivkovic seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zivkovic throws a lazy right hand but Makhanya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Makhanya looks to score with a jab to the body but Zivkovic is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Zivkovic tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zivkovic defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Makhanya.
Makhanya ducks under a wild hook from Zivkovic.
And Makhanya tries to counter it with a takedown but Zivkovic pushes his down on his head and steps out.#KD#
Zivkovic waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Makhanya. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Makhanya to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makhanya wants to sweep but no luck.
Zivkovic trying to control but Makhanya is working from the bottom.
Makhanya wants to improve his position but instead Zivkovic has moved into half guard.
Makhanya manages to get to full guard.
#T1##SUB2#
Makhanya throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Makhanya pulls Zivkovic in to control the position.
Makhanya is trying to control the position but Zivkovic postures up.
Zivkovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Makhanya swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Makhanya pulls Zivkovic in to control the position.
Makhanya should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Makhanya has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zivkovic can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zivkovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Zivkovic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Makhanya's guard.#REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice defenses there by Zivkovic.
Zivkovic is looking for a counter combo.
Zivkovic steps into range and unloads a brutal right left combo! Makhanya is out on his feet! Zivkovic sets himself and nearly takes Makhanya's head off with a straight right, sending him crashing to the mat! Wow, that was nasty... but awesome! Wooo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kresimir Zivkovic!
An out of breath Kresimir Zivkovic thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 26, 2016 |
#R1##KD#
Zivkovic throws a left that rocks OD and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Zivkovic dives into side control, looking to finish! Can OD regain composure!
#CUT#
It looks like Sugar OD has been cut.
Zivkovic is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down OD's shoulder. That is not cool.
OD tries to improve position but can't.
OD keeps trying to improve his position.
Zivkovic has control of an arm but OD manages to advance to Zivkovic's back!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
OD not allowing Zivkovic to control his hands.
Zivkovic is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Zivkovic just trying to survive but OD is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Zivkovic breaks OD's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
#SUB2#
OD is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zivkovic is aware though and is defending well.
Zivkovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T1#
OD trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from! #SU#
Zivkovic stands up from OD's guard - Zivkovic perhaps looking for a knockout.
OD should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.#CL2#
OD clinches up against the cage.
Zivkovic tries to break free but OD pushes him back against the cage.#BC2#
OD breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zivkovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from OD. #T2#
Zivkovic swinging wildly here.
A punch combination from Zivkovic misses. #KD#
Zivkovic waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract OD. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped OD to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB2#
OD is looking for a triangle but Zivkovic pushes his legs off easily.
Zivkovic not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
OD controls Zivkovic momentarily but Zivkovic frees himself.
Zivkovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
OD is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. #T3##ES2#
The fighters are working up against the cage. OD manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
OD has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zivkovic is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
OD is looking for a takedown.
Kresimir Zivkovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sugar OD.#TD2#
OD pulls guard successfully.
#SU#
Zivkovic decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on OD, up you get!
Good exchange - Zivkovic coming out on top.
OD finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Zivkovic's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and OD falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kresimir Zivkovic!
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