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Event:
TGC 23: Nobrainer vs Lang 2
Date: Sep 30, 2017 |
#R1#
Mao falls off balance throwing a combination
#TD#
and Zakherenkoff counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Mao!
Mao regains half guard, as Zakherenkoff was trying to land strikes.
Mao blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zakherenkoff.
Mao tries to get to full guard but Zakherenkoff has control of the leg.
Zakherenkoff wants to pass to mount but Mao is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakherenkoff not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Mao keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Zakherenkoff thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T1#
Zakherenkoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mao keeps working.
Zakherenkoff throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Mao to regain full guard.
Zakherenkoff controls from within his opponent's guard.
Zakherenkoff trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom.
Mao preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. #T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zakherenkoff with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mao avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zakherenkoff trying to control but Mao is working from the bottom. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Zakherenkoff misses with a looping right.
Mao throws a counter combo.
Zakherenkoff fails with an attempt to clinch.
A big left from Mao misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Zakherenkoff.
Cai Mao is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zakherenkoff will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mao throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Zakherenkoff.#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Zakherenkoff has been cut.
Mao throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mao digs a good hook to Zakherenkoff's body.
Zakherenkoff misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mao.
A head kick misses from Mao. #T3#
A telegraphed right hand from Mao misses the target.
Zakherenkoff misses with an uppercut.
Despite the aggression on Mao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zakherenkoff swinging wildly here.
Zakherenkoff shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mao sprawls well. Mao wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zakherenkoff gets slowly back to his feet.
Mao with a jab.
Mao misses with a few strikes there.
Mao misses with a double jab.
A big left from Mao misses.
Zakherenkoff avoids the head kick by Mao.
Mao moves forwards but Zakherenkoff connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zakherenkoff goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T4#
Mao misses the shot to the body. #TD#
Zakherenkoff scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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!
Zakherenkoff is putting a hurting on Mao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mao manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Zakherenkoff tries to roll over but Mao keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Zakherenkoff is defending against the submission attempts here by Mao.
Zakherenkoff tries to get to full guard but Mao has control of the leg.
Zakherenkoff is trying is best to control the position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Cai Mao will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Zakherenkoff'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#
The fight stays on the outside here - Zakherenkoff looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mao unleashes a big counter combination but Zakherenkoff bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Mao misses with the combination.
#TD#
Zakherenkoff changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Mao looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zakherenkoff throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Zakherenkoff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zakherenkoff is putting a hurting on Mao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zakherenkoff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mao to see if he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakherenkoff throws a strike aimed at the side of Mao's head but Mao avoids it well.
Mao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zakherenkoff is working Mao over with some ground and pound from side control. #T1#
Zakherenkoff working the head and body with strikes.
Zakherenkoff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mao to see if he's OK.
Zakherenkoff trying to control the action but Mao is working from the bottom.
Zakherenkoff misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakherenkoff lands a nice forearm strike.
Zakherenkoff looks up at the clock and then as Mao takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Zakherenkoff smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Vladimir Zakherenkoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zakherenkoff wants to take a breather but Mao manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Zakherenkoff.
Mao is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB##T2#
Zakherenkoff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Mao stopping the sweep attempt from Zakherenkoff.
Mao being controlled here momentarily. #T3#
Mao wanted to stand there but Zakherenkoff had control of the position.
Zakherenkoff striking off his back but it's not causing Mao any problems.
Mao trying to control the position from guard on top but Zakherenkoff is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zakherenkoff will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mao postures up.
#REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Mao showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff throws a shot from downtown. Mao moves away and avoids it.
Mao throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Mao scores with a head kick. Zakherenkoff tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.#TD#
Zakherenkoff drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zakherenkoff cracks Mao with a big right hand but Mao just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Zakherenkoff is putting a hurting on Mao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Mao takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mao managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zakherenkoff is putting a hurting on Mao here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zakherenkoff lands a nice forearm strike.
Mao is working to avoid the ground and pound but Zakherenkoff connects with a decent elbow.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Zakherenkoff's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zakherenkoff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Mao takes a swing at Zakherenkoff's ribcage but misses.
Mao takes a swing at Zakherenkoff's ribcage but misses.
A cross from Zakherenkoff lands.
Zakherenkoff fails with a takedown attempt.
Zakherenkoff takes a swing at Mao's ribcage but misses.
Despite the aggression on Mao's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zakherenkoff throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zakherenkoff will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Mao scores with a hook to the body. Zakherenkoff takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao throws a head kick that misses
and Zakherenkoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zakherenkoff takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zakherenkoff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zakherenkoff lands a jab-cross combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mao on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
#T1#
Mao throws a predictable looking body shot
and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zakherenkoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Mao is just out of range.
Mao fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zakherenkoff avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mao misses with a wild combination.
Good standup being displayed there by Zakherenkoff as he connects with a hook.
Zakherenkoff dips to his left and cracks Mao with an uppercut!
Zakherenkoff is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Mao throws a shot to the body.
Zakherenkoff misses with a wild body shot.
Zakherenkoff throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Mao's waist but Mao gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zakherenkoff off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vladimir Zakherenkoff. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zakherenkoff fails with the takedown
and Mao cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#T2##KD2#
Mao lands a big head kick that sends Zakherenkoff tumbling to the mat! Mao takes a step backwards and waves Zakherenkoff back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch combination from Zakherenkoff misses.
Cai Mao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice sprawl there from Mao as Zakherenkoff shoots in.
Zakherenkoff takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zakherenkoff tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mao swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zakherenkoff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mao comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Zakherenkoff stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Mao is on him like rabid pit bull! Zakherenkoff slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cai Mao!
In his post fight interview, Cai Mao started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Event:
TGC Crucible 2
Date: Aug 15, 2017 |
#R1#
Tea tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zakherenkoff attempts a counter takedown but Tea avoids it well and moves away.
Zakherenkoff scores with a shot to the body.
Tea shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zakherenkoff sprawls well. Zakherenkoff wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tea gets slowly back to his feet.
Zakherenkoff tries to bum rush Tea with a series of wild strikes but Tea uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zakherenkoff bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.#CUT#
It looks like Ice Tea has been cut.
Zakherenkoff throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tea on the side of the head.
Zakherenkoff throws a shot to the body.
Zakherenkoff thuds his right hand into Tea's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Jab, jab by Zakherenkoff - just one landing.
Zakherenkoff has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tea tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zakherenkoff defends well and Tea ends up having to push Zakherenkoff into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ice Tea.
Tea throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zakherenkoff's waist but Zakherenkoff gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Tea off to one side.
Zakherenkoff changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tea dives in and grabs Zakherenkoff's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zakherenkoff pushes down on Tea's head and hops out.#T1#
Zakherenkoff connects with a body shot.
Tea looks winded!#KD#
Zakherenkoff cracks Tea with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zakherenkoff has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Tea to stand back up!#ROC#
Tea is rocked!
Zakherenkoff ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tea is still on wobbly legs! Can Zakherenkoff finish him?
I'm just looking down at my notes here and I see that.... oh! Zakherenkoff has cracked Tea with a big right, followed by a left! He's out on his feet! Zakherenkoff lands another huge swinging hook and Tea tumbles to the canvas! The ref dives in to save Tea, before Zakherenkoff can land any more shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vladimir Zakherenkoff!
After the big win, Vladimir Zakherenkoff made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors IniTech Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
TGC 13: Lang vs Brown
Date: Jul 22, 2017 |
#R1#
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pripyat is defended easily by Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Pripyat.
Pripyat looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Pripyat tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zakherenkoff swivels and escapes.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.
Pripyat dives in for a single leg takedown but Zakherenkoff sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zakherenkoff darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zakherenkoff connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#CUT#
It looks like Karelin Pripyat has been cut.
Zakherenkoff has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pripyat shoots in but no luck this time.
Zakherenkoff scores with a nice head shot.
Zakherenkoff lands with a hook. Pripyat tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #TD2#
Pripyat looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zakherenkoff has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Zakherenkoff is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pripyat is working Zakherenkoff over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T1#
Pripyat preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pripyat drops back looking for a leg! Zakherenkoff is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zakherenkoff manages to kick Pripyat off! Pripyat jumps back into Zakherenkoff's guard.
Zakherenkoff is trying to keep Pripyat in close.
Pripyat has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zakherenkoff keeping moving, preventing Pripyat from controlling successfully.
Zakherenkoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zakherenkoff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zakherenkoff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Zakherenkoff has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Pripyat taking some punishment here, with Zakherenkoff in his half guard. #SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zakherenkoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Pripyat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pripyat tries to get to full guard but Zakherenkoff has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Pripyat is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.
Zakherenkoff content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T3##SUB2#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Zakherenkoff lands strikes from half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Pripyat can do anything to dispel that myth.
Pripyat is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Zakherenkoff is nestled in close to Pripyat, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
Pripyat is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.#SUB2#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Pripyat is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.#SUB2#
Pripyat actively working from the bottom here.
Zakherenkoff is trying to control the action in half guard but Pripyat is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Pripyat slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Karelin Pripyat's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
No luck with that takedown attempt from Pripyat.
Nice sprawl there from Zakherenkoff as Pripyat shoots in.
Zakherenkoff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zakherenkoff wants it to stay on the feet.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Karelin Pripyat.#CL#
Zakherenkoff has closed the distance and engaged Pripyat in a clinch.
Zakherenkoff is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Zakherenkoff gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Zakherenkoff lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pripyat takes a knee to the side of the body.
Zakherenkoff lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakherenkoff makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#TD#
Zakherenkoff tightens his grip and picks Pripyat up, before dumping him to the ground. Pripyat manages to land in guard.
Zakherenkoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pripyat can do to turn this around?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pripyat being controlled here, momentarily. #SUB2#
Pripyat has his foot on Zakherenkoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zakherenkoff works his way back into a safe position though.#T1##SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zakherenkoff has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pripyat is breathing heavily.
Zakherenkoff wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving. #SUB2#
Pripyat working for a triangle but Zakherenkoff defends it easily.
Pripyat can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zakherenkoff controls the pace.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
#T2#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pripyat avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zakherenkoff passes Pripyat's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Pripyat moves into full guard.
Zakherenkoff wants to control from the top but Pripyat keeps moving.
Zakherenkoff's corner is telling him to maintain position.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Zakherenkoff passes into half guard.
Pripyat tries to roll over but Zakherenkoff keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Pripyat looking for submissions off his back.
Zakherenkoff is trying to control. Pripyat wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #T3#
Pripyat works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zakherenkoff trying to control but Pripyat is working from the bottom.
Pripyat working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Pripyat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zakherenkoff showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zakherenkoff has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#SUB2#
Pripyat throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zakherenkoff landing some decent shots from guard. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Pripyat keeping moving, preventing Zakherenkoff from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Pripyat is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zakherenkoff defends well.#SUB2#
Pripyat has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Zakherenkoff doesn't defend quickly enough and Pripyat has managed to lock this one up! Can Zakherenkoff escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Pripyat on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Karelin Pripyat!
Karelin Pripyat gave a mention to Alpha-Male Nutritional Supplements Q160/$185 in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Event:
TGC 9: Rollins vs Glatt
Date: Jun 24, 2017 |
#R1#
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ronaldo.#TD#
Zakherenkoff throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ronaldo tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zakherenkoff is in Ronaldo's guard.#ES2#
Ronaldo scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Ronaldo misses with a wild combination.
Ronaldo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zakherenkoff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#TD2#
Ronaldo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
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!
Ronaldo working the head and body with strikes. #T1#
Zakherenkoff regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zakherenkoff trying to keep a closed guard but Ronaldo is proving a slippery customer.
Ronaldo won't allow Zakherenkoff to sweep him here.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Zakherenkoff keeps moving.
Zakherenkoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zakherenkoff keeping full guard, as Ronaldo tries to pass.
Zakherenkoff trying to keep a closed guard but Ronaldo is proving a slippery customer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakherenkoff is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ronaldo wants to stand but Zakherenkoff is controlling his posture from full guard. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL2#
Ronaldo moves into the clinch.
Ronaldo controlling the action here for a moment.
Ronaldo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T3#
Zakherenkoff looking to throw knees to the head but Ronaldo is blocking nicely.
Zakherenkoff tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Ronaldo avoids it.
Ronaldo works on Zakherenkoff's body with a couple of short punches.
Zakherenkoff keeps control of Ronaldo as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Zakherenkoff misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zakherenkoff has a couple of punches blocked by Ronaldo.
#TD2#
Ronaldo has picked Zakherenkoff up - he's going for a ride! Ronaldo dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ronaldo working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Zakherenkoff is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB2#
Ronaldo is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zakherenkoff sees it coming and defends easily.
Ronaldo is controlling the pace.
#T4#
Zakherenkoff works his way to full guard. Good work.
Zakherenkoff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zakherenkoff looking for a sweep. Not yet Zakherenkoff, not yet.
Zakherenkoff pulls Ronaldo in to control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakherenkoff working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Ronaldo.
Ronaldo is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zakherenkoff throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cristiano Ronaldo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Ronaldo is looking to clinch but Zakherenkoff is avoiding it.
#TD2#
Ronaldo shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Ronaldo showed some decent athleticism there.
Zakherenkoff moves into full guard.
Ronaldo wants to control from the top but Zakherenkoff keeps moving.
Ronaldo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ronaldo is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zakherenkoff is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ronaldo can do anything to dispel that myth.#T1#
Zakherenkoff is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ronaldo has hold of Zakherenkoff's hands but Zakherenkoff slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Ronaldo wants to get back to full guard.
Ronaldo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Zakherenkoff.
Ronaldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zakherenkoff working some strikes from top position.
Zakherenkoff throwing strikes but missing.
Zakherenkoff throws a big elbow that misses. #T2#
Zakherenkoff trying to control but Ronaldo is working from the bottom.
Ronaldo managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakherenkoff won't allow Ronaldo to sweep him here.
Zakherenkoff trying to control the position from guard on top but Ronaldo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ronaldo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cristiano Ronaldo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ronaldo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ronaldo working a defensive guard but Zakherenkoff passes into half guard.
Ronaldo wants to control but Zakherenkoff is keeping busy and won't allow it. #T3#
Zakherenkoff working the head and body with strikes.
Ground and pound from Zakherenkoff.
Ronaldo is looking to control Zakherenkoff's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ronaldo avoid being mounted?
Zakherenkoff working the head and body with strikes.
Zakherenkoff perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zakherenkoff wants to free his trapped foot but Ronaldo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zakherenkoff winds up and cracks Ronaldo with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#
Ronaldo is rocked!
Zakherenkoff scores with a big shot! Ronaldo's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Ronaldo! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Zakherenkoff!
Vladimir Zakherenkoff managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, IniTech Nutrition , into his post fight interview.
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Event:
TGC 4: Knocksville vs Beaver
Date: May 20, 2017 |
#R1##TD#
Zakherenkoff shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Night napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Night avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zakherenkoff.
Night takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Zakherenkoff creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zakherenkoff in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Night defending against the ground and pound.
Sloppy strikes there by Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Night to see if he's OK.
Night is looking for a sweep.
Zakherenkoff landing strikes.
Zakherenkoff landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zakherenkoff working the ground and pound.
Zakherenkoff happy to just control the position for now.
Zakherenkoff 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.
Zakherenkoff trying to control the position but Night is working away.
Night really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zakherenkoff. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T1#
Zakherenkoff lands an elbow.
Zakherenkoff is looking to take a break and control but Night is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zakherenkoff working the body and head with strikes.
Zakherenkoff will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Night is trying to escape the position but Zakherenkoff is controlling the position.
Zakherenkoff is chipping away with strikes.
Zakherenkoff looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Night looks winded!#T2#
Zakherenkoff remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Night is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Night is trying to get back to his feet.
Zakherenkoff landing a few strikes.
Zakherenkoff lands a nice forearm strike.
Zakherenkoff is putting a hurting on Night here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zakherenkoff cracks Night with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zakherenkoff lands a nice forearm strike.
Zakherenkoff working the head and body with strikes.
Night is not content to let Zakherenkoff control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakherenkoff taking a breather here. #T3#
Zakherenkoff grinds an elbow into Night's temple.
Zakherenkoff staying calm.
We've been informed that Night has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zakherenkoff cracks Night with a big right hand but Night just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Night is trying to escape the position but Zakherenkoff is controlling the position.
Zakherenkoff wants to lay and pray for a moment but Night keeps working. #T4#
Zakherenkoff cracks Night with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zakherenkoff working the ground and pound.
Zakherenkoff cracks Night with a big elbow.
Zakherenkoff lands a nice forearm strike.
Zakherenkoff is looking to take a break and control but Night is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Night takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Zakherenkoff working the head with strikes.
Night taking a bit of punishment here - Zakherenkoff scoring with strikes.
Zakherenkoff scoring with punches from side control.
Night taking punishment in the form of punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Zakherenkoff dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Zakherenkoff throws a leg kick but Night checks it.
Night on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Zakherenkoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Night can do to turn this around?
Zakherenkoff throws a hook to the side of Night's head but Night sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zakherenkoff tried to score with a low kick but Night checks it.
Zakherenkoff misses with a looping left.
Night avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zakherenkoff takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT2#
It looks like Vladimir Zakherenkoff has been cut.
Zakherenkoff throws a nice outside leg kick. #CL#
Zakherenkoff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zakherenkoff drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zakherenkoff prevents Night from breaking the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Zakherenkoff gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Zakherenkoff seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up. #T1#
Zakherenkoff seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Night for as long as he can get away with.
Zakherenkoff distracts Night with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zakherenkoff sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zakherenkoff with a nice head shot there.
Night is breathing heavily.
Zakherenkoff not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Night keeping moving, preventing Zakherenkoff from controlling successfully.
Zakherenkoff scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Night has momentary wrist control but Zakherenkoff slips an elbow through the middle.
Zakherenkoff passes into half guard. #T2#
Zakherenkoff is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zakherenkoff working over Night with some ground and pound. Night looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Zakherenkoff controlling the pace.
Zakherenkoff takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zakherenkoff is nestled in close to Night, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zakherenkoff lands strikes from half guard.
Zakherenkoff lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #ROC#
Night is rocked!
Zakherenkoff lands strikes from half guard.
Night is still in real trouble! Can Zakherenkoff finish him?
Nice strikes from Zakherenkoff there.
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. Zakherenkoff connects with a nice short shot to Night's temple.
Zakherenkoff scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#T3#
Zakherenkoff looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zakherenkoff lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Night! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zakherenkoff jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Zakherenkoff!
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Event:
TGC 2
Date: May 06, 2017 |
#R1#
Zakherenkoff on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lang sizes up Zakherenkoff with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zakherenkoff wants to land a leg kick but Lang is out of range.
It looked like Lang was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zakherenkoff.
Zakherenkoff throws a low kick but it's checked well by Lang.#CL2#
Zakherenkoff has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zakherenkoff has a couple of punches blocked by Lang.
Lang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lang scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Lang.
Lang dips a shoulder and cracks Zakherenkoff with a mighty uppercut! Zakherenkoff falls back against the cage and Lang unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zakherenkoff is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lang screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Lang!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 25, 2017 |
#R1##CL#
Dunlap closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD#
Dunlap manages to pull guard.
#SUB#
Dunlap has his foot on Zakherenkoff's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zakherenkoff works his way back into a safe position though.
Zakherenkoff wants to control from the top but Dunlap keeps moving.
Dunlap looking to hit a scissor sweep but Zakherenkoff is one step ahead there.
Zakherenkoff must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zakherenkoff landing some decent shots from guard. #CUT2#
It looks like Lesley Dunlap has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zakherenkoff controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Dunlap working a defensive guard here.
#T1#
Dunlap manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zakherenkoff manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR#
Zakherenkoff really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dunlap. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zakherenkoff wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zakherenkoff has his hands on Dunlap's head, controlling the position.
Dunlap is looking to work some ground and pound but Zakherenkoff has wrist control.
Dunlap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dunlap wants to stand but Zakherenkoff is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dunlap postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dunlap is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dunlap's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dunlap trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zakherenkoff's guard.#T2#
Zakherenkoff is pulling down on Dunlap's head to control his posture.
Dunlap in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Dunlap in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zakherenkoff can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zakherenkoff wants to sweep but no luck.
Zakherenkoff is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dunlap trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zakherenkoff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dunlap is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dunlap missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zakherenkoff wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dunlap stands up over Zakherenkoff, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dunlap stopping the sweep attempt from Zakherenkoff.#T3#
Zakherenkoff looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Dunlap with a flurry of punches that miss.
Dunlap postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zakherenkoff pulls Dunlap in to control the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.#CL#
Dunlap drives through and clinches with Zakherenkoff against the cage.
#TD2#
Zakherenkoff has clasped his hands together around Dunlap's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Dunlap tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Zakherenkoff dominating with strikes here.#T4#
Zakherenkoff punishing his opponent with strikes.
Zakherenkoff with good strikes from the mount here!
Dunlap wants to hold on but Zakherenkoff pushes him away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zakherenkoff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Zakherenkoff cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Dunlap keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Dunlap is breathing heavily.
Dunlap is in a horrible position here. Zakherenkoff smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zakherenkoff raining down hammerfists from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lesley Dunlap will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lesley Dunlap's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2##CL2#
Zakherenkoff rushes Dunlap and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Dunlap jumps guard.
Dunlap scores with a nice shot.
Zakherenkoff stands and throws Dunlap's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dunlap takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Dunlap takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zakherenkoff trying to control the position but Dunlap is working away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dunlap is looking to regain half guard here but Zakherenkoff keeps moving and retains side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zakherenkoff lands some shots froms side control.#ROC2#
Dunlap is rocked!#T1#
Zakherenkoff scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dunlap is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Zakherenkoff can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Zakherenkoff!
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