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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 25
Date: Dec 08, 2018 |
#R1# Barzilla swinging wildly here.
Xyddddd looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit. Barzilla throws a right hand that Xyddddd ducks under and follows up with a left that Xyddddd also avoids with ease. Xyddddd with a body punch. A glancing blow. Xyddddd throws a sloppy head kick #CL2# and Barzilla holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch. #BC2# Barzilla breaks the clinch.
Barzilla looks for a takedown but Xyddddd sprawls well. Xyddddd lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT# It looks like Bubba Barzilla has been cut. Bubba Barzilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Barzilla doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body. Barzilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barzilla avoids the head kick by Xyddddd.
Barzilla darts in trying to clinch and Xyddddd counters with a head kick that wobbles Barzilla - left then right he sways and one more bomb from Xyddddd sends him down. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zyd Xyddddd!
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Event:
MMAHelsinki - 22
Date: Nov 18, 2018 |
#R1# Perkele avoids the head kick by Xyddddd.
Perkele just misses with a punch to the body.
Xyddddd is looking to counter with head kicks. Xyddddd blocks a jab. Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Xyddddd misses with a body shot.
Perkele looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights. Xyddddd throws a head kick that misses. Perkele stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#CUT2# It looks like Zyd Xyddddd has been cut. Perkele swings away with a body shot that misses
and Xyddddd counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. Xyddddd misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perkele.
Xyddddd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it. Perkele appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body. Perkele misses with a body shot.
Xyddddd sizes up Perkele with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. Perkele misses with a wild body shot. Xyddddd misses the jab. Perkele throws a push kick but Xyddddd slaps the foot to one side. A head kick by Xyddddd misses and Perkele counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.#TD2# Perkele changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Xyddddd looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better. Xyddddd wants to get back to his feet but Perkele is dominant here and he's now got Xyddddd's back! 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.#T1##SUB2# Perkele is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Xyddddd has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Perkele has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Xyddddd taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Perkele doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ispa Perkele! Ispa Perkele took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Helsinki Xtreme Fightwear for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 24, 2018 |
#R1# Xyddddd throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Stevens's head.#CL# Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Stevens tries a body shot but Xyddddd blocks it.
Stevens lands with a short shot to the head. Stevens stalls. Stevens misses with a punch on the inside.
Stevens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Xyddddd is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Stevens gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Stevens goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Xyddddd blocks an uppercut.
Stevens has a couple of punches blocked by Xyddddd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xyddddd blocks a body shot from Stevens. Xyddddd blocking some punches.
Xyddddd goes for a takedown in the clinch but Stevens prevents it.
Xyddddd effectively controlling the action here. Xyddddd tries to land knees in the clinch but Stevens avoids the damage to the body. #T1# Xyddddd just leaning against Stevens, taking a breather. Xyddddd blocks an uppercut.
Stevens scores with a shot to the side of Xyddddd's head. #BC2# Xyddddd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Xyddddd takes a swing at Stevens's ribcage but misses. Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch. Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xyddddd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.#CL# Stevens takes the fight into the clinch. Xyddddd is looking for a takedown. Hector Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zyd Xyddddd. Stevens misses with a punch to the body.
Xyddddd blocks an uppercut.
Xyddddd is working for takedown but Stevens is calmly controlling the position for now. A short right from Stevens on the inside. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Stevens creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #T2# Xyddddd goes for a takedown attempt but Stevens pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Xyddddd avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
#CL# Stevens darts in and clinches Xyddddd up against the cage. Xyddddd blocks an uppercut.
Xyddddd blocks a body shot from Stevens. #TD2# Xyddddd manages to pull guard.
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. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Stevens sitting in guard here, content to control. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Stevens forces his way into half guard. Xyddddd wants to control but Stevens is keeping busy and won't allow it. Stevens sitting and controlling from the half guard. Stevens has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.#T3# Stevens is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Xyddddd! Stevens controlling his opponent. Stevens's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. This is a sustained period of stalling by Stevens. Xyddddd is looking to improve his position but Stevens isn't that keen on the idea. Stevens with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
#T4# Stevens content just to control the position here. Xyddddd wants to try and get back to his feet. Stevens content just to control the position here. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Hector Stevens dominated that round. That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. #R2# Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Xyddddd ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stevens moves away. Xyddddd swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens. Xyddddd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Stevens with a body shot. Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Xyddddd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Xyddddd throws a big counter head kick but Stevens avoids it with no problem. Stevens tries to grapple but his opponent circles and Xyddddd counters with a lovely shot to the body. Xyddddd lands with a cross. Xyddddd shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Stevens eats them both and turns towards Xyddddd to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo. It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Stevens here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL# Stevens closes the distance and pushes Xyddddd back into the cage. Stevens swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#BC2# Xyddddd breaks the clinch.
Stevens wants to clinch.#T1# Xyddddd throws a head kick that misses. Xyddddd throws a head kick that misses enabling Stevens to counter with a crisp jab. #CUT# It looks like Zyd Xyddddd has been cut. Xyddddd stuns Stevens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Xyddddd misses with a head kick.
#CL# Stevens pushes Xyddddd up against the cage in a clinch. Xyddddd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Xyddddd tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Xyddddd wants to take the fight to the mat but Stevens manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.#BC2# Xyddddd manages to break the clinch.
Stevens wants to clinch and Xyddddd counters with a nice leg kick. Xyddddd scores with a jab. Stevens tries to clinch and Xyddddd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Zyd Xyddddd seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL# Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #T2# Xyddddd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
#BC2# Xyddddd breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xyddddd misses the shot to the body. It looked like Stevens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit. Stevens tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Xyddddd manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat. Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Xyddddd stalks Stevens and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Stevens's face. Stevens staggers backwards, shaken. Xyddddd swats away the attempt to clinch by Stevens. Xyddddd looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range. Stevens tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Stevens is looking to clinch. Xyddddd dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Stevens. That did some damage!#T3# Stevens is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL# Stevens closes the distance and clinches. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens. Stevens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Nice body punch from Stevens. Stevens lands with a left to the head. Stevens swings wildly with an uppercut but Xyddddd uses good head movement to avoid it. Xyddddd jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Stevens walks away with a smile on his face. Xyddddd gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. Hector Stevens has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zyd Xyddddd. Xyddddd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up but Xyddddd swats him away and circles back towards the center. A looping hook to the body misses from Stevens. Xyddddd does a little dance to reset his feet.#T4# Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Xyddddd misses. Stevens tries to clinch but Xyddddd is having none of it. Stevens is looking to clinch. Stevens tries to clinch but Xyddddd is having none of it. Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xyddddd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#CL# Stevens drives through and clinches with Xyddddd against the cage.
Xyddddd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevens effectively controlling the action here. Stevens lands with a left to the head. #BC2# Xyddddd breaks from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Xyddddd fails to land with a series of punches.
Xyddddd lands with a kick to the temple. Stevens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Xyddddd is breathing heavily. Stevens tries to clinch but Xyddddd moves out of range. Xyddddd misses with a hook. A little feinted left hand from Stevens on the counter but he doesn't commit to it. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zyd Xyddddd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Zyd Xyddddd's cut. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round! #R3# Stevens fails in his attempt to clinch. Xyddddd just misses with a punch to the body.
Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Xyddddd uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Stevens.
Stevens darts in trying to clinch and Xyddddd counters with a flying knee. Nice. Stevens 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. Stevens dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Stevens is looking to clinch but Xyddddd is avoiding it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xyddddd lands a head shot. Stevens fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stevens tries to clinch but Xyddddd moves out of range. Stevens tries to clinch up but Xyddddd circles away and keeps his distance. Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xyddddd paws at him with a jab and circles away.#T1# Stevens wants to clinch and Stevens takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Stevens misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Xyddddd to counter with a crisp jab. Xyddddd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. Xyddddd plants his feet and lands a nice head kick! Stevens tries to clinch there but Xyddddd circles away.
Xyddddd scores with a hook. Stevens avoids the head kick by Xyddddd.
Xyddddd takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Stevens tries to close the distance and clinch but Xyddddd swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away. Xyddddd doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter. The fight stays on the outside here - Stevens looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Xyddddd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Xyddddd lands a high kick!
Stevens uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Xyddddd.
#T2# Stevens doesn't manage to clinch there - Xyddddd circles away.
Stevens is looking to clinch but Xyddddd is avoiding it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Stevens tries to clinch but Xyddddd is having none of it. Stevens moves in looking to clinch but Xyddddd pushes him off.#CL# Stevens closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. Stevens blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Stevens misses with some punches.
Stevens lands a body punch. Xyddddd is trying to pull guard but Stevens has him pressed against the cage. Stevens blocks an elbow strike. Xyddddd blocks an uppercut.
Xyddddd looking for a takedown. Stevens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3# Stevens doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Xyddddd. Stevens lands a shoulder strike. Stevens misses with the head strike.
A body shot lands from Stevens.
Stevens tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Xyddddd's elbow. Stevens lands with a left to the head. A left hand lands to the body for Stevens.
Stevens is pushing Xyddddd up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word. Stevens lands a hook to the side of the head. Xyddddd being controlled against the cage. Stevens throws a head punch that misses. #T4# Stevens pushes Xyddddd back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Xyddddd blocks a body shot from Stevens. A head punch on the inside from Stevens fails to land. The referee calls for Stevens to work.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Xyddddd as Stevens tries to tie him up. An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stevens. Stevens lands a nice shot to the body. Xyddddd stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Stevens misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight! I would just about give that final round to Zyd Xyddddd. I think Xyddddd 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29 Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zyd Xyddddd!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 15, 2018 |
#R1# Xyddddd throws a nice head kick!
#CUT2# It looks like Wolf Andrews has been cut. Xyddddd misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zyd Xyddddd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Andrews tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Xyddddd swivels and escapes. Xyddddd scores with a jab to the body. A head kick misses from Xyddddd. A nice inside leg kick there by Xyddddd. That's going to slow Andrews down. Andrews throws a sloppy body shot
and Xyddddd counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Andrews thinking. The fight stays on the outside here - Andrews looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Xyddddd connects with a body shot that sends Andrews's belly button to the back. Xyddddd lands a right hook to the body.
Andrews is breathing heavily. Xyddddd thuds a left hand into Andrews's body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#KD2# Xyddddd lands a big head kick that sends Andrews tumbling to the mat! Xyddddd takes a step backwards and waves Andrews back to his feet - he wants the finish! Xyddddd thuds a left hand into Andrews's body. Andrews closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. #T1# Xyddddd connects with a nice looking jab.
Andrews takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Xyddddd dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Xyddddd fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Andrews. Andrews has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Xyddddd finds it's way round the side to connect with Andrews's head. Xyddddd looks for a left high kick but can't connect. Xyddddd backs up to catch a breather... no he lunges forward with a huge flying knee that smacks Andrews's temple! It sends Andrews violently to the canvas! The crowd goes nuts as Xyddddd celebrates and the doctors try to help Andrews!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Flying Knee). Zyd Xyddddd!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 05, 2018 |
#R1# Vardyeizz tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xyddddd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Vardyeizz somewhat. Xyddddd lands a nice hook to Vardyeizz's body. Vardyeizz takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. Vardyeizz throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. As Vardyeizz backs away, Xyddddd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.#CL2# Vardyeizz has taken the fight to the clinch.
#TD# Xyddddd pulls guard effortlessly. Vardyeizz wants to control from the top but Xyddddd keeps moving. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Vardyeizz looking to pass the guard. #T1# Xyddddd working a defensive guard here.
Vardyeizz wants to control from the top but Xyddddd keeps moving. Vardyeizz is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. Xyddddd looking for a sweep. Not yet Xyddddd, not yet. We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup. Xyddddd wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Vardyeizz is now in half guard. Vardyeizz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen. Xyddddd might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground. Xyddddd is looking to control Vardyeizz's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xyddddd avoid being mounted?#T2# The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#REF3# The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity. Xyddddd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Vardyeizz. Good standup being displayed there by Xyddddd as he connects with a hook.#CUT# It looks like Jamez Vardyeizz has been cut. Xyddddd scores with a jab to the body. Zyd Xyddddd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Vardyeizz looks winded! Xyddddd throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xyddddd misses with a body shot.
Zyd Xyddddd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Xyddddd swings for the body but Vardyeizz moves out of range.
Vardyeizz closes the distance looking to clinch and Xyddddd counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Xyddddd is looking to wear down Vardyeizz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.#T3# Xyddddd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Xyddddd scores with a hook to the body. Vardyeizz takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Xyddddd lands with a right hand. Xyddddd punishes Vardyeizz's body with a nice straight punch. Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Xyddddd! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zyd Xyddddd!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 26, 2018 |
#R1# Masters pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xyddddd goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#CUT2# It looks like Orion Masters has been cut. Masters takes a shot right to the bread basket. Xyddddd connects with a looping right hand.
Decent striking displayed by Xyddddd there. Xyddddd throws a body shot but no joy. Masters misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slapping leg kick lands for Xyddddd.
Masters tries to clinch but Xyddddd moves out of range. Masters avoids the body shot from Xyddddd.
Masters is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Xyddddd. Masters wants to clinch and Xyddddd counters with a lovely shot to the body. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Good leg kick by Xyddddd there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Masters shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xyddddd as he jumps to the side. #T1# Masters takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A combination from Masters does no damage. Xyddddd is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Masters with a body shot. Xyddddd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zyd Xyddddd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Xyddddd throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Masters.#KD2# Xyddddd cracks Masters with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Masters looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Xyddddd finish him?
#ROC2# Masters is rocked! We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Xyddddd changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Oh Masters is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Masters is breathing heavily. A head kick by Xyddddd - that's a beauty! Masters is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Xyddddd can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Zyd Xyddddd!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Aug 14, 2018 |
#R1# Levu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Xyddddd rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Levu moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Xyddddd connects with a looping right hand.
Xyddddd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Levu doesn't succeed with the takedown and Xyddddd counters with a nice uppercut. Levu gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily and Levu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. Levu dives in for a single leg takedown but Xyddddd sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage. Zyd Xyddddd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josefa Levu. Horrible takedown attempt by Levu or perhaps it was just good defense by Xyddddd, which made it look bad. Levu doesn't manage to clinch there - Xyddddd circles away.
Xyddddd throws a quick counter head kick but Levu was just out of range. Xyddddd misses with a jab, cross combination.
Xyddddd digs a good body shot into Levu's ribs. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Levu misses with a series of wild punches.
#T1# Xyddddd lands with a kick to the temple. Levu shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" Levu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Xyddddd tries to avoid it but Levu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Xyddddd to the ground. Xyddddd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. Xyddddd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levu tries to clinch up but Xyddddd circles away and keeps his distance. Xyddddd avoids the head kick by Levu.
Levu avoids the body shot from Xyddddd.
Xyddddd lands a slapping body shot.
Levu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. An attempted straight right counter from Xyddddd misses the target. Xyddddd lands a jab to Levu's midsection. Levu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xyddddd paws at him with a jab and circles away. Levu wants to clinch.#T2# Xyddddd misses with a wild body shot. Xyddddd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Xyddddd is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Levu shoots for a takedown but Xyddddd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily. Levu shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Xyddddd defends it nicely. A counter left hand to the body from Xyddddd misses its target. Xyddddd comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Xyddddd lands with a slapping head kick. Levu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#T3# Levu shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Xyddddd but Xyddddd pushes him off and we're back to square one. Xyddddd tried to counter with a leg kick but Levu avoided it. Levu looks winded! Xyddddd throws a good cross that connects.
Xyddddd throws a big shot that misses. Levu throws a right and a left that Xyddddd avoids nicely. Levu has a takedown stuffed. Levu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily. Xyddddd misses with a body shot.
Levu tries to counter with a clinch but Xyddddd shakes him off and moves away.#CL2# Levu gets a clinch. #BC2# Levu breaks the clinch.
#CL2# Levu clinches up against the cage.#T4# Levu tries to land a knee to the head but Xyddddd blocks with his arms.
Levu wants a takedown but no success here.
Xyddddd on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Xyddddd is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Levu to keep the fight standing. Levu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#BC2# Levu escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A head kick misses from Xyddddd. Xyddddd swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xyddddd thuds a left hand into Levu's body. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Levu goes for a double leg but Xyddddd avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Xyddddd continues to drive forward. Zyd Xyddddd seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Nice takedown defense from Xyddddd. No joy for Levu on that attempt. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zyd Xyddddd dominated that round. The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! #R2# Levu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Xyddddd defends well and Levu ends up having to push Xyddddd into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch. Xyddddd fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. A combination from Xyddddd does no damage. Xyddddd throws a head kick that Levu semi-blocks.
Xyddddd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. Levu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Xyddddd connects with an inside leg kick. A head kick misses from Xyddddd. Xyddddd connects with a body shot that sends Levu's belly button to the back. Xyddddd is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Levu can do to turn this around? We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Levu shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Xyddddd sprawls well. Xyddddd wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Levu gets slowly back to his feet. Levu is breathing heavily. Xyddddd throws a head kick that misses. Xyddddd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#T1# Xyddddd throws a nice outside leg kick. Levu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Xyddddd paws at him with a jab and circles away. Levu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts. Zyd Xyddddd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josefa Levu.#CL2# Xyddddd tries to keep at a distance but Levu has taken the fight into the clinch. Xyddddd misses with the head strike.
#TD2# Levu drags the fight down to the ground.
Levu is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage. Xyddddd wants to control from the top but Levu keeps moving. Xyddddd preventing the sweep. Xyddddd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Levu on the ground.#T2# Levu pulls Xyddddd in close to his closed guard and prevents Xyddddd from doing any damage or advancing position. Levu is trying to keep Xyddddd in close.
Levu manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Xyddddd manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVB# Xyddddd seems keen to control Levu's posture. Xyddddd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Xyddddd tries to get out of the position. Levu is pushing down on Xyddddd's leg trying to pass to half guard. Xyddddd is fighting to maintain full guard but Levu has managed to sneak the leg through. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3# Xyddddd wants to get back to full guard. Levu lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears. Xyddddd misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Xyddddd on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. Xyddddd has hold of Levu's hands but Levu slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow. The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Levu lands a nice short elbow. Levu trying to control from half guard but Xyddddd is working away. Levu takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.#T4# Xyddddd tries to roll over but Levu keeps him under control. Levu is trying to control. Xyddddd wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. Levu trying to control the pace. The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet. Levu moves nicely into side control. The crowd thankful this round is nearly over. Levu landing a few strikes. And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Zyd Xyddddd will probably get the nod. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round! #R3# Levu is trying hard to land a takedown here. Xyddddd sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. A telegraphed takedown attempt from Levu is defended easily by Xyddddd. Levu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Xyddddd throws a head kick that half lands.
Xyddddd is looking to wear down Levu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Xyddddd lands a nice shot to the body.
Xyddddd throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Xyddddd pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Levu takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket. Levu takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Xyddddd fails to land with a series of punches.
Levu shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it. Zyd Xyddddd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josefa Levu.#T1# Xyddddd throws a head kick but Levu moves out of range.
Xyddddd circles away from the clinch attempt.
Levu dives in and grabs Xyddddd's left leg, looking for a takedown. Xyddddd pushes down on Levu's head and hops out. Levu is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Levu with a lazy takedown attempt and Xyddddd counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Xyddddd stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Xyddddd wants it to stay on the feet. An attempted straight right counter from Xyddddd misses the target. Levu shoots in but Xyddddd avoids the takedown attempt easily. Xyddddd throws a body shot but no joy. Xyddddd scores with a nice head shot. Levu shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Xyddddd as he jumps to the side. #T2# Xyddddd scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. An inside leg kick lands from Xyddddd. Xyddddd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levu was well out of range. Poor timing from Xyddddd. Levu shoots in looking for a takedown. Xyddddd tries to sprawl out of it but Levu keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Xyddddd manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing. Xyddddd misses with a head kick.
Xyddddd attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Levu looks for a takedown but Xyddddd sprawls well. Xyddddd attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.#T3# Levu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Xyddddd pinned against the cage. Xyddddd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Xyddddd scores with a head kick.
Xyddddd throws a head kick that misses. Levu with the counter takedown but Xyddddd avoids it easily. Xyddddd lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin. Josefa Levu is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Levu tries to score a power double leg takedown but Xyddddd sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Levu somewhat. No luck for Levu with that takedown attempt. #T4# A head kick misses from Xyddddd. Levu doesn't succeed with the takedown and Xyddddd counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Xyddddd lands a head shot. Xyddddd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levu was well out of range. Poor timing from Xyddddd. Xyddddd misses with a body shot.
Xyddddd throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. The fight stays on the outside here - Levu looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Levu closes this distance looking for a takedown but Xyddddd circles away. Zyd Xyddddd is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Levu throws a head kick but Xyddddd moves out of range.
It looked like Xyddddd was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Levu. Josefa Levu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Xyddddd throws a head kick that misses.
And that's the end of the fight! Zyd Xyddddd showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Xyddddd, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 William Peck scores the fight 30:26 Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:26 Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zyd Xyddddd!
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