Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Combate 12: Mongrel vs. Krylov
Date: Jan 09, 2021

#R1##CL2#
Princip has A Zoo up against the cage in a clinch.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip works on A Zoo's body with a couple of short punches.
Princip misses with a body punch.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#It looks like Louis Princip has been cut.
A Zoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Princip takes an elbow to the forehead.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from A Zoo fails to land.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip presses A Zoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses. #T1#
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
Princip blocks an elbow strike.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Princip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Princip tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Princip's brow.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
A Zoo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
A Zoo gets through Princip's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip lands a hook that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Princip scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A Zoo misses with a punch on the inside.
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip digs a right hand underneath A Zoo's ribcage. A Zoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T2#
Princip tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Princip takes an elbow to the forehead.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Princip's defenses.
Princip working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Princip lands with a left to the head.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip blocking some punches.
A Zoo scores with a shoulder strike.
Princip lands a shot to the body.
Princip lands a shoulder strike.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Princip.
A Zoo lands a nice uppercut.
Princip lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Princip makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip working aggressively here.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut. #T3#
A Zoo lands a right hand.
Princip lands a right hand.
Princip working aggressively here.
Princip works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Princip misses with a body punch.
A Zoo lands with a light punch inside.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short body shot lands from Princip as the two fighters clinch.
Princip blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Princip is leaning against A Zoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Princip works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by A Zoo.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip. #T4#
Princip swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Princip.
Princip pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip lands a left hand.
Princip misses with a body punch.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip misses with a hook from the clinch.
Princip swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Princip's brow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Zoo.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Princip lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt A Zoo or not.
A right hook to the body lands for Princip.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Louis Princip will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Princip moves in looking to clinch but A Zoo pushes him off.
A Zoo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Princip displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Princip misses with a body punch
and A Zoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Princip scores with a nice right hand.
A Zoo moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A Zoo moves away from the strike by Princip.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Princip breaks away and moves out of range.
Princip throws a right and a left that both miss.
Princip waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract A Zoo.
It looked like A Zoo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A Zoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A Zoo thows a leg kick but Princip checks it
and Princip counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Princip connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between A Zoo's hands.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Zoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. A Zoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A Zoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
A Zoo lands a nice shot that snaps Princip's head back.
Princip pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Princip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Princip throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A Zoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Princip's corner calls for a 1-2. Princip obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Princip lands a straight punch to the body, keeping A Zoo at a distance.
A Zoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
A Zoo is looking to counter the offense by Princip and move into the clinch.
Princip stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Princip connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A Zoo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Louis Princip seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Princip lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A Zoo wants to clinch up but Princip keeps it at a distance.
Princip is clearly trying to counter these attacks from A Zoo with a body shot.
A Zoo throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Louis Princip seems to be getting the better of the standup.#CL#
A Zoo moves into range and clinches up with Princip.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Princip has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Princip lands with a short shot to the head.
A Zoo pushes Princip back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Princip struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
A Zoo lands with a short shot to the head.
A Zoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A Zoo lands with a short shot to the head.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Princip misses with some punches.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A Zoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
A head punch on the inside from Princip fails to land.
Princip doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Princip in his tracks for a moment.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt A Zoo or not.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
Princip lands a body punch in the clinch. #T3#
Princip tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Princip lands a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Princip.
Princip pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Princips head.
Nice body punch from Princip - that landed with a thud.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Princip's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A nice left hand lands by Princip.
Princip tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Princip throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Princip misses with a punch on the inside.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Princip lands a left hand. #T4#
A Zoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Princip uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Princip.
Princip takes a shot to the head.
Princip stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Princip lands a hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Princip scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Princip tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Princip misses with some punches.
Princip tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A Zoo lands a right hand.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Princip lands with a right to the head.
Louis Princip seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
Princip takes an elbow to the forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Louis Princip showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Louis Princip's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice cross by Princip.
A Zoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A Zoo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Princip fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Zoo manages to avoid it.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Princip breaks away and moves out of range.
A Zoo takes a swing at Princip's ribcage but misses.
Princip is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by A Zoo.
Princip slips a straight right by A Zoo.
A Zoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
A Zoo misses with a hook.
Princip lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A telegraphed right hand from A Zoo misses the target.
Princip swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Princip fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Princip.
As Princip looks to move away, A Zoo throws a big counter combo but Princip just gets out of the way.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Princip swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A looping hook to the body misses from Princip. A Zoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A Zoo tries a low kick but Princip avoids it.
Princip throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Princip fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Princip misses the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from A Zoo misses the target.
Princip throws out a loose jab but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Princip misses with a looping left.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Princip.
We've been told by A Zoo's head coaches at Unbroken Halo Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A Zoo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A Zoo scores with a nice body kick.
A Zoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip sizes up A Zoo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Princip wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Princip throws a jab when A Zoo was well out of range.
Princip scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A Zoo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Princip tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Zoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Princip.
A Zoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Princip.
Princip misses with a looping left.
Princip lands a head shot.
Cross A Zoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A Zoo moves out of range as Princip strikes.
A Zoo throws a counter high kick but Princip was just alert enough to avoid it.
Princip keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
A Zoo has Princip up against the cage in a clinch.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside that Princip shrugs off.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Princip.
A short right from Princip on the inside.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A Zoo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Princip backwards.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Princip in his tracks for a moment.
Princip tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Princip blocks the elbow strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Princip leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
Princip blocks an elbow strike.
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Princip lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
A Zoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Princip tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
A Zoo lands a left hand.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Princip's brow.
Princip lands on the inside with an uppercut.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Princip's brow.
Princip throws a head punch that misses.
Princip scores with a shot to the side of A Zoo's head.
A Zoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Princip has a couple of punches blocked by A Zoo.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A Zoo working aggressively here.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T4#
Princip misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Princip working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, A Zoo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Princip.
A short right from A Zoo.
Princip takes an elbow to the forehead.
Princip goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Princip pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Princip fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
Princip tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
Princip tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Princip back against the cage.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Princip avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Princip lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Princip misses with a punch to the body.
Princip misses with a hook to the ribs.
Princip misses with a short punch on the inside.
Princip tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.

And that's the end of the fight!
Louis Princip comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Princip has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Cesar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Louis Princip!
Our winner, Louis Princip, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: Combate 9: Menshikov vs. Jesus
Date: Dec 12, 2020

#R1#
Cane fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.#CL#
A Zoo moves into the clinch.
Cane pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
A Zoo gets through Cane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cane stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Cane blocks an elbow strike.
Cane manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Cane takes a shot to the head.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cane working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cane digs a right hand underneath A Zoo's ribcage. A Zoo let out a lung full of air as it connected.#T1#
A short uppercut from A Zoo.
Cane dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Still in the clinch, Cane scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
Our sources have told us that A Zoo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
A Zoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A Zoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cane lands a shoulder strike.
A shot in the inside from A Zoo.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
A Zoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cane trying to control the position but instead, A Zoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T2#
A Zoo working aggressively here.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane misses with the head strike.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head.
Cane misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane blocks the elbow strike.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
Cane dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cane cracks A Zoo with a nice body shot.
Cane lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A Zoo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canes head.
A Zoo misses with the head strike.
Cane scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cane's coach down at Alpha Brasil was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Cane's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.#T3#
Cane blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Cane lands with a light punch inside.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Cane.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by A Zoo as Cane tries to tie him up.
A Zoo lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from A Zoo.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane lands a left hand.
Cane lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane lands a body punch.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A Zoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cane backwards. #T4#
Cane trying to stall but A Zoo improves his position.
A Zoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Cane uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane takes a shot to the head.
Cane tries to stall but A Zoo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands an uppercut.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
The referee calls for Cane to work.
Cane struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A Zoo misses with the combination.
Cane is looking to slow A Zoo down with leg kicks.
A Zoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Cane.
Cane cracks A Zoo with a good jab.
Cane misses with a hook.
A Zoo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Cane throws a leg kick but A Zoo sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cane tries to clinch there but A Zoo circles away.
A Zoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cane darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cane keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A Zoo pivots, looking for a leg kick but Cane is out of range and A Zoo settles back down.
A Zoo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #CL#
Cane gets tackled into the cage by A Zoo. A Zoo maintains the clinch. #T1#
A bit of stalling here from Cane.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cane tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane cracks A Zoo with a nice body shot.
Cane makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane lands with a left to the head.
Cane misses with some punches.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Cane.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
Cane tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cane takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life. #T2#
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo. #CUT#It looks like Darnell Cane has been cut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from A Zoo.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Cane tries to stall but A Zoo uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Cane lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from A Zoo fails to land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cane takes an elbow to the temple.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A head punch on the inside from A Zoo fails to land.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land. #T3#
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cane is trying to stall.
Cane can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
Cane working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Cane slows down the pace here.
Cane blocks an uppercut.
Cane is pushing A Zoo up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cane lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cane working aggressively here.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #T4#
A nice left hand lands by Cane.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Cane.
A short uppercut from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
Cane tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cane goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cane is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but A Zoo is keeping busy.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Cane.
A Zoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cross A Zoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cane trying to stall but A Zoo improves his position.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Zoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cane misses with a hook from the clinch.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Darnell Cane will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Darnell Cane's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cane.
Cane throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A Zoo slips a jab from Cane.
A Zoo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cane throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cane looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Cane tried to score with a low kick but A Zoo checks it.
Cane's jab looks to have found its range, popping A Zoo under the eye.
Cane pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.#CL#
A Zoo rushes Cane and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
A Zoo misses with some punches.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
A head punch on the inside from Cane fails to land.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane has A Zoo pressed against the cage. #T1#
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A Zoo takes a shot to the head.
A Zoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Cane.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cane.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cane avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Cane just leaning against A Zoo, taking a breather.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, A Zoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
Cane softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Cane trying to control the position but instead, A Zoo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Cane into the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Cane tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Cane swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A Zoo gets through Cane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands with a light punch inside.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cane lands with a short shot to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Cane tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
Cane misses with some punches.
Cane takes a shot to the head.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cane looking to slow down the pace here.
Cane is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Cane in his tracks for a moment. #T3#
A Zoo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A Zoo being controlled against the cage.
A Zoo misses with the head strike.
Cane misses with a body punch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Cane takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#That has opened up Darnell Cane's cut even more.
A short right from Cane on the inside.
Cane stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cane.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Cane's defenses.
Cane misses with a punch on the inside.
Cane blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
A Zoo gets through Cane's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cane tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Cane back against the cage.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cane tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
Cane looking to stall.
Cane throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
Cane is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by A Zoo.
Cane blocks an elbow strike.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Cane.
Cane blocks the elbow strike.
Cane throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cross A Zoo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think A Zoo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Seu Braga scores the fight 29:28
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 29:28
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross A Zoo!
After winning the bout, Cross A Zoo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Combate 5: Mongrel vs. Officer
Date: Nov 14, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snorten misses with a straight left.
A Zoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Snorten.
Snorten moves away from the strike by A Zoo.
A Zoo tries to clinch there but Snorten circles away.
Snorten connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between A Zoo's hands.
A nice combination there by Snorten.
Snorten lands with a straight right. A Zoo didn't see that one coming.
Snorten misses with a hook. A Zoo ducked under it nicely.
A Zoo avoids the body shot from Snorten.
Snorten tests A Zoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A Zoo misses with a few strikes there.
A low kick lands for A Zoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Snorten misses with an uppercut. A Zoo saw that one coming.
A Zoo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Snorten will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air. #T1#
Snorten takes a swing at A Zoo's ribcage but misses.
A Zoo slips a straight right by Snorten.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Snorten has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A Zoo 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.
Snorten lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A Zoo throws a leg kick which misses Snorten's front leg but catches the back leg as Snorten tries to avoid it.
A Zoo drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#ROC2#A Zoo is rocked!
Nice body kick from Snorten.
Oh A Zoo is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Snorten throws a poor cross that misses
and A Zoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A Zoo seems to have got his legs back now.
A Zoo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Snorten cracks A Zoo with a hook to the temple - A Zoo is on wobbly legs here! Snorten swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! A Zoo falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Snorten wins by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Rip Snorten!
Rip Snorten managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Threads of HARDCORE, into his post fight interview.

Event: Combate 3: Zoo vs. Matusov
Date: Oct 17, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matusov tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but A Zoo swivels and escapes.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says A Zoo as he avoids it easily.
Matusov is trying hard to land a takedown here. A Zoo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A Zoo half committed to a counter leg kick.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
A Zoo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as A Zoo sprawls well. A Zoo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.
A Zoo lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL#
A Zoo rushes Matusov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Matusov pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Matusov is looking for a triangle here but A Zoo uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
Matusov is looking to reverse the position.
A Zoo content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Matusov is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #T1#
Matusov tries to slip a leg under to move to half guard but A Zoo presses down on the leg and jumps into full mount!
Matusov regains half guard.
A Zoo trying to control the pace.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Matusov gets back to full guard.
Matusov tries to land a sweep but no joy. #SUB2#
Matusov has his foot on A Zoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. A Zoo works his way back into a safe position though.
A Zoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard. #SUB2#
Matusov isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. A Zoo stacks Matusov on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by A Zoo!
Matusov struggling a bit here.
Matusov is trying to work for a sweep but A Zoo has mounted him!#T3#
Matusov manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Matusov trying to control but A Zoo postures up.
Matusov is looking to get back to full guard here but A Zoo has managed to pass to side control instead.
Matusov is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but A Zoo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!
A Zoo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matusov is in all sorts of trouble here.
Matusov tries to hold on but A Zoo postures up.#T4#
Matusov is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A Zoo looking to control and managing it successfully.
Matusov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
A kick lands to the mid section there for A Zoo.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL#
A Zoo moves into the clinch.
Matusov is looking to take this one to the mat.
Matusov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but A Zoo is defending well.
A Zoo is pressed up against the cage. Matusov has hold of a leg and is looking to drag A Zoo down to the mat. A Zoo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boris Matusov.
Nice takedown defense from A Zoo. No joy for Matusov on that attempt.
A Zoo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.#TD2#
Matusov shoots in and bounces A Zoo off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
A Zoo looking for a sweep. Not yet A Zoo, not yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now A Zoo is on top in guard. #REVR##SUB2#
Matusov is looking for a triangle but A Zoo pushes his legs off easily.
Matusov is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Matusov wants to control the position but A Zoo says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard. #T1#
Matusov is trying to get back to full guard.
Matusov gets full guard.
Matusov 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.
A Zoo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Matusov has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cross A Zoo overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Matusov wants to control but A Zoo passes easily into half guard.
A Zoo prevents Matusov from improving his position.#SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Matusov tries to get to full guard but A Zoo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Matusov looking for submissions off his back.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
A Zoo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Matusov on the ground.#T3#
A Zoo wants to pass to mount but Matusov is defending the position.
Matusov moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Matusov wants to sweep here but A Zoo controlling him for the moment.
A Zoo tries to free his leg and advance position but Matusov is retaining full guard.
A Zoo stopping the sweep attempt from Matusov.#SUB2#
Matusov has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but A Zoo can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Matusov throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Matusov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Matusov wants to sweep here but A Zoo controlling him for the moment. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A Zoo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Matusov.
Matusov shoots in and drives through. A Zoo sprawls well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matusov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Matusov darts in looking for a takedown but A Zoo gets double underhooks and turns Matusov into the cage.
As Matusov tries to get set, A Zoo tries to push him back and clinch up but Matusov manages to avoid the attempt.
Matusov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #CL#
and A Zoo counters by clinching up.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Matusov 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R3#
A Zoo is looking to land body kicks.
And Matusov tries to counter it with a takedown but A Zoo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Matusov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as A Zoo sprawls well. A Zoo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Matusov gets slowly back to his feet.#TD2#
Matusov drives through with a takedown into A Zoo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
A Zoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Matusov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but A Zoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Matusov tries to pass to full mount but A Zoo defends it. #SUB2#
Matusov seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo is staying active underneath Matusov, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
A Zoo is trying is best to control the position here.
Matusov is keen to just control but A Zoo is a slippery customer.
A Zoo is looking to improve his position. #T1#
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but A Zoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A Zoo tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.
Matusov is looking to advance position but A Zoo won't allow it.
A Zoo is concentrating on defense, preventing Matusov from advancing position.
A Zoo trying to control but Matusov postures up.
A Zoo is controlling Matusov's trapped leg to prevent Matusov from advancing to side control.
A Zoo trying to control but Matusov postures up.
Matusov is looking to take a break and control but A Zoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A Zoo wants to control but Matusov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Matusov is trying to control the action in half guard but A Zoo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB2#
Matusov is sneakily working for an arm triangle but A Zoo sees it coming and defends easily.#T2#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
A Zoo controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
A Zoo is looking to improve his position.
A Zoo makes his way to full guard. A much better position for A Zoo.
Matusov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. A Zoo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A Zoo wants to sweep here but Matusov controlling him for the moment.
A Zoo pulls Matusov in to control the position.
A Zoo keeping moving, preventing Matusov from controlling successfully.
Matusov is fighting to break A Zoo's control of his arms but A Zoo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov advances position into side control!#T3#
A Zoo is holding Matusov down, trying to stall.
A Zoo wants to control but Matusov postures up.#SUB2#
Matusov is trying to get an arm triangle but A Zoo is defending well. #SUB2#
Matusov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Matusov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
A Zoo can't do much from the bottom here.
Matusov passes to full mount! That's big trouble for A Zoo!
A Zoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Matusov wants to control the pace but A Zoo is squirming around nicely.
A Zoo holds on, trying desperately to control.#T4#
A Zoo keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Matusov trying to control but A Zoo is having none of it.
A Zoo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Matusov connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
A Zoo is writhing around trying to get back to his feet. #SUB2#
Matusov working for a guillotine from mount but A Zoo is in no mood to give up.
A Zoo tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Matusov prevents A Zoo from getting the reversal.
A Zoo tries to hold on but Matusov postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Boris Matusov really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R4#
A Zoo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Matusov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side. #TD2#
Matusov shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in A Zoo's guard.
A Zoo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Matusov wants to improve his position but A Zoo is controlling well.
A Zoo is thwarting Matusov's attempts to control the position.
Matusov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Matusov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but A Zoo pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Matusov is trying to get back to full guard.
Matusov gets back to full guard.
A Zoo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Matusov is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.#T2#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.#SUB2#
Matusov working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because A Zoo has passed into half guard! #SUB2#
Matusov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but A Zoo pulls his head out easily.
Matusov tries to get to full guard but A Zoo has control of the leg.
Matusov is trying to control but A Zoo passes into side control!
Matusov tries to bench press A Zoo off him but A Zoo keeps the position.
Matusov keeps trying to improve his position.#T3#
A Zoo gets to mount! Matusov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Matusov slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Matusov has a hand on A Zoo's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. A Zoo takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Matusov tries to improve his position but instead A Zoo has taken his back!
Matusov tries to escape but A Zoo has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Matusov turns into A Zoo and is now in his guard.
A Zoo controlling Matusov's posture.
Matusov wants to control from the top but A Zoo keeps moving. #T4#
Matusov tries to free his leg and advance position but A Zoo is retaining full guard.
A Zoo tries to land a sweep but no joy. #ES#
A Zoo is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A Zoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Matusov backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Still in the clinch, A Zoo scores with a nice short uppercut.
A Zoo lands a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Matusov has A Zoo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. A Zoo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Matusov wants a takedown.
Matusov is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Matusov 's eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo had his way with Boris Matusov in that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5##CL#
A Zoo clinches with his opponent.
Matusov goes for a takedown attempt but A Zoo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #TD2#
Matusov dives in and scores a takedown into A Zoo's guard.
Matusov preventing the sweep.
A Zoo pulls Matusov in close to his closed guard and prevents Matusov from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matusov is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Matusov trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Matusov trying to control but A Zoo is working from the bottom.
A Zoo trying to control the position here. #T1#
Matusov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Matusov trying to control but A Zoo is working from the bottom.
Matusov throwing strikes from guard but A Zoo blocks nicely.
A Zoo can't keep his opponent in guard - Matusov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
A Zoo is trying is best to control the position here.
Matusov is keen to just control but A Zoo is a slippery customer.
A Zoo tries to roll over but Matusov keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Matusov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
A Zoo tries to get to full guard but Matusov has control of the leg.
Matusov is keen to just control but A Zoo is a slippery customer.
Boris Matusov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross A Zoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
A Zoo keeping hold of Matusov's head, controlling as best he can.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but A Zoo defends it.
A Zoo pushes Matusov off looking to stand but Matusov dives back in and keeps control.
A Zoo wants to control but Matusov is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Matusov wants to pass the guard but A Zoo is defending well. #SUB2#
Matusov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, A Zoo has managed to free his arm - good work.
Matusov trying to mount his opponent but A Zoo defends it. #SUB2#
Matusov is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! A Zoo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Boris Matusov!
Boris Matusov is the new welterweight champion!

Event: Combate 1: Zoo vs. Jefferson
Date: Sep 25, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jefferson looks to land a body kick but A Zoo moved away.
A Zoo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Jefferson manages to circle out of the way.
Jefferson misses with a looping right.
A Zoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jefferson misses with a hook.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Jefferson breaks away and moves out of range.
We've been told by A Zoo's head coaches at Unbroken Halo Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jefferson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by A Zoo. A Zoo obviously looking to wear him down.
A Zoo moves to clinch but Jefferson breaks away
and Jefferson counters with a head kick.
A Zoo fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jefferson checks it well.
A Zoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jefferson throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Jefferson 's eye.
Jefferson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Zoo lands a nice uppercut.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
Jefferson blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Jefferson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson presses A Zoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jefferson pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jefferson lands a shoulder strike.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!#BC2#
Jefferson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A Zoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A Zoo avoids the head kick by Jefferson. #T2#
A Zoo swings for the body but Jefferson moves out of range.
Jefferson scores with the left hand. A Zoo knows he should have avoided that one.
A Zoo misses with a low kick.
Jefferson throws out a counter right but A Zoo avoids it with no problem.
A Zoo tries to clinch up
and Jefferson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A punch combination from A Zoo misses.
Jefferson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A Zoo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Jefferson.
Jefferson lands a jab to A Zoo's midsection.
Jefferson tries to clinch up.
As Jefferson tries to get set, A Zoo tries to push him back and clinch up but Jefferson manages to avoid the attempt.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but A Zoo is just out of range.
A Zoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#T3#
Sloppy strikes from Jefferson. Those never looked like landing.
Jefferson tries a head kick but it misses.
A low kick from Jefferson is predictable there
and A Zoo counters with a body kick.
A Zoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by A Zoo.
Jefferson moves out of range as A Zoo strikes.
A Zoo throws a nice looking combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jefferson tries to clinch but A Zoo moves out of range.
As Jefferson looks to move away, A Zoo throws a big counter combo but Jefferson just gets out of the way.
Jefferson looks to score with a jab to the body but A Zoo is just out of range.#CL#
A Zoo forces Jefferson back against the cage and clinches.
Jefferson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Jefferson scores with a nice short uppercut.
A Zoo lands a right hand.
Jefferson dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A right hook to the body lands for Jefferson.
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!
Jefferson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jefferson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Jefferson in his tracks for a moment.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by A Zoo.
Jefferson lands an uppercut.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a hook that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
A Zoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Marshall Jefferson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2##CL#
A Zoo rushes Jefferson and presses him up against the cage.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Jefferson back against the cage.
Marshall Jefferson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jefferson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but A Zoo won't allow it.
Jefferson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jefferson scores with a shoulder strike.
Jefferson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch.
A Zoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jefferson. Jefferson obviously looking to wear him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A good leg kick by A Zoo.
A Zoo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A Zoo throws a nice looking combination but Jefferson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jefferson. A Zoo does a little dance to reset his feet.#T1#
A Zoo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jefferson misses with a body kick.
Jefferson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A Zoo wants to clinch but Jefferson slips to the side
and Jefferson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
A Zoo pushes Jefferson up against the cage in a clinch.
Jefferson dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jefferson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jefferson misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Jefferson in his tracks for a moment.
A short right hand to the side of the head by A Zoo.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#BC2#
Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
A Zoo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A Zoo throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2#
Jefferson loads up on a big right hand but A Zoo slips the punch.
A Zoo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jefferson.
A low kick from Jefferson misses
and A Zoo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A Zoo throws out a powerful jab.
A Zoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
A Zoo misses the shot to the body.
Jefferson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jefferson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson swats away the attempt to clinch by A Zoo.
Jefferson throws a series of punches but A Zoo moves out of range.
A Zoo misses with a series of wild punches. #T3##CL#
A Zoo clinches up against the cage.
Jefferson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Jefferson in his tracks for a moment.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
Jefferson struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Marshall Jefferson has been cut.
Jefferson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jefferson blocking some punches.
Jefferson tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Jefferson back against the cage.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jefferson's defenses.
Jefferson pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook 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!
Jefferson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
A Zoo swings wildly with an uppercut but Jefferson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Jefferson's defenses.
Jefferson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
A Zoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by A Zoo.
Jefferson lands a right hand.
Jefferson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jefferson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jefferson is leaning against A Zoo and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Jefferson lands a left hand that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Marshall Jefferson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R3#
A Zoo throws a head kick that half lands.
Jefferson slips under a jab from A Zoo.
Jefferson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Jefferson keeps A Zoo at a distance using the push kick.
A Zoo throws a head kick that misses.
Jefferson connects with a crisp jab.
Jefferson punishes A Zoo's body with a nice straight punch.
A Zoo swinging wildly here. #CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike.
Jefferson throws a head punch that misses.
Jefferson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow. #T1#
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A Zoo misses with some punches.
A Zoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jefferson lands with a light punch inside.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jefferson misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Zoo.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
A Zoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it. #T2#
A Zoo keeps control of Jefferson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Jefferson working aggressively here.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferson misses with a punch to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jefferson's brow.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jefferson tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Jefferson back against the cage.
Jefferson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jefferson blocks the elbow strike.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from A Zoo.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses. #T3#
Jefferson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefferson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the forehead.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
Jefferson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. A Zoo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A Zoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jefferson.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jefferson jumps guard but A Zoo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marshall Jefferson.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
Jefferson takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jefferson swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
Jefferson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Jefferson. #T4#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Jefferson.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jefferson scores with a hook to the body.
Jefferson misses with a punch on the inside.
Jefferson lands with a right to the head.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson has had enough of the clinch but A Zoo keeps him there for the moment.
A short uppercut from Jefferson.
A Zoo misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Jefferson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo moves in looking to clinch but Jefferson pushes him off.
A Zoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jefferson throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Marshall Jefferson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R4#
Jefferson is on the wrong end of a nice combination from A Zoo.
Jefferson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Marshall Jefferson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A slapping leg kick lands for A Zoo.
A Zoo tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A Zoo looks to throw the jab but Jefferson is out of range.
Jefferson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jefferson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A Zoo fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jefferson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross A Zoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Zoo slips under a jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jefferson.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Jefferson breaks away and moves out of range.
A Zoo finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It seemed like Jefferson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jefferson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
As Jefferson looks to move away, A Zoo throws a big counter combo but Jefferson just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Jefferson.
A Zoo slips a jab from Jefferson.
Jefferson checks a leg kick nicely.
Jefferson looks to land a right hand but A Zoo moved out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jefferson.
A Zoo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jefferson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jefferson throws a right hand that misses
and A Zoo counters with a straight right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jefferson checks a leg kick. #T2#
Jefferson scores with a body shot.
A Zoo slips a jab from Jefferson.
A Zoo tries to clinch there but Jefferson circles away.
A Zoo takes a swing at Jefferson's ribcage but misses.
A Zoo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jefferson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jefferson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent A Zoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A Zoo tries to land a body kick
and Jefferson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A Zoo is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A Zoo moves away from the strike by Jefferson.
A Zoo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A Zoo is looking to clinch but Jefferson is avoiding it.
Jefferson throws a body shot but no joy. #T3##CL2#
Jefferson closes the distance and clinches.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #TD2#
Jefferson jumps guard. #SUB2#
Jefferson has his foot on A Zoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. A Zoo works his way back into a safe position though.
Jefferson is looking to stand up but A Zoo isn't so interested in that idea.
A Zoo stopping the sweep attempt from Jefferson.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A Zoo passes into half guard.
Jefferson tries to get to full guard but A Zoo has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Jefferson looking for submissions off his back.#T4#
Jefferson wants to improve his position but A Zoo is controlling well. #SUB2#
Jefferson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Jefferson looking for subs from the bottom but A Zoo mounts him!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Marshall Jefferson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Marshall Jefferson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R5#
A punch combination from A Zoo misses.
A Zoo closes the distance but Jefferson moves to the side
letting Jefferson counter with a right hand.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jefferson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jefferson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jefferson tries to clinch but A Zoo moves out of range.
A Zoo avoids the head kick by Jefferson.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jefferson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body kick from A Zoo.
Jefferson throws a low kick but A Zoo moves out of range easily.
A Zoo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A Zoo avoids the body shot from Jefferson.
A Zoo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.#T1#
The fight stays on the outside here - A Zoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A countering left hand to the body from Jefferson misses.
Jefferson misses with an uppercut #CL#
and A Zoo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Zoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#BC2#
Jefferson breaks from the clinch.
A Zoo is looking to clinch but Jefferson is avoiding it.
Nice uppercut there from A Zoo.
A good leg kick by Jefferson.
A Zoo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jefferson manages to avoid it.
A Zoo attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
A Zoo misses with a hook. Jefferson ducked under it nicely. #T2#
A Zoo misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Jefferson misses.
A Zoo scores with a jab.
Jefferson misses with a double jab.
A Zoo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A Zoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jefferson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. A Zoo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A Zoo staying out of range there.
It looked like A Zoo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Jefferson looks to throw the jab but A Zoo is out of range.
Jefferson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Jefferson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A Zoo tries a head kick but it misses. #T3##CL#
A Zoo takes the fight into the clinch.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
A Zoo lands a left hand.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jefferson misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
Jefferson blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson fails to pull guard.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Jefferson has a couple of punches blocked by A Zoo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jefferson.
Jefferson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Jefferson lands an uppercut.#T4#
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
Jefferson lands a body shot.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A head punch on the inside from Jefferson fails to land.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Jefferson 's eye.
A Zoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jefferson blocks the elbow strike.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Jefferson.
A Zoo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jefferson backwards.
Jefferson lands with a light punch inside.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jefferson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Zoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jefferson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jefferson dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cross A Zoo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think A Zoo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 48:47
Judge Emerson Jorge scores the fight 48:47
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 48:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross A Zoo!
Cross A Zoo is the new welterweight champion!
After winning the bout, Cross A Zoo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: UnderGround FC 136
Date: Jun 27, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Zoo slips a jab from Mochinori.
Mochinori tries to work over A Zoo's front leg with a kick but A Zoo checks it.
Mochinori throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mochinori lands a jab.
A Zoo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mochinori under the eye.
Mochinori lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mochinori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Mochinori throws a hook but A Zoo blocks it.
Mochinori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mochinori throws a chopping leg kick but A Zoo manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mochinori is looking to slow A Zoo down with leg kicks.
A clash of legs there as Mochinori blocks the low kick.
A Zoo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mochinori.
Mochinori blocks a head kick by A Zoo.
A Zoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A Zoo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mochinori manages to circle out of the way.
Mochinori dips to his left and cracks A Zoo with an uppercut!#T1#
A Zoo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Mochinori checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Mochinori is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by A Zoo.
Mochinori throws a quick head kick that skims the top of A Zoo's head.
A Zoo jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A Zoo blocks a leg kick.
It looked like A Zoo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Mochinori cracks A Zoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
A Zoo connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mochinori swings and misses with a shot to the body
and A Zoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Mochinori missing with a left hand there. A Zoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mochinori uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before A Zoo has time to react.
Mochinori throws a lazy right hand but A Zoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL#
A Zoo has closed the distance and engaged Mochinori in a clinch.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right from Mochinori on the inside. #BC2#
Mochinori breaks the clinch.
A Zoo takes a body punch but keeps moving. #T2#
A Zoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A Zoo ducks under a wild hook from Mochinori.
Mochinori with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Mochinori dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on A Zoo. That did some damage!
Mochinori throws a hook but A Zoo blocks it.
A Zoo looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Mochinori throws a right hand that misses
and A Zoo counters with a left and a right that stings Mochinori.
Mochinori has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A Zoo wants to clinch
and Mochinori counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps A Zoo thinking.
A Zoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mochinori scores with a hook to the body. A Zoo takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A Zoo moves out of range as Mochinori strikes.
A Zoo lands with an overhand left.
A swing and a miss from Mochinori.
Mochinori tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A Zoo pushes Mochinori away with a front kick.
Mochinori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mochinori avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #T3#
Mochinori throws a leg kick which misses A Zoo's front leg but catches the back leg as A Zoo tries to avoid it.
A Zoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mochinori takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mochinori lands a nice leg kick that just misses A Zoo's sensitive parts.
A Zoo walks into a left hand.
A Zoo slips under a jab.
A Zoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mochinori.
A Zoo blocks a jab.
A Zoo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
A Zoo swinging wildly here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mochinori lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and A Zoo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from A Zoo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A Zoo throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A Zoo takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A Zoo drops his hands momentarily and Mochinori takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A jab from Mochinori misses.
Mochinori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mochinori lands with a straight right. A Zoo didn't see that one coming.
A Zoo tries to clinch but Mochinori is having none of it.
An inside leg kick lands from Mochinori.
Uesugi Mochinori seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Zoo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A Zoo throws a wild body kick that Mochinori sees coming a mile off.
A Zoo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A Zoo ducks under a wild hook from Mochinori.
Mochinori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mochinori misses with a wild body shot.
Mochinori swings for the body but A Zoo moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A Zoo blocks a head kick by Mochinori.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut.
A solid leg kick lands there for A Zoo.
A clash of legs there as A Zoo blocks the low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uesugi Mochinori 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#
A Zoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A big right from Mochinori misses.
A Zoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mochinori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mochinori is clearly trying to counter these attacks from A Zoo with a body shot.
A Zoo throws a chopping leg kick but Mochinori manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Mochinori misses with a wild body shot.
A Zoo throws a big counter combination but Mochinori scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Mochinori misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from A Zoo.
A Zoo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mochinori connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A Zoo walks into a straight right hand from Mochinori.#CL#
Mochinori gets tackled into the cage by A Zoo. A Zoo maintains the clinch.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Mochinori.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Mochinori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mochinori lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A low kick from A Zoo is predictable there
and Mochinori counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A Zoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mochinori throws out the jab. #T1#
Mochinori slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A Zoo tried to score with a low kick but Mochinori checks it.
A Zoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Mochinori misses.
A Zoo missing with a left hand there. Mochinori was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A Zoo tries to land a body kick
and Mochinori cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mochinori throws a head kick but A Zoo moves out of range.
A Zoo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mochinori.
A Zoo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Mochinori scores with a crisp jab that stopped A Zoo in his tracks.
A Zoo throws a body kick that misses.
A Zoo lands with a nice body punch.
A Zoo misses with a wild body shot.
A Zoo misses with a kick to the body.
A Zoo delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mochinori. A Zoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
As Mochinori backs away, A Zoo returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A Zoo throws a leg kick which misses Mochinori's front leg but catches the back leg as Mochinori tries to avoid it. #T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mochinori wants to land a leg kick but A Zoo is out of range.
A Zoo avoids the head kick by Mochinori.
Mochinori throws a hook to the side of A Zoo's head but A Zoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A cross from Mochinori lands.
Mochinori connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed A Zoo momentarily.
Mochinori shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Mochinori misses with a body shot.
A Zoo appears to be looking for a big counter.
A Zoo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A Zoo tries to clinch up but Mochinori circles away and keeps his distance.
A Zoo steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mochinori. That one must have hurt.
Mochinori scores with a nice head shot.
Mochinori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Zoo manages to avoid it.
A Zoo looks to land a combination but Mochinori avoids it well.
Mochinori with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mochinori.#T3#
Mochinori throws a leg kick but A Zoo moved away.
As Mochinori tries to get set, A Zoo tries to push him back and clinch up but Mochinori manages to avoid the attempt.
Mochinori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
A Zoo slips under a jab.
A Zoo lands a nice looking body shot.
Mochinori throws a big shot that misses.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Mochinori breaks away and moves out of range.
Mochinori keeps the fight on the outside.
An inside leg kick lands from Mochinori.
Mochinori misses with a low kick.
Mochinori takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A Zoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Mochinori.
Mochinori circles away from the clinch attempt.
A Zoo rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Mochinori counters with a nice low kick that buckles A Zoo's knee momentarily.
A Zoo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mochinori scores with a nice head shot.
Mochinori staying out of range there.
Mochinori flicks out a counter leg kick but A Zoo steps away.
Uesugi Mochinori seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A Zoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#T4#
A solid leg kick lands there for A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mochinori takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Mochinori keeps the fight on the outside.
A Zoo moves to clinch but Mochinori breaks away
and Mochinori counters with an inside leg kick.
Mochinori moves away from the strike by A Zoo.
A Zoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mochinori.
Mochinori steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Mochinori misses with a head kick.
A jab from Mochinori misses.
A Zoo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The fight stays on the outside here - A Zoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mochinori changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Uesugi Mochinori showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
A Zoo throws a sloppy body shot
and Mochinori counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A Zoo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A Zoo went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mochinori thows a leg kick but A Zoo checks it #CL#
and A Zoo moves into the clinch.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Mochinori.
Mochinori tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo takes a shot to the head.
Mochinori blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Mochinori avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Mochinori's brow.
Mochinori working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Mochinori fails to land.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked. #BC2#
Mochinori's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mochinori.
A Zoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Mochinori. Mochinori obviously looking to wear him down.
Mochinori throws a jab but it's blocked by A Zoo.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut
and A Zoo counters with a straight right hand.
A Zoo is looking to clinch.
Mochinori let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#T1#
Mochinori throws a shot to the body.
Mochinori loads up on a big right hand but A Zoo slips the punch.
A Zoo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A jab from Mochinori misses.
Mochinori scores with a jab to the head.
A Zoo checks a leg kick.
Mochinori looks to land a right hand but A Zoo moved out of range.
Mochinori throws a head kick that misses
and A Zoo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A Zoo swinging wildly here.
A Zoo tries to clinch but Mochinori moves out of range.
It seemed like Mochinori was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mochinori misses with an uppercut. A Zoo saw that one coming.
A Zoo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mochinori moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mochinori ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Zoo moves away.
Cross A Zoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
A shot to the liver by Mochinori. Beautiful body shot.
Mochinori ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mochinori throws a low kick but it's checked well by A Zoo.
A Zoo throws a leg kick
and Mochinori counters with a nice body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Mochinori misses the target.
Mochinori throws a body kick that misses.
A Zoo lands a head shot.
Mochinori tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Zoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Mochinori.
Mochinori lands a body shot.
Mochinori jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A telegraphed right hand from A Zoo misses the target.
Mochinori checks a low kick from A Zoo.
Good work by Mochinori as he checks the leg kick.
Mochinori lands with a shot to the body. #T3#
Mochinori moves out of range of the leg kick from A Zoo.
A Zoo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A Zoo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mochinori just misses with a punch to the body.
Mochinori fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Zoo manages to avoid it.
A Zoo takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mochinori has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A Zoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Mochinori manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mochinori looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mochinori comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A big right from Mochinori misses.
A Zoo is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mochinori.
A Zoo throws a lazy right hand but Mochinori sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mochinori lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mochinori blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Mochinori.
Mochinori attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. #T4#
Mochinori avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A Zoo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Mochinori under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mochinori dodges the punch combination from A Zoo.
A Zoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A Zoo misses with a straight right.
A jab lands there for Mochinori.
A Zoo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Mochinori.
A big right from Mochinori misses.
Mochinori connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A leg kick checked by A Zoo.
Mochinori misses the shot to the body.
And A Zoo counters with a quick kick to the body but Mochinori blocks it.
Uesugi Mochinori is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mochinori takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.

And that's the end of the fight!
Uesugi Mochinori comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Mochinori winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shirou Masuda scores the fight 27:30
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 27:30
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Uesugi Mochinori!
Uesugi Mochinori thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UnderGround FC 129
Date: May 30, 2020

#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A Zoo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lancaster.
Some wild striking there from Lancaster.
A Zoo has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lancaster is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on A Zoo's shoulder, as A Zoo tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but A Zoo slips the punch.
Lancaster misses with a wild body shot.
A Zoo is looking for the big counter here.
A Zoo takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lancaster swings for the body but A Zoo moves out of range.
A Zoo throws a leg kick but Lancaster moved away.
A Zoo lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
A Zoo moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
A Zoo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Lancaster manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster throws a right hand that A Zoo ducks under and follows up with a left that A Zoo also avoids with ease.
Lancaster throws a right and a left that both miss.
A Zoo throws a wild body kick that Lancaster sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on A Zoo's shoulder, as A Zoo tries to avoid the shot. #T1#
Lancaster scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. A Zoo doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lancaster scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A Zoo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lancaster doesn't seem bothered though.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Zoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Lancaster checks a leg kick nicely.
A Zoo works the jab nicely.
A Zoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but A Zoo is just out of range.
Lancaster is looking to wear down A Zoo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Lancaster comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A Zoo shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lancaster fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL2#
A Zoo has closed the distance and engaged Lancaster in a clinch.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Lancaster tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it. #T2#
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
Lancaster tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lancaster doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
Lancaster tries to break free but A Zoo pushes him back against the cage.
A Zoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Lancaster tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A short right from A Zoo.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
A Zoo misses with some punches.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
A Zoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster blocks the elbow strike.
A Zoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Lancaster 's eye.
A short right from A Zoo on the inside.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A Zoo throws a head punch that misses. #BC#
Lancaster breaks from the clinch.
Lancaster swings for the body but A Zoo moves out of range.
A Zoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
A Zoo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lancaster lands with a good body shot.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A Zoo misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from A Zoo.
A Zoo looks to land a combination. Lancaster sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
A big left from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster throws a body shot but no joy.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
A Zoo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A Zoo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A Zoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancaster circles away.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
A Zoo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Lancaster.
Henry Lancaster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Zoo throws a right and a left that both miss.
A Zoo doesn't manage to clinch there - Lancaster circles away.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster swings for the body but A Zoo moves out of range.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent A Zoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#CL2#
A Zoo forces Lancaster back against the cage and clinches.#BC#
Lancaster breaks from the clinch.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Cross A Zoo will probably get the nod.
That's time! Lancaster's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
A Zoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from A Zoo.
A Zoo only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #CL2#
A Zoo moves into range and clinches up with Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cross A Zoo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Lancaster - that landed with a thud.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Lancaster wants to break free but A Zoo has control.
A Zoo lands with a light punch inside.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Lancaster avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Lancaster avoiding damage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo. #T1#
Lancaster wants to break the clinch but can't.
A quick uppercut on the inside from A Zoo.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
A Zoo lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC#
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo slips a straight right by Lancaster.
A Zoo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Lancaster throws a shot to the body.
Lancaster swings for the body but A Zoo moves out of range.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the body
and A Zoo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Lancaster throws a nice looking combination but A Zoo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Lancaster throws a body punch but A Zoo moves out of range.
A Zoo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Lancaster takes a swing at A Zoo's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A Zoo is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Decent striking displayed by Lancaster there.#T2#
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but A Zoo is just out of range.
A Zoo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A Zoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
A Zoo tries to counter with a clinch but Lancaster shakes him off and moves away.
A Zoo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Lancaster connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! A Zoo scrambles back to his feet.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
A Zoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Lancaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from A Zoo.
Henry Lancaster is winning the standup battle so far.
A Zoo misses with a head kick.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Zoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lancaster paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lancaster. A Zoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A Zoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Zoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
A Zoo moves in looking to clinch but Lancaster pushes him off.
A Zoo misses with a low kick as Lancaster jumps back.#T3#
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
A Zoo closes the distance and clinches.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Lancaster.
Lancaster misses with a punch to the body.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Lancaster.
A Zoo keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Lancaster's efforts to push away.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #T4#
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster blocks the elbow strike.
A Zoo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lancasters head.
Lancaster struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands. #BC#
Lancaster escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lancaster lunges at A Zoo with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by A Zoo's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body kick there by A Zoo.
A Zoo uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.
A lazy left from Lancaster finds it's target.
Lancaster throws a body punch but A Zoo moves out of range.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but A Zoo moved out of range.
A Zoo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lancaster back to the cage. A Zoo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Lancaster thuds a left hand into A Zoo's body.
Lancaster misses with a jab to the body
letting A Zoo counter with a right hand.
A Zoo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lancaster cracks A Zoo with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Cross A Zoo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but A Zoo slips the punch.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A Zoo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A Zoo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lancaster.
A Zoo throws a front kick aimed at Lancaster's knee but Lancaster avoids it well.
Lancaster keeps the fight on the outside.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Zoo manages to avoid it.
Lancaster looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and A Zoo counters with a two punch combo.
Lancaster throws a body punch but A Zoo moves out of range.
Lancaster takes a swing at A Zoo's ribcage but misses. #KD2#
Oooooh!!! A Zoo has knocked Lancaster down with a huge combo! A Zoo steps away and waves a wobbly Lancaster back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#ROC2#Lancaster is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Zoo manages to avoid it.
A Zoo wants to counter the offense by Lancaster and move into the clinch position.
Oh Lancaster is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lancaster throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A Zoo throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lancaster swings for the body but A Zoo moves out of range.
Lancaster seems to have got his legs back now.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
A Zoo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.#T1#
A Zoo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the body
and A Zoo counters with a big right hand! Oh Lancaster is in trouble here! A Zoo follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cross A Zoo!
Cross A Zoo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UnderGround FC 122
Date: May 09, 2020

#R1#
A Zoo misses with a two punch combination.
Pollock gets cracked with a nice right hand there by A Zoo.
A combination from A Zoo does no damage.
Pollock only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A Zoo blocks a jab.
A Zoo appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Good shot there by Pollock.
Pollock keeps the fight on the outside.
Pollock works A Zoo's body with a nice hook.#CL#
A Zoo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Pollock, pushing him back against the cage.
Pollock scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right from A Zoo on the inside.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Pollock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pollock wants to get back to striking at distance but A Zoo won't allow it.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pollock blocks an elbow strike.
Pollock has had enough of the clinch but A Zoo keeps him there for the moment.
Pollock lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Pollock.
I was talking to A Zoo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Pollock lands a hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Pollock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#T1#
Pollock lands an uppercut.
Pollock avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
Pollock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short left from Pollock.
Pollock blocks the elbow strike.
Pollock is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Pollock throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pollock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A Zoo has a couple of punches blocked by Pollock.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
Pollock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pollock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A Zoo misses with the head strike.
A frustrated look appears on Pollock's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A Zoo misses with a punch on the inside.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike.
Pollock fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Pollock wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Pollock lands a right hand that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards. #BC2#
Pollock breaks from the clinch.
A Zoo moves away from the strike by Pollock.
A Zoo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
A Zoo takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pollock - that will leave a mark!
A swing and a miss from Pollock.
Pollock keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice side step and Pollock releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A Zoo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pollock connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! A Zoo scrambles back to his feet.
Some bone on bone action there as A Zoo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A Zoo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Pollock.
A Zoo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Nice shot by Pollock.
Pollock lands a nice shot that snaps A Zoo's head back.
Pollock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A Zoo scores with a nice head shot.#T3#
Pollock connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pollock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A Zoo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Pollock scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#CL#
A Zoo takes the fight into the clinch.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Pollock blocks the elbow strike.
A short uppercut from Pollock.
Pollock tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
Pollock is trying to push A Zoo away but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, A Zoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #BC2#
Pollock breaks from the clinch.
Pollock lands with an uppercut that bounces A Zoo off the cage and back into range.
Pollock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by A Zoo.
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!
Pollock tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Zoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Pollock.
A Zoo misses with a lunging right hand
and Pollock counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pollock tried to score with a low kick but A Zoo checks it.#T4#
Pollock takes a swing at A Zoo's ribcage but misses.
A Zoo throws a big counter combination but Pollock scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A Zoo is looking to clinch.
Pollock lands a slapping body shot.
Pollock circles away from the clinch attempt.
A Zoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pollock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pollock scores with a body shot.
Pollock has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Pollock misses with an uppercut.
A Zoo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pollock looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pollock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Pollock.
A Zoo blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A Zoo throws an overhand right that lands on Pollock's shoulder, as Pollock tries to avoid the shot.
A Zoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pollock throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Pollock dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Pollock misses with a body kick.
Pollock connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between A Zoo's hands.
Pollock displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Pollock dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on A Zoo. That did some damage!
A Zoo checks a leg kick.
A Zoo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Pollock digs a good body shot into A Zoo's ribs.
A Zoo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Pollock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A Zoo misses the jab.
Pollock throws a leg kick but A Zoo sees it coming and moves out of range.
A Zoo scoring well with a low kick there.
A Zoo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Pollock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but A Zoo is out of range.
A Zoo tries to clinch up.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Pollock in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A good leg kick by Pollock.
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!
Pollock tries a low kick but A Zoo avoids it.#T1#
Pollock misses with a few strikes there.
Pollock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pollock scores with a decent looking hook.
Pollock cracks A Zoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Pollock avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pollock stuns A Zoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jackson Pollock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Zoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pollock.#CL#
A Zoo clinches.
Pollock is trying to break the clinch but A Zoo is controlling him.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo takes a shot to the head. #BC2#
Pollock manages to break the clinch.
Pollock lands a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pollock lands a leg kick that knocks A Zoo off balance momentarily.
A solid leg kick lands there for Pollock.
Pollock throws a right and a left that A Zoo avoids nicely.
A Zoo is looking to counter punch.#CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Nice body punch from Pollock - that landed with a thud.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Pollock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Pollock takes an elbow to the forehead.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Pollock.
A head punch on the inside from Pollock fails to land.
Pollock tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pollock has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Pollock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.#BC2#
Pollock pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donk. Pollock catches A Zoo right on the button with a cross.
A jab from Pollock finds it's way through A Zoo's defenses.
Pollock takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Pollock lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pollock lands a body shot.
Pollock blocks a leg kick.
A Zoo is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A Zoo tries to score with a low kick but Pollock moves his leg out of the way.#T3#
Pollock misses with a kick to the body.
A Zoo is looking to counter the offense by Pollock and move into the clinch.
A Zoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
Pollock getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Pollock scores with a punch to the head.
A Zoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Pollock tries a low kick but A Zoo avoids it.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Pollock, right into the meat.
Pollock scores with a nice body kick.
A Zoo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Pollock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A Zoo with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Pollock to score with a decent uppercut.
A Zoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Pollock blocks a low kick nicely.
Pollock lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. A Zoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good shot there by A Zoo.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo throws a leg kick but Pollock sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Pollock connects with a looping right hand.
A head kick misses from A Zoo.
A looping hook to the body misses from A Zoo. Pollock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pollock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of A Zoo's head.
Pollock throws a lazy right hand but A Zoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Pollock breaks away and moves out of range.
Jackson Pollock seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Pollock lands a nice shot to the body.
Good work by Pollock as he checks the leg kick.
Pollock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but A Zoo manages to avoid it.
Pollock turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Pollock rushes in with a sloppy looking punch #CL#
and A Zoo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Pollock leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A Zoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Cross A Zoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Jackson Pollock showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! A Zoo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
A Zoo gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A Zoo wants to slow Pollock down by chopping away at his legs.
Pollock scoring well with a low kick there.
Pollock fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Pollock misses with a looping left.
A Zoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A Zoo takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Pollock lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pollock fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A Zoo throws a leg kick
enabling Pollock to counter with a crisp jab.
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Zoo moves away.
Pollock swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Pollock misses the target.
A Zoo takes one to the chin there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A Zoo blocks a low kick nicely.
Pollock misses with a low kick as A Zoo jumps back.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Pollock breaks away and moves out of range.#T1#
Pollock shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A Zoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A Zoo avoids the body shot from Pollock.
A jab from Pollock does it's job there.
A Zoo cracks Pollock with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pollock misses with a shot to the body #CL#
and A Zoo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A Zoo lands with a left to the head.
Pollock lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Zoo.
Pollock lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards.
A Zoo has Pollock pressed against the cage, preventing Pollock from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Pollock. #BC2#
Pollock breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Pollock goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A Zoo scores with a push kick.
Cross A Zoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A Zoo looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Pollock misses its intended target.
A Zoo on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pollock swings for the body but A Zoo moves out of range.
Pollock looks to score with a jab to the body but A Zoo is just out of range.
Pollock lands a nice shot to the body.
Pollock misses the shot to the body.
As Pollock looks to move away, A Zoo throws a big counter combo but Pollock just gets out of the way.
Pollock missing with a left hand there. A Zoo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Decent striking displayed by Pollock there.
A jab lands there for Pollock.
Pollock misses with a hook
letting A Zoo counter with a right hand.
A Zoo goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pollock avoids a kick to the body. #CL#
A Zoo rushes Pollock and presses him up against the cage.
Pollock blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Pollock breaks the clinch. #T3#
Pollock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A Zoo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pollock pivots, looking for a leg kick but A Zoo is out of range and Pollock settles back down.
Pollock misses with a body kick.
A Zoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pollock throws out the jab.
A Zoo scores with a body shot.
Pollock pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Pollock pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Pollock.
A Zoo moves away from the strike by Pollock.
A Zoo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pollock. A Zoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pollock throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A big right from Pollock misses.
A Zoo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A Zoo checks a low kick from Pollock.#T4#
Pollock showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pollock keeps the fight on the outside.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pollock - that will leave a mark!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pollock tries to land a leg kick but A Zoo saw it coming and moves away.
Pollock bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A Zoo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A Zoo moves away from the strike by Pollock.
A Zoo listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A Zoo lands with a straight right. Pollock didn't see that one coming.
Pollock throws a push kick but A Zoo slaps the foot to one side.
As Pollock tries to get set, A Zoo tries to push him back and clinch up but Pollock manages to avoid the attempt.
Jackson Pollock is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A Zoo misses with a body shot.
A Zoo bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pollock's head backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Pollock comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pollock winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jackson Pollock!
After the fight, Jackson Pollock was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.

Event: UnderGround FC 112
Date: Apr 11, 2020

#R1#
Trudeau scores with a nice head shot.
Trudeau throws a leg kick
and A Zoo counters with a straight right hand.
Trudeau looks to land a right hand but A Zoo moved out of range.
Trudeau throws a right hand that A Zoo ducks under and follows up with a left that A Zoo also avoids with ease.
A slow jab from Trudeau misses its intended target.
Trudeau connects with a nice looking jab.
Trudeau throws a shot from downtown. A Zoo moves away and avoids it.
Trudeau sets himself, and A Zoo steps forward looking for the clinch! Trudeau avoids it this time.
Trudeau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A Zoo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Trudeau moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Trudeau jabs A Zoo to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trudeau connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed A Zoo momentarily. #T1#
Trudeau scores with a nice body kick.
Trudeau throws a combination that misses
and A Zoo counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Trudeau throws a poor cross that misses #CL2#
and A Zoo counters by moving into the clinch.
A short right from Trudeau on the inside.
A Zoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trudeau works on A Zoo's body with a couple of short punches.
Trudeau jumps guard but A Zoo stands there with Trudeau around his waist. Trudeau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
Trudeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Trudeau tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #TD#
Trudeau pulls guard effortlessly. #SUB#
Trudeau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A Zoo would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard. #T2##SUB#
Trudeau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Trudeau seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.#SUB#
Trudeau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Trudeau is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Trudeau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. A Zoo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
A Zoo controls from within his opponent's guard. #T3##SUB#
Trudeau looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Trudeau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
A Zoo trying to stand up but can't free himself from Trudeau's guard.#SUB#
Trudeau working for submissions but it's allowed A Zoo to get to half guard. #T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB#
Trudeau looking for subs from the bottom but A Zoo mounts him!
Trudeau is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
A Zoo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Trudeau. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yves Trudeau dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
The fighters circling - Trudeau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A Zoo throws a counter combo.
Trudeau misses with a hook.
Trudeau scores with a decent looking hook.
A Zoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trudeau.
Trudeau throws a low kick but A Zoo moves out of range easily. #CL#
Trudeau darts in and clinches A Zoo up against the cage.
Trudeau is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that A Zoo can do to turn this around?#TD#
Trudeau manages to pull guard. #SUB#
Trudeau has an active guard here but A Zoo has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trudeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Trudeau is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #T1#
Trudeau has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. A Zoo is working away from the top position though.#SUB#
Trudeau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but A Zoo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Trudeau looking for subs from the bottom but A Zoo mounts him!
A Zoo tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Trudeau manages to regain half guard. Good work. #T2#
A Zoo is looking to stall here but Trudeau recovers full guard.
A Zoo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#SUB#
Trudeau working for submissions but it's allowed A Zoo to get to half guard. #SUB#
Trudeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Trudeau has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, A Zoo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by A Zoo!
Trudeau is looking to slip a leg under and get half guard but A Zoo is one step ahead and moves to full mount!#T3#
Trudeau can't escape the position.
Trudeau slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.#SUB#
Trudeau is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but A Zoo pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Trudeau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4#
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.#SUB#
Trudeau looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Trudeau actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Trudeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Trudeau looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Yves Trudeau dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R3##CL#
Trudeau rushes A Zoo and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Trudeau avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
A Zoo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trudeau lands a right hand that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards.
Trudeau tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trudeau blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by A Zoo.
Trudeau blocks an uppercut.
Trudeau works on A Zoo's body with a couple of short punches.
A head punch on the inside from A Zoo fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT2#
It looks like Yves Trudeau has been cut.
A Zoo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A Zoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trudeau misses with a body punch.
Trudeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A Zoo scores with a shot to the side of Trudeau's head.
Trudeau lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. #T1#
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Trudeau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables A Zoo to keep the fight standing.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
A Zoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trudeau tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Trudeau back against the cage.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Trudeau has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Trudeau swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trudeau scores with a shoulder strike.
Trudeau misses with some punches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
Cross A Zoo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Trudeau lands with a left to the head.
Trudeau tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trudeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trudeau tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Trudeau jumps guard but A Zoo stands there with Trudeau around his waist. Trudeau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yves Trudeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trudeau misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T2#
Trudeau working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trudeau dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Trudeau tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trudeau jumps guard but A Zoo stands there with Trudeau around his waist. Trudeau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Trudeau tries to pull guard but A Zoo won't allow it.
Trudeau misses with a punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Trudeau's brow.
Trudeau fails to pull guard. #TD#
Trudeau pulls A Zoo into guard. #SUB#
Trudeau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Trudeau has an active guard here but A Zoo has managed to pass into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Trudeau has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, A Zoo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by A Zoo!#T3#
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Trudeau's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Trudeau tries to improve position but can't. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A lull in the action here as A Zoo stalls from top position.
Trudeau is trying to improve his position.
Trudeau is not content to let A Zoo control the position.
A control attempt from Trudeau but he's now mounted!
A Zoo sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yves Trudeau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R4#
Trudeau connects with a right hand. A Zoo shakes it off.
Trudeau tries to clinch there but A Zoo circles away.
A Zoo tries a quick counter leg kick but Trudeau is wise to it.
Yves Trudeau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trudeau wants to clinch.
A Zoo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Trudeau closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch. #T1#
Trudeau blocks the elbow strike.
A Zoo has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Trudeau seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if A Zoo can turn it around.
Trudeau tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Trudeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Trudeau has a couple of punches blocked by A Zoo.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Trudeau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Trudeau lands a shoulder strike.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Trudeau misses with a punch to the body.
Trudeau working aggressively here.
Trudeau dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Trudeau dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Trudeau takes an elbow to the forehead.
Trudeau jumps guard but A Zoo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Trudeau lands a right hand.
Trudeau takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
Yves Trudeau's cut is getting worse.
Trudeau throws a head punch that misses.
Trudeau scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Trudeau lands a left hand.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Trudeau tries to pull guard but A Zoo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Trudeau jumps guard but A Zoo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yves Trudeau. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Trudeau can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
A Zoo pushes Trudeau back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
Trudeau avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Yves Trudeau's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Trudeau lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trudeau.
A nice left hand lands by Trudeau. #T3#
Trudeau fails to pull guard.
Trudeau takes an elbow to the forehead.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
Trudeau misses with a punch on the inside.
Trudeau lands a hook to the side of the head.
Trudeau jumps guard but A Zoo stands there with Trudeau around his waist. Trudeau gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Trudeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
Trudeau misses with some punches.
Trudeau tries to pull guard but A Zoo won't allow it.
Trudeau throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Trudeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Trudeau leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A Zoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike. #T4#
Trudeau working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trudeau jumps guard but A Zoo turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing. #TD#
Trudeau pulls A Zoo into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#SUB#
Trudeau throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.#SUB#
Trudeau looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Trudeau is looking for a triangle but A Zoo pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Trudeau has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. A Zoo is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Trudeau.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Yves Trudeau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Yves Trudeau's cut.
That's time! Trudeau's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. And we move into the final round!
#R5#
Trudeau throws a poor cross that misses
and A Zoo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A Zoo bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A Zoo is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Trudeau tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A Zoo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Yves Trudeau is winning the standup battle so far.
Trudeau tries a head kick but it misses. #CL#
Trudeau has managed to clinch. #TD#
Trudeau successfully pulls guard.
A Zoo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Trudeau is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and A Zoo defends well.#T1##SUB#
A Zoo avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Trudeau looking for a guillotine here but A Zoo defends easily. #SUB#
Trudeau escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. A Zoo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cross A Zoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Trudeau trying to keep a closed guard but A Zoo is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Trudeau is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Trudeau has his foot on A Zoo's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. A Zoo works his way back into a safe position though.
A Zoo missing there with some ground and pound from the guard. #T3##SUB#
Trudeau has an active guard here but A Zoo has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB#
Trudeau with the active half guard here but A Zoo passes nicely into side control.
Trudeau tries to bench press A Zoo off him but A Zoo keeps the position.
A Zoo trying to control the position but Trudeau is working away.
Trudeau tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T4#
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Trudeau gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB#
Trudeau looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Trudeau looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Trudeau actively working from the bottom here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Yves Trudeau showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Trudeau has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 49:46
Judge Wagner Zegers scores the fight 49:46
Judge Radbod Blank scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yves Trudeau!
Yves Trudeau retains his welterweight title!
Yves Trudeau tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.

Event: UnderGround FC 103
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Simone shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A quick step to the side and A Zoo tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone slips a jab and a cross from A Zoo.
Simone scores with a crisp jab that stopped A Zoo in his tracks.
Simone lands with a nice body kick.
Simone fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and A Zoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Simone throws a solid leg kick but A Zoo takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Simone.
A Zoo throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Simone.
A Zoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Simone. Simone obviously looking to wear him down. #CL2#
Simone rushes A Zoo and presses him up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Simone fails to land.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Simone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Simone counters with a slapping leg kick.
A Zoo moves out of range of the strikes.
An attempted straight right counter from A Zoo misses the target.#CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and clinches. #T1#
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Simone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice elbow from A Zoo. #CUT#
It looks like Joey Simone has been cut.
Simone tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Simone leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from A Zoo on the inside.
Simone misses with some punches. #BC2#
Simone pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Simone avoids a punch combination nicely.
A Zoo scores with a jab to the head.
A Zoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A Zoo blocks a leg kick.
A Zoo looks to land a combination but Simone avoids it well.
A Zoo checks a leg kick. #T2#
A Zoo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Simone throws a lazy head kick #CL#
and A Zoo counters by clinching up.
A Zoo pushes Simone back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Simone misses with a punch to the body.
Simone misses with a punch on the inside.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #BC2#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A Zoo throws a head kick that misses
and Simone counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Simone checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Simone throws a jab but it's blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A Zoo blocks a low kick nicely.
A Zoo misses with a few strikes there. #T3#
A Zoo is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Simone throws a head kick that A Zoo semi-blocks.
A Zoo throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simone! But no joy.
Simone goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A Zoo throws a nice outside leg kick.
A Zoo moves away from the strike by Simone.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch but A Zoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A Zoo fires out a quick counter leg kick but Simone just manages to avoid it.
Simone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Simone misses with a head kick.
Simone blocks a low kick nicely.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Simone checks a leg kick.
A Zoo misses with a two punch combination.
A Zoo steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Simone.#T4##CL#
A Zoo drives through and clinches with Simone against the cage.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simone's defenses.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush. #CUT#
That has opened up Joey Simone's cut even more.
A Zoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Simone backwards. #BC2#
Simone breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Simone tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but A Zoo paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Simone breaks away and moves out of range.
Simone jabs A Zoo right on the nose. A Zoo blinks but takes it well.
A Zoo wants to land a leg kick but Simone is out of range.
Simone tries to land a front kick but A Zoo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Simone tries to clinch up but A Zoo circles away and keeps his distance.
Simone throws a nice outside leg kick.
A Zoo lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Joey Simone's cut.
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#
Simone throws a sloppy head kick
and A Zoo counters with a slapping leg kick.
Simone misses with a leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Simone, right into the meat. #CL#
A Zoo has closed the distance and engaged Simone in a clinch.
Simone has had enough of the clinch but A Zoo keeps him there for the moment.
Simone fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
Simone lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards.
Simone misses with a hook to the ribs.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
A short right from Simone.
A Zoo misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Simone.
Simone is trying to break the clinch but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
Simone avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
A short right from A Zoo on the inside.
Simone throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
Simone takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
The cut above Joey Simone's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo. #T1#
Simone takes an elbow to the temple. #BC2#
Simone manages to break the clinch.
Simone lands with an overhand left.
Simone looks for the body kick but A Zoo saw that one coming.
A Zoo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A Zoo wants to clinch.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simone! But no joy.
Simone tests A Zoo's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A Zoo checks a leg kick nicely.#CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and pushes Simone back into the cage.#T2#
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from A Zoo.
Simone avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simone is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables A Zoo to keep the fight standing.
Simone's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#CUT#
Joey Simone's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Simone misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Simone's defenses.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cross A Zoo!
Our winner, Cross A Zoo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UnderGround FC 95
Date: Feb 15, 2020

#R1#
Some wild striking there from A Zoo.
A Zoo digs a good hook to Terrorelli's body.
Terrorelli misses with an uppercut. #CL2#
A Zoo fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Terrorelli, pushing him back against the cage.#BC#
Terrorelli manages to break the clinch.
A Zoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Terrorelli.
A Zoo slips a straight right by Terrorelli.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terrorelli steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from A Zoo. That one must have hurt.
A Zoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Terrorelli tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Terrorelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Zoo moves away.#T1#
A Zoo throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Terrorelli to counter with a crisp jab.
Terrorelli fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Terrorelli misses with a hook. A Zoo ducked under it nicely.
Terrorelli lands a jab to the head.
Terrorelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A Zoo scores with a nice body kick.
A Zoo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Terrorelli.
Terrorelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Terrorelli stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from A Zoo.
Terrorelli avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
A Zoo clinches up with Terrorelli and pushes him back against the cage.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Terrorelli in his tracks for a moment. #CUT2#
It looks like Tobi Terrorelli has been cut.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #T2#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Terrorelli takes a shot to the head.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
Terrorelli takes an elbow to the forehead.
A Zoo lands a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, A Zoo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Terrorelli blocks the elbow strike.
Terrorelli is trying to break the clinch but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
Terrorelli stalling.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrorelli.
Terrorelli blocks an elbow strike.#T3#
A Zoo misses with the head strike.
Terrorelli dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT2#
Tobi Terrorelli's cut is getting worse.
Terrorelli looking to slow down the pace here.
A Zoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Terrorelli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Terrorelli's brow.
Terrorelli wants to get back to striking at distance but A Zoo won't allow it.
Terrorelli is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Terrorelli takes an elbow to the temple. #T4#
A Zoo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Terrorelli blocks an elbow strike.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Terrorelli just leaning against A Zoo, taking a breather.
A Zoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Terrorelli looking to stall.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
Terrorelli avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.#BC#
Terrorelli manages to break the clinch.
Terrorelli swings for the body but A Zoo moves out of range.
A Zoo takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Terrorelli throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tobi Terrorelli's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Terrorelli connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A Zoo looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrorelli. A Zoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrorelli looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A Zoo just misses with a punch to the body.
Terrorelli was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terrorelli ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Zoo moves away.
Cross A Zoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from A Zoo, right into the meat.
A Zoo closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terrorelli swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Terrorelli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Terrorelli swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo staying out of range there.
A Zoo lands with a nice combination. Terrorelli backs away looking to recover.
Terrorelli takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A Zoo connects with a leg kick. Terrorelli looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T1#
A Zoo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL2#
A Zoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A Zoo lands with a light punch inside.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Terrorelli's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A Zoo scores with a shoulder strike.
A Zoo misses with some punches.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Cross A Zoo seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A Zoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Terrorelli backwards.
A Zoo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Terrorelli backwards.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Terrorelli lands a hook that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards. #T2#
Terrorelli blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terrorelli stalls.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Terrorelli's defenses.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A Zoo throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrorelli. #BC#
Terrorelli pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Terrorelli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.#CL2#
A Zoo clinches with his opponent. #T3#
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
A Zoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from A Zoo fails to land.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Terrorelli leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Terrorelli dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Terrorelli can't break the clinch.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Terrorelli can't break the clinch.
Terrorelli slowing the pace effectively.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Terrorelli's brow.
Terrorelli tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage. #T4#
Terrorelli just leaning against A Zoo, taking a breather.
Terrorelli stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
A Zoo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terrorelli blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Terrorelli is looking to control A Zoo's arms but A Zoo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Terrorelli has his back to the cage.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside that Terrorelli shrugs off.
A Zoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Terrorelli is rocked!
Terrorelli takes an elbow to the forehead.
Oh Terrorelli is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short uppercut from A Zoo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A Zoo lands an uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
A Zoo scores with a shot to the side of Terrorelli's head.
Terrorelli is pressed against the cage. A Zoo pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Terrorelli! Two more big strikes from A Zoo and Terrorelli crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cross A Zoo!
A victorious Cross A Zoo thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

Event: UnderGround FC 90
Date: Feb 01, 2020

#R1##CL#
A Zoo pushes Gonya up against the cage in a clinch.
Gonya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from A Zoo.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Gonya.
Gonya misses with a knee to the head.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Gonya tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
Gonya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from A Zoo.
Gonya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gonya tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and A Zoo avoids it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Zoo.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside that Gonya shrugs off.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Gonya tries to break free but A Zoo pushes him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo lands a nice uppercut.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside. #CUT#
It looks like Sivile Gonya has been cut.
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!
Gonya is trying to pull guard but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
I was talking to A Zoo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A Zoo takes a shot to the head.
Gonya is looking to break free of the clinch but A Zoo has double underhooks.
A right hook to the body lands for Gonya. #T1#
Gonya stalling against the cage.
Gonya looking to throw knees to the head but A Zoo is blocking nicely.
Gonya struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
Gonya scores with a nice hook to the head.
A Zoo stops a takedown attempt from Gonya.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
A Zoo pushes Gonya back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonya backwards.
Gonya taking a breather.
Gonya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but A Zoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Gonya in his tracks for a moment.
Gonya is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Gonya.
A Zoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gonya doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T2#
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gonya takes an elbow to the temple. #ROC#
Gonya is rocked!
Gonya misses with the head strike.
Gonya is still on wobbly legs! Can A Zoo finish him?
Gonya tries for a takedown but A Zoo manages to get underhooks.
Gonya seems to have recovered his senses.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sivile Gonya.
Gonya is trying to pull guard but A Zoo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
A Zoo avoiding damage as Gonya throws knees to the body.
A Zoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Gonya swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonya misses with the head strike.
Gonya takes an elbow to the temple.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
Gonya tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Gonya tries for a takedown but A Zoo manages to get underhooks.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A Zoo scores with a nice hook to the head.#T3#
Gonya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A Zoo takes a shot to the head.
Gonya misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gonya blocks the elbow strike.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gonya takes an elbow to the forehead.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Gonya.
Gonya tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonya tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. A Zoo smiles and moves away.
A Zoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gonya chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before A Zoo can pounce on him. #CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A Zoo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#T4#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonya's brow.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Gonya obliges.
Gonya misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for Gonya.
Gonya missing with knees to the body.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gonya tries to land knees in the clinch but A Zoo avoids the damage to the body.
Gonya can't break the clinch.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gonya throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
Gonya misses with the head strike.
Gonya misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from A Zoo.
Gonya lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gonya blocks an elbow strike.
Gonya with an attempt at a knee that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sivile Gonya's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
A Zoo tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Gonya is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Gonya avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and clinches.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gonya misses with a hook to the ribs.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Gonya.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gonya.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Zoo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gonya backwards.
Gonya misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya displaying some good clinch control by pressing A Zoo up against the cage.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Zoo.
Gonya working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A Zoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gonya can do to turn this around?#T1#
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A Zoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A nice right hand lands inside from A Zoo.
Gonya lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards.
Gonya lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gonya tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Gonya back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by A Zoo.
Gonya blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Gonya goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gonya landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Gonya working aggressively here.
A Zoo lands with a short shot to the head.
Gonya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gonya takes an elbow to the temple.
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!
Gonya tries to land knees in the clinch but A Zoo avoids the damage to the body.
Gonya pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#T2#
Gonya tries to score a body lock takedown but A Zoo shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gonya working aggressively here.
Gonya dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gonya swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gonya misses with some punches.
Gonya tries a knee to the head but A Zoo blocks it.
Gonya tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside.
Gonya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but A Zoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gonya's brow.
A Zoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Gonya trying to land knees to the body.
A Zoo avoiding damage as Gonya throws knees to the body.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from A Zoo.
Gonya lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Gonya 's eye.
Gonya tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Gonya back against the cage.
Gonya throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gonya tries to land knees in the clinch but A Zoo avoids the damage to the body.
Gonya lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards.
Gonya blocking some punches.
Gonya lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gonya has a couple of punches blocked by A Zoo.
Gonya misses with some punches.
Gonya pushes A Zoo back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gonya dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
Gonya misses with a knee strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Gonya trying to land knees to the body.
Gonya looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.#T4#
Gonya tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knees in the clinch landing for Gonya.
Gonya tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gonya doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Gonya in his tracks for a moment.
Gonya blocks an elbow strike.
Gonya can't break the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Gonya leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
Gonya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cross A Zoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gonya tries to pull guard but A Zoo holds him up against the cage and eventually Gonya drops back down to his feet.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sivile Gonya.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside that Gonya shrugs off.
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 Cross A Zoo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sivile Gonya's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Gonya changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. A Zoo tries to avoid it but Gonya manages to keep hold of a leg and drag A Zoo to the ground. A Zoo escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gonya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and clinches.
Gonya using the Thai plumb to throw knees but A Zoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
Gonya fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gonya takes an elbow to the forehead.
Gonya tries a knee to the head but A Zoo blocks it.
A Zoo lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gonya blocks the elbow strike.
Gonya tries for a takedown but A Zoo manages to get underhooks.
A Zoo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A Zoo unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Gonya! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but A Zoo is unloading with more strikes now! Gonya drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cross A Zoo!
Cross A Zoo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UnderGround FC 84
Date: Jan 05, 2020

#R1##CL#
A Zoo gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Torres swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Our sources have told us that A Zoo has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Torres is trying to pull guard but A Zoo turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Torres jumps guard but A Zoo stands there with Torres around his waist. Torres gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch. #TD2#
Torres turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Torres manages to end up in side control.
A Zoo is not content to let Torres control the position.
A Zoo can't do much from the bottom here.
Torres tries to advance to mount but A Zoo denies him.
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.#SUB2#
Torres is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. A Zoo knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A Zoo tries to buck Torres off but Torres is having none of it.#T1#
A Zoo is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Torres is controlling him well.
A Zoo is not content to let Torres control the position.
A Zoo tries to improve position but can't.
A Zoo is working hard here to advance position.
Torres is looking to take a break and control but A Zoo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
A Zoo is trying to control Torres's posture but Torres avoids it.
A Zoo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if A Zoo tries to get out of the position.
Torres tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
A Zoo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Torres wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Torres tries to advance to mount but can't. #SUB2#
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, A Zoo has escaped the position, nice work there.
Torres trying to control the action but A Zoo is working from the bottom. #T2#
Torres advances to mount.
Torres controlling his opponent.
Torres tries to control but A Zoo wriggling away.
A Zoo is wriggling around trying to escape.
A Zoo tries to hold on but Torres postures up.
Torres looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A Zoo is looking to improve his position but Torres isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB2#
A Zoo defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Torres.
Torres controlling his opponent. #T3#
A Zoo wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
A Zoo can't escape the position.
Torres takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Torres trying to control but he's not successful this time.
A Zoo wants to control but Torres is having none of it.
Torres trying to control but A Zoo is having none of it.
A Zoo is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Torres trying to control but A Zoo is having none of it.
Torres wants to take his opponent's back but A Zoo doesn't allow it.
A Zoo is wriggling around trying to escape. #T4#
Torres fails to advance to A Zoo's back.
A Zoo has given up his back. Will we see Torres going for some submissions?
Will Torres go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
A Zoo wants to escape the position. #SUB2#
Torres has got one arm under A Zoo's chin. This could be trouble... A Zoo trying to control the other hand but Torres gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, A Zoo has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Gabriel Torres!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Gabriel Torres waved his t-shirt featuring UnderGround Supplements's logo in front of the cameras.

Event: UnderGround FC 76
Date: Dec 14, 2019

#R1#
That kick from Edwards tenderised A Zoo's leg. A Zoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as A Zoo is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cross A Zoo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A Zoo misses with a two punch combination.
A Zoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
Edwards just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromA Zoo.
Edwards looks to land a body kick but A Zoo moved away.
A Zoo throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A Zoo scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Edwards throws a front kick aimed at A Zoo's knee but A Zoo avoids it well.
A Zoo moves out of range as Edwards throws a body kick.
A Zoo looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Edwards let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo throws a leg kick
and Edwards counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A Zoo with a nice cross.
A Zoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A Zoo misses the body punch
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind A Zoo 's knee.
A Zoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1##CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and pushes Edwards back into the cage.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edwards goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Edwards fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edwards throws a blind hook that connects with the side of A Zoos head.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A Zoo misses with a punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Edwards scores with a nice short uppercut.
Edwards misses with a hook from the clinch. #BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for A Zoo.#CL#
A Zoo pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
A Zoo lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike. #T2#
Edwards blocks the elbow strike.
Edwards tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo. #BC2#
Edwards breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A leg kick checked by A Zoo.
Edwards misses with the body kick
and A Zoo counters with a leg kick. #CL#
A Zoo clinches up against the cage.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Edwards.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
Edwards tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo working aggressively here.
Edwards avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage. #T3#
Edwards struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edwards controlling the action here for a moment.
Edwards presses A Zoo against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Edwards in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by A Zoo.
A Zoo tries to work over Edwards's front leg with a kick but Edwards checks it.
A Zoo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Edwards throws out the jab.
A Zoo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and A Zoo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Edwards throws a sloppy head kick
and A Zoo counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
A Zoo is looking to slow Edwards down with leg kicks.
A Zoo checks a low kick from Edwards.
Edwards throws a nice outside leg kick.
A Zoo scoring well with a low kick there.
A Zoo pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Edwards back to the cage. A Zoo follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Edwards throws a leg kick
and A Zoo counters with a body kick that stops Edwards in his tracks momentarily.
Edwards scores with a push kick.
A Zoo moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away
and Edwards counters with a nice body kick.
Edwards thumps A Zoo with a low kick.
A Zoo misses with a hook. Edwards ducked under it nicely.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Cross A Zoo will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from A Zoo.
Edwards throws a front kick aimed at A Zoo's knee but A Zoo avoids it well.
Edwards lands a jab to the head.
A Zoo tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A shot to the liver by A Zoo. Beautiful body shot.
Edwards connects with the punch.
Edwards swats away the attempt to clinch by A Zoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards scores with a leg kick.
A Zoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle. #T1#
A chopping leg kick lands by A Zoo.
Edwards steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from A Zoo. That one must have hurt.
Edwards looks for the body kick but A Zoo saw that one coming.
A Zoo throws a half hearted mid kick.
A Zoo takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A leg kick checked by A Zoo.
A Zoo throws a series of punches but Edwards moves out of range.
Edwards flicks out a counter leg kick but A Zoo steps away.
A Zoo checks a low kick from Edwards.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A Zoo tries to clinch
and Edwards makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Edwards misses with a low kick.
Edwards dodges the punch combination from A Zoo. #T2#
Nice cross by Edwards.
Edwards throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Edwards 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Edwards misses with a hook
and A Zoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A bone on bone clash there as Edwards blocks the leg kick.
A punch combination from A Zoo misses.
Edwards flicks out a counter leg kick but A Zoo steps away.
A Zoo throws a half hearted mid kick.
Edwards swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#T3#
A Zoo swings and misses with a hook to the body. #CL#
A Zoo moves into the clinch successfully.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside.
Edwards swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Cross A Zoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edwards is working A Zoo over against the cage.
A Zoo misses with the head strike.
Edwards pushes A Zoo back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Edwards can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T4#
Edwards tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Edwards stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
Edwards avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for A Zoo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Edwards scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edwards is trying to stall.
Edwards swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edwards is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Edwards makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Edwards pressing his opponent against the cage.
Edwards blocks an uppercut.
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 Cross A Zoo will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
#R3#
Edwards misses with a hook
and A Zoo counters with a two punch combo.
The crowd cheers as A Zoo lands an impressive looking overhand right. Edwards doesn't seem phased though.
The fight stays on the outside here - A Zoo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and A Zoo counters with a good low kick that Edwards was not able to check.
Edwards attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Edwards works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A Zoo throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Edwards counters with a big head kick but A Zoo shrugs it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards throws a half hearted mid kick.
A Zoo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Edwards. #CL#
A Zoo gets in close and instigates a clinch. #T1#
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Edwards's defenses.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Edwards blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Edwards blocks the elbow strike. #BC2#
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A chopping leg kick lands by Edwards.
A Zoo scores with a body shot.
Edwards pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Edwards breaks away and moves out of range.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CL#
A Zoo moves into range and clinches up with Edwards.
Cross A Zoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Edwards taking a breather.
A Zoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Edwards 's eye.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards misses with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Edwards manages to break the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo scoring well with a low kick there.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Edwards throws a body punch but A Zoo moves out of range.
A Zoo tries to clinch up.
A Zoo moves out of range of the body kick.#T3#
A Zoo tries to clinch up but Edwards circles away and keeps his distance.
Edwards feints a counter leg kick.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Edwards ducks right into an uppercut from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
A good leg kick by Edwards.
A Zoo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ife Edwards has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross A Zoo is winning the standup battle so far.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Edwards swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A Zoo throws a quick inside leg kick.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination #CL#
and A Zoo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.#T4#
Edwards throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
Edwards misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards lands a nice uppercut.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike. #BC2#
Edwards pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A low kick from A Zoo misses
and Edwards counters with a low kick, right behind A Zoo 's knee.
Edwards's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Edwards lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo throws a shot from downtown. Edwards moves away and avoids it.
Edwards counters with a body kick.#CL#
Edwards gets tackled into the cage by A Zoo. A Zoo maintains the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Edwards.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Edwards cracks A Zoo with a nice body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Ife Edwards.
I think A Zoo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Illya Tyunina scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sergei Dronov scores the fight 30:28
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross A Zoo!
Cross A Zoo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UnderGround FC 68
Date: Nov 23, 2019

#R1#
A Zoo ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
Kruschev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A Zoo definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Wally Kruschev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kruschev connects with a body shot that sends A Zoo's belly button to the back.
A Zoo avoids a punch combination nicely.
A Zoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kruschev misses with an uppercut.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A Zoo tried to score with a low kick but Kruschev checks it.
A Zoo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that A Zoo avoids nicely.
Nice defenses there by A Zoo.
A Zoo throws a low kick, looking for Kruschev's leg but Kruschev calmly moves out of range.
Kruschev loads up on a big right hand but A Zoo slips the punch.
Kruschev misses with a jab, cross combination.
A Zoo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kruschev jabbing away but nothing is landing. #CL#
A Zoo rushes Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#T1#
A Zoo gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kruschev.
Kruschev is looking for a takedown.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A Zoo lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kruschev has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kruschev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
Kruschev tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Kruschev is looking for a takedown.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Kruschev.
Kruschev wants to get back to striking at distance but A Zoo won't allow it.
Kruschev goes for a takedown attempt but A Zoo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kruschev takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Cross A Zoo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A Zoo checks a low kick from Kruschev.
A Zoo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A Zoo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A Zoo tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it. #T2#
Kruschev misses the shot to the body.
Kruschev misses with a two punch combination.
Kruschev clobbers A Zoo with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kruschev misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Kruschev moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. A Zoo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kruschev will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kruschev tries to clinch up but A Zoo circles away and keeps his distance.
A Zoo slips under a jab.
Kruschev misses with a series of wild punches.
A Zoo is looking to clinch but Kruschev is avoiding it.
A Zoo swinging wildly here.
Kruschev feints the counter takedown.
Kruschev misses with a looping left.
A Zoo tries to clinch but Kruschev moves away
and Kruschev counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kruschev misses with a looping right.#T3#
A Zoo tries to clinch but Kruschev is having none of it.
A Zoo moves away from the strike by Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a lazy uppercut #CL#
and A Zoo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kruschev wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
Kruschev avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
Kruschev is looking to break free of the clinch but A Zoo has double underhooks.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kruschev is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kruschev blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. A Zoo moves away and avoids it.
A Zoo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kruschev.
A Zoo tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kruschev manages to circle out of the way.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Zoo moves away.
A Zoo tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range.
A Zoo takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #CL#
A Zoo has managed to clinch. #T4#
Kruschev wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses. #BC2#
Kruschev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo misses with a body punch
and A Zoo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice defenses there by A Zoo.
A Zoo moves out of range of the strikes.#CL#
A Zoo takes the fight into the clinch.
Kruschev wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Kruschev misses with the head strike. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kruschev misses with a lunging right hand
and A Zoo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kruschev thinking.
A Zoo lands a jab to Kruschev's midsection.
Kruschev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Kruschev misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from A Zoo.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kruschev.
No joy there for Kruschev, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kruschev misses with a body punch
and A Zoo counters with a left and a right that stings Kruschev.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Wally Kruschev will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
A Zoo throws a good cross that connects.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but A Zoo moves away.
Kruschev throws a big shot that misses.
A Zoo seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A Zoo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. A Zoo moves away and avoids it.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kruschev throws a shot to the body.
A Zoo wants to clinch.
A Zoo ducks under a wild hook from Kruschev.
A Zoo swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kruschev appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo misses the shot to the body.
A Zoo walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kruschev shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kruschev just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
A Zoo clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruschev lands a left hand that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards. #T1#
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
A Zoo prevents the takedown attempt.
Cross A Zoo has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A Zoo lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from A Zoo fails to land.
A Zoo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A Zoo lands a right hand.
Kruschev drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks from the clinch.
Kruschev throws out a loose jab but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo throws a big counter combination but Kruschev scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Kruschev throws an off balance right hand
and A Zoo counters with an inside leg kick.
Kruschev throws the left hand but A Zoo avoids the punch easily.
A Zoo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A Zoo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by A Zoo.#CL#
A Zoo closes the distance and clinches.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Kruschev leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kruschev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Kruschev.#T2#
Kruschev is working for takedown but A Zoo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kruschev misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kruschev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Kruschev dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A Zoo working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kruschev has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by A Zoo after a bit of a struggle.
Kruschev is working for takedown but A Zoo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kruschev is trying to break the clinch but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
Kruschev is trying to work for a single leg takedown but A Zoo pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kruschev is breathing heavily.
Kruschev avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
Kruschev is trying to break the clinch but A Zoo has him pressed against the cage.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
Kruschev changes levels and goes for a takedown here. A Zoo fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
A Zoo clinches up with Kruschev and pushes him back against the cage.
Kruschev is trying to force a seperation but A Zoo has the dominant position.#T3#
A Zoo lands a left hand.
A Zoo lands a right hand.
Kruschev goes for a takedown attempt but A Zoo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for A Zoo. That snapped Kruschev's head back.
Kruschev throws the left hand but A Zoo avoids the punch easily.
Kruschev misses with a looping right.
Kruschev misses with a body shot
and A Zoo counters with an inside leg kick.
A Zoo thumps Kruschev with a low kick.
Kruschev swats away the attempt to clinch by A Zoo.
Kruschev throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kruschev throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
A Zoo clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
Kruschev is looking to take this one to the mat.#T4#
Kruschev swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses. #BC2#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A Zoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kruschev can do to turn this around?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A combination from Kruschev does no damage.
Kruschev throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kruschev misses with a few strikes there.
A Zoo is looking to wear down Kruschev with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Kruschev throws a shot from downtown. A Zoo moves away and avoids it.
A Zoo tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kruschev tries to bum rush A Zoo with a series of wild strikes but A Zoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A Zoo throws a wild combination but nothing lands. #CL#
Kruschev gets tackled into the cage by A Zoo. A Zoo maintains the clinch.
Kruschev tries for a takedown. No joy.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, A Zoo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kruschev working hard to break the clinch.
A Zoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
A Zoo connects with a solid leg kick.
A Zoo blocks a jab.
A Zoo misses the shot to the body.
A Zoo throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kruschev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A Zoo fails with an attempt to clinch.
A Zoo lands with a good body shot.
A Zoo throws a series of punches but Kruschev avoids them all with ease.
A countering left hand to the body from Kruschev misses.
Kruschev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kruschev misses with a body punch
and A Zoo counters with a left and a right that stings Kruschev.
A Zoo cracks the inside of Kruschev's front leg.
A Zoo tries to clinch but Kruschev moves out of range. #CL#
A Zoo takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kruschev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kruschev can't break the clinch.
A Zoo prevents the takedown attempt. #T1#
Kruschev drops down looking for an ankle pick but A Zoo pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kruschev takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kruschev throws a lazy right hand but A Zoo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kruschev avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A Zoo misses with a double jab.
Kruschev looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? A Zoo is fending him off so far but Kruschev persists. Nope, A Zoo circles away and we're back to standing.
Cross A Zoo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wally Kruschev.
Kruschev throws a hook to the side of A Zoo's head but A Zoo sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A Zoo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kruschev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Kruschev keeps the fight on the outside.
Kruschev throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kruschev swings for the body but A Zoo moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for A Zoo.
A Zoo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kruschev throws a head kick that misses.
No luck for Kruschev with that takedown attempt. #T2#
A looping hook to the body misses from Kruschev. A Zoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
A Zoo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kruschev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kruschev's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kruschev ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A Zoo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kruschev. That did some damage!#CL#
A Zoo takes the fight into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kruschev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but A Zoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
Kruschev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but A Zoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside.
Kruschev tries for a takedown but A Zoo manages to get underhooks.
Kruschev can't get the takedown.
Kruschev has A Zoo pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. A Zoo manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
Nice elbow from A Zoo. #CUT#
It looks like Wally Kruschev has been cut.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Kruschev 's eye.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A Zoo scores with a shoulder strike.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, A Zoo scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Kruschev is rocked!
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kruschev is still on wobbly legs! Can A Zoo finish him?
A Zoo lands an elbow inside.
Kruschev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. A Zoo is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Kruschev seems to have recovered his senses.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Kruschev's brow.
A Zoo gets underhooks to prevent Kruschev's takedown attempt.
Kruschev's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A Zoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A shot in the inside from A Zoo. #T4#
A Zoo lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #BC2#
Kruschev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo misses with a few strikes there.
Kruschev swinging wildly here.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Kruschev swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kruschev tries to close the distance and clinch but A Zoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sloppy strikes from Kruschev. Those never looked like landing. #CL#
A Zoo moves into the clinch successfully.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
Kruschev is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.#BC2#
Kruschev escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kruschev lands with a right hand.
Kruschev lands a head shot.
That kick from A Zoo tenderised Kruschev's leg. Kruschev is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kruschev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. A Zoo sees it coming and avoids it easily.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cross A Zoo showed his dominance in that final round.
I think A Zoo has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross A Zoo!
A relieved looking Cross A Zoo 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: UnderGround FC 59
Date: Nov 02, 2019

#R1#
Navas rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and A Zoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Navas, as that shot connected.
Navas throws a shot from downtown. A Zoo moves away and avoids it.
A Zoo is looking for a counter combo.
Navas lands a really nice looking cross but A Zoo seems unphased.
Sloppy strikes from Navas. Those never looked like landing.
A Zoo takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Navas fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but A Zoo is out of range.
A Zoo avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Navas lands a straight punch to the body, keeping A Zoo at a distance.
Navas lands with a right hand.
We've been told by A Zoo's head coaches at Temple of Illumination that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Navas tries to close the distance and clinch but A Zoo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
As Navas tries to get set, A Zoo tries to push him back and clinch up but Navas manages to avoid the attempt.
Navas throws a head kick that misses
and A Zoo counters with a two punch combo. #T1#
Navas throws a lazy head kick
and A Zoo counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Navas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and A Zoo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from A Zoo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A Zoo is looking to counter the offense by Navas and move into the clinch.
A Zoo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Navas misses with a double jab #CL#
and A Zoo moves into the clinch.
A Zoo lands a right hand.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Navas is looking to control A Zoo's arms but A Zoo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Navas has his back to the cage.
Navas can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
Navas avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
A short uppercut from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Navas in his tracks for a moment. #T2#
Navas tries a body shot but A Zoo blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from A Zoo.
Navas struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Navas.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Navas.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A Zoo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Navas backwards.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Navas 's eye.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Navas 's eye.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Navas's brow.
Navas tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by A Zoo as Navas tries to tie him up.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Navas is looking to control A Zoo's arms but A Zoo gets an underhook and turns him. Now Navas has his back to the cage.
Navas avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.#T3#
Nice body punch from Navas.
Navas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards.
Navas stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
Navas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, A Zoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A Zoo throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Navass head.
Navas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Navas taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from A Zoo fails to land.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
Navas has a couple of punches blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Navas lands an uppercut.
Navas has a couple of punches blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside that Navas shrugs off.
Navas manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A Zoo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Navas backwards. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
Navas throws a punch but it's blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Navas.
A Zoo pushes Navas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Navas fails to land.
Navas misses with a body punch.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Navas can't find room to land a body shot as A Zoo controls the action.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, A Zoo creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A Zoo scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A Zoo lands a left hand.
Navas throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo 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#
A Zoo blocks a head kick by Navas.
It looked like A Zoo was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Navas swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and A Zoo counters with a left right combination that sends Navas crashing to the mat - A Zoo wastes no time in diving on top of him and pounding Navas out for a TKO! Devastating finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cross A Zoo!
During a confident post fight interview, Cross A Zoo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UnderGround FC 48
Date: Sep 28, 2019

#R1#
A Zoo wants to clinch
and Jin counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A Zoo throws a body shot but no joy.
Jin throws out a counter right but A Zoo avoids it with no problem.
Jin blocks a low kick nicely.
Jin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A Zoo throws a combination. Jin tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
An inside leg kick lands from A Zoo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jin circles away from the clinch attempt.
A Zoo misses the shot to the body.
And Jin tries to counter it with a takedown but A Zoo pushes his down on his head and steps out.#CL#
A Zoo has Jin up against the cage in a clinch. #T1#
Jin swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jin dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jin backwards.
Good body shot from Jin.
Jin drops down looking for an ankle pick but A Zoo pulls his leg out and moves away. #CL#
A Zoo clinches.
Jin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Jin.
A Zoo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jin lands a right hand that snaps the head of A Zoo backwards.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T2#
Jin tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. A Zoo just stands there and leans against the cage.
A Zoo's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jin working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jin misses with the head strike.
Jin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jin misses with the head strike.
Jin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jin tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A Zoo makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Kobayashi Jin has been cut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jin.
A Zoo blocking some punches.
Jin tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Jin back against the cage. #BC2#
Jin manages to break the clinch.
A Zoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#CL#
A Zoo gets a clinch. #T3#
Jin working aggressively here.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head. #BC2#
Jin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A Zoo scores with a jab to the head. #CL#
A Zoo gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
Jin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with A Zoo's elbow.
Jin blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo lands a left hand.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Jin misses with a punch to the body.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
Jin struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
Jin misses with a short punch on the inside.
A Zoo lands with a short punch from the clinch. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC2#
Jin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo darts in trying to clinch
and Jin counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
A Zoo throws a right and a left that Jin avoids nicely.
Jin feints the counter takedown.
A Zoo misses with a body shot
and Jin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jin takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Jin keeps the fight on the outside.
Jin is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A Zoo throws a series of punches but Jin avoids them all with ease.
Jin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but A Zoo defends it well.
A Zoo's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jin under the eye.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kobayashi Jin's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
#R2#
Jin swats away the attempt to clinch by A Zoo.
Jin slips a jab and a cross from A Zoo.
It seemed like Jin was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A Zoo tries to close the distance and clinch but Jin swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Jin drops down looking to force a counter takedown but A Zoo defends it well.
A Zoo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jin on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A Zoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jin can do to turn this around?
A Zoo throws a leg kick #TD2#
and Jin counters with a nice double leg into side control. A Zoo won't be happy with that. #T1##SUB2#
Jin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Jin is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, A Zoo has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A Zoo regains half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A Zoo is refusing to be controlled, as Jin sits in half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
A Zoo is concentrating on defense, preventing Jin from advancing position.
A Zoo wants to control but Jin is keeping busy.
A Zoo tries to get to full guard but Jin has control of the leg.
A Zoo is pressing down on Jin's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
A Zoo looking to control.
Jin controls from within his opponent's guard. #T2#
Jin wants to control from the top but A Zoo keeps moving.
A Zoo managing to control the position.
Jin wants to pass the guard but A Zoo is keeping the position.#SUB2#
Jin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Jin controlling from the top position.
A Zoo keeping full guard, as Jin tries to pass.
A Zoo trying to control the position.
Jin stands and throws A Zoo's legs to the side, diving into side control. #T3#
A Zoo stops Jin from passing to mount.
You can see the frustration on A Zoo's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
A Zoo on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if A Zoo tries to get out of the position.#SUB2#
Jin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but A Zoo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
A Zoo is looking to regain half guard here but Jin keeps moving and retains side control.
A Zoo can't do much from the bottom here.
A Zoo is looking to reverse the position.
A Zoo struggling a bit here.#SUB2#
Jin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Jin working away.#T4##SUB2#
Jin has hold of A Zoo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. A Zoo seems comfortable defending it but Jin has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! A Zoo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! A Zoo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Jin couldn't care less - he's delighted!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kobayashi Jin!
During a confident post fight interview, Kobayashi Jin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: UnderGround FC 40
Date: Sep 11, 2019

#R1#
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Popper tries to work over A Zoo's front leg with a kick but A Zoo checks it.
Popper is looking to chop away at A Zoo's legs.
A Zoo tries to counter with a clinch but Popper shakes him off and moves away.
Popper throws a push kick but A Zoo slaps the foot to one side.
A Zoo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popper.
Popper thuds his right hand into A Zoo's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Popper
and Popper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Popper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches A Zoo on the side of the head.#T1#
Popper swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Popper throws a combination but it was largely blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Popper connects with a body shot.
Popper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but A Zoo circles away quickly and effectively.
A Zoo tries to counter with a clinch but Popper shakes him off and moves away.
An inside leg kick from Popper misses.
Popper has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The King's Road in the buildup to the fight.
Popper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook. #CUT#
It looks like Cross A Zoo has been cut.#T2#
A Zoo moves out of range of the strikes.
A Zoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Popper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract A Zoo.
A Zoo thinks about the counter body kick.
Popper misses with a body shot
and A Zoo counters with a stiff right hand.
Bung Popper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Popper connects with a right hand. A Zoo shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Popper connects with a leg kick. A Zoo looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T3#
Popper misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Popper sets himself, and A Zoo steps forward looking for the clinch! Popper avoids it this time.
Popper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent A Zoo stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Popper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Popper fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A Zoo flicks out a counter leg kick but Popper steps away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Popper. #T4#
Nice uppercut lands for Popper. That snapped A Zoo's head back.
Popper connects with a nice looking jab.
Popper scores with a decent looking hook.
Popper misses with a leg kick.
A Zoo steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Popper.
Popper misses with a left hand #KD2#
and A Zoo counters with a crisp right hand that drops Popper! A Zoo lets Popper back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A Zoo avoids the body shot from Popper.
Popper sets himself, and A Zoo steps forward looking for the clinch! Popper avoids it this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cross A Zoo's cut.
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#
A Zoo slips a straight right by Popper.
Popper throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Popper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Popper lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo gets cracked there but stands up to it. #KD#
Popper lands a big shot that drops A Zoo! Can he finish him? #ROC#
A Zoo is rocked!#T1#
A Zoo is adopting a defensive guard.
A Zoo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Popper controls the pace.
Popper is fighting to break A Zoo's control of his arms but A Zoo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Popper trying to control but A Zoo is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if A Zoo can do anything to dispel that myth.
A Zoo is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.#T2#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Popper trying to control the position from guard on top but A Zoo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Popper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #KD#
Popper lands a big shot that drops A Zoo! Can he finish him?
A Zoo is still in real trouble! Can Popper finish him?
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as A Zoo holds on and takes a little breather.
A Zoo seems to have recovered his senses.
A Zoo looking for a sweep. Not yet A Zoo, not yet. #T3#
A Zoo trying to control the position here.
Popper is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that A Zoo can do to turn this around?
Popper trying to control but A Zoo is working from the bottom.
Popper tries to free his leg and advance position but A Zoo is retaining full guard.
A Zoo has his hands on Popper's head, controlling the position. #SU#
Popper stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Popper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but A Zoo was well out of range. Poor timing from Popper.
A Zoo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Popper misses with a looping right.
Cross A Zoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Popper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping A Zoo at a distance.
Popper scores with a punch to the head.
Popper throws a jab but it's blocked by A Zoo.
A Zoo slips a jab and a cross from Popper.
That kick from Popper tenderised A Zoo's leg. A Zoo is trying to keep his angry face on.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bung Popper dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Cross A Zoo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
A Zoo ducks under a wild hook from Popper.
Popper misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and A Zoo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by A Zoo. #BC#
Popper breaks the clinch.
Popper thumps A Zoo with a low kick.
Popper misses with a telegraphed body shot
and A Zoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big left from Popper misses. #T1#
Popper misses with a right hand
and A Zoo counters with a huge left! Popper is in big trouble! He's backing up but A Zoo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Popper from any more damage. A dominating finish by A Zoo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cross A Zoo!
Cross A Zoo seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

Event: UnderGround FC 29
Date: Aug 14, 2019

#R1#
Tantalau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tantalau tries to clinch
and A Zoo counters with a low kick, right behind Tantalau 's knee.
Tantalau fails with an attempt to clinch.
A Zoo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tantalau is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tantalau tries to clinch but A Zoo moves away
and A Zoo counters with a leg kick.
Tantalau shoots and misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tantalau tries for a takedown but A Zoo circles away easily
and A Zoo counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Mike Tantalau has been cut.
Tantalau is breathing heavily.
Tantalau has his takedown stuffed
and A Zoo counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Tantalau. That's going to take a lot out of him.#T1#
Tantalau shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with A Zoo but A Zoo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tantalau tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. A Zoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tantalau tries to clinch but A Zoo moves away
and A Zoo counters with a nice body shot.
Tantalau gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL2#
and A Zoo counters by moving into the clinch.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike.
Tantalau tries to pull guard but A Zoo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Tantalau 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.
Tantalau tries to pull guard but A Zoo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow. #T2#
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Tantalau in his tracks for a moment.
Tantalau is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables A Zoo to keep the fight standing.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Tantalau takes an elbow to the forehead. #ROC2#
Tantalau is rocked!
A Zoo lands an elbow inside that Tantalau shrugs off.
Oh Tantalau is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tantalau is pressed against the cage. A Zoo pushes back and unleashes a big elbow that really hurts Tantalau! Two more big strikes from A Zoo and Tantalau crumples to the mat and taps out furiously due to the strikes!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Cross A Zoo!
Our winner, Cross A Zoo, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.

Event: UnderGround FC 20
Date: Jul 22, 2019

#R1#
Alvarez swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alvarez throws a sloppy head kick and A Zoo moves out of range easily.
A Zoo flicks out a counter leg kick but Alvarez steps away.
Alvarez lands with a good body shot.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
Alvarez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Alvarez walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. A Zoo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A Zoo wants to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch position.
A Zoo moves out of range of the leg kick from Alvarez.
A Zoo feints a counter leg kick.
Alvarez throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez is looking to land body kicks.
A Zoo tries to counter with a clinch but Alvarez shakes him off and moves away.
A head kick misses from Alvarez.
A Zoo tries to counter with a clinch but Alvarez shakes him off and moves away.
Alvarez thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on A Zoo if he has to take too many more of those. #T1#
A slapping body kick lands there for Alvarez.
Alvarez scores with a head kick.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez throws a body shot but no joy.
Alvarez tries to land a front kick but A Zoo steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A Zoo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A thudding body kick lands there by Alvarez!
Alvarez throws an overhand right that lands on A Zoo's shoulder, as A Zoo tries to avoid the shot.
A Zoo wants to counter the offense by Alvarez and move into the clinch position.
A head kick by Alvarez misses
and A Zoo counters with a nice uppercut.
Alvarez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Alvarez takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Alvarez throws a right and a left that A Zoo avoids nicely. #T2#
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez misses with the combination.
A Zoo avoids the head kick by Alvarez.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Alvarez throws a leg kick that is checked
letting A Zoo counter with a right hand.
Alvarez misses with a kick to the body
and A Zoo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#ROC2#
Alvarez is rocked!
Alvarez throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Oh Alvarez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alvarez throws a head kick but A Zoo moves out of range.
Alvarez misses with a kick to the body #CL2#
and A Zoo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Alvarez is looking for a takedown up against the cage. A Zoo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alvarez avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
Alvarez takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alvarez misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A Zoo has Alvarez pressed against the cage. He pushes Alvarez back and as he springs towards him off the cage, A Zoo throws a beautiful elbow that sends Alvarez crashing to the floor! A Zoo piles on the pressure with more strikes! Alvarez is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cross A Zoo!
Cross A Zoo decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

Event: UnderGround FC 12
Date: Jun 29, 2019

#R1#
No joy there for Tonni, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A Zoo swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tonni throws a left and a right that both miss #CL#
and A Zoo counters by clinching up.
Nice elbow from A Zoo. #CUT#
It looks like Prince Tonni has been cut.
Tonni blocks the elbow strike.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Tonni fails to land.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Tonni in his tracks for a moment.
Tonni blocks an elbow strike.
Tonni tries to throw a body punch but A Zoo avoids it by throwing Tonni back against the cage.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonni's defenses.
Tonni swings wildly with an uppercut but A Zoo uses good head movement to avoid it.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
Tonni's coach down at Tycoon Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Tonni's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tonni effectively controlling the action here.#T1#
Tonni avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Tonni 's eye.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonni's defenses.
Tonni takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tonni can't break the clinch.
Tonni throws a head punch that misses.
A Zoo lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tonni blocks an elbow strike.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Tonni in his tracks for a moment.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Tonni 's eye.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#
That has opened up Prince Tonni's cut even more.#T2#
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Tonni avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Tonni 's eye.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A Zoo blocks an uppercut.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Tonni takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo. #ROC#
Tonni is rocked!#CUT#
The cut above Prince Tonni's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
Tonni is still on wobbly legs! Can A Zoo finish him?
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tonni's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Prince Tonni's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Tonni scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tonni seems to have recovered his senses.
Tonni rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and A Zoo counters with a huge left! Tonni is in big trouble! He's backing up but A Zoo isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Tonni from any more damage. A dominating finish by A Zoo!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cross A Zoo!
Cross A Zoo thanked the fans post fight for their support.

Event: UFC WNF 2
Date: Jun 05, 2019

#R1#
Goglin moves in looking to clinch but A Zoo pushes him off.
Goglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. A Zoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo is looking to counter punch.#CL2#
Goglin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Goglin fails to land.
A Zoo avoids the elbow strike from Goglin, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, A Zoo scores with a nice short uppercut.
Goglin avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goglin.
Goglin taking a breather.
Goglin stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
Goglin seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks.
Goglin lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Goglin throws an elbow but it misses.
Goglin misses with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo blocks an elbow strike.
Goglin wants to stall.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goglin blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Goglin blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goglin's brow.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Goglin just misses with a elbow thrown towards A Zoo's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goglin's brow.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
I was talking to A Zoo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A Zoo blocks an elbow strike.
Goglin working aggressively here.
A Zoo avoiding damage as Goglin throws knees to the body.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by A Zoo as Goglin tries to tie him up.
Goglin takes an elbow to the temple.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
Goglin is trying to maintain a safe position but A Zoo gets an underhook and turns Goglin into the cage.
Goglin lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Goglin avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Goglin stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
Goglin takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT#
It looks like Monte Goglin has been cut.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A Zoo prevents a body shot from Goglin.
A Zoo blocks an elbow strike from Goglin.
A Zoo avoids the elbow strike from Goglin, against the cage. #T2#
With the fighters up against the cage, Goglin throws an elbow but misses.
Goglin dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goglin.
Goglin throws an elbow that misses.
A Zoo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goglin stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Goglin.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a shoulder strike.
Goglin with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A Zoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goglin tries a knee to the head but A Zoo blocks it.
Goglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and A Zoo avoids it.
Goglin takes an elbow to the temple.
Goglin dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Goglin blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo dodges an elbow strike from Goglin.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Goglin blocks the elbow strike.
Goglin fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Cross A Zoo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Monte Goglin's cut.
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#
Goglin moves in looking to clinch but A Zoo pushes him off.
A Zoo swats away the attempt to clinch by Goglin.
A Zoo tries to counter by clinching up but Goglin breaks away and moves out of range.
Goglin is looking to clinch.
Goglin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. A Zoo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A Zoo gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Goglin.
Goglin moves to clinch but A Zoo breaks away
and A Zoo counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Goglin moves into the clinch.
Goglin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goglin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Goglin lands a left hand.
Goglin lands an elbow just above A Zoo 's eye.
Goglin misses with an elbow over the top.
Goglin lands an elbow that stopped A Zoo in his tracks for a moment. #T1#
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goglin's brow.
Goglin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goglin's brow.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
Monte Goglin seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A Zoo takes an elbow to the forehead.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goglin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Goglin pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A Zoo dodges an elbow strike from Goglin.
Goglin avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Goglin 's eye.
A Zoo dodges an elbow strike from Goglin.
Goglin throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo avoids the elbow strike from Goglin, against the cage.
Goglin blocks the elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Goglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but A Zoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow. #T2#
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goglin is trying to maintain a safe position but A Zoo gets an underhook and turns Goglin into the cage.
Goglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and A Zoo avoids it.
Goglin stalling in the clinch but A Zoo improves position.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
Goglin throws an elbow that misses.
Goglin struggles to land a body shot inside as A Zoo controls his hands.
Goglin misses with an elbow over the top.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Goglin tries to land a knee to the head but A Zoo blocks with his arms.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Goglin leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Goglin.
Goglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but A Zoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
Goglin dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
Goglin is trying to maintain a safe position but A Zoo gets an underhook and turns Goglin into the cage.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
A Zoo looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A Zoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Goglin.
Goglin blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo avoids a wild elbow strike from Goglin.
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 Cross A Zoo will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Monte Goglin's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Goglin tries to clinch up
and A Zoo counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Monte Goglin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross A Zoo is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#CL2#
Goglin moves into range and clinches up with A Zoo.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Goglin blocks an elbow strike.
Goglin misses with a body punch.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goglin's defenses.
Goglin misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goglin avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Goglin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goglin swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Goglin 's eye. #T1#
Goglin looking to throw knees to the head but A Zoo is blocking nicely.
A Zoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goglin backwards.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goglin takes an elbow to the temple.
Goglin misses with a hook to the ribs.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Goglin.
A Zoo avoiding damage as Goglin throws knees to the body.
Goglin takes a shot to the head.
Goglin lands a body shot.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Goglin in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
That has opened up Monte Goglin's cut even more.
A Zoo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Goglin can do to turn this around?
Goglin misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goglin lands a nice uppercut.
A Zoo lands with a right to the head.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, A Zoo just misses with a elbow thrown towards Goglin's brow.
Goglin misses with a body punch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Goglin throws an elbow but misses. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goglin softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Goglin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goglin backwards.
A Zoo blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Goglin tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and A Zoo avoids it.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goglin's defenses.
Goglin is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goglin tries a knee to the head but A Zoo blocks it.
A Zoo blocks a body shot from Goglin.
Goglin creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Goglin tries to work over A Zoo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goglin using the Thai plumb to throw knees but A Zoo has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Goglin blocks an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Cross A Zoo showed his dominance in that final round.
Well A Zoo 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 Nard Betker scores the fight 29:28
Judge Albert Achterberg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Patrick Alders scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cross A Zoo!
The defeated Monte Goglin had this to say: 'A bad break. No biggie, I got this, next fight is mine and I'll be right back in this thing bitches!'.

Event: UFC MNF 1
Date: May 20, 2019

#R1#
Ignacio misses with a two punch combination.
Ignacio falls off balance throwing a combination
and A Zoo counters with an outside leg kick.
Ignacio throws a left and a right that both miss
and A Zoo makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Ignacio looks winded!
Ignacio throws a body kick that misses #CL#
and A Zoo counters by moving into the clinch.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow.
Ignacio takes an elbow to the temple.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
A Zoo pushes off an throws an elbow but Ignacio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Ignacio misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Xyryx Ignacio has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ignacio takes an elbow to the temple.
Ignacio takes an elbow to the temple.
A Zoo lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by A Zoo as Ignacio tries to tie him up. #T1#
A frustrated look appears on Ignacio's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by A Zoo.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside that Ignacio shrugs off.
A short left from A Zoo.
Ignacio takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#
That has opened up Xyryx Ignacio's cut even more.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Ignacio's defenses. #ROC#
Ignacio is rocked!
A Zoo lands an elbow inside that Ignacio shrugs off.
Ignacio is still on wobbly legs! Can A Zoo finish him?
A Zoo lands an elbow that stopped Ignacio in his tracks for a moment. #CUT#
The cut above Xyryx Ignacio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A Zoo pulls back and lands a big elbow that stuns Ignacio! A Zoo unloads with more strikes and Ignacio sinks to his knees! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cross A Zoo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 18, 2019

#R1#
Winnfield throws the left hand but A Zoo avoids the punch easily.
A Zoo let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Winnfield catches A Zoo with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A Zoo leaves Winnfield with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#TD#
A Zoo gets caught flat footed, as Winnfield shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
A Zoo pulls Winnfield in close to prevent any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if A Zoo can do anything to dispel that myth.
A Zoo wants to sweep but no luck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo trying to control the position.
Winnfield really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Winnfield showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Winnfield looking to pass the guard. #T1#
A Zoo looking to control.
Winnfield slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
A Zoo wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Winnfield is now in half guard.
Winnfield perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A Zoo tries to roll over but Winnfield keeps him under control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winnfield content to control rather than advance.
Winnfield trying to mount his opponent but A Zoo defends it. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.#SUB#
Winnfield is working for a kimura but A Zoo is defending it quite comfortably.
A Zoo wants to control but Winnfield is keeping busy.
Winnfield performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
A Zoo taking some punishment here, with Winnfield in his half guard.
A Zoo is trying to control but can't.
Winnfield prevents A Zoo from improving his position.#SUB#
Winnfield is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! A Zoo is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jules Winnfield!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Apr 09, 2019

#R1#
Lei tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and A Zoo counters with a nice leg kick.
Frito Lei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lei tries to clinch
and A Zoo counters with a leg kick.
Lei throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and A Zoo counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by A Zoo.
Lei can't break the clinch.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch. #CUT#
It looks like Frito Lei has been cut.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Lei looks winded!
Lei stalling the fight.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside that Lei shrugs off.
Lei tries to circle away but A Zoo has him pinned against the cage.#KD#
A Zoo lands a vicious elbow to the side of Lei's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! A Zoo tries to finish him with strikes but Lei still seems able to defend himself so A Zoo steps back and lets Lei get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#ROC#
Lei is rocked!
A Zoo looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lei tries to close the distance and clinch up but A Zoo swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A Zoo wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lei is still on wobbly legs! Can A Zoo finish him?
Lei throws a sloppy head kick #CL#
and A Zoo counters by moving into the clinch.
A Zoo comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A Zoo has Lei pressed against the cage. He pushes Lei back and as he springs towards him off the cage, A Zoo throws a beautiful elbow that sends Lei crashing to the floor! A Zoo piles on the pressure with more strikes! Lei is flailing away but he's not defending himself and the referee steps in to stop the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cross A Zoo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 16, 2019

#R1#
Branch moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A Zoo slips a jab and a cross from Branch.
A Zoo is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Branch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks #CL2#
and A Zoo counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
A Zoo pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A Zoo misses with an elbow strike.
Branch has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by A Zoo after a bit of a struggle.
Nice elbow from A Zoo. #CUT2#
It looks like Titus Branch has been cut.
Branch tries for a takedown. No joy.
A Zoo stops a takedown attempt from Branch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Titus Branch. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A Zoo prevents a takedown attempt there.
Branch wants a takedown.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Branch wants a takedown.
A Zoo lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Branch avoids the elbow strike from A Zoo, against the cage.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it misses.
A Zoo creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Branch's defenses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Branch wants a takedown.
A Zoo throws an elbow that misses.
A Zoo throws an elbow but it's blocked. #T1#
Branch drops to a knee looking for a takedown but A Zoo gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A Zoo lands an elbow inside. #CUT2#
Titus Branch's cut is getting worse.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow.
Branch is looking to take this one to the mat.
Branch avoids a wild elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands an elbow just above Branch 's eye.
A Zoo gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head. #CUT2#
Titus Branch's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A Zoo prevents a takedown attempt there.
A Zoo throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Branch drops down looking for an ankle pick but A Zoo pulls his leg out and moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Branch misses the target.
A Zoo tries to counter by closing the distance.
Branch throws a right and a left that A Zoo avoids nicely.
Branch throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL2#
and A Zoo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Branch dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo is defending well against a takedown attempt.#T2#
Branch dodges an elbow strike from A Zoo.
A Zoo misses with an elbow over the top.
A Zoo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Branch looking for a takedown.
A Zoo prevents the takedown attempt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A Zoo prevents the takedown attempt.
Branch is breathing heavily.
With the fighters up against the cage, A Zoo throws an elbow but misses.
Branch tries for a takedown but A Zoo manages to get underhooks.
Nice elbow from A Zoo.
A Zoo lands a damaging elbow. #ROC2#
Branch is rocked!#CUT2#
Jeez, Titus Branch's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.

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

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Cross A Zoo!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 24, 2018

#R1##TD2#
Ambrose decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Ambrose working A Zoo over with strikes.
A Zoo trying to control from the bottom.
Ambrose sitting and controlling from the half guard.
A Zoo is looking to control Ambrose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can A Zoo avoid being mounted?
A Zoo wants to get back to full guard.
Ambrose looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ambrose prevents A Zoo from improving his position.
Still in half guard, Ambrose seems content to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A Zoo wants to control the action here but instead Ambrose manages to pass to full mount! #SUB2#
Ambrose swings around for an armbar and he's got it! Wow, that came out of nowhere! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mike Ambrose!

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