Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Batoru FC 12
Date: Mar 02, 2019

#R1#
Stiltskin tries for a takedown but Zidane sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Stiltskin looks for a takedown but Zidane sprawls well.
Horrible takedown attempt by Zidane or perhaps it was just good defense by Stiltskin, which made it look bad.
Stiltskin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zidane defends well and Stiltskin ends up having to push Zidane into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rumpel Stiltskin. That's going to take a lot out of him.#TD2#
Zidane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Stiltskin looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zidane advances to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stiltskin is in a horrible position here. Zidane smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Stiltskin manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T1#
Stiltskin tries to roll over but Zidane keeps him under control.
Zidane missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Zidane blocks the strikes from Stiltskin.
Zidane is nestled in close to Stiltskin, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zidane is thwarting Stiltskin's attempts to control the position.
Zidane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zidane is keen to just control but Stiltskin is a slippery customer.
Zidane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zidane lands strikes from half guard.
Zidane is pressing down on Stiltskin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stiltskin is holding on for now. #T2#
Zidane slips a nice elbow through Stiltskin's hands, connecting with Stiltskin's forehead.
Stiltskin is looking to improve his position.
Stiltskin might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Stiltskin blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zidane.
Zidane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zidane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#SUB#
Stiltskin looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Stiltskin trying to control from the bottom.
Stiltskin is looking to improve his position.
Zidane landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Zidane not landing any meaningful shots this time. #T3#
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Stiltskin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Stiltskin on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Zidane is looking to take a break and control but Stiltskin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zidane trying to control from Stiltskin's half guard. Stiltskin has other ideas though and has regained full guard. #SUB#
Zidane avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Stiltskin is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zidane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Stiltskin's head.#T4#
Zidane scoring with some ground and pound.
Zidane trying to control but Stiltskin is working from the bottom.
Stiltskin wants to sweep but no luck.
Stiltskin is trying to control the position but Zidane postures up.
Zidane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Zidane with a nice head shot there.
Zidane cracks Stiltskin with a solid left hand.
Zidane stays in close to Stiltskin's body and controls the position.
Zidane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Stiltskin's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zidane stands up over Stiltskin, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head. #ROC2#
Stiltskin is rocked!
Zidane is in close to Stiltskin's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Oh Stiltskin is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zidane arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Stiltskin's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
Zarko Zidane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: Batoru FC 11
Date: Feb 16, 2019

#R1#
Galvao shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #TD#
and Zidane counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Zidane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Galvao works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zidane trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB2#
Galvao has his foot on Zidane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zidane works his way back into a safe position though.
Galvao being controlled here, momentarily.
Zidane scoring with punches to the head and body. #SUB2#
Galvao is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zidane is aware though and is defending well.
Zidane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Galvao's head.
Zidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zidane distracts Galvao with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#SUB2#
Galvao is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zidane defends well.
Zidane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.#T1#
Zidane throws a big elbow that misses.
Zidane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Galvao keeping full guard, as Zidane tries to pass.
Zidane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Galvao's head.#ROC#
Galvao is rocked!#SUB2#
Galvao is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zidane connects with a couple of short punches.#SUB2#
Galvao had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zidane defends it easily.
Zidane is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Galvao is still in real trouble! Can Zidane finish him?
Zidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Galvao is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Galvao seems to have recovered his senses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zidane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zidane stands and throws Galvao's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Galvao is looking for a sweep.#T2#
Zidane working the ground and pound from side control.
Galvao tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Galvao is not content to let Zidane control the position.
Zidane is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
You can see the frustration on Galvao's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zidane happy to just control the position for now.
Zidane scoring with punches from side control.
Galvao tries to buck Zidane off but Zidane is having none of it.
Zidane working the body and head with strikes.
Galvao throws a couple of strikes even though he's not really in a good position to do so. #T3#
Galvao tries to buck Zidane off but Zidane is having none of it.
Zidane cracks Galvao with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Zidane lands some shots froms side control.
Zidane wants to control but Galvao is keeping him busy.
Zidane crunches a massive hammerfist down on Galvao - he's out! Zidane Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
Zarko Zidane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: IFC MW39: Lomachenko v Chugman
Date: Sep 19, 2018

#R1#
Hitme tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zidane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.#TD#
Hitme closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zidane did well to prevent Hitme getting side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Hitme is working for a kimura but Zidane is defending it quite comfortably.
Zidane trying to control from the bottom. #SUB#
Hitme is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zidane is just riding it out for now. Hitme eventually gives up the hold.
Hitme thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zidane gets back to full guard.
Hitme won't allow Zidane to sweep him here. #T1#
Zidane throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Zidane is on top in guard. #REVB#
Zidane tries to free his leg and advance position but Hitme is retaining full guard.
Zidane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Hitme's head.#SUB#
Hitme escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zidane gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Hitme throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Hitme working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zidane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zidane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hitme working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zidane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zidane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zidane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #SUB#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hitme has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zidane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zidane looking to control the position here, rather than advance. #T2##SUB#
Hitme had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zidane defends it easily.#SUB#
Hitme has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zidane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Hitme looking for a guillotine here but Zidane defends easily.
Zidane passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hitme gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.#T3#
Zidane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Zidane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.#SUB#
Hitme actively working from the bottom here.
Zidane is looking to take a break and control but Hitme is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Zidane lands with a punch from half guard.
Hitme flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
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. Zidane connects with a nice short shot to Hitme's temple. #ROC2#
Hitme is rocked!
Zidane slips a nice elbow through Hitme's hands, connecting with Hitme's forehead.
Oh Hitme is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hitme wants to get back to full guard.
Zidane is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Hitme is hurt! He's hurt bad - Zidane fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Hitme from any more punishment! Congratulations to Zidane! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
A relieved looking Zarko Zidane thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

Event: DUEL#175 Furia vs Muller
Date: Aug 18, 2018

#R1#
Da Rocha throws a big shot that misses.
Zidane feints the counter takedown.
Zidane wants to clinch
and Da Rocha counters with a straight right hand.
Da Rocha fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zidane manages to avoid it.
Da Rocha tests Zidane's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Da Rocha lands with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Rocha scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction. #T1#
Da Rocha lands a jab to the nose.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Da Rocha throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zidane stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Da Rocha 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.
Da Rocha throws a right hand that misses #TD2#
and Zidane counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. #SUB#
Da Rocha has his foot on Zidane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zidane works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB#
Da Rocha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Da Rocha has momentary wrist control but Zidane slips an elbow through the middle.
Zidane controlling from the top position.
Zidane throws a big elbow that misses.
Zidane works over Da Rocha with some ground and pound from guard.#SUB#
Da Rocha is looking for a triangle but Zidane pushes his legs off easily. #T2#
Zidane postures up and lands some nice ground and pound. #SUB#
Zidane got a little sloppy there for a moment and Da Rocha has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zidane has managed to get both his arms back between Da Rocha's legs - danger averted.
Da Rocha preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Da Rocha had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zidane defends it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB#
Da Rocha is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zidane defends well.
Zidane is working Da Rocha over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes. #SUB#
Da Rocha throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Da Rocha looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Zidane has picked Da Rocha up and slammed him! Da Rocha can't keep hold of the triangle and Zidane manages to pass to side control!
Zidane working the ground and pound.
Da Rocha is letting Zidane control him for a moment.
Da Rocha taking a bit of punishment here - Zidane scoring with strikes.
Da Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T3#
Zidane landing strikes.
Da Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zidane trying to control the action but Da Rocha is working from the bottom.
Zidane landing strikes.
Zidane in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zidane is working Da Rocha over with some ground and pound from side control.
Da Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zidane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zidane working the head with strikes.
Da Rocha is looking to regain half guard here but Zidane keeps moving and retains side control. #T4#
Zidane lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Da Rocha down.
Da Rocha is looking to regain half guard here but Zidane keeps moving and retains side control.
Da Rocha takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Da Rocha sneaks back into half guard.#SUB#
Da Rocha looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zidane is trying to control. Da Rocha wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Zidane working the head and body with strikes. #SUB2#
Zidane is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Da Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Rocha is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Zidane scores with a couple of nice shots.
Da Rocha wants to improve his position but Zidane is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zarko Zidane will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zidane shoots and misses
and Zidane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zidane defending well as Da Rocha loads up on a big left hand.
Da Rocha scores with a jab. Zidane acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Da Rocha throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Da Rocha slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Rocha throws the left hand but Zidane avoids the punch easily.
Zidane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Da Rocha defends it well.
Da Rocha misses with a jab, cross combination.
Da Rocha throws a shot from downtown. Zidane moves away and avoids it.
Zidane with the counter takedown but Da Rocha avoids it easily.#T1#
Zidane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Rocha.
Da Rocha is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Da Rocha but Da Rocha pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zidane slips a jab from Da Rocha.
Zarko Zidane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zidane shoots for a double leg takedown but Da Rocha sprawls well. He's pushed Zidane's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zarko Zidane.
Zidane moves out of range as Da Rocha strikes.
Tiago Gomes Da Rocha is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Rocha misses with a straight right. #T2##TD2#
Zidane gets the takedown into side control.
Da Rocha is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zidane off and has taken his back!
Da Rocha biding his time, looking for the opening. #SU#
Despite having Zidane's back, Da Rocha says stuff this ground business - let's go for a knockout! Zidane seems baffled but is happy to be out of the difficult position!
Decent striking displayed by Da Rocha there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Da Rocha tries to bum rush Zidane with a series of wild strikes but Zidane uses good footwork to avoid the assault.#T3#
Zidane shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Da Rocha as he jumps to the side.
Da Rocha appears to be looking for a big counter.
Da Rocha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Da Rocha wants it to stay on the feet.
Zidane shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #TD2#
Zidane scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Da Rocha is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zidane creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.#T4#
Da Rocha manages to get back to half guard.#SUB#
Da Rocha is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zidane pulls his head out easily.
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. Zidane connects with a nice short shot to Da Rocha's temple. #SUB#
Da Rocha looking for subs from the bottom but Zidane mounts him!
Da Rocha tries to reverse the position but Zidane maintains control.
Da Rocha regains half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Da Rocha is refusing to be controlled, as Zidane sits in half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#SUB#
Da Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
Zidane sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Let's hope that Zidane has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tiago Gomes Da Rocha dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Rocha ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zidane moves away.
Zidane feints the counter takedown.
Zidane darts in looking for a takedown but Da Rocha gets double underhooks and turns Zidane into the cage.
Zidane gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zidane takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #TD2#
Da Rocha gets caught flat footed, as Zidane shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Rocha keeping moving, preventing Zidane from controlling successfully.
Zidane is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Zidane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Da Rocha swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T1#
Zidane connects with a couple of short punches.
Zidane connects with a couple of short punches.
Zidane postures up in Da Rocha's guard and throws a big left but Da Rocha blocks it. #SUB#
Da Rocha has his foot on Zidane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zidane works his way back into a safe position though.
Zidane controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Zidane lands a couple of elbows.
Zidane is in close to Da Rocha's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zidane keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Da Rocha's head.#SUB#
Da Rocha has his foot on Zidane's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zidane works his way back into a safe position though.
Zidane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.#SUB#
Da Rocha has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zidane can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Zidane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Zidane lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Zidane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.#SUB#
Da Rocha working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Zidane has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Da Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Zidane trying to control the pace. #SUB2#
Da Rocha is defending against the submission attempts here by Zidane. #SUB#
Da Rocha actively working from the bottom here.
Zidane is keen to just control but Da Rocha is a slippery customer.
Zidane is nestled in close to Da Rocha, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Nice strikes from Zidane there.
Da Rocha is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T3#
Da Rocha is working hard here to advance position.#SUB#
Da Rocha looking for submissions off his back.
Zidane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.#ROC2#
Da Rocha is rocked!#SUB#
Da Rocha with the active half guard here but Zidane passes nicely into side control.
Oh Da Rocha is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zidane moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Zarko Zidane has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zidane cracks Da Rocha with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Zidane immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Da Rocha is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Zidane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
Zarko Zidane thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: TGC Crucible 27
Date: Jul 25, 2018

#R1#
Zidane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dave Beast seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Beast connects with a right hand. Zidane shakes it off.
Beast's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zidane under the eye.
Zidane gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Beast.
Zidane uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Beast.
Zidane appears to be looking for a counter takedown.#TD#
Zidane decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Beast tries to roll over but Zidane keeps him under control.
Beast tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Zidane has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Poor strikes thrown by Zidane there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Beast is looking to improve his position but Zidane isn't that keen on the idea.#T1#
Beast is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Beast avoids a series of strikes thrown by Zidane.
Zidane looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Beast is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zidane looking to finish Beast with some ground and pound. This is bad for Beast!
Zidane in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas. #CUT#
It looks like Dave Beast has been cut.
Zidane lands a couple of good shots and Beast has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Beast is trying to remain composed but Zidane is hammering down strikes to the side of his head.#CUT#
Dave Beast's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Zidane scores with punches to the body. #ROC#
Beast is rocked!

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dave Beast's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zarko Zidane!
A very excited looking Zarko Zidane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: TGC Crucible 24
Date: Jul 04, 2018

#R1#
Zidane drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zidane slips under a jab.
Zidane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zidane shoots in looking for a takedown. Dean tries to sprawl out of it but Zidane keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dean manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Dean is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zidane. #CL2#
Dean clinches.
A right hook to the body lands for Dean.
A hook to the body from Dean.
Dean is pressed up against the cage. Zidane has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dean down to the mat. Dean avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dean lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zidane or not.
Dean lands a shot to the body.
Zidane is breathing heavily.
Dean lands with a right to the head.
Dean makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#T1##BC2#
Dean breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Dean clinches with his opponent.
Zidane has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dean after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zarko Zidane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short uppercut from Dean.
Dean works on Zidane's body with a couple of short punches.
Dean lands with a light punch inside.
Dean tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dean lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zidane.
Dean digs a right hand underneath Zidane's ribcage. Zidane let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dean stalls.
A right hand to the body from Dean. #BC2#
Dean breaks from the clinch.
Dean comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T2##CL2#
Dean closes the distance and clinches.
Dean lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Come on Dean - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Dean scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zidane is trying to drag Dean to the mat but Dean just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dean lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Dean's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dean scores with a nice right hand.
Dean lands with an overhand left.
Dean jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent. #ROC2#
Zidane is rocked!
Dean fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Zidane square on the jaw! Damn, Zidane is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Ralph Dean!

Event: TGC Crucible 19
Date: May 30, 2018

#R1#
Sullivan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zidane.
Sullivan swings for the body but Zidane moves out of range.
Zidane moves away from the strike by Sullivan.
Sullivan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sullivan misses with a combination #TD2#
so Zidane counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Sullivan wants to get back to his feet but Zidane passes into half guard. #REVR#
Zidane slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
Zidane is looking to take a break and control but Sullivan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zidane stalling.
Zidane working Sullivan over with strikes. #T1#
Zidane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zidane is controlling the pace.
Zidane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zidane lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Zidane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zidane is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Zidane stops Sullivan from getting back to his feet. #T2#
Zidane is nestled in close to Sullivan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Zidane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Zidane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zidane looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Sullivan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Ground and pound from Zidane.
Nice strikes from Zidane there.
Zidane slips a nice elbow through Sullivan's hands, connecting with Sullivan's forehead.
Zidane seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense. #T3#
Zidane is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zidane working the head and body with strikes.
Zidane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #ROC2#
Sullivan is rocked!#SUB2#
Zidane is working for a kimura but Sullivan is defending it quite comfortably.
Oh Sullivan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zidane lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Sullivan quite badly. Sullivan pulls Zidane in close trying to recover. Zidane postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Sullivan on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Sullivan doesn't seem to be complaining too much.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
Zarko Zidane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TGC 55: Dong vs Yoshida
Date: May 12, 2018

#R1#
Maybetter looks to land a left hand but Zidane moved out of range nicely.
Zidane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zidane moves in looking to clinch but Maybetter pushes him off.
Zidane has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Maybetter is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zidane gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zidane takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Maybetter lands with a shot to the body.
Maybetter scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zidane in his tracks.
Maybetter listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maybetter looks to land a combination but Zidane avoids it well.
Zidane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice body punch from Maybetter.
Maybetter throws a series of punches but Zidane moves out of range. #T1#
Zidane needs to keep his hands up - Maybetter had a free shot at his head there.
Maybetter lands a two punch combo.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Maybetter, as that shot connected.
Maybetter feints a jab promting Zidane to slip. Maybetter then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zidane slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Maybetter scores with a punch to the head.
Maybetter throws a body punch but Zidane moves out of range.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Maybetter is looking to counter punch.
Zidane slips under a jab.
And Zidane tries to counter it with a takedown but Maybetter pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Maybetter looks to land a right hand but Zidane moved out of range.#T2#
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!
No luck for Zidane with that takedown attempt.
Maybetter scores with a jab to the body.
Maybetter scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Maybetter pounces like a tiger and cracks Zidane with a vicious hook! Zidane is down but not out! Maybetter follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Floyd Maybetter!
A determined Floyd Maybetter didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!

Event: TGC 49: Montgomery vs Reaper
Date: Mar 31, 2018

#R1#
Nice body punch from Mikhasevich.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Mikhasevich swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zidane attempts a counter takedown but Mikhasevich avoids it well and moves away.
Zidane looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zidane uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mikhasevich.
Zidane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Mikhasevich misses with a straight right.
Zidane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Mikhasevich sprawls and moves away.#CL#
Zidane forces Mikhasevich back against the cage and clinches.
Mikhasevich lands a nice shot to the body.
Zidane changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mikhasevich fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mikhasevich connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikhasevich throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mikhasevich cracks Zidane with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.#CL#
Zidane gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mikhasevich.
Good body shot from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich lands a hook that snaps the head of Zidane backwards.
A short left from Mikhasevich.
Mikhasevich scores with a hook to the body.
Zidane is looking for a takedown.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zidane tries to clinch but Mikhasevich is having none of it.
Gennady Mikhasevich seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T2#
Mikhasevich connects with a body shot that sends Zidane's belly button to the back.
Good standup being displayed there by Mikhasevich as he connects with a hook.
Nice straight punches there by Mikhasevich. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mikhasevich.#CL#
Mikhasevich tries to keep at a distance but Zidane has taken the fight into the clinch.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zidane showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mikhasevich.
Zidane half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#CL#
Zidane closes the distance and clinches. #T3#
Zidane can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zarko Zidane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mikhasevich gets through Zidane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Mikhasevich breaks the clinch.
Zidane changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mikhasevich tries to avoid it but Zidane manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mikhasevich to the ground. Mikhasevich escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Mikhasevich is looking for the big counter here.
Zidane moves in looking to clinch but Mikhasevich pushes him off.
Mikhasevich thuds a left hand into Zidane's body.
Mikhasevich lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zidane darts in trying to clinch
and Mikhasevich counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Zidane falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gennady Mikhasevich!
Gennady Mikhasevich seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: TGC Crucible 8
Date: Feb 21, 2018

#R1#
Rounded closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zidane circles away.
Rounded ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zidane moves away.#TD2#
Zidane drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zidane lands an elbow.
Rounded is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zidane off and has taken his back!
I really don't envy Zidane right now.
Zidane looking very determined here, making life difficult for Rounded. #SUB#
Rounded is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zidane is defending well though. Rounded let's go of the attempt for now.#SUB#
Rounded is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Zidane is defending well though. Rounded let's go of the attempt for now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zidane breaks Rounded's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard. #T1#
Zidane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zidane preventing the sweep.
Zidane sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zidane postures up.
Zidane is looking to work some ground and pound but Rounded has wrist control.
Rounded working a defensive guard here. #SUB2#
Zidane drops back looking for a leg! Rounded is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rounded manages to kick Zidane off! Zidane jumps back into Rounded's guard.
Zidane scoring with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rounded is trying to control the position but Zidane postures up.
Zidane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rounded trying to control the position. #SUB#
Rounded is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zidane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zidane 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.
Zidane landing with the ground and pound.
Zidane told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.#T3#
Rounded is looking to stand up but Zidane isn't so interested in that idea.
Zidane content to stall in guard here.
Rounded not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zidane distracts Rounded with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rounded tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zidane trying to control but Rounded is working from the bottom.
Zidane sitting in guard here, content to control. #SUB#
Rounded working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zidane doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zidane manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zidane works over Rounded with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rounded controls Zidane momentarily but Zidane frees himself.
Zidane cracks Rounded with a solid left hand.
Zidane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zidane won't allow Rounded to sweep him here.
Zidane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Zidane stays in close to Rounded's body and controls the position.
It looks like Zidane might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rounded trying to keep a closed guard but Zidane is proving a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zarko Zidane dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Sloppy strikes from Rounded. Those never looked like landing.
Sloppy strikes from Rounded. Those never looked like landing.
Zidane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rounded defends it well.
Rounded will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zidane feints the counter takedown.
Rounded throws a body shot but no joy.
Zidane with the counter takedown but Rounded avoids it easily.
Rounded connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fight stays on the outside here - Rounded looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zidane drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rounded defends it well.
Rounded fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zidane manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zidane takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rounded looks to clinch #TD2#
and Zidane counters with a single leg into guard. Rounded didn't expect that.
Rounded wants to get back to his feet but Zidane passes into half guard. #REVR#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
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. Zidane connects with a nice short shot to Rounded's temple. #T1#
Zidane is pressing down on Rounded's thigh, looking to free his foot. Rounded is holding on for now.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Zidane lands a nice short elbow.
Zidane winds up and cracks Rounded with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Zidane scores with a big shot! Rounded's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Rounded! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
An out of breath Zarko Zidane thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: TGC Crucible 7
Date: Jan 17, 2018

#R1##TD#
Zidane closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zimmerman to the mat! Zimmerman manages to get full guard.
Zimmerman is wriggling around but Zidane manages to pass to half guard. #REVB#
Zidane slows the pace down in half guard.
Zidane working the head and body with strikes.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Zidane working the head and body with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zidane with the ground and pound but Zimmerman uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Zidane works over Zimmerman with some ground and pound from guard.
Zidane showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zidane arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Zimmerman's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
Zarko Zidane decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: RS 160 Bone Crushing
Date: Dec 16, 2017

#R1##TD#
Zidane bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Nazaryan gets back to half guard.
Zidane takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Zidane scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Zidane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Nazaryan is looking for a sweep. Zidane is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zidane working Nazaryan over with strikes.
Zidane lands strikes from half guard.
Zidane working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Nazaryan is rocked!
Zidane working Nazaryan over with strikes.
Nazaryan is still in real trouble! Can Zidane finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zidane lands a big elbow - Nazaryan is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Zidane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
After winning the bout, Zarko Zidane thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: RS 158 Gettin' Filthy
Date: Dec 02, 2017

#R1##CL2#
Zidane gets tackled into the cage by Budko. Budko maintains the clinch.
Zidane goes for a takedown in the clinch but Budko prevents it. #TD#
Zidane gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Budko regains guard. #ES2#
Budko wriggles free and stands up.
Zidane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Budko misses with a double jab. #CL#
Zidane moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Budko tries for a takedown. No joy.
Budko throws a head punch that misses. #TD#
Zidane has clasped his hands together around Budko's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Zidane throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Budko defending against the ground and pound.
Budko is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Sloppy strikes there by Zidane.
Zidane scores with punches from side control. #T1#
An elbow from Zidane crashes against the mat.
Zidane is trying to ground and pound but Budko uses the momentary lack of control by Zidane to regain half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zidane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zidane working the head and body with strikes. #ROC#
Budko is rocked!
Zidane lands a big elbow - Budko is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Zidane!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
During a confident post fight interview, Zarko Zidane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RS 156 Sick With It
Date: Nov 18, 2017

#R1##CL#
Zidane rushes Falco and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD#
Zidane turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zidane manages to end up in side control.
Falco wants to control but Zidane postures up.
Falco avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Zidane.
Zidane throws a strike aimed at the side of Falco's head but Falco avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Falco gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Zidane is nestled in close to Falco, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Falco blocking the ground and pound attempt from Zidane.
The fighters are battling for position here. Falco manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zidane looking to sit in guard and control but Falco gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVB#
Zidane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zidane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Falco is one step ahead there. #T1#
Falco throwing strikes but missing.
Falco wants to control from the top but Zidane keeps moving.
Zidane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Falco on the ground.
Falco stopping the sweep attempt from Zidane.
Falco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zidane looking for a sweep. Not yet Zidane, not yet.
Zidane is working hard here to advance position.
Zidane working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Falco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zidane seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Zidane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Falco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falco throwing strikes from guard but Zidane blocks nicely.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zidane wants to sweep but no luck.
Zidane utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zidane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Falco jabs Zidane right on the nose. Zidane blinks but takes it well.#TD#
Zidane fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Falco sprawls well initially but Zidane persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Falco is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zidane's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zidane's back!
Zidane avoids the strikes from Falco.
Falco controlling well, preventing Zidane from escaping the position.
Zidane covering up well and avoiding damage. #T3#
Falco gets his hands free as Zidane looks to control.
Falco misses with punches from the back.
Zidane is keeping busy.
Falco is landing with strikes. Zidane can't take much more of this.
Zidane staying busy and making it hard for Falco to control.
Zidane covering up well and avoiding damage.
Falco has the hooks in. Zidane is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Falco punches the canvas rather than the man.
Falco punches the canvas rather than the man.
Zidane tries to roll but Falco sticks to his back.
Falco has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Good control from Falco.#T4#
Even with his hooks in, Falco manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Falco misses with a punch to the head.
Falco keeps control of the position as Zidane tries to break free.
Zidane covering up well under a series of strikes from Falco.
Falco throws strikes from the back but Zidane rolls nicely and manages to end up in full guard. Nice work by Zidane.
Falco trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #SUB2#
Falco drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Falco jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Max Falco will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Falco cracks Zidane with an open hand slap.
Falco darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Falco scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#TD#
Zidane shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Falco manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Falco not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zidane trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco seems keen to control Zidane's posture.
Zidane with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#CUT#
It looks like Max Falco has been cut.
Falco 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.
Zidane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T1#
Zidane throwing strikes but missing.
Falco throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Zidane working some strikes from top position.
Zidane throws a big right hand that misses.
Zidane loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falco utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zidane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Falco's head.
Zidane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Falco throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Zidane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Falco controls Zidane momentarily but Zidane frees himself.
Falco looking for a sweep. Not yet Falco, not yet. #T2#
Falco is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Zidane preventing the sweep.
Zidane stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Falco swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zidane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #SUB2#
Falco working for a triangle but Zidane defends it easily.
Falco looking to control.
Zidane is in close to Falco's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Zidane lands a couple of digs.
Zidane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Falco tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T3#
Zidane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Falco works some decent striking defense from the bottom. #SUB2#
Falco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zidane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zidane postures up in Falco's guard and throws a big left but Falco blocks it. #SUB2#
Falco looking for a guillotine here but Zidane defends easily.
Zidane scoring with some ground and pound.
Zidane won't allow Falco to sweep him here.
Zidane has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Falco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zidane looking to sweep here. No luck so far. #T4#
Zarko Zidane overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Zidane keeping moving, preventing Falco from controlling successfully.
Falco is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Falco loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Falco advances to half guard.
Zidane is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zidane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Zidane moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zarko Zidane dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Falco's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Falco cracks Zidane with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Falco connects with a looping right hand.
Falco throws a jab but it's blocked by Zidane.
Falco throws out a powerful jab.
Falco throws a shot from downtown. Zidane moves away and avoids it.#TD#
Zidane gets a double leg takedown into Falco's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falco is trying to control the position but Zidane postures up.
Zidane works over Falco with some ground and pound from guard.
Falco working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Zidane.
Falco wants to sweep but no luck. #T1#
Zidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Falco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zidane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #SUB2#
Falco is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Falco manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zidane manages to get himself to full guard. #REVB#
Zidane not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zidane has control of Falco's left arm, preventing Falco from doing any damage.
Falco is looking to work some ground and pound but Zidane has wrist control.
Zidane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Falco is trying to control the position but Zidane postures up. #T2#
Zidane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Zidane wants to control from the top but Falco keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Zidane accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zidane is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. #CUT#
That has opened up Max Falco's cut even more.
Falco lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVB#
Zidane wants to improve his position but instead Falco has moved into half guard.
Zidane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Falco.
Falco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zidane keeps working.
Zidane wants to improve his position but Falco is controlling well. #T3#
Falco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Falco thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Zidane's head.
Falco wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zidane keeps working.
Zidane is trying to maintain the position but Falco is very close to passing his half guard.
Zidane keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Falco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #SUB2#
Falco wants to work for an arm triangle but Zidane is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falco thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Zidane avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Falco.
Falco trying to control from half guard but Zidane is working away. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Falco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Falco misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Zidane drives through and clinches with Falco against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#TD#
Zidane has picked Falco up - he's going for a ride! Zidane dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
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. Zidane connects with a nice short shot to Falco's temple.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Max Falco.
I think Falco 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 Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Max Falco!

Event: RS Friday Fight Night X
Date: Oct 13, 2017

#R1#
Le throws a shot to the body.
A head kick misses from Le.
No luck for Zidane with that takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Zidane has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Le clobbers Zidane with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zidane takes a kick to the side of the head.#CL2#
Le darts in and clinches Zidane up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le prevents a takedown attempt there. #TD#
Zidane has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Le is trying to keep an underhook but Zidane manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Le is staying active underneath Zidane, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #T1#
Le tries to roll over but Zidane keeps him under control.
Zidane thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Le's head.
Zidane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Le has hold of Zidane's hands but Zidane slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.#CUT#
It looks like Kung Le has been cut.
Le avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zidane.
Zidane lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. #CUT#
That has opened up Kung Le's cut even more.
Zidane working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that. #CUT#
The cut above Kung Le's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Zidane thows a huge punch but Le dodges it nicely.
Zidane stops Le from getting back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Le can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zidane slips a nice elbow through Le's hands, connecting with Le's forehead.
Le is not content to let Zidane control the position.
Zidane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Le has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zidane is working away from the top position though.
Zidane working Le over with strikes. #CUT#
Kung Le's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.

The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kung Le's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zarko Zidane!
A very excited looking Zarko Zidane made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

Event: RS Friday Fight Night VII
Date: Sep 22, 2017

#R1#
Zidane needs to keep his hands up - Dean had a free shot at his head there.
Zidane looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dean is fending him off so far but Zidane persists. Nope, Dean circles away and we're back to standing.
Dean throws a big counter combination but Zidane scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dean punishes Zidane's body with a nice straight punch.
Jab from Dean.
Dean connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A combination from Dean does no damage.
Zidane changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A lazy left from Dean finds it's target.
Dean lands a nice looking body shot.
Dean seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Zidane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Dean.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dean works over Zidane's head and body with a nice combination.
Dean connects with a nice looking jab.
Dean lands with a hook. Zidane tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head. #T1#
Dean lands a slapping body shot.
Dean lands a body shot.
Dean works the jab nicely.#ROC#
Zidane is rocked!
Zidane is aggressively charging in as Dean backs up avoiding any damage. Dean tosses out a jab and Zidane runs right into it face first! Zidane is out cold! Dean dropped down on all fours and is barking in Zidane's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). William Ralph Dean!

Event: RS 145 Killing In The Name Of
Date: Sep 02, 2017

#R1##TD2#
Zidane shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Riffe napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Riffe takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Riffe is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Zidane is trying to control the action in half guard but Riffe is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Zidane misses with a head shot. Riffe uses the momentum to regain guard.
Riffe tries to strike from the bottom.
Zidane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Riffe's head.#ROC2#
Riffe is rocked!
Zidane arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Riffe's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
During a confident post fight interview, Zarko Zidane thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: QFC Tournament 778 Round 3
Date: Aug 02, 2017

#R1#
Zidane is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Arcane darts in looking for a takedown but Zidane gets double underhooks and turns Arcane into the cage.
A nice side step and Zidane releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Arcane misses with a straight right.
Zidane tries a head kick but it misses.
A little feinted left hand from Arcane on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Arcane doesn't succeed with the takedown#TD2#
and Zidane counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Zidane.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zidane throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Arcane works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zidane postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Arcane looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Zidane working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Zidane working some strikes from top position.
Arcane keeping full guard, as Zidane tries to pass.
Zidane trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Zidane pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arcane is keeping the position for now.
Arcane lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.#REVR#
Zidane really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arcane. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arcane wants to control from the top but Zidane keeps moving.
Arcane lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Zidane is looking to stand back up but Arcane counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Zidane.
Arcane looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #T2#
Arcane prevents Zidane from standing back up.
Arcane scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Arcane missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zidane tries to get to full guard but Arcane has control of the leg.
Arcane thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Arcane tries to pass to full mount but Zidane defends it.
Zidane blocking the ground and pound attempt from Arcane. #T3#
Arcane uses his free foot to push down on Zidane's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zidane.
Zidane taking shots to the head.
You get the feeling that Zidane really doesn't like being in this position too much.
BOOM! Arcane connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Arcane landing strikes from the mount.
Arcane throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Zidane because Arcane loaded up on that one.
Arcane in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Zidane blocking the ground and pound. #T4#
Zidane blocking the ground and pound.
Arcane working away from the top, dropping strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Arcane misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Zidane tries to lock up and control but Arcane gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Zidane can't escape the position.
Zidane wants to try and get back to his feet.
Arcane lands a heavy elbow.
Zidane wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Arcane postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Zidane looks a forlorn figure.
Arcane lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Arcane 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#
Arcane shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zidane sprawls well. Zidane wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Arcane gets slowly back to his feet.
Arcane fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zarko Zidane is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#TD#
Arcane shoots in and bounces Zidane off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zidane keeping moving, preventing Arcane from controlling successfully. #T1#
Arcane won't allow Zidane to get back to his feet.
Zidane keeping moving, preventing Arcane from controlling successfully.
Zidane is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Arcane is controlling him.
Zidane tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Arcane trying to control the position from guard on top but Zidane is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Arcane is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zidane can do to turn this around?#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Zidane working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Arcane. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Arcane shoots in but Zidane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zidane is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Arcane. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Arcane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zidane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zidane flicks out a counter leg kick but Arcane steps away.
Zidane bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Arcane throws a hook but Zidane blocks it.
Zidane tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Arcane shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zidane defends it nicely.
Zidane unleashes a big counter combination but Arcane bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T3#
Arcane has a takedown stuffed.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zidane! But no joy.
Arcane tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zidane sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Arcane somewhat.#TD#
Arcane changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zidane looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Zidane is trying to get back to half guard.#T4#
Zidane is trying to buck Arcane off.
The strikes coming from Arcane are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Arcane in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Arcane landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Zidane is looking to reverse the position.
Arcane 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.
Arcane wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zidane keeps working.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Arcane lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Johnny Arcane dominated that second round.
That's time! Arcane's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Arcane throws a combination. Zidane tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Johnny Arcane seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zidane lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Arcane circles away quickly and effectively.
Arcane shoots in for a takedown but Zidane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arcane misses with a takedown attempt - Zidane sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zidane is trying to counter with his kicks.
Arcane misses the shot to the body.
And Zidane responds with a good body kick, but Arcane manages to step out the way in time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Arcane throws a shot from downtown. Zidane moves away and avoids it.
Zidane is trying to counter with his kicks.
A big right from Arcane misses.
Zidane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Horrible takedown attempt by Arcane or perhaps it was just good defense by Zidane, which made it look bad.
Zidane is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Arcane with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Johnny Arcane. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Arcane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zidane looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice defenses there by Arcane.
Arcane throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zidane sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arcane works the jab nicely.
Arcane swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zidane follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Arcane throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zidane counters with a body kick.
Zidane slips a jab from Arcane.
Arcane takes a swing at Zidane's ribcage but misses.
Johnny Arcane is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zidane throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Arcane shoots in but Zidane avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Arcane throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zidane is looking for the big counter here.
Zidane defending well as Arcane loads up on a big left hand.
Zidane swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zidane tried to score with a low kick but Arcane checks it.
Nice sprawl there from Arcane as Zidane shoots in.
Arcane ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zidane moves away.
Zidane is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Arcane darts in looking for a takedown but Zidane gets double underhooks and turns Arcane into the cage. #T3#
Arcane shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zidane with the counter takedown but Arcane avoids it easily.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zidane wants to clinch up but Arcane keeps it at a distance.
Zidane keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Arcane.
Zidane feints the counter takedown.
Arcane swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Arcane.
Zidane shoots in for a takedown but Arcane shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Arcane throws a shot from downtown. Zidane moves away and avoids it.
Zidane now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zidane thows a left - swing and a miss!
Arcane attempts a counter takedown but Zidane avoids it well and moves away.#T4##TD#
Arcane shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Zidane is trying to defend but Arcane finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Arcane prevents Zidane from standing back up.
Arcane sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Zidane defending well though.
Arcane throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Arcane working over Zidane with some ground and pound. Zidane looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arcane is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Zidane is trying to escape back to his feet but Arcane uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Zarko Zidane has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zidane strikes from the bottom but Arcane takes advantage and advances to full mount!

And that's the end of the fight!
Johnny Arcane showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Arcane has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Johnny Arcane!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Johnny Arcane!
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Johnny Arcane!

Johnny Arcane wins by unanimous decision!

Event: QFC Tournament 778 Round 2
Date: Aug 01, 2017

#R1##TD#
Zidane shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Zidane is looking to work some ground and pound but Black has wrist control.
Zidane controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Black bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zidane's guard. #REVB#
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Black throws a big right hand that misses.
Black throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Zidane has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zidane will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Black trying to control but Zidane is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Black has gone for a leg lock! Zidane slips out almost immediately though and dives into Black's guard.#REVR##SUB2#
Black is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #T1#
Zidane trying to control but Black is working from the bottom.
Black wants to sweep but no luck.
Zidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zidane working some strikes from top position.
Zidane scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Zidane won't allow Black to sweep him here.
Zidane wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Zidane wants to stand and escape but instead Black has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVB##T2#
Zidane is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Zidane looking to hit a scissor sweep but Black is one step ahead there.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zidane lands with a heel strike from the guard.
Zidane throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zidane is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zidane wants to stand but Black is controlling the position.
Black throws a big right hand that misses. #T3#
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Zidane avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Zidane gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. #REVR#
Zidane wants to control from the top but Black keeps moving.
Zidane makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Zidane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zidane sitting in guard here, content to control.
Zidane scoring with punches to the head and body.
Zidane landing with the ground and pound.
Zidane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. #T4##SUB2#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Zidane defends easily.
Zidane stands up over Black, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Black is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Black keeping moving, preventing Zidane from controlling successfully.
Zidane content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Black looking for a guillotine here but Zidane defends easily.
Zidane trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zarko Zidane dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Black lands a nice shot that snaps Zidane's head back.
A head kick misses from Black.
Black tries to clinch up but Zidane circles away and keeps his distance.
Zidane drops down looking for a counter takedown but Black sprawls and moves away.
Black is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zidane shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Black pinned against the cage. Black gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black connects with a looping right hand. #T1#
Black throws a left and a right that both miss #TD#
and Zidane counters with a single leg into guard. Black didn't expect that. #ES2#
Black has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Zidane has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#BC2#
Black breaks the clinch.
Zidane fails with an attempt to clinch. #TD#
Zidane closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Black quickly recovers to half guard.
Zidane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Black on the ground.
Zidane winds up and cracks Black with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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!
Zidane seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Zidane is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Black is trying to stand up here but Zidane is controlling him well.
Zidane looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zidane content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Zidane throwing shots but Black is blocking nicely.
Black is trying to maintain the position but Zidane is very close to passing his half guard.
Zidane tries to pass to full mount but Black defends it.
Black taking some punishment here, with Zidane in his half guard. #ROC#
Black is rocked!
Zidane lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Black! More strikes land and this one is all over! Zidane jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
A victorious Zarko Zidane thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: QFC Tournament 778 Round 1
Date: Jul 31, 2017

#R1#
Zidane displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garces. #CL2#
Garces drives through and clinches with Zidane against the cage.
Zidane takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zidane is looking for a takedown.
Zidane has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Garces is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zidane prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garces tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zarko Zidane has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Garces.
Garces can't find room to land a body shot as Zidane controls the action.
Garces is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#T1#
Garces is trying to break free.#TD2#
Garces jumps guard.
Zidane postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Zidane missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Zidane knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Garces on the ground.
Zidane working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Garces can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zidane controls the pace.
Zidane postures up and lands a big shot to Garces's brow.
Zidane throws a big elbow that misses.
Zidane is looking to work some ground and pound but Garces has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Garces keeping moving, preventing Zidane from controlling successfully.
Garces looking to control.
Zidane lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Zidane is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zidane with a nice head shot there.
Zidane working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Garces's head.
Zidane distracts Garces with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.#ROC#
Garces is rocked!
Zidane arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Garces's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zarko Zidane!
Zarko Zidane seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

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