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Event: Bots de Garra 87     
Date:   Oct 15, 2023





172 cm
46 yrs
164 lbs



187 cm
31 yrs
203 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 39 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Travis Labuschagne!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Labuschagne gets a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Labuschagne
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Labuschagne passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Labuschagne
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zan is trying to escape the mount.
Zan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Zan (0) vs (8) Labuschagne#SUB2#
Labuschagne looking for the choke from the back. #SUB2#
Labuschagne has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Zan is defending well but eventually Labuschagne manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Zan has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Travis Labuschagne!
A victorious Travis Labuschagne thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 80     
Date:   Sep 24, 2023





188 cm
25 yrs
183 lbs



172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 7 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 38 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Mauricio Rocha and Seu Braga.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Mesquita feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Mesquita (2) vs (0) Zan#SUB2#
Zan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Mesquita uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (5) vs (0) Zan
Mesquita taking a breather here.
Zan is trying to work for a sweep but Mesquita has mounted him!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (7) vs (0) Zan
Zan working to try and regain half guard.
Zan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Mesquita is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Zan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Mesquita wants to control but Zan is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Mesquita in particular looking to stall.
Mesquita wants to control but Zan is keeping him busy. #T1##SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Mesquita pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Mesquita is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zan defends it well. #SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zan is defending against the submission attempts here by Mesquita.
Mesquita content to sit in half guard and control for a moment. #T2#
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zan keeps working.
Mesquita is really struggling to control Zan but he's trying to hold on to the position.#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Mesquita wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zan keeps working.
Mesquita prevents Zan from improving his position.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#T3##SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Mesquita is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Mesquita works his way into full mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Mesquita (10) vs (0) Zan
Mesquita trying to control but he's not successful this time. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine from mount but Zan is having none of it. #SUB#
Mesquita wants to finish this one by submission but Zan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mesquita.
Mesquita prevents Zan from getting the reversal.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Zan defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Mesquita.
Zan tries to reverse the position but Mesquita maintains control.#T4##SUB#
Mesquita is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily. #SUB#
Mesquita looking for a guillotine from mount but Zan is having none of it.
Mesquita wants to take Zan's back here but Zan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape. #SUB#
Mesquita looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zan is looking to escape.
Zan is trying desperately to improve position.
Mesquita manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zan to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (13) vs (0) Zan
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!#T5#
Mesquita has the hooks in. Zan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #SUB#
Mesquita has managed to slip his arm under Zan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Zan is tapping out! Submission win for Mesquita.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Mesquita!

 

Event: Bots de Garra 77     
Date:   Sep 16, 2023





172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs



181 cm
27 yrs
185 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 37 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 28 wins and 20 losses; Ikemba Okoye!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Thiago Cunha and Matheus Silva.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Okoye scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zan (0) vs (4) Okoye
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #SUB2#
Okoye looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zan tries to get out of the position.
Okoye advances nicely into full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zan (0) vs (6) Okoye
Zan tries to reverse the position but Okoye maintains control.#SUB2#
Okoye wants to finish this one by submission but Zan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Okoye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Okoye with a momentary lay and pray from half guard. #SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T1##SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Okoye is controlling the pace. #SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Okoye is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zan defends it well.
Zan is not content to let Okoye control the position.#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#T2#
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Okoye wants to pass to mount but Zan is defending the position.
Okoye trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom. #SUB#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.
Zan is staying active underneath Okoye, who seems content to just control the action from this position. #SUB#
Zan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Okoye passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (9) Okoye
Zan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Okoye moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now. #T3#
Okoye's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Zan gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. #SUB2#
Okoye is working for a submission of some sort.
Zan is looking for a sweep. Okoye is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Okoye sitting and controlling from the half guard. #SUB#
Zan looking for a kimura from the bottom but Okoye passes into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (12) Okoye#T4##SUB2#
Zan wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Okoye has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Zan's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Zan is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Okoye!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Ikemba Okoye!
Ikemba Okoye decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 75     
Date:   Sep 10, 2023





172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs



180 cm
32 yrs
203 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 36 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 5 losses; Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Vernon fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Zan to the ground. Vernon is now in Zan's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Vernon
Vernon slips nicely into half guard.
Vernon trying to mount his opponent but Zan defends it.
Vernon wants to control but Zan is keeping him busy.
Zan tries to roll over but Vernon keeps him under control.#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zan with the active half guard here but Vernon passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Vernon
My spies in Rollins Fitness inform me that Vernon has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Zan is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Vernon controls the position from side control.#T1##SUB2#
Vernon tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Vernon has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Vernon advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zan (0) vs (7) Vernon
Vernon is looking to work his way around to Zan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Zan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Vernon is looking to work his way around to Zan's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Vernon looking to control but Zan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Zan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Zan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Vernon working for a submission but Zan is keeping him at bay.
Vernon is trying to take his opponent's back. #SUB2#
Vernon is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily. #T2#
Vernon takes Zan's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Zan is in trouble.
Score +3 for taking back: Zan (0) vs (10) Vernon
Zan is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Well, with Vernon on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Zan is tapping out... Can he escape the position?#SUB2#
Vernon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Zan looking very determined here, making life difficult for Vernon.
Zan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Vernon is working hard for the rear naked choke here. #SUB2#
Vernon is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Zan with him. Zan is trying to defend but Vernon has an arm under the chin now! Zan grimaces and is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Isaac Vernon!
Isaac Vernon spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 73     
Date:   Sep 03, 2023





186 cm
36 yrs
199 lbs



172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 20 wins and 14 losses; Amir Ziyaeddin! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 35 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from Zan enables Ziyaeddin to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Zan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ziyaeddin (2) vs (0) Zan
Ziyaeddin works a leg free and moves into half guard. #SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ziyaeddin is taking a breather. Zan says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zan wants to improve his position but Ziyaeddin is controlling well. #SUB#
Ziyaeddin 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! Zan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Amir Ziyaeddin!
After winning the bout, Amir Ziyaeddin thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 70     
Date:   Aug 27, 2023





178 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs



172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 43 wins and 39 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 34 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Thiago Cunha.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Zan tries to sprawl but Al Jhit drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Zan#SUB2#
Al Jhit moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Zan.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Zan
Al Jhit gets to mount! Zan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (7) vs (0) Zan#SUB#
Zan tries to improve his position but Al Jhit has taken his back! Al Jhit has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Zan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Al Jhit pushes Zan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
A victorious Bazar Al Jhit thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 68     
Date:   Aug 19, 2023





190 cm
30 yrs
180 lbs



172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Anderson Gracie! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 33 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Paulo Santos and Emerson Jorge.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Gracie moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Zan turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zan manages to end up in side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Gracie (0) vs (4) Zan#SUB2#
Zan goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gracie has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Zan but great work by Gracie.
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gracie (4) vs (4) Zan
Zan is looking for a sweep.#SUB#
Gracie is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Zan looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gracie gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Zan is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gracie lets go of the hold and Zan can pop his arm back in it's socket.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Anderson Gracie!
A victorious Anderson Gracie thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 66     
Date:   Aug 12, 2023





188 cm
24 yrs
183 lbs



172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 3 losses; Alexander Mesquita! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 32 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Daniel Cesar and Mauricio Rocha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Mesquita bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Mesquita (4) vs (0) Zan
Mesquita is looking to take a break and control but Zan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zan tries to bench press Mesquita off him but Mesquita keeps the position. #SUB#
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Mesquita gets to mount! Zan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Mesquita (6) vs (0) Zan
Zan is looking to improve his position but Mesquita isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita fails to take his opponent's back.
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zan is trying desperately to improve position.
Mesquita takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Zan is squirming around, avoiding Mesquita's attempts to control the action. #T1##SUB#
Mesquita has hold of Zan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zan is looking to escape.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Mesquita wants to finish this one by submission but Zan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Mesquita.
Mesquita fails to move to back control.
Mesquita controlling the pace for now.
Zan is trying desperately to improve position.#T2##SUB#
Mesquita working for a submission but Zan is keeping him at bay. #SUB#
Mesquita working for a guillotine from mount but Zan is in no mood to give up.
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Mesquita is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zan shrugs it off.
Mesquita can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zan is looking to escape.
Zan is trying to escape the mount. #T3#
Mesquita moves to back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Mesquita (9) vs (0) Zan
Zan is trying to break free.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mesquita. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Mesquita working from the back looking to end the fight with a rear naked choke. Zan is doing well to defend. Mesquita seems to have got his hand under the chin though and he's sunk the choke in! Zan is forced to tap and this one is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alexander Mesquita!

 

Event: Bots de Garra 63     
Date:   Aug 04, 2023





172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs



180 cm
28 yrs
195 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 31 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 12 wins and 18 losses; Jari Laitila!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Luis Engracia and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
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.#CL2#
Laitila moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Zan is fighting off a takedown attempt but Laitila is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Zan to the mat. Zan regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Laitila#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Zan isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Laitila stacks Zan 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 Laitila!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Laitila#SUB2#
Zan wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Laitila has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Zan's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Zan is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Laitila!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Jari Laitila!

 

Event: Bots de Garra 61     
Date:   Jul 26, 2023





178 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs



172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 40 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 30 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Paulo Santos and Felipe Paraventi.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Al Jhit changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Al Jhit (4) vs (0) Zan
Zan tries to improve position but can't.
Al Jhit advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Al Jhit (6) vs (0) Zan
Zan is looking to improve his position but Al Jhit isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Al Jhit has control of Zan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Al Jhit controlling the pace for now.
Zan really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Zan is squirming around nicely. #T1#
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Jhit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Al Jhit seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Zan is holding on tight.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zan is wriggling around trying to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB#
Al Jhit is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Al Jhit content just to control the position here.
Zan tries to reverse the position but Al Jhit maintains control.
Zan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Al Jhit controlling from the full mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet. #T2#
Al Jhit wants to take Zan's back here but Zan is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Zan is looking to get to half guard.#SUB#
Al Jhit has control of Zan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Al Jhit tries to control but Zan wriggling away.
Zan is desperately trying to improve his position but Al Jhit has a good base and remains in mount.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zan tries to improve his position but instead Al Jhit has taken his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Al Jhit (9) vs (0) Zan
Al Jhit has the hooks in. Zan is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted. #T3##SUB#
Al Jhit is working the back position looking for the choke. Oh, he's slid into an armbar! Beautiful transition and Zan taps out! Fantastic Jiu Jitsu from Al Jhit.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bazar Al Jhit!
During a confident post fight interview, Bazar Al Jhit thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 59     
Date:   Jul 16, 2023





172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs



186 cm
46 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 29 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 21 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Matheus Silva and Edson Gomes.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Lynn pushes Zan up against the ropes in a clinch.
Lynn is pressed up against the ropes. Zan has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lynn down to the mat. Lynn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL2#
Lynn moves into the clinch.#TD2#
Lynn turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zan (0) vs (4) Lynn
Lynn controlling from side mount.
Zan manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (4) Lynn#SUB#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Lynn defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Zan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Lynn moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (6) Lynn
Lynn forces his way into half guard.
Lynn controlling the pace. #T1#
Lynn works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (2) vs (9) Lynn
Lynn is staying tight to Zan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
A lull in the action here as Lynn stalls from top position.
Zan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lynn taking a breather here.
Zan is looking to regain half guard here but Lynn keeps moving and retains side control.
Lynn takes a little break here. Zan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zan is trying to improve his position.#T2#
Lynn is looking to take a break and control but Zan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Lynn is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lynn working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Lynn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Lynn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zan keeps working.
Lynn happy to just control the position for now.
Lynn trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom. #T3#
Zan tries to improve position but can't.
Lynn is looking to take a break and control but Zan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Lynn in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Zan is looking for a sweep.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Lynn taking a breather here.
Zan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Lynn wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lynn controls the position.#T4#
Zan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lynn's best efforts.#SUB#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily.
Zan tries to roll over but Lynn keeps him under control.#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Zan is breathing heavily.
Lynn content to control rather than advance.
Lynn moves nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (2) vs (12) Lynn
Zan is trying to escape the position but Lynn is controlling the position. #T5#
Lynn trying to control the position but Zan is working away.
Lynn controls the position.
Zan tries to bench press Lynn off him but Lynn keeps the position.
Lynn is staying tight to Zan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zan tries to bench press Lynn off him but Lynn keeps the position. #T6#
Zan is being controlled here.
Zan is looking to reverse the position.
Lynn controls the position.
Zan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zan tries to get out of the position.#T7#
Lynn trying to control the position but Zan is working away.
Zan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The referee asks Lynn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lynn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zan is trying to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Lynn wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zan, who protects the arm well. #T8#
Zan is not content to let Lynn control the position.
Lynn takes a little break here. Zan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zan is letting Lynn control him for a moment.
Zan is looking for a sweep.#SUB2#
Lynn tries for a kimura but Zan is defending well.
Zan is trying to get back to half guard.
Zan is not content to let Lynn control the position. #T9#
The referee asks Lynn politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Lynn prefers to stall for the moment though.
Zan tries to bench press Lynn off him but Lynn keeps the position.
Zan is working hard here to advance position.
Lynn taking a breather here.
Let's hope that Lynn has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.#SUB2#
Lynn tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zan regains half guard.#T10##SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lynn works his way into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (2) vs (15) Lynn
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Lynn is staying tight to Zan's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Zan is looking to reverse the position.
Lynn takes a little break here. Zan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Lynn is continuing to stall.
Zan is trying to improve his position.#T11#
Lynn controlling the position from side mount.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Lynn.
Zan is not content to let Lynn control the position.
Lynn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zan is trying to improve his position.
Zan is being controlled here.
Zan is looking for a sweep.
Lynn controlling the position.
Yet more stalling tactics from Lynn.#T12#
Zan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lynn is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zan's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lynn perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Well,Zan is on his way to losing a decision here. Can he use his experience to pull something off in the closing minutes?
Lynn trying to control from half guard but Zan is working away.
Lynn content to control rather than advance.
Zan wants to improve his position but Lynn is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work. #T13#
Zan tries to get to full guard but Lynn has control of the leg. #SUB#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
Lynn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lynn wants to free his trapped foot but Zan is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
Zan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lynn performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Lynn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zan!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (2) vs (18) Lynn#T14#
Zan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (4) vs (18) Lynn
Lynn is controlling Zan's posture.
Zan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lynn is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.#SUB#
Zan has gone for a leg lock! Lynn slips out almost immediately though and dives into Zan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (4) vs (20) Lynn#SUB#
Zan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lynn not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.

And that's the end of the fight!
Lynn wins on points by 20 to 4.
Jack Lynn thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 58     
Date:   Jul 12, 2023





172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs



187 cm
30 yrs
216 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 28 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 35 wins and 32 losses; Darragh Fiachna!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Edson Gomes and Thiago Cunha.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Fiachna decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Fiachna
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Fiachna seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Fiachna trying to pass the guard but Zan defending well.
Fiachna controlling the pace.
Zan tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom.
Zan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Fiachna is looking for a kimura but Zan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Fiachna to get the leverage.
Still in half guard, Fiachna seems content to control.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zan tries to get to full guard but Fiachna has control of the leg. #T1##SUB2#
Fiachna is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zan is looking for a sweep. Fiachna is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Fiachna is trying to control the action in half guard but Zan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. #SUB#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
Zan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zan tries to get out of the position.
Fiachna performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Fiachna passes to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Fiachna#SUB2#
Fiachna tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Fiachna has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zan is trying to get back to half guard.
Fiachna is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zan's shoulder. That is not cool. #T2#
Zan is trying to improve his position.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Fiachna working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Fiachna on the ground.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom.
Zan is looking to regain half guard here but Fiachna keeps moving and retains side control.
Zan being controlled for a moment.
Zan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Fiachna taking a breather here.
Zan tries to improve position but can't. #T3#
Zan is letting Fiachna control him for a moment.
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zan is not content to let Fiachna control the position. #SUB2#
Fiachna working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Fiachna moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Zan tries to bench press Fiachna off him but Fiachna keeps the position.
Fiachna taking a breather here.
Zan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiachna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T4#
Zan trying to remain calm as Fiachna controls from the top position.
Zan tries to buck Fiachna off but Fiachna is having none of it.#SUB2#
Fiachna is trying to get an arm triangle but Zan is defending well.
Zan tries to improve position but can't.
Fiachna controls the position.
Zan is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Fiachna taking a breather here.
Zan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiachna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control. #T5#
Fiachna taking a breather here. #SUB2#
Fiachna looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zan is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Fiachna controlling the position from side mount.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom.
Zan is looking to reverse the position.#T6#
Zan is not content to let Fiachna control the position.
Fiachna is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Zan will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Zan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB2#
Fiachna tries for a kimura but Zan is defending well.
Zan is looking for a sweep.
Fiachna slows the pace down.
Fiachna trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Fiachna thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Zan tries to buck Fiachna off but Fiachna is having none of it.#T7#
Fiachna trying to control the position but Zan is working away.
Zan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Fiachna wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Fiachna wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zan keeps working.
Fiachna controls the position.
Fiachna wants to control but Zan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Fiachna in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Zan is tapping! That's the end of the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Darragh Fiachna!
A very excited looking Darragh Fiachna made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 57     
Date:   Jul 09, 2023





193 cm
42 yrs
214 lbs



172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 30 wins and 33 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 27 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Felipe Paraventi and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.#TD2#
Zan shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zan was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Brown (0) vs (4) Zan
Brown is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Brown is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Zan off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (4) Zan
Brown just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I really don't envy Zan right now.
Brown is riding his opponent, not letting Zan buck him off.
Zan is defending well here and trying to improve his position. #T1#
Zan keeps trying to improve his position.
Brown 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.
Good control from Brown.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Brown has got one arm under Zan's chin. This could be trouble... Zan trying to control the other hand but Brown gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Zan has tapped out! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jab Brown!
Our winner, Jab Brown, 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: Bots de Garra 56     
Date:   Jul 07, 2023





178 cm
41 yrs
158 lbs



172 cm
45 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 37 wins and 37 losses; Bazar Al Jhit! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 26 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Mauricio Rocha and Felipe Paraventi.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Al Jhit closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zan to the mat! Zan manages to get full guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Al Jhit (2) vs (0) Zan
Al Jhit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #SUB2#
Zan working for a triangle but Al Jhit defends it easily.
Zan can't keep his opponent in guard - Al Jhit advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Al Jhit content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
We've been hearing good reports from Al Jhit's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan tries to roll over but Al Jhit keeps him under control.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Al Jhit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Al Jhit is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T1#
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Al Jhit in particular looking to stall.
Zan is looking to improve his position.
Zan is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.#SUB2#
Zan looking for subs from the bottom but Al Jhit mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (0) Zan
Al Jhit takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.#SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T2##SUB#
Al Jhit working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Al Jhit looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.#SUB#
Al Jhit working for a submission but Zan is keeping him at bay.
Al Jhit wants to control the pace but Zan is squirming around nicely. #SUB#
Al Jhit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zan is surviving well by controlling Al Jhit's body position as best he can. #T3#
Zan is trying to escape the mount.
Zan keeps trying to improve his position.#SUB#
Al Jhit jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Zan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Zan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Al Jhit off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Al Jhit (5) vs (4) Zan#SUB2#
Al Jhit is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Zan gets his way!
Al Jhit trying to survive by controlling the hands.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a choke. Al Jhit gets to his feet with his opponent on his back and slams him to the mat. Al Jhit manages to squirm out of the attempted choke and turns into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Al Jhit (7) vs (4) Zan
Zan keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #T4#
Al Jhit is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Zan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Al Jhit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics. #SUB2#
Zan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Al Jhit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zan keeping moving, preventing Al Jhit from controlling successfully. #SUB2#
Zan working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Al Jhit has passed into half guard! #SUB#
Al Jhit is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Al Jhit. #SUB#
Al Jhit is working for a submission of some sort. #T5##SUB#
Al Jhit is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well. #SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Al Jhit pulls his head out easily.
Al Jhit is keen to just control but Zan is a slippery customer.
Al Jhit is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.#T6##SUB#
Al Jhit is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.
Al Jhit frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Al Jhit (10) vs (4) Zan
Zan is trying to escape the mount.
Al Jhit tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position. #SUB#
Al Jhit looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead. #T7##SUB#
Al Jhit has hold of Zan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB#
Al Jhit is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Zan is surviving well by controlling Al Jhit's body position as best he can.
Zan is trying desperately to improve position.
Al Jhit controlling the position easily from mount. #SUB#
Zan tries to improve his position but Al Jhit has taken his back! Al Jhit has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Zan tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Al Jhit pushes Zan away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Bazar Al Jhit!
Bazar Al Jhit thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 55     
Date:   Jul 02, 2023





181 cm
26 yrs
185 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 23 wins and 17 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 25 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Leandro Rodrigues and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Okoye closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zan quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (0) Zan#SUB#
Okoye is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Okoye.
Zan tries to roll over but Okoye keeps him under control.#SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye is working for a submission of some sort.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Zan is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Ikemba Okoye!
During a confident post fight interview, Ikemba Okoye thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Jun 22, 2023
#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.#TD#
Salvacion drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Zan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Zan manages to get back to half guard.#SUB2#
Zan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Salvacion is tapping! Great win for Zan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tan Zan!
A very excited looking Tan Zan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 51     
Date:   Jun 14, 2023





172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs



184 cm
23 yrs
173 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 24 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 1 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Edson Gomes and Paulo Santos.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Zan gets tackled into the ropes by Dorado. Dorado maintains the clinch. #TD2#
Dorado has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zan uses from the top position.
Dorado is trying to control the position from the bottom. #SUB#
Zan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dorado dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Dorado
Dorado pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Zan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Dorado avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Zan looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Dorado has picked Zan up and slammed him! Zan can't keep hold of the triangle and Dorado manages to pass to side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Dorado
Zan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zan tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dorado controlling the position.
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zan is trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado controlling the position.
Zan is looking for a sweep.
Dorado is looking to take a break and control but Zan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom. #SUB2#
Dorado working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it. #SUB2#
Dorado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zan, who protects the arm well. #T2#
Zan is trying to get back to half guard.
Dorado takes a little break here. Zan wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Zan tries to improve position but can't.
Zan is working hard here to advance position.
Dorado controlling the position.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dorado on the ground.#SUB2#
Dorado wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zan, who protects the arm well. #T3##SUB2#
Dorado is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Zan has escaped the position, nice work there.
Zan sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Well, if Dorado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Dorado is keen to just control but Zan is a slippery customer.
Well, if Dorado is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait. #SUB2#
Dorado is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T4##SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Dorado uses his free foot to push down on Zan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zan.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (8) Dorado
Zan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Dorado has hold of Zan's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Zan manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger. #SUB2#
Dorado has control of Zan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB2#
Dorado seems to be working for a kimura but Zan defends the submission attempt.#T5#
Zan wants to get back to full guard.
Dorado perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Dorado uses his free foot to push down on Zan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zan.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (11) Dorado
Dorado controlling from mount.
Dorado manages to capitalize on a mistake by Zan to take his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Zan (0) vs (14) Dorado#SUB2#
Dorado is looking for the choke from the back position but Zan is controlling his hands well.
I would not like to be Zan right now. #SUB2#
Zan defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dorado's arms. #T6#
Zan tries to roll but Dorado sticks to his back. #SUB2#
Dorado has managed to slip his arm under Zan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Zan is tapping out! Submission win for Dorado.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Elrey Dorado!
Our winner, Elrey Dorado, 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: Bots de Garra 47     
Date:   Jun 02, 2023





172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs



186 cm
45 yrs
169 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 23 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 16 losses; Jack Lynn!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Luis Engracia and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Lynn fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zan sprawls well initially but Lynn persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Lynn
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Lynn forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zan is defending against the submission attempts here by Lynn. #SUB#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lynn pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
Lynn is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well. #SUB2#
Lynn looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Zan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynn is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zan!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Lynn
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1#
Zan can't escape the position.
Lynn forces the positional change into back control.
Score +3 for taking back: Zan (0) vs (8) Lynn
Zan tries to escape the position. #SUB2#
Lynn has managed to slip his arm under Zan's chin. This could be all over... yep, Zan is tapping out! Submission win for Lynn.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Lynn!
An out of breath Jack Lynn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 45     
Date:   May 31, 2023





172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs



193 cm
28 yrs
205 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 22 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of New York, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Leandro Rodrigues and Luis Engracia.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#CL2#
Zan tries to keep at a distance but Gunnarsson has taken the fight into the clinch.#TD#
Zan has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Gunnarsson is trying to keep an underhook but Zan manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (0) Gunnarsson
Zan is thwarting Gunnarsson's attempts to control the position.#SUB#
Zan is trying to work for a kimura but Gunnarsson is defending well.
Gunnarsson is looking to control Zan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Gunnarsson avoid being mounted?#SUB#
Zan is looking for a kimura but Gunnarsson is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zan to get the leverage.
Gunnarsson manages to get to full guard.
Zan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Gunnarsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Gunnarsson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zan defends well.#SUB2#
Gunnarsson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zan defends it easily.#SUB2#
Zan got a little sloppy there for a moment and Gunnarsson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zan has managed to get both his arms back between Gunnarsson's legs - danger averted.#T1#
Gunnarsson pulls Zan in close to prevent any damage.
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zan postures up. #SUB#
Zan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Gunnarsson manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zan has Gunnarsson in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (2) Gunnarsson
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving.
Gunnarsson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Gunnarsson stands and throws Zan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (2) vs (5) Gunnarsson
Zan is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Zan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gunnarsson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gunnarsson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Zan has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
During a confident post fight interview, Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 42     
Date:   May 29, 2023





193 cm
41 yrs
214 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 26 wins and 29 losses; Jab Brown! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 21 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Thiago Cunha and Felipe Paraventi.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Both fighters are only really looking to counter, so after a good 30 seconds of circling each other endlessly, the referee has stepped in and told them both to be more aggressive.
Zan gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily #CL#
and Brown counters by clinching up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD#
Brown pulls guard successfully. #T1#
Brown not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Brown will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Zan slips nicely into half guard.
Brown regains full guard. Nicely done. #SUB#
Zan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zan pushes down on Brown's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Brown wants to control but Zan is keeping busy.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zan's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Brown (4) vs (0) Zan#SUB#
Brown looking for the choke but no joy. #SUB#
Zan fending off the submission attempt from Brown. #SUB#
Zan has hold of Brown's leg, trying to break free but it's let Brown lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Zan is turning an unusual color here… he's out! Brown throws him to one side and jumps onto the ropes to celebrate with his fans.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jab Brown!
A relieved looking Jab Brown 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: Bots de Garra 40     
Date:   May 27, 2023





172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs



184 cm
22 yrs
173 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 20 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 0 losses; Elrey Dorado!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Seu Braga and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL2#
Dorado clinches up with Zan and pushes him back against the ropes.#TD2#
Dorado ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dorado no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dorado working a defensive guard here. #SUB#
Zan drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Dorado dives on top into guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Dorado
Zan keeping moving, preventing Dorado from controlling successfully. #SUB#
Zan has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Dorado 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 Zan.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Dorado
Dorado gets to mount! Zan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zan (0) vs (7) Dorado
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Dorado on the ground.
Zan is trying to escape the mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dorado controlling the position easily from mount. #T1#
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Zan is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action.
Zan manages to regain half guard. Good work. #SUB#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dorado pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Dorado is looking for a kimura but Zan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dorado to get the leverage.
Dorado looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding. #SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T2#
Zan tries to roll over but Dorado keeps him under control.
Dorado controlling the action here.#SUB#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dorado pulls his head out easily.
Zan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB#
Zan with the active half guard here but Dorado passes nicely into side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (10) Dorado
Zan is looking for a sweep.
Dorado has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zan (0) vs (12) Dorado
Zan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zan tries to get out of the position.
Dorado looking to control but Zan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself. #T3##SUB2#
Dorado is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zan tries to reverse the position but Dorado maintains control.
Dorado wants to control the pace but Zan is squirming around nicely. #SUB2#
Dorado is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily.
Dorado controlling the pace for now.
Zan is squirming around, avoiding Dorado's attempts to control the action. #T4#
Dorado controlling from the full mount.
Zan working to try and regain half guard.
Zan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Dorado is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Zan has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Dorado trying to control but Zan is having none of it.
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #T5##SUB2#
Zan has left one of his arms exposed and Dorado doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Zan screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Elrey Dorado!
Elrey Dorado thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 38     
Date:   May 25, 2023





181 cm
26 yrs
185 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 18 wins and 12 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 19 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Edson Gomes, Thiago Cunha and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD#
Okoye closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Okoye lands in his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (0) Zan#SUB2#
Zan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoye is aware though and is defending well.
Okoye pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zan is keeping the position for now. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Okoye doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Okoye manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB2#
Zan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoye is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Okoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Zan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Okoye gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Okoye sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zan's guard. #T1##SUB#
Okoye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Okoye is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zan defends it well. #SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Okoye pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Zan defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Okoye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Okoye is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zan sees it coming and defends easily.#T2##SUB#
Okoye is working for a kimura but Zan is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
Zan gets back to full guard.
Okoye wants to pass the guard but Zan is keeping the position.#SUB#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Okoye avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #T3##SUB2#
Zan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Okoye can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zan looking for a guillotine here but Okoye defends easily. #SUB#
Okoye drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Okoye jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Zan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Okoye defends well.#T4##SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB#
Okoye drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick Okoye off! Okoye jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB2#
Okoye got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Okoye has managed to get both his arms back between Zan's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Okoye avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB#
Okoye thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Okoye is aware though and is defending well.#SUB#
Okoye is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Okoye pushes down on Zan's leg and manages to get into half guard.#T5#
Zan won't allow Okoye to pass to mount.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zan tries to roll over but Okoye keeps him under control.#SUB#
Okoye is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Okoye maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Zan could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Okoye has cracked it and Zan is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Okoye!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ikemba Okoye!
Our winner, Ikemba Okoye, 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: Bots de Garra 37     
Date:   May 24, 2023





185 cm
31 yrs
188 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 11 wins and 2 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 19 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Edson Gomes and Mauricio Rocha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#CL#
Zan gets tackled into the ropes by Adam. Adam maintains the clinch.
Adam is breathing heavily.#TD#
Adam has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Zan is trying to keep an underhook but Adam manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Adam (2) vs (0) Zan
Zan gets full guard.#SUB2#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Adam doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Adam manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
Zan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Adam gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Adam forces his way into half guard.#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Zan is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Adam is tapping! Great win for Zan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Tan Zan!
During a confident post fight interview, Tan Zan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 35     
Date:   May 22, 2023





193 cm
28 yrs
205 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of New York, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 0 losses; Gunnar Gunnarsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 18 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Luis Engracia, Paulo Santos and Leandro Rodrigues.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Zan tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Gunnarsson defends well and Zan ends up having to push Gunnarsson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.#CL#
Gunnarsson clinches. #TD2#
Zan is working on a single leg takedown against the ropes. Gunnarsson can't fight it off and eventually Zan manages to take the fight to the floor. Gunnarsson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Gunnarsson (0) vs (2) Zan
Zan won't allow Gunnarsson to sweep him here.
Gunnarsson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
Zan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Gunnarsson looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Gunnarsson looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Gunnarsson!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Gunnarsson (4) vs (2) Zan
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zan is positioning himself to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunnarsson trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom.
Zan tries to get back to half guard but can't.#T1#
Gunnarsson trying to control the position but Zan is working away. #SUB#
Zan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Gunnarsson's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Gunnarsson! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Zan has tapped! This one is allllll over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Gunnar Gunnarsson!
Gunnar Gunnarsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 34     
Date:   May 21, 2023





179 cm
34 yrs
162 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 6 losses; Bong Ji Woo! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 17 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Mauricio Rocha and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Ji Woo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zan.
Ji Woo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Ji Woo stuffs the takedown.#CL#
Ji Woo moves into the clinch.#TD#
Ji Woo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ji Woo (2) vs (0) Zan#SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ji Woo pulls his head out easily.
Ji Woo uses his free foot to push down on Zan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zan.
Score +3 for passing guard: Ji Woo (5) vs (0) Zan
Zan is squirming around, avoiding Ji Woo's attempts to control the action. #SUB#
Ji Woo working for a guillotine from mount but Zan is in no mood to give up.
Ji Woo wants to control the pace but Zan is squirming around nicely.
Zan working to try and regain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Ji Woo working for a submission but Zan is keeping him at bay.
Ji Woo controlling from mount.
Ji Woo can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Zan is looking to escape. #T1#
Zan is looking to improve his position but Ji Woo isn't that keen on the idea.#SUB#
Ji Woo working for a submission but Zan is keeping him at bay.
Zan slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Ji Woo wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving.
Ji Woo content to stall in guard here. #SUB2#
Zan looking for a guillotine here but Ji Woo defends easily. #T2#
Zan can't keep his opponent in guard - Ji Woo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount. #SUB#
Ji Woo 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! Zan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bong Ji Woo!
Our winner, Bong Ji Woo, 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: Bots de Garra 33     
Date:   May 20, 2023





160 cm
29 yrs
145 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 4 losses; Jerry Curls! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 16 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Thiago Cunha, Emerson Jorge and Alexandre Firmino.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zan shoots for a double leg takedown but Curls sprawls well. He's pushed Zan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Curls tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Zan manages to circle out of the way.
Curls leaves Zan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zan is defended easily by Curls.
Curls wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Jerry Curls has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tan Zan.
Zan shoots for a takedown but Curls saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zan fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Curls wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zan misses with a takedown #CL#
and Curls holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan is trying to drag Curls to the mat but Curls just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.#TD#
Curls jumps guard and drags Zan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Curls has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Curls might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Zan drops back, looking for a kneebar! Curls looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Curls looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Curls!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Curls (4) vs (0) Zan
Curls has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Curls (6) vs (0) Zan
Curls tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Zan looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Score +3 for taking back: Curls (9) vs (0) Zan
Zan tries to escape but Curls has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Curls doesn't have the hooks in and Zan manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Curls (9) vs (2) Zan
Curls has Zan pulled in close to control his posture. #SUB#
Zan looking to improve position, pressing down on Curls's thigh with his hand. Curls seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Zan paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Zan's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Curls picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jerry Curls!
Jerry Curls seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 31     
Date:   May 18, 2023





175 cm
31 yrs
156 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 15 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Emerson Jorge, Leandro Rodrigues and Matheus Silva.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zan changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ferkingstad tries to avoid it but Zan manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ferkingstad to the ground. Ferkingstad escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zan is trying hard to land a takedown here. Ferkingstad sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet. #TD2#
Zan feints and as Ferkingstad raises his hands in defense, Zan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (0) vs (2) Zan
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Ferkingstad lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (2) vs (2) Zan#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Ferkingstad passes into half guard.
Ferkingstad wants to take a breather but Zan is having none of it. #SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan looking for subs from the bottom but Ferkingstad mounts him!
Score +3 for passing guard: Ferkingstad (5) vs (2) Zan
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan can't escape the position.
Zan has given up his back. Will we see Ferkingstad going for some submissions?
Score +3 for taking back: Ferkingstad (8) vs (2) Zan
Zan breaks Ferkingstad's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Ferkingstad (8) vs (4) Zan#T1##SUB#
Ferkingstad looking for a triangle here. Zan is fighting it but it looks tight! Ferkingstad pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zan is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
A victorious Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 30     
Date:   May 17, 2023





172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs



167 cm
32 yrs
146 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 14 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 15 wins and 11 losses; Ricky Judge!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Daniel Cesar and Seu Braga.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Zan throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Judge's waist but Judge gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zan off to one side. #TD2#
Zan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Judge#SUB2#
Judge thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Judge pushing down on Zan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Judge is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zan!
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (0) vs (5) Judge
Zan gets back to half guard.#SUB2#
Judge seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Judge has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Zan defend it? Judge steps over the head and cranks it - Zan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Judge!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 28     
Date:   May 15, 2023





184 cm
30 yrs
160 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 0 losses; Zabit Hussein! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 13 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Alexandre Firmino and Luis Engracia.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL#
Hussein closes the distance and pushes Zan back into the ropes.
Hussein tries for a takedown but Zan manages to get underhooks.
Hussein is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Zan to keep the fight standing.
Zan tries to score a body lock takedown but Hussein shows good agility there to stay on his feet.#TD#
Hussein pulls Zan into guard. #SUB#
Hussein throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB2#
Zan drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hussein manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zan has Hussein in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (2) vs (0) Zan#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a triangle but Hussein pushes his legs off easily.
Hussein stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hussein doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hussein manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Hussein drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hussein jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zan keeping moving, preventing Hussein from controlling successfully. #T1##SUB2#
Hussein avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Zan has an active guard here but Hussein has managed to pass into half guard. #SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Hussein is looking for a kimura but Zan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hussein to get the leverage.
Hussein looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB#
Hussein wants to work for an arm triangle but Zan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Hussein will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.#SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Hussein is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #T2##SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hussein pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
Hussein is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hussein.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hussein tries to pass to full mount but Zan defends it. #SUB#
Hussein is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hussein is trying to control. Zan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time. #SUB#
Hussein is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zan is just riding it out for now. Hussein eventually gives up the hold.
Hussein works his foot free and advances to mount.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (5) vs (0) Zan#T3#
Zan can't escape the position.
Zan stops Hussein from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
Hussein is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Zan to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Zan shrugs it off.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Zan is wriggling around trying to escape.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hussein. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zan regains half guard.#SUB2#
Zan has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Hussein escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Hussein!
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (8) vs (0) Zan
Hussein trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom.
Zan tries to improve position but can't. #T4##SUB#
Hussein looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Zan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Hussein advances to full mount.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Hussein (10) vs (0) Zan
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard. #SUB#
Hussein has control of Zan's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Zan regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Zan is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Hussein mounts Zan! Really nice guard pass there! #T5#
Zan bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (10) vs (2) Zan#SUB2#
Zan is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Hussein is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Hussein has escaped and now he's on top!
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Hussein (12) vs (2) Zan
Hussein trying to control but Zan is working from the bottom.
Hussein passes into half guard.
Hussein wants to pass the guard but Zan is defending well.
Hussein uses his free foot to push down on Zan's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Zan.
Score +3 for passing guard: Hussein (15) vs (2) Zan
Hussein fails to advance to Zan's back.
Zan is in all sorts of trouble here. #SUB#
Hussein working for a guillotine from mount but Zan is in no mood to give up. #T6#
Zan is trying to reverse the position but instead Hussein has taken his back - oops!
Score +3 for taking back: Hussein (18) vs (2) Zan
Zan staying busy and making it hard for Hussein to control.
Zan tries to roll but Hussein sticks to his back. #SUB#
Hussein tightening his grip on Zan, looking for the choke.
Zan rolls, trying to escape but Hussein keeps control of the position. #SUB#
Zan preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Hussein. #SUB#
Hussein has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Zan! Can he survive? No! He's out! Hussein gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Zabit Hussein!
Zabit Hussein was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 19     
Date:   May 06, 2023





172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs



190 cm
28 yrs
210 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 12 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of London, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 0 losses; Zeke Titus!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Paulo Santos.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Titus changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Zan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Zan (0) vs (4) Titus#SUB2#
Titus is trying to get an arm triangle but Zan is defending well.
Zan is looking for a sweep.
Zan is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Titus off and has taken his back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Zan (4) vs (4) Titus
Titus is trying to break free.
Titus turns into Zan and is now in his guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (4) vs (6) Titus
Titus passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Score +3 for passing guard: Zan (4) vs (9) Titus
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Zan stops Titus from passing to mount. #SUB2#
Titus tries for a kimura but Zan is defending well.
Titus tries to move to mount but Zan blocks the move with his legs.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan tries to improve position but can't.
Titus gets to mount! Zan was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Score +2 for reaching mount: Zan (4) vs (11) Titus
Zan tries to reverse the position but Titus maintains control.#T1##SUB2#
Titus is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Titus looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Zan is looking to get to half guard.#SUB2#
Titus is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily. #SUB2#
Titus working for a submission here. He's tucked his head under his opponent's arm, looking for an arm triangle. He's hopped off into side control, looking to tighten the submission... is it going to work? He's given up a good position looking for it. Zan looks OK. Oh, I spoke too soon, he's out! That must have been tighter than I thought! Excellent work there by Titus! Submission of the night perhaps?

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Zeke Titus!
Zeke Titus thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 18     
Date:   May 05, 2023





185 cm
31 yrs
188 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 4 wins and 1 losses; Principo Adam! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 11 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Luis Engracia and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Zan closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Adam (0) vs (4) Zan
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Adam manages to work his way to half guard, despite Zan's best efforts.#SUB2#
Zan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Adam slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.#SUB2#
Zan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Adam is on top in guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Adam (2) vs (4) Zan
Adam trying to control but Zan is working from the bottom. #SUB2#
Zan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Adam can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
Zan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adam defends well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan throws his legs up looking for a submission but Adam uses it to pass to side control.
Score +3 for passing guard: Adam (5) vs (4) Zan#SUB#
Adam is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK. #T1##SUB#
Zan wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Adam has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Zan's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Zan is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Adam!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 16     
Date:   May 03, 2023





185 cm
33 yrs
171 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 6 wins and 8 losses; Malcolm King! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 10 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Alexandre Firmino, Leandro Rodrigues and Emerson Jorge.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Zan looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: King (0) vs (2) Zan#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB2#
Zan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
Zan is working for submissions here but there's nothing on. #SUB#
King looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.
Zan wants to free his trapped foot but King is holding on for dear life with his legs. #SUB2#
Zan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#T1##SUB2#
Zan is sneakily working for an arm triangle but King sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
King is defending against the submission attempts here by Zan. #SUB2#
Zan is working for a submission of some sort.
King is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though. #SUB2#
Zan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
King looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB#
King actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but King defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Zan is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura here.
King gets back to full guard. #SUB#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
King is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
King had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zan defends it easily.#T3##SUB#
King is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zan defends well.#SUB#
King is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB2#
Zan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
Zan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Zan got a little sloppy there for a moment and King has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zan has managed to get both his arms back between King's legs - danger averted.#SUB2#
Zan drops back looking for a leg! King is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and King manages to kick Zan off! Zan jumps back into King's guard. #T4##SUB2#
Zan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
King has his foot on Zan's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Zan works his way back into a safe position though.#SUB2#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Zan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
King is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: King (2) vs (2) Zan
Zan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zan.
Zan keeping full guard, as King tries to pass. #SUB#
King thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T5##SUB2#
Zan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. King gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
King avoids a guillotine attempt easily. #SUB2#
Zan working for a triangle but King defends it easily.
King sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zan's guard. #SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
Zan looks winded!#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but Zan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for King to get the leverage. #T6##SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zan tries to roll over but King keeps him under control.#SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.#SUB#
King wants to work for an arm triangle but Zan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#T7##SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Zan is defending against the submission attempts here by King. #SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily. #SUB#
King is working for a submission of some sort. #T8##SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
King looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
King is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Zan doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time King. #SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well. #T9##SUB#
King is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work. #SUB2#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but King pulls his head out easily.
King wants to pass the guard but Zan is defending well. #SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
King is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Zan is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
King in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Zan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from King!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 10:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Malcolm King!
A very excited looking Malcolm King made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 14     
Date:   May 01, 2023





172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs



185 cm
28 yrs
189 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 9 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Montreal, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 0 losses; Giovanni De Rossi!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Edson Gomes and Emerson Jorge.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#CL2#
De Rossi moves into the clinch.
De Rossi prevents the takedown attempt. #TD2#
De Rossi jumps guard and drags Zan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back. #SUB#
Zan drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Zan off! Zan jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
Zan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan got a little sloppy there for a moment and De Rossi has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zan has managed to get both his arms back between De Rossi's legs - danger averted.
Zan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. De Rossi is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Zan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T1##SUB#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Zan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
De Rossi not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for De Rossi on the ground.#SUB#
Zan drops back looking for a leg! De Rossi is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and De Rossi manages to kick Zan off! Zan jumps back into De Rossi's guard.
De Rossi is pulling down on Zan's head to control his posture.
Zan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. De Rossi swivels though and keeps the full guard. #T2##SUB2#
De Rossi looking for a triangle here. Zan is fighting it but it looks tight! De Rossi pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zan is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Giovanni De Rossi!
A very excited looking Giovanni De Rossi made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 13     
Date:   Apr 30, 2023





179 cm
27 yrs
182 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 3 losses; Jordan Lisko! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 2 wins and 8 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Seu Braga and Daniel Cesar.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD2#
Zan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lisko was covering up waiting for the punch and Zan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Lisko (0) vs (2) Zan#SUB2#
Zan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Lisko. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Lisko had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zan defends it easily.#SUB#
Lisko is looking to cinch up a triangle. Zan throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Lisko's body to avoid the submission. Lisko has instead reached around Zan's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Lisko arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jordan Lisko!
Jordan Lisko decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 11     
Date:   Apr 28, 2023





180 cm
25 yrs
177 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Mathieu David! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 8 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Thiago Cunha and Edson Gomes.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?#TD2#
Zan throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. David was covering up waiting for the punch and Zan finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: David (0) vs (2) Zan
David not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Zan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Zan is pushing down on David's leg trying to pass to half guard. David is fighting to maintain full guard but Zan has managed to sneak the leg through.
David has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Zan is working away from the top position though.#SUB2#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
David tries to get to full guard but Zan has control of the leg. #SUB2#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but David defends the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan wants to work for an arm triangle but David is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB2#
Zan is trying to work for a kimura but David is defending well. #T1##SUB2#
Zan is trying to work for a kimura but David is defending well. #SUB2#
Zan is working for a submission of some sort.
David on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if David tries to get out of the position.#SUB#
David looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
David is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
David is working hard here to advance position.#T2##SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
David trying to hold on to Zan's head to control him but Zan postures up. #SUB2#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
David is looking for a sweep. Zan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
David is looking to improve his position. #T3#
David trying to hold on to Zan's head to control him but Zan postures up. #SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura here.
Zan passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: David (0) vs (5) Zan
David holds on for dear life.#SUB2#
David has left one of his arms exposed and Zan doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. David screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Tan Zan!
A victorious Tan Zan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 9     
Date:   Apr 26, 2023





179 cm
37 yrs
183 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 1 losses; Skjoldr Leifsson! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 7 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Luis Engracia and Daniel Cesar.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
Nice takedown defense from Zan. No joy for Leifsson on that attempt.
Leifsson tries for a takedown but Zan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.#TD2#
Zan looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Leifsson!
Score +4 for clean takedown past guard: Leifsson (0) vs (4) Zan
We've been hearing good reports from Leifsson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB2#
Zan working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leifsson sneaks back into half guard.#SUB2#
Zan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Leifsson has managed to free his arm - good work. #T1##SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Leifsson doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zan. #SUB#
Leifsson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Leifsson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Leifsson actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan is working for a kimura but Leifsson is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#T2##SUB#
Leifsson is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Zan is tapping! Great win for Leifsson!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Skjoldr Leifsson!
Skjoldr Leifsson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 8     
Date:   Apr 25, 2023





184 cm
36 yrs
186 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 8 wins and 3 losses; Cole Orion! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 6 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Felipe Paraventi, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Zan shoots in for a double leg but Orion sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Orion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Orion somewhat.
Nice takedown defense from Orion. No joy for Zan on that attempt.
Zan stuffs the takedown.#TD2#
Zan shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Orion is trying to defend but Zan finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Orion (0) vs (2) Zan#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Zan is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Orion doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zan. #T1##SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Orion is looking for a sweep. Zan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#SUB2#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#T2##SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Orion defends it well. #SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
We've been hearing good reports from Orion's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB2#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #T3##SUB2#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.
Zan prevents Orion from improving his position.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
Orion is defending against the submission attempts here by Zan. #SUB2#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions. #T4##SUB2#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Orion defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Orion looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan wants to work for an arm triangle but Orion is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt. #SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Orion actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #T5#
Orion is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Zan's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Zan's back!
Score +4 for clean sweep to past guard: Orion (4) vs (2) Zan
Orion is hanging on to Zan's back as he tries to escape. #SUB#
Orion has his arm under Zan's chin here. Game over son! Orion squeezes tightly and Zan is forced to tap out!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Cole Orion!
A very excited looking Cole Orion made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 7     
Date:   Apr 24, 2023





178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 5 wins and 2 losses; Juha Ahokas! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 5 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Leandro Rodrigues, Luis Engracia and Alexandre Firmino.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Ahokas gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Ahokas (0) vs (2) Zan#SUB#
Ahokas working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Ahokas is tightening it up a little... Zan has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Zan reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Zan taps out! Nice BJJ there by Ahokas!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Juha Ahokas!
Juha Ahokas thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 6     
Date:   Apr 23, 2023





172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs



188 cm
34 yrs
219 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 4 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 3 losses; Shogun Silva!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Cesar, Edson Gomes and Felipe Paraventi.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD#
Zan closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (0) Silva#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.#SUB#
Zan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. #SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions off his back.#SUB2#
Silva looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Zan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Silva defends it well. #SUB#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions. #T1##SUB#
Zan seems to be working for a kimura but Silva defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
Silva actively working from the bottom here.#SUB#
Silva is defending against the submission attempts here by Zan.
Zan tries to pass the half guard into mount. Silva knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt. #SUB2#
Silva is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Zan is tapping! Great win for Silva!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Shogun Silva!

 

Event: Bots de Garra 5     
Date:   Apr 22, 2023





172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs



178 cm
27 yrs
180 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 3 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 3 wins and 2 losses; Juha Ahokas!
The judges for this bout are Paulo Santos, Daniel Cesar and Edson Gomes.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.#TD#
Zan closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Ahokas quickly recovers to half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (0) Ahokas#SUB2#
Ahokas looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zan is working for a kimura but Ahokas is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB2#
Ahokas looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ahokas is trying to get back to full guard.#SUB#
Zan is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahokas is pressing down on Zan's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.#SUB2#
Ahokas pushes a forearm under Zan's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Zan is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Juha Ahokas!
After winning the bout, Juha Ahokas thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 4     
Date:   Apr 21, 2023





187 cm
29 yrs
216 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Los Angeles, with a TWGC record of 10 wins and 8 losses; Darragh Fiachna! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 2 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Mauricio Rocha, Alexandre Firmino and Thiago Cunha.


Let's get this grappling contest under way! Who will be victorious?
Fiachna leaves Zan with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Fiachna looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zan shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fiachna but Fiachna pushes him off and we're back to square one.#TD#
Fiachna shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zan's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Fiachna (2) vs (0) Zan
Fiachna looking to pass the guard.
Fiachna advances position into side control!
Score +3 for passing guard: Fiachna (5) vs (0) Zan
Fiachna moves into full mount!
Score +2 for reaching mount: Fiachna (7) vs (0) Zan
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Fiachna takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Score +3 for taking back: Fiachna (10) vs (0) Zan#SUB#
Fiachna is working for the choke. It looks like he might have got it... has he...? Yes! Zan is tapping out! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Darragh Fiachna!
A victorious Darragh Fiachna thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 3     
Date:   Apr 20, 2023





172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs



193 cm
46 yrs
245 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 1 wins and 1 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 51 wins and 17 losses; Dragan Hozdic!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Emerson Jorge and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters connect hands in the middle of the mat and we are under way.#TD2#
Hozdic shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Zan's guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (0) vs (2) Hozdic#SUB2#
Hozdic is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB2#
Hozdic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hozdic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Hozdic drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hozdic jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Hozdic sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zan's guard. #SUB2#
Hozdic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hozdic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.
Zan is breathing heavily.#SUB2#
Hozdic is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well. #SUB2#
Hozdic is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well.
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T1##SUB2#
Hozdic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB2#
Hozdic is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Zan is defending against the submission attempts here by Hozdic. #SUB2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hozdic is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
Hozdic is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
Hozdic looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #T2##SUB#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hozdic pulls his head out easily.
My spies in HELLCADEMY BJJ inform me that Hozdic has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!#SUB2#
Hozdic is trying for a kimura here. Zan looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Hozdic wins by kimura!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dragan Hozdic!
Dragan Hozdic thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 2     
Date:   Apr 19, 2023





172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs



210 cm
34 yrs
238 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 1 losses; Tan Zan! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 7 wins and 4 losses; Tor KillsInWater!
The judges for this bout are Matheus Silva, Daniel Cesar and Thiago Cunha.


The fighters bow as they face eachother in the middle of the mat and we are under way.
KillsInWater fails with a takedown attempt.
KillsInWater looks winded!#TD#
A momentary lapse in concentration from KillsInWater enables Zan to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. KillsInWater manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (0) KillsInWater
Zan pushing down on KillsInWater's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work. #SUB#
Zan is looking for a kimura but KillsInWater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zan to get the leverage. #SUB#
Zan is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
KillsInWater actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Zan looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zan pulls his head out easily. #T1#
Zan prevents KillsInWater from improving his position.#SUB#
Zan is looking for a kimura but KillsInWater is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Zan to get the leverage. #SUB2#
KillsInWater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB2#
KillsInWater looking for submissions from an awkward position here.#SUB#
Zan is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there. #SUB#
Zan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zan pulls his head out easily. #T2##SUB#
Zan is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so KillsInWater is just riding it out for now. Zan eventually gives up the hold. #SUB#
Zan is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zan pulls his head out easily. #SUB2#
KillsInWater looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zan is trying to work for a kimura but KillsInWater is defending well. #T3##SUB#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions. #SUB#
Zan is working for a kimura but KillsInWater is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB#
Zan seems to be looking for submissions.
KillsInWater moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#SUB#
Zan drops back looking for a leg! KillsInWater is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and KillsInWater manages to kick Zan off! Zan jumps back into KillsInWater's guard. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #T4#
Zan tries to free his leg and advance position but KillsInWater is retaining full guard. #SUB2#
KillsInWater has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking for a triangle but Zan pushes his legs off easily. #SUB#
Zan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
Zan got a little sloppy there for a moment and KillsInWater has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zan has managed to get both his arms back between KillsInWater's legs - danger averted.#SUB#
Zan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Zan drops back looking for a leg! KillsInWater is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and KillsInWater manages to kick Zan off! Zan jumps back into KillsInWater's guard. #T5#
KillsInWater keeping full guard, as Zan tries to pass. #SUB2#
KillsInWater looking for a guillotine here but Zan defends easily. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zan defends well.#SUB#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Zan looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Zan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T6##SUB2#
KillsInWater looking for a guillotine here but Zan defends easily. #SUB#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zan thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle. #SUB#
Zan drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Zan jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Zan is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
KillsInWater bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zan's guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Zan (2) vs (2) KillsInWater#T7##SUB#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KillsInWater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KillsInWater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Zan throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KillsInWater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KillsInWater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick KillsInWater off! KillsInWater jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick KillsInWater off! KillsInWater jumps back into Zan's guard. #T8##SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KillsInWater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Zan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KillsInWater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB#
Zan working for a triangle but KillsInWater defends it easily. #SUB#
Zan has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but KillsInWater can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself. #SUB2#
KillsInWater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #T9##SUB#
Zan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Zan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#SUB2#
KillsInWater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zan looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB#
Zan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.#SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KillsInWater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KillsInWater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KillsInWater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB#
Zan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. KillsInWater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #T10#
KillsInWater looking to pass the guard. #SUB#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KillsInWater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KillsInWater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KillsInWater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB#
Zan escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. KillsInWater gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance. #SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick KillsInWater off! KillsInWater jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB#
Zan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. KillsInWater is aware though and is defending well.#T11##SUB#
Zan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and KillsInWater defends well.#SUB#
KillsInWater avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
KillsInWater forces his way into half guard.#SUB#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking for a kimura here. #SUB2#
KillsInWater seems to be working for a kimura but Zan defends the submission attempt.#SUB2#
KillsInWater is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work. #T12##SUB#
Zan looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#SUB#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
KillsInWater is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zan sees it coming and defends easily.#SUB#
Zan actively working from the bottom here.#SUB2#
KillsInWater is working for a submission of some sort. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zan defends it well. #SUB#
Zan is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but KillsInWater pulls his head out easily. #T13##SUB2#
KillsInWater is working for a kimura but Zan is defending it quite comfortably. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Zan gets back to full guard. #SUB2#
KillsInWater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB2#
KillsInWater thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position. #SUB#
Zan is looking for a triangle but KillsInWater pushes his legs off easily. #T14##SUB#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KillsInWater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. KillsInWater manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. #SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back looking for a leg! Zan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Zan manages to kick KillsInWater off! KillsInWater jumps back into Zan's guard. #SUB2#
KillsInWater drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and KillsInWater jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position. #SUB2#
KillsInWater is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there. #SUB#
Zan working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. KillsInWater doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Zan is tightening it up a little... KillsInWater has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! KillsInWater reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! KillsInWater taps out! Nice BJJ there by Zan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 14:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tan Zan!
Tan Zan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: Bots de Garra 1     
Date:   Apr 18, 2023





181 cm
25 yrs
185 lbs



172 cm
44 yrs
164 lbs


This TWGC bout is 1 fifteen minute round in the super heavyweight division. Introducing today's competitors. In the red corner, competing out of Las Vegas, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Ikemba Okoye! And in the blue corner, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, with a TWGC record of 0 wins and 0 losses; Tan Zan!
The judges for this bout are Seu Braga, Paulo Santos and Mauricio Rocha.


The official calls the fighters to the middle and the contest is under way.
Okoye shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zan as he jumps to the side.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okoye or perhaps it was just good defense by Zan, which made it look bad.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okoye or perhaps it was just good defense by Zan, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ikemba Okoye. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Okoye.
Zan has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Okoye or perhaps it was just good defense by Zan, which made it look bad. #TD2#
Okoye tries to sprawl but Zan drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Score +2 for takedown into guard / half guard: Okoye (0) vs (2) Zan
Zan looks winded!
The fighters are battling for position here. Okoye manages to regain full guard. Nice work. #SUB#
Okoye is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.#SUB#
Okoye looking for a guillotine here but Zan defends easily.
Okoye keeping full guard, as Zan tries to pass. #T1##SUB#
Okoye looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar. #SUB#
Okoye throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Zan wants to pass the guard but Okoye is keeping the position.
Okoye manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zan manages to get himself to full guard.
Score +2 for sweep to guard / half guard: Okoye (2) vs (2) Zan
Okoye passes Zan's right leg, so he's now in half guard. #SUB2#
Zan looking for submissions off his back.#SUB#
Zan is defending against the submission attempts here by Okoye. #SUB#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Okoye is looking for a kimura here. #T2##SUB#
Okoye is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg. #SUB#
Okoye is trying to work for a kimura but Zan is defending well. #SUB#
Okoye is working for a submission of some sort.
Okoye controlling the action here.#SUB#
Okoye seems to be working for a kimura but Zan defends the submission attempt.#T3#
Okoye trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom.
Okoye passes the guard and advances to mount!
Score +3 for passing guard: Okoye (5) vs (2) Zan#SUB#
Okoye is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Zan is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Zan flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Okoye anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Zan and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Okoye slips an arm under Zan chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Okoye has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Okoye is squeezing on Zan like an anaconda would it's prey. Zan fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ikemba Okoye!
A relieved looking Ikemba Okoye 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: C182: Dixon vs Collins     
Date:   Apr 09, 2023
#R1#
Zan misses with a straight right.
Sadler misses the shot to the body.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sadler ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
A big left from Sadler misses.
Sadler missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Sadler.
Sadler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Sadler counters with a body kick.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sadler. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Sadler looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
An inside leg kick lands from Sadler.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sadler throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadler lands with a cross.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Sadler blocks a jab.#T1#
Sadler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Zan scores with a decent looking hook.
Zan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Sadler's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Zan takes one to the chin there.
Jack Sadler seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan cracks Sadler with a good jab.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Sadler is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sadler lands with a shot to the body.
Zan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Sadler tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan looks to land a right hand but Sadler moved out of range.
Sadler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice defenses there by Sadler.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan blocks a head kick by Sadler.
Sadler blocks a jab.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan takes one on the button.
Sadler lunges at Zan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zan's hand.
Sadler misses with a hook to the body
and Zan counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Jack Sadler has been cut.
Sadler has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.#T2#
Sadler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Sadler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sadler punishes Zan's body with a nice straight punch.
Zan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the liver by Sadler. Beautiful body shot.
Zan tries to move into range but Sadler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zan tries to move into range but Sadler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadler scoring well with a low kick there.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Sadler's shoulder, as Sadler tries to avoid the shot.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadler moves away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sadler, as that shot connected.
Sadler thuds his right hand into Zan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadler.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Sadler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Sadler. That snapped Zan's head back.
Sadler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Sadler jabs Zan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Jab from Zan.#T3#
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Sadler ducks down to avoid it.
Zan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sadler.
A lazy left from Zan finds it's target.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Sadler's shoulder, as Sadler tries to avoid the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadler jabs Zan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadler moves away from the strike by Zan.
Nice shot lands for Sadler.
Sadler fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Zan staying out of range there.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
A jab lands there for Sadler.
Sadler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zan at a distance.
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!
Sadler throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadler misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan cracks a nice hook into Sadler's ribs.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sadler was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.#T4#
Sadler moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadler.
Sadler tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sadler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zan's head backwards.
Sadler lands a slapping body shot.
Sadler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Sadler misses with a hook. Zan ducked under it nicely.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Sadler ducks down to avoid it.
Sadler throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan misses with a hook. Sadler ducked under it nicely.
Sadler misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Sadler manages to avoid it.
Sadler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sadler is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zan throws a hook but Sadler avoids it easily.
Sadler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zan misses the jab.
Sadler slips under a jab.
Sadler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sadler dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Sadler's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Sadler waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zan.
Zan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sadler connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zan scrambles back to his feet.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Sadler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Sadler.
A jab lands there for Sadler.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Good standup being displayed there by Sadler as he connects with a hook.
A left and a right from Sadler both land. Nice combination.
Sadler has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan throws a jab when Sadler was well out of range.
Zan connects with a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Sadler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Sadler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zan swings for the body but Sadler moves out of range.
Sadler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Sadler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Sadler moves away from the strike by Zan.
Sadler moves away from the strike by Zan.
Sadler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Sadler ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Sadler smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A shot to the liver by Zan. Beautiful body shot.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Sadler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan doesn't manage to clinch there - Sadler circles away.
Sadler scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zan doesn't seem bothered though.
Sadler tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Sadler counters with a leg kick.
Sadler cracks Zan with a good jab.
Zan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadler scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Sadler cracks Zan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A big left from Zan misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zan needs to keep his hands up - Sadler had a free shot at his head there.#T2#
Sadler moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Sadler ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sadler throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Zan takes one to the side of the head.
Sadler looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Sadler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Sadler's head but Sadler sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Sadler does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab, jab by Sadler - just one landing.
A jab from Zan misses. #KD2#
Sadler lands a left and a right that send Zan crashing to the mat, dazed. Sadler thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Zan is rocked!
Sadler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Oh Zan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sadler has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Sadler there as he acknowledges the shot.
Sadler throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sadler lands with a straight right. Zan didn't see that one coming.
Sadler lands with a good body shot.
Zan seems to have got his legs back now.
Nice jab there from Sadler.
Zan walks into a left hand.
Sadler swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zan.#T3##KD2#
Sadler drops Zan with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zan looks back up at him and smiles so Sadler waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Sadler connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zan momentarily.
Zan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Sadler scores with a jab. Zan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Jack Sadler seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadler misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
A lazy left from Sadler finds it's target.
Sadler throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sadler takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Sadler fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Sadler connects with a body shot that sends Zan's belly button to the back.
Sadler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sadler lands with a nice body punch. #T4#
Sadler misses the shot to the body.
Sadler cracks Zan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadler.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice body punch from Sadler.
Sadler looks to land a right hand but Zan moved out of range.
Sadler slips a straight right by Zan.
Nice shot by Sadler.
Sadler cracks a nice hook into Zan's ribs.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sadler misses with an uppercut.
Sadler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadler misses with a wild body shot.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Sadler slips under a jab.
Zan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jack Sadler showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jack Sadler's cut.
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. This is the final round!#R3#
Sadler cracks Zan with an open hand slap.
Jab from Sadler.
Sadler catches Zan with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Donk. Sadler catches Zan right on the button with a cross.
Sadler moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Zan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Sadler jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Sadler misses with a straight left.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Sadler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
A nice inside leg kick there by Sadler. That's going to slow Zan down.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan walks into a straight right hand from Sadler.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadler bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zan's head backwards.
Zan misses with a hook.
Sadler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sadler throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Sadler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.#T1#
Sadler just misses with a punch to the body.
Sadler slips under a jab from Zan.
Sadler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan cracks Sadler with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sadler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Sadler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Sadler lands a jab to Zan's midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sadler throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Sadler.
Sadler comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Sadler finds it's way round the side to connect with Zan's head.
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sadler thumps Zan with a low kick.
Sadler works Zan's body with a nice hook.
Sadler misses with a wild body shot.
A cross from Sadler lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sadler takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sadler. #T2#
Nice defenses there by Zan.
Sadler connects with a body shot that sends Zan's belly button to the back.
Sadler moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadler lands a nice looking body shot.
Sadler swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Sadler makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Sadler moves out of range of the strikes.
Sadler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadler lands a jab to the head.
Sadler lands a nice looking body shot.
Sadler scores with a jab to the body.
Sadler lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sadler darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zan tries to move into range but Sadler moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Sadler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab. #T3#
Sadler moves away from the strike by Zan.
Sadler throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
A left lands for Sadler.
A jab from Zan misses.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sadler.
Sadler displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Sadler lands the left hand.
Zan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadler swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sadler throws a big shot that misses.
Sadler misses with a straight right.
Zan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadler under the eye.
Zan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sadler under the eye.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sadler misses with a looping right.
Sadler misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss. #T4#
Some wild striking there from Sadler.
Sadler loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Sadler staying out of range there.
Sadler misses with a looping left.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sadler tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Jack Sadler is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zan throws a jab when Sadler was well out of range.
Nice jab there from Zan.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Sadler moved out of range nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sadler fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sadler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sadler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.

And that's the end of the fight!
Jack Sadler comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sadler 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 Felipe Paraventi scores the fight 27:30
Judge Seu Braga scores the fight 27:30
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Sadler!

Jack Sadler thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C173: Ji Woo vs Land     
Date:   Mar 12, 2023
#R1#
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Belvedere lands a body shot.
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Belvedere misses with a right hand
and Zan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Belvedere on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zan misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Zan has closed the distance and engaged Belvedere in a clinch.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Belvedere.
Belvedere changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Belvedere counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan thuds a left hand into Belvedere's body.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Belvedere throws a big shot that misses.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Belvedere is out of range. #T1#
Zan swats away the attempt to clinch by Belvedere.
Zan misses with a hook.
Belvedere bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zan's head backwards.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
Belvedere tries to clinch up but Zan circles away and keeps his distance.#CL#
Zan closes the distance and pushes Belvedere back into the cage.
Zan pushes Belvedere back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
Zan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Belvedere.
Belvedere looks winded!
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Belvedere backwards.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Belvedere controls his hands.
Belvedere tries to land knees in the clinch but Zan avoids the damage to the body.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T2#
Zan avoids the elbow strike from Belvedere, against the cage.
Zan managing to block the knees to the body from Belvedere.
Zan avoids a wild elbow strike from Belvedere.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belvedere or not.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Belvedere pushes off an throws an elbow but Zan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Belvedere misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zan.
Belvedere blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Zan.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Belvedere's elbow.
Belvedere wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Zan.
Belvedere is trying to drag Zan to the mat but Zan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richmond Belvedere.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Belvedere or not.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan cracks Belvedere with a nice body shot.#T3#
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Belvedere tries to throw a body punch but Zan avoids it by throwing Belvedere back against the cage.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Belvedere looking for a takedown.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Belvedere.
Zan tries a body shot but Belvedere blocks it.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Belvedere backwards.
Belvedere blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Belvedere wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zan scores with a shoulder strike. #TD2#
Belvedere lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Belvedere on the ground.
Zan moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zan controls Belvedere momentarily but Belvedere frees himself.
Zan pulls Belvedere in close to prevent any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.#T4#
Belvedere 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.
Zan has control of Belvedere's left arm, preventing Belvedere from doing any damage.
Zan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Belvedere is one step ahead there.
Belvedere loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Zan pulls Belvedere in close to his closed guard and prevents Belvedere from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Jab, jab by Zan - just one landing.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Belvedere missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Belvedere 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 Zan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Belvedere misses with an uppercut.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Belvedere drops his hands momentarily and Zan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Belvedere shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zan pinned against the cage. Zan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zan throwing a counter right hand but Belvedere manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Belvedere.
Belvedere throws a looping overhand right but Zan ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Belvedere does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Belvedere! But no joy.
Belvedere with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zan to score with a decent uppercut.#T1#
Zan tests Belvedere's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Belvedere shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zan as he avoids it easily.
Belvedere is breathing heavily.
Zan cracks a nice hook into Belvedere's ribs.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Belvedere takes a jab right on the kisser.
Belvedere takes one on the button.#ROC#Belvedere is rocked!
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Belvedere looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Zan misses.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Belvedere's head but Belvedere sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Belvedere can do to turn this around?
Zan throws a body punch but Belvedere moves out of range.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.#KD#
Zan lands a left and a right that send Belvedere crashing to the mat, dazed. Zan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Belvedere is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan steps in with a hook that catches Belvedere right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Zan follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Belvedere looks absolutely devastated.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
During a confident post fight interview, Tan Zan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: C165: Cranio vs Nakagawa     
Date:   Feb 19, 2023
#R1#
Zan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pavlek counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Pavlek ducks down to avoid it.
Zan lands a jab.
Pavlek throws a sloppy head kick and Zan moves out of range easily.
Pavlek moves out of range of the strikes.
Pavlek fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pavlek counter with a right hand.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Pavlek is out of range.
Pavlek misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan catches Pavlek with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Pavlek counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Zan is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Zan wants to clinch.#T1#
Pavlek takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Pavlek sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pavlek ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Pavlek is looking to counter with head kicks.
Pavlek ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Pavlek connects with a jab.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Pavlek counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Pavlek takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan lunges at Pavlek with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Pavlek's hand. #T2#
Zan lands a slapping body shot.
Pavlek on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Pavlek.
Zan 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.
Pavlek rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zan is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pavlek had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Pavlek blocks a jab.
Pavlek looks to land a combination but Zan avoids it well.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan throws a body punch but Pavlek moves out of range.
Pavlek lunges at Zan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zan's hand.
Zan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pavlek wants to clinch.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Pavlek looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T3#
Zan cracks Pavlek with an open hand slap.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Pavlek was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A little feinted left hand from Pavlek on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zan moves out of range as Pavlek strikes.
Pavlek lands with a straight right. Zan didn't see that one coming.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pavlek.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pavlek misses with a head kick.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pavlek takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing. #KD#
Pavlek lands a big head kick that sends Zan tumbling to the mat! Pavlek takes a step backwards and waves Zan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pavlek throws a quick counter head kick but Zan was just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Pavlek.#T4#
Zan scores with a nice head shot.
Zan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Pavlek counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pavlek connects with a jab.
Zan misses with a hook. Pavlek ducked under it nicely.
Zan throws a hook but Pavlek avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Pavlek.
Zan misses with a hook. Pavlek ducked under it nicely.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Pavlek to counter with a crisp jab.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD#
Pavlek sends Zan crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Pavlek is motioning to the referee to let Zan up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#Zan is rocked!
Zan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pavlek.
Zan is still on wobbly legs! Can Pavlek finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan blocks a head kick by Pavlek.
Zan seems to have recovered his senses.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Pavlek lands with a short shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Jakov Pavlek dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Pavlek misses with a body shot.
Pavlek misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pavlek displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Pavlek moved out of range.#CL#
Pavlek closes the distance and clinches.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Pavlek tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zan avoids it.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Pavlek on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavlek.
Pavlek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlek controls the action.
Pavlek lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A hook to the body from Pavlek. #T1#
Pavlek blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Pavlek blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan avoids the elbow strike from Pavlek, against the cage.
Pavlek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pavlek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zan is breathing heavily.
Pavlek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavlek lands a nice shot to the body.
Pavlek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlek controls the action.
Zan takes an elbow to the temple.
A right handed body shot lands from Pavlek.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Pavlek.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Pavlek controls the action.
Pavlek tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow.
Pavlek blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Pavlek.
Pavlek goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pavlek lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Pavlek throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A body shot lands from Pavlek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pavlek pushes Zan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. #T2#
Pavlek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pavlek lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Pavlek lands a hook that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
A short right from Pavlek on the inside.
A short left from Pavlek.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pavlek.
Pavlek throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zans head.
Pavlek lands a hook that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Pavlek lands a body shot in the clinch.
Pavlek scores with a nice hook to the head.
Pavlek crunches a lovely knee into Zan's ribcage.
A short body shot lands from Pavlek as the two fighters clinch.
Pavlek digs a right hand into Zan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zan's gas tank.
Pavlek lands a right hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pavlek.
Pavlek scores with a shoulder strike.
Pavlek lands an elbow that stopped Zan in his tracks for a moment.
Pavlek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zan.
Pavlek lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Jakov Pavlek has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Pavlek misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pavlek works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T3#
Pavlek lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice body punch from Pavlek - that landed with a thud.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pavlek.
Pavlek stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Pavlek creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pavlek scores with a hook to the body.
Pavlek lands a body punch in the clinch.
Pavlek lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zan.
Pavlek lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Pavlek lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zan or not.
Pavlek misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Pavlek.
Pavlek lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zan tries a body shot but Pavlek blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Pavlek.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#BC#
Pavlek breaks from the clinch.
Pavlek throws a sloppy head kick and Zan moves out of range easily.
Pavlek throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T4#
Zan looks to land a left hand but Pavlek moved out of range nicely.
As Zan tries to get set, Pavlek tries to push him back and clinch up but Zan manages to avoid the attempt.
Zan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pavlek.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Pavlek moved out of range.
Pavlek was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Pavlek just misses with a punch to the body.
Pavlek scores with a nice strike.
Zan gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jakov Pavlek!
After winning the bout, Jakov Pavlek thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: C146: Blyad vs Kilgore     
Date:   Dec 21, 2022
#R1#
Zan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Millers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Zan avoids it well and moves away.
Zan lands with a cross.
Zan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Miller's head backwards.
Miller misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Miller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zan.
Miller listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miller scores with a nice strike.
Miller moves away from the strike by Zan.
Miller slips under a jab from Zan.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Miller, as that shot connected.
The fighters circling - Miller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Miller lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zan doesn't seem phased though.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Miller moved out of range nicely.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan throws a jab when Miller was well out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Miller.
Zan throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.
Miller uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Miller slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Miller moves away.
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Miller thuds a left hand into Zan's body.
Miller throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Miller lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Miller looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Zan misses with a body shot #TD#
and Miller counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zan!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller scores with punches from side control.
Miller in side control, throwing shots but Zan defends.
Miller controlling from side mount.
Zan is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Miller cracks Zan with a big elbow.
Miller creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Miller. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Miller taking a breather here.
Zan is trying to control Miller's posture but Miller avoids it. #T3#
Miller postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Zan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Miller's best efforts.
Miller seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Miller looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Zan with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miller trying to control from half guard but Zan is working away.
Miller prevents Zan from standing back up.
Zan wants to control but Miller is keeping busy.
Zan makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Zan.#T4#
Miller postures up.
Miller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Miller engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Miller connects with a couple of short punches.
Miller wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving.
Miller landing with the ground and pound.
Miller with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Lynton Miller dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Miller thuds a left hand into Zan's body.
Miller throws a series of punches but Zan moves out of range.
Zan connects with a body shot.
Donk. Miller catches Zan right on the button with a cross.
Miller defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Zan lands a head shot.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Miller lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zan lands a jab to the nose.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Miller throws a good cross that connects.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Zan avoids it well and moves away.#T1#
Miller ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan misses with a straight right.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miller.
Miller moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Miller throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Miller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller slips a jab from Zan.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Miller avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Miller uses good head movement to avoid it.
Miller avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Miller's shoulder, as Miller tries to avoid the shot. #T2#
Zan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Miller.
Zan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Miller takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Miller lands a nice looking body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A good leg kick by Miller. #TD#
Miller shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zan wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zan manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Zan controlling the position.
Miller cracks Zan with a solid left hand.#T3#
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zan looking to control.
Miller showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Miller seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zan for as long as he can get away with.
Zan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Miller is one step ahead there.
Miller throws a strike but Zan rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVB##T4#
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zan tries to stand but Miller is controlling from the bottom.
Zan won't allow Miller to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Miller holds on and takes a little breather.
Miller continues to stall.
More hug and hope from Miller.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Lynton Miller will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Nice shot by Zan.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Miller moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Miller with a hook.
Miller displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan throws a hook but Miller blocks it.
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Miller appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miller misses the shot to the body.
Zan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Miller lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Miller is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Lynton Miller is winning the standup battle so far.#T1#
Miller uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Miller misses with a wild body shot.
Zan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Miller keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Miller changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Miller slips the punch.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Miller looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Miller is just out of range.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Miller keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan lands a body shot. #T2#
Miller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Miller attempts a counter takedown but Zan avoids it well and moves away.
Miller on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zan throws a body punch but Miller moves out of range.
Miller feinted with a counter takedown.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Miller's head but Miller sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Miller avoids the body shot from Zan.
A nice leg kick lands there from Miller.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Miller.
Miller ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Miller.
Zan dips to his left and cracks Miller with an uppercut!
A big left from Zan misses.
Miller half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Miller throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zan punishes Miller's body with a nice straight punch.
Miller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T3#
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Miller sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Miller fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Miller is out of range.
Zan moves out of range as Miller throws a body kick.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan throws the left hand but Miller avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Zan moves into the clinch successfully.
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Zan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Miller. #BC#
Miller's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Miller.
Miller tries to counter with a takedown but Zan is quick to defend against it.#TD#
Miller closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zan to the mat! Zan manages to get full guard. #T4#
Zan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Miller postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Miller not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lynton Miller is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Miller has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Miller in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miller is in close to Zan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miller lands a couple of digs.
Miller 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.
Lynton Miller overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.#SUB2#
Zan is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Miller is aware though and is defending well.
Miller is stalling in the full guard.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tan Zan.
I think Miller 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Lynton Miller!

Our winner, Lynton Miller, 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: C144: De Minaur vs. Kilgore     
Date:   Dec 03, 2022
#R1#
Remnant moves away from the strike by Zan.
Remnant is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Remnant.
Zan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Remnant in his tracks.
Remnant 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.
Remnant doesn't manage to clinch there - Zan circles away.
Zan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #CL2#
Remnant clinches up against the cage.
Remnant stalls.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Remnant has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zan after a bit of a struggle.
With the fighters up against the cage, Remnant throws an elbow but misses.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan working aggressively here. #T1#
A short left from Zan.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Remnant controls his hands.
Zan lands a left hand.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan cracks Remnant with a nice body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #TD2#
Remnant pulls guard successfully.
Remnant wants to sweep but no luck.
Zan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Remnant swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Remnant on the ground.#SUB2#
Remnant escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Zan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Zan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SU#
Remnant is working an open guard so Zan takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.#T2#
Zan throws a hook but Remnant avoids it easily.
Remnant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zan swivels and escapes.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan jabs Remnant to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Remnant shoots in for a double leg but Zan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soviet Remnant.#CL#
Zan rushes Remnant and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Remnant drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zan prevents the takedown attempt.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Remnant blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
Remnant throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs. #BC2#
Remnant breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Remnant is defended easily by Zan.
Zan misses with an uppercut. Remnant saw that one coming.
Remnant defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Remnant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Remnant closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Remnant counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zan with a hook.
Zan cracks Remnant with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#T4#
Remnant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zan as he jumps to the side.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Remnant moves away.
Remnant has a takedown stuffed.
Remnant swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zan throws a body punch but Remnant moves out of range.
Remnant scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Zan throws a jab when Remnant was well out of range.
Remnant on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Remnant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Remnant tries to clinch but Zan moves away
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Soviet Remnant has been cut.
Remnant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zan sprawls well. Zan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remnant gets slowly back to his feet.
It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Remnant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Soviet Remnant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2##CL#
Zan closes the distance and pushes Remnant back into the cage.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Remnant's elbow. #BC2#
Remnant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Remnant shoots in looking for a takedown. Zan tries to sprawl out of it but Remnant keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Remnant shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Zan as he jumps to the side.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Remnant moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Remnant raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Remnant's shoulder, as Remnant tries to avoid the shot.
Remnant misses with a takedown attempt - Zan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soviet Remnant.
Remnant on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Remnant can do to turn this around?#T1#
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Remnant.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Remnant.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Zan misses with a looping left.
A big left from Zan misses.
Remnant changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Remnant makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Remnant is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Remnant counters with a series of strikes. Zan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Remnant. #CL2#
Remnant has taken the fight to the clinch.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Remnant uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Remnant goes for a takedown attempt but Zan pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance. #T2#
Zan lands with a good body shot.
Zan takes a swing at Remnant's ribcage but misses.
Remnant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Remnant shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zan sprawls well. Zan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Remnant gets slowly back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Remnant staying out of range there.
Remnant blocks a jab.
Remnant tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Remnant somewhat.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Remnant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Remnant tries to counter by closing the distance.
Remnant tries to clinch
and Zan counters with a three punch combo that has Remnant backing up. Remnant nods at Zan to acknowledge the strikes.#T3#
Remnant lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zan misses with a hook. Remnant ducked under it nicely.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Remnant goes for a double leg but Zan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zan continues to drive forward.
Zan swings for the body but Remnant moves out of range.
Zan takes a swing at Remnant's ribcage but misses.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Remnant counters with a straight right hand.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Remnant's head but Remnant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Remnant misses with a takedown attempt - Zan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Remnant uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Remnant tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zan defends well and Remnant ends up having to push Zan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Remnant tries for a takedown but Zan circles away easily
and Zan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Soviet Remnant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#T4#
Zan avoids a kick to the body.
Remnant tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zan swivels and escapes.
A jab from Zan misses.
Zan swings widly with a right hand #CL2#
and Remnant counters by clinching up.
A short right from Zan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Remnant is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Zan is defending well.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Zan.
Remnant blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Remnant breaks the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Remnant.
Remnant fails to land the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Soviet Remnant's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R3#
Remnant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zan connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Remnant comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Remnant shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zan defends it nicely.
Remnant staying out of range there.
Remnant tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Remnant moved out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Remnant.
Zan lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan stuffs the takedown.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Soviet Remnant.
Remnant takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Good standup being displayed there by Zan as he connects with a hook.
Zan connects with a looping right hand.
Zan stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Zan wants it to stay on the feet.
Zan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Remnant on the side of the head.
Remnant shoots in but Zan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
A little feinted left hand from Zan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zan defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Remnant.
Zan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Remnant momentarily.
A jab from Zan finds it's way through Remnant's defenses.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Remnant's head but Remnant sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Remnant wants to counter with a clinch but Zan pushes him away.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zan, as that shot connected.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range. #ROC#Remnant is rocked!#T2#
Zan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Remnant is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Zan darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Remnant's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Zan before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tan Zan!
An out of breath Tan Zan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C133: Magnus vs. Panda     
Date:   Oct 02, 2022
#R1#
A nice inside leg kick there by Terrell. That's going to slow Zan down.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Terrell.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Terrell takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Terrell finds it's way through Zan's defenses.
Zan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Terrell.
Zan avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Terrell misses the shot to the body.
Terrell throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Phillip Terrell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Terrell throws a lazy right hand but Zan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Terrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Terrell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Terrell lands a lovely overhand right.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrell. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terrell flicks out a counter leg kick but Zan steps away.
Zan tests Terrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Terrell with a nice cross.#T1#
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Terrell, as that shot connected.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Terrell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zan lands a jab to the head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
Zan cracks a nice hook into Terrell's ribs.
Nice uppercut there from Zan.
Terrell misses with an uppercut.
Zan lands with an overhand left.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Terrell tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice cross by Zan.
Terrell has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Terrell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Terrell follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
Zan connects with a crisp jab.
Terrell throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Terrell misses with a wild combination. #T2#
A chopping leg kick lands by Terrell.
Terrell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zan.
Zan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Terrell throws out the jab.
Zan thuds a left hand into Terrell's body.
Zan takes a swing at Terrell's ribcage but misses.
Terrell throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Terrell scores with a jab.
Zan swings for the body but Terrell moves out of range.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Terrell slips the punch.
Terrell lands a head shot.
Terrell connects with a leg kick.
Terrell lands a jab to Zan's midsection.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Terrell is just out of range.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Terrell moves away and avoids it.
Terrell is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Zan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Terrell scores with a decent looking hook.
Nice shot lands for Terrell.
Zan misses with a looping right.#T3#
Terrell ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Terrell is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot.
Terrell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Terrell lands an overhand right.
Terrell misses with an uppercut.
Zan tests Terrell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Terrell looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Terrell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Terrell misses with a body shot.
No joy there for Terrell, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Terrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Terrell takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Terrell is looking to slow Zan down with leg kicks.
Some bone on bone action there as Zan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Zan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan cracks Terrell with a good jab.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Terrell moves away from the strike by Zan.
Terrell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Zan blocks a head kick by Terrell.
A slow jab from Terrell misses its intended target.
A little feinted left hand from Zan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Terrell moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrell manages to avoid it.
Decent striking displayed by Zan there.
Zan throws a good cross that connects.
Zan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Terrell throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Terrell on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Terrell's head but Terrell sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Terrell misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Terrell misses with an attempted mid kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zan stuns Terrell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Terrell manages to avoid it.
Zan slips a straight right by Terrell.
Terrell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zan circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Phillip Terrell will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Terrell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Terrell slips a jab from Zan.
Zan blocks a jab.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan takes one to the chin there.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Terrell finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Zan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terrell slips under a jab.
Terrell is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Terrell connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Phillip Terrell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zan slips a jab from Terrell.
Terrell scores with a jab to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan scores with the left hand. Terrell knows he should have avoided that one.
Zan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Terrell scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zan lands a right hook to the body.
Zan takes a swing at Terrell's ribcage but misses. #T1#
Zan checks a low kick from Terrell.
Terrell staying out of range there.
A head kick misses from Terrell.
Terrell slips a jab from Zan.
Terrell blocks a jab.
Terrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan ducks right into an uppercut from Terrell.
Terrell connects with a solid leg kick.
Zan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Terrell. Terrell obviously looking to wear him down.
Terrell throws a looping overhand right but Zan ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Zan misses the target.
Terrell lands a nice looking body shot.
Terrell misses with a few strikes there.
Terrell avoids the body shot from Zan.
Terrell moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan lands with a nice body punch.
A jab from Terrell finds it's way through Zan's defenses.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Terrell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it 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!
Terrell slips a straight right by Zan.#T2#
Zan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Terrell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Terrell scores with a leg kick.
Terrell lands with a nice body kick.
Terrell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Terrell under the eye.
Zan tries to move into range but Terrell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Terrell lands with a cross.
Zan misses with a hook.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Terrell scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A solid leg kick lands there for Terrell.
Terrell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T3#
Terrell thumps Zan with a low kick.
Terrell drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Terrell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Terrell moved out of range.
Terrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Zan throws a body punch but Terrell moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Terrell.
Terrell throws a wild body kick that Zan sees coming a mile off.
Zan lands the left hand.
Terrell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Terrell.
Zan throws a jab when Terrell was well out of range.
Terrell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan takes one on the button.
Terrell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Terrell.
Terrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Terrell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan checks a leg kick.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Terrell moves away.
Terrell lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Terrell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Terrell scores with a head kick. Zan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zan throws a hook but Terrell avoids it easily.
Zan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A decent looking cross lands there for Terrell.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Terrell throws a leg kick but Zan moved away.
Terrell defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Terrell slips a straight right by Zan.
Terrell looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Terrell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Terrell's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zan under the eye.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrell throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Phillip Terrell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Terrell has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zan finds it's way round the side to connect with Terrell's head.
Zan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Terrell throws a one two combo.
Terrell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A looping hook to the body misses from Terrell. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrell ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Terrell misses with an uppercut
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Zan swings for the body but Terrell moves out of range.
Terrell tries to close the distance and clinch but Zan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Terrell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zan moves out of range and avoids them all 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 looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Terrell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Terrell lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Terrell pushing out the jab but it's not landing. #T1#
Terrell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zan's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Terrell gets a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Terrell.
Terrell tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow.
Terrell lands a nice shot to the body.
A short left from Terrell.
Terrell tries a body shot but Zan blocks it.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan tries a body shot but Terrell blocks it.
Terrell blocking some punches.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Terrell.
Zan gets through Terrell's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zan scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Terrell fails to land.
Terrell lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan misses with some punches.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Terrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Terrell misses with some punches.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zan working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Zan.
A short body shot lands from Terrell as the two fighters clinch.
Terrell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
Terrell misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Terrell.
Terrell lands an uppercut.
Terrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow. #T3#
Terrell is working Zan over against the cage.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
Terrell scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Terrell.
Terrell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Phillip Terrell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Terrell's elbow.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tan Zan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Terrell blocks an uppercut.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Still in the clinch, Zan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Terrell.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Terrell uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terrell blocks a body shot from Zan.
Terrell misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan tries a body shot but Terrell blocks it.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Terrell prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Terrell avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Terrell has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Phillip Terrell!

Phillip Terrell seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C129: Kahn vs. Lohmus 2     
Date:   Sep 16, 2022
#R1#
Zan lands with a nice body punch.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Cucumber slips the punch.
Zan lands a nice hook to Cucumber's body. Cucumber takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #CL#
Zan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A bit of stalling here from Cucumber.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan misses with some punches.
Cucumber lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Cucumber blocks an uppercut.
Zan gets through Cucumber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Cucumber.
Cucumber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The referee calls for Cucumber to work.
Zan scores with a hook to the body.
Cucumber misses with a punch to the body.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T1#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Cucumber tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cucumber lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cucumber.
Cucumber fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cucumber is leaning against Zan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cucumber misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cucumber is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zan is keeping busy.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cucumbers head.
Cucumber pushes Zan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cucumber.
Cucumber can't find room to land a body shot as Zan controls the action.
Cucumber misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cucumber throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
A right hand to the body from Zan.
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cucumber lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T2#
Cucumber lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan takes a shot to the head.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cucumber throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
Cucumber swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Cucumber has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Cucumber can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cucumber.
Cucumber misses with the head strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cucumber tries a body shot but Zan blocks it.
Cucumber misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T3#
Cucumber working aggressively here.
Cucumber lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zan lands a body punch.
Cucumber blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan is working Cucumber over against the cage.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan pushes Cucumber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cucumber looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cucumber misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan lands a body punch.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan scores with a shoulder strike.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Zan. #T4#
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.#ROC#Cucumber is rocked!
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cucumber is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nice body punch from Zan - that landed with a thud.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cucumber.
Zan misses with some punches.
Cucumber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cucumber.
A hook to the body from Zan.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Cucumber misses with a punch to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cucumber seems to have recovered his senses.
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cucumber backwards.
Cucumber blocks a body shot from Zan.
Cucumber scores with a hook to the body.
Cucumber lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cucumber's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cucumber throws a head punch that misses.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cucumber.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan 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#
Zan drops Cucumber with a naaaaasty hook - Cucumber is in real trouble here! Zan dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A victorious Tan Zan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C126: Road vs. Chellios     
Date:   Sep 04, 2022
#R1##CL#
Cucumber has Zan up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Cucumber fails to land. #BC#
Cucumber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Cucumber shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zan defends it nicely.
Zan scores with a punch to the head.
Cucumber drops his hands momentarily and Zan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zan digs a good body shot into Cucumber's ribs.#CL#
Cucumber drives through and clinches with Zan against the cage.
Zan presses Cucumber against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cucumber controls his hands.
Zan avoiding damage as Cucumber throws knees to the body.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Zan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cucumber takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cucumber.
Cucumber tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cucumber.
I was talking to Cucumber's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.#BC#
Cucumber breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zan slips a straight right by Cucumber.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cucumber was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Cucumber fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Decent striking displayed by Cucumber there.
Zan takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Cucumber throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL#
Cucumber rushes Zan and presses him up against the cage.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cucumber or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cucumber - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Cucumber backwards. #T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan tries a body shot but Cucumber blocks it.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cucumber tries a body shot but Zan blocks it.
Cucumber is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Zan lands an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cucumber.
Zan working aggressively here.
Cucumber just leaning against Zan, taking a breather.
Cucumber blocking some punches.
Cucumber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zan up against the cage.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Zan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cucumber backwards.
Cucumber blocks an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Zan. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan. #BC#
Cucumber pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cucumber shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The Cucumber seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cucumber connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Cucumber lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Cucumber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cucumber was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.#CL#
Cucumber darts in and clinches Zan up against the cage.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Zan.
Zan tries a body shot but Cucumber blocks it.
A bit of stalling here from Cucumber.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Cucumber.
Cucumber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards. #BC#
Cucumber breaks from the clinch.
Cucumber swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Cucumber misses with a straight left.
Zan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.#T4#
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Cucumber counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cucumber scores with a body shot.
Cucumber tries to close the distance and clinch but Zan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Cucumber.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Cucumber moves away and avoids it.
Cucumber with a nice cross.#CL#
Cucumber moves into range and clinches up with Zan.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Cucumber avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cucumber's elbow.
Zan lands a body punch.
Cucumber tries to pull guard but Zan won't allow it.
Cucumber working aggressively here.
Cucumber blocking some punches.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan pushes Cucumber back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that The Cucumber will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2#
Zan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#CL#
Cucumber has closed the distance and engaged Zan in a clinch.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cucumber controls his hands.
Cucumber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A bit of stalling here from Cucumber.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Zan.
Cucumber scores with a shoulder strike.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cucumber or not.
A hook to the body from Zan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cucumber.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cucumber's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#BC#
Cucumber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cucumber tries to clinch up.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zan checks a low kick from Cucumber.
A countering left hand to the body from Zan misses.
Cucumber slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Cucumber counters with an inside leg kick. #T1#
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cucumber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Danga de danga de dang - Cucumber scores with a four punch combination!
Cucumber is looking to clinch.
Cucumber misses with a right hand
and Zan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cucumber takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cucumber throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Cucumber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Cucumber is looking to counter punch.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Cucumber darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #CL2#
Zan pushes Cucumber up against the cage in a clinch.
A shot in the inside from Cucumber.
Cucumber is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Cucumber lands with a left to the head.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it. #T2#
Stalling in the clinch from Cucumber.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Still in the clinch, Zan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cucumber looking to stall.
A short right from Cucumber on the inside.
Cucumber lands a right hand.
Cucumber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Cucumber blocking some punches.
Zan digs a right hand into Cucumber's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cucumber's gas tank.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cucumber scores with a shoulder strike.
Cucumber lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cucumber connects with a knee to the head.
A short body shot lands from Zan as the two fighters clinch.
Cucumber trying to stall but Zan improves his position.
Cucumber blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Cucumber prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Cucumber controls his hands.
Cucumber lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Cucumber misses with a punch to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cucumber.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cucumber.
Cucumber stalling in the clinch but Zan improves position.
Zan misses with some punches.
Tan Zan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Cucumber blocking some punches.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cucumber swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cucumber swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC#
Cucumber breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cucumber misses with a hook
and Zan counters with a lovely shot to the body.#T4#
Cucumber tries to clinch but Zan is having none of it.
Zan scores with a body shot.
Zan throws a hook but Cucumber blocks it.
Good leg kick by Cucumber.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cucumber throws a low kick but Zan avoids it.
Cucumber throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cucumber fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zan lands a head shot.
Cucumber slips under a jab from Zan.
Cucumber fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zan takes a swing at Cucumber's ribcage but misses. #CL#
Cucumber pushes Zan up against the cage in a clinch.
Cucumber lands a nice shot to the body.
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cucumber is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tan Zan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3#
Cucumber lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #CL#
Cucumber moves into the clinch successfully.
Zan scores with a shoulder strike.
Cucumber blocks a body shot from Zan.
Cucumber blocking some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Cucumber blocking some punches.
Cucumber is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cucumber looking to slow down the pace here.
Cucumber tries to stall but Zan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cucumber blocks a body shot from Zan.
Cucumber stalling in the clinch but Zan improves position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by The Cucumber.
Cucumber misses with a looping right.
Zan cracks Cucumber with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Cucumber is looking to clinch. #T1#
Cucumber misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cucumber uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Cucumber takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Cucumber takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Cucumber bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zan's head backwards.
Cucumber misses with a wild combination.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Cucumber does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cucumber bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Cucumber was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zan.
Cucumber moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Cucumber has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cucumber tries a knee to the head but Zan blocks it.
Zan cracks Cucumber with a nice body shot.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cucumber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan lands a left hand. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cucumber is trying to stall.
Cucumber throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Cucumber blocks an uppercut.
Zan blocking some punches.
Cucumber is trying to drag Zan to the mat but Zan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cucumber content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cucumber lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Cucumber misses with some punches.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zan as Cucumber tries to tie him up.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan lands an uppercut.#ROC2#Cucumber is rocked!
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cucumber wants to stall.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zan gets through Cucumber's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Oh Cucumber is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Cucumber blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cucumber blocks an uppercut.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cucumber blocks an uppercut.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cucumber seems to have got his legs back now.
Cucumber stalling in the clinch.
Zan blocking some punches.
Zan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Cucumber controls the action.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Cucumber uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Cucumber prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Cucumber controls the action. #T4#
Cucumber misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Cucumber tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cucumber will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zan up against the cage.
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cucumber backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Cucumber.
Cucumber lands an elbow that stopped Zan in his tracks for a moment.
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!
Cucumber prevents a body shot from Zan.
Cucumber lands a left hand.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Cucumber lands an elbow that stopped Zan in his tracks for a moment.
Cucumber blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Cucumber blocking some punches.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Zan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: C124: Corassa vs. Kenobi     
Date:   Aug 28, 2022
#R1#
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blyad.
Zan throws a body punch but Blyad moves out of range.
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blyad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Blyad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Blyad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blyad.
Blyad misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Zan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blyad shoots in looking for a takedown. Zan tries to sprawl out of it but Blyad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan lands a slapping body shot.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blyad fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Zan takes a swing at Blyad's ribcage but misses.
Blyad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zan defends it well.
Good leg kick by Blyad.
Zan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Blyad lands with a right hand.
Zan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blyad moves away.
Blyad looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blyad lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Zan.
Blyad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zan is looking to wear down Blyad with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Blyad.
Zan throws a body punch but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Zan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.#T2#
Zan throws the left hand but Blyad avoids the punch easily.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Blyad.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Blyad ducks down to avoid it.
Zan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Blyad ducks down to avoid it.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Blyad moved out of range.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Blyad! But no joy.
Blyad cracks Zan with a right hand to the side of the head.#TD2#
Blyad closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zan did well to prevent Blyad getting side control.#SUB2#
Blyad 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! Zan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ay Blyad!
A relieved looking Ay Blyad 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: C120: Kenobi vs. Skystalker     
Date:   Aug 13, 2022
#R1##CL2#
Badass clinches with his opponent.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Badass.
Badass tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Badass.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan takes a shot to the head.
Badass is trying to stall.
Badass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Badass.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan takes a shot to the head.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Badass. #BC2#
Badass manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Badass closes the distance and clinches.
Badass blocking some punches.
Badass scores with a shot to the side of Zan's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass pushes Zan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badass blocking some punches.
Badass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Badass digs a right hand into Zan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zan's gas tank.
Zan is breathing heavily.
Badass scores with a shoulder strike. #BC2#
Badass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #T1##CL2#
Badass closes the distance and clinches.
A short right from Badass.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan pushes Badass back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Badass lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Badass manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zan as Badass tries to tie him up.
Badass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Badass working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short uppercut from Badass. #BC2#
Badass breaks from the clinch.
Zan swats away the attempt to clinch by Badass.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Badass counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Badass moves into range and clinches up with Zan.
Badass lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zan backwards. #T2#
Badass scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Badass.
Badass lands an uppercut.
Zan misses with some punches.
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Badass taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards. #BC2#
Badass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Badass at a distance. #CL2#
Badass closes the distance and pushes Zan back into the cage.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Badass's elbow.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Badass.
Badass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Badass's head. #BC2#
Badass breaks from the clinch.
Badass ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Badass throws a counter combo.#T3#
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it.
Badass moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Badass counters with a straight right hand.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Badass ducks down to avoid it. #CL2#
Badass closes the distance and pushes Zan back into the cage.
Badass pushes Zan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Badass manages to break the clinch.
Zan swats away the attempt to clinch by Badass.
Zan misses with a hook to the body
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Badass connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan ducks right into an uppercut from Badass. #ROC2#Zan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.#CL2#
Badass moves into the clinch successfully. #T4#
Still in the clinch, Badass scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zan misses with some punches.
Zan prevents a body shot from Badass. #BC2#
Badass escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zan tests Badass's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL2#
Badass drives through and clinches with Zan against the cage.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Badass lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Badass. #BC2#
Badass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Badass waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL2#
Badass rushes Zan and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.#BC2#
Badass pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Badass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Badass avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valtteri Badass dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Badass moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Valtteri Badass seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Badass misses with a jab, cross combination.
Badass tries to clinch up but Zan circles away and keeps his distance.
Valtteri Badass is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Badass gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Badass softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Badass swings away with an uppercut that misses. #BC2#
Badass manages to break the clinch.
Zan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Badass gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Badass counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Badass works the jab nicely.
Zan misses with a jab to the body
and Badass counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan misses with an uppercut. Badass saw that one coming.#T1#
Badass tries to clinch up but Zan circles away and keeps his distance.
Zan swats away the attempt to clinch by Badass.
It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Badass.
Badass walks into a jab.
Badass connects with a nice looking jab.
Zan is looking to clinch.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Badass is just out of range.
Badass fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Badass works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Badass scores with a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Badass. That snapped Zan's head back.
Badass wants to clinch.#CL2#
Badass has Zan up against the cage in a clinch.
Valtteri Badass seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.#T2#
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Badass has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Badass can turn it around.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badass gets through Zan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.#BC2#
Badass manages to break the clinch. #CL2#
Badass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Badass is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Badass has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
Badass has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Badass fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan gets through Badass's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass lands a nice shot to the body.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Badass lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan. #BC2#
Badass breaks from the clinch.
Badass tries to clinch but Zan moves out of range.
Badass keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Badass looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Badass lands a nice hook to Zan's body. Zan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zan takes one to the side of the head.
Badass listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Badass moves away and avoids it.
Zan takes one to the side of the head.
Oh Zan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zan misses the jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Badass scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zan in his tracks. #T4#
Badass tries to clinch but Zan moves out of range.
Badass tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Badass thumps Zan with a low kick.
Zan seems to have got his legs back now.
Badass connects with a jab.
Badass tries to clinch up but Zan circles away and keeps his distance.
Badass uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Badass slips under a jab.#CL2#
Badass closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Badass.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Badass tries to stall but Zan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Zan letting Badass take a breather here.
Zan misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Badass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Valtteri Badass showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!#R3#
The fight stays on the outside here - Badass looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zan with a jab.
Zan misses with a hook. Badass ducked under it nicely.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan swings for the body but Badass moves out of range.
Zan misses with a straight right. #CL2#
Badass has closed the distance and engaged Zan in a clinch.
Come on Badass - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Badass lands a left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC2#
Badass breaks from the clinch.
Badass walks into a straight right hand from Zan.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Badass wants to clinch.
Zan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zan keeps the fight on the outside.#T1#
Zan walks into a jab.
Zan misses with a right hand #KD2#
and Badass counters with a crisp one two that drops Zan! Badass thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Zan to his feet! Zan is in big trouble!
Zan takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Badass is looking to clinch. #CL2#
Badass clinches. #BC2#
Badass breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. #CL2#
Badass has taken the fight to the clinch.
Badass goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan misses with some punches.
Badass lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badass scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Badass.
Badass goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #BC2#
Badass manages to break the clinch.
Badass tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Badass makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.#T2#
Badass moves out of range of the strikes.#CL2#
Badass clinches up against the cage.
Badass blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Badass stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Badass taking a breather.
Badass stalls.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Badass lands a nice uppercut.
Badass stalling in the clinch but Zan improves position.
Zan tries a body shot but Badass blocks it.
Badass lands with a right to the head.
Badass prevents a body shot from Zan.
Badass blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Badass lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Badass.
Badass lands with a left to the head. #T3#
Badass lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Badass breaks from the clinch.
Badass connects with an inside leg kick.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Badass counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badass drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Zan right on the button. Zan goes down! Badass follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Badass gets the win via TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Valtteri Badass!
Our winner, Valtteri Badass, 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: C116: Nagasaki vs. Dixon 3     
Date:   Jul 30, 2022
#R1#
Pandens cracks Zan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zan is looking to clinch.
Pandens throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandens throws a leg kick which misses Zan's front leg but catches the back leg as Zan tries to avoid it.
Zan slips under a jab from Pandens.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Pandens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandens looks to land a combination but Zan avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from Zan misses the target.
Zan throws a shot to the body.
Zan works Pandens's body with a nice hook.
Zan cracks Pandens with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pandens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Pandens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zan was well out of range. Poor timing from Pandens.
A little feinted left hand from Zan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zan throws a hook but Pandens avoids it easily.
Zan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Pandens's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan throws the left hand but Pandens avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pandens misses the target.
Zan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
A jab from Zan misses.
Pandens throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandens.
Zan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Pandens.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Pandens moved out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
It seemed like Pandens was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Pandens.
Pandens connects with an inside leg kick.
Pandens misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Pandens on the side of the head.
We've been informed that Pandens has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Pandens.
Pandens slips a jab from Zan.
Zan connects with a jab.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Pandens tries to land a front kick but Zan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Zan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pandens misses with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T2#
Pandens moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice uppercut there from Pandens.
Nice uppercut there from Zan.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Pandens counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pandens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandens displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Pandens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Pandens throws a head kick that Zan semi-blocks.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pandens has time to react.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Pandens counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Jab, jab by Pandens - just one landing.
Pandens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Zan misses the target.
Pandens misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Jab from Pandens.
Pandens lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#KD2#
Pandens cracks Zan with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zan looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Pandens finish him? #ROC2#Zan is rocked!#T3#
A swing and a miss from Pandens.
Oh Zan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pandens tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Pandens on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zan seems to have got his legs back now.
Pandens misses with a jab to the body
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jab from Zan.
Pandens fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zan on the side of the head.
Zan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pandens takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pandens throws a leg kick but Zan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Danga de danga de dang - Zan scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pandens on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pandens's corner calls for a 1-2. Pandens obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zan ducks right into an uppercut from Pandens.
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.#T4#
A combination from Pandens does no damage.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Pandens is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Pandens works Zan's body with a nice hook.
Zan lands a right hook to the body.
Zan lands a really nice looking cross but Pandens seems unphased.
Pandens connects with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Zan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pandens moves away.
Pandens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pandens slips under a jab from Zan.
Pandens misses with a straight left.
Pandens loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pandens misses with a combination
and Zan counters with a straight right hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Azriel Pandens will probably get the nod.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Pandens ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Pandens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Pandens moved out of range nicely.
Pandens lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Pandens throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pandens.
Nice body punch from Pandens.
Zan takes one to the chin there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Pandens let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zan staying out of range there.
Zan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pandens. Pandens obviously looking to wear him down.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pandens throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Zan punishes Pandens's body with a nice straight punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pandens throws a hook but Zan blocks it.#T1##CL#
Zan pushes Pandens up against the cage in a clinch.
Pandens tries to work over Zan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pandens misses with a punch on the inside.
Pandens looking to slow down the pace here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan misses with some punches.
Pandens has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
Zan lands a right hand.
Zan cracks Pandens with a nice body shot.
Zan tries to work over Pandens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pandens misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pandens lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pandens misses with a punch on the inside.
Pandens misses with some punches.
Zan tries a body shot but Pandens blocks it.
Pandens misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandens.
A short uppercut from Zan. #T2#
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandens uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Pandens.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandens.
Pandens throws a head punch that misses.
Pandens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Pandens tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Pandens.
Pandens softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Pandens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pandens lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan working aggressively here.
Azriel Pandens seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Pandens works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Pandens lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pandens.
Pandens scores with a hook to the body.
Pandens misses with a hook from the clinch. #T3#
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pandens.
A head punch on the inside from Pandens fails to land.
Pandens lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pandens misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pandens.
Zan tries to work over Pandens's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Pandens uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pandens tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Pandens cracks Zan with a nice body shot.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pandens blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T4#
Pandens scores with a hook to the body.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Pandens.
Pandens lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan tries a body shot but Pandens blocks it.
Pandens lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Pandens blocks an uppercut.
Pandens throws a head punch that misses.
Pandens lands a left hand.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pandens stalling in the clinch.
Pandens lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Pandens controls the action.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Pandens displaying some good clinch control by pressing Zan up against the cage.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
Pandens misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Azriel Pandens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Pandens bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zan's head backwards.
Zan misses with a hook.
Zan misses the body punch
and Pandens counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Pandens throws a shot to the body.
Pandens throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Pandens takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pandens pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good leg kick by Pandens.
Pandens moves out of range of the strikes.
Pandens throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Pandens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Pandens takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pandens counters with a good, hard body kick but Zan shrugs it off.
Zan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan misses with a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Pandens counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Pandens cracks Zan with an open hand slap.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Pandens! Zan is out on his feet! Pandens rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Zan is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Zan is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Azriel Pandens!
A relieved looking Azriel Pandens 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: C110: Joteel vs. Al Balushi     
Date:   Jul 08, 2022
#R1#
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A good leg kick by Andonian.
Zan scores with a body shot.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Andonian.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Andonian counters with a low kick, right behind Zan 's knee.
Andonian missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
No joy there for Andonian, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Andonian swinging wildly here.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andonian scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A jab from Zan does it's job there.
Andonian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Andonian misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Andonian fails in his attempt to clinch. #T1#
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Andonian ducks down to avoid it.
Andonian ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice defenses there by Andonian.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Andonian! But no joy.
Andonian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Andonian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Andonian scores with a body shot.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Andonian counters with a nice uppercut.
Andonian scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zan doesn't seem bothered though.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Andonian ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan throws a body punch but Andonian moves out of range.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Andonian misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Andonian lands a glancing blow to the side of Zan's head.#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Andonian defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Andonian is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot.
Andonian turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Andonian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Jab from Andonian.
A looping hook to the body misses from Andonian. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Andonian swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Andonian throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan throws a jab when Andonian was well out of range.
Andonian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andonian was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Andonian scores with a hook to the body. Zan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Andonian feints and then cracks Zan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zan down.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Andonian was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan checks a leg kick.
Andonian is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zan rather than just go for the knockout.#T3#
A looping hook to the body misses from Andonian. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Andonian.
Andonian looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zan throws a body punch but Andonian moves out of range.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Andonian looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Andonian misses the shot to the body.
Andonian throws a series of punches but Zan avoids them all with ease.
An attempted straight right counter from Zan misses the target.
Zan lands a nice shot that snaps Andonian's head back.
Andonian throws a series of strikes that have Zan backpedaling.
Andonian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Zan lands with a nice body punch.
Andonian ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Zan.
Andonian is looking to clinch but Zan is avoiding it. #T4#
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Andonian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and Zan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan throws a jab when Andonian was well out of range.
Andonian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Andonian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Andonian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Andonian tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Andonian. Andonian obviously looking to wear him down.
Zan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Andonian moves out of range of the strikes.
Andonian swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Andonian slips under a jab.
Zan throws the left hand but Andonian avoids the punch easily.
Zan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zan misses with a hook. Andonian ducked under it nicely.
Andonian misses with a right hand
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Garik Andonian will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##CL2#
Andonian drives through and clinches with Zan against the cage.
Zan misses with some punches.
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
A left hand lands to the body for Andonian.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Andonian controls his hands.
Zan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Andonian's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan avoids the elbow strike from Andonian, against the cage.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Andonian controls his hands.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Andonian misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian tries to work over Zan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Andonian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Zan prevents a body shot from Andonian.
Andonian connects with a nasty looking knee right to Zan's face.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Andonian.
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!
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T1#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Andonian.
Andonian's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Andonian takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Andonian.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian pushes Zan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
Andonian with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andonian tries to work over Zan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Zan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Andonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Andonian misses with a punch on the inside.
Andonian takes a shot to the head. #T2#
Andonian lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Andonian misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan.
Zan working aggressively here.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Zan controls his hands.
Andonian goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Andonian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Andonian lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zan.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian misses with some punches.
Andonian pushes Zan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Andonian misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian misses with a body punch. #T3#
Andonian pushes off an throws an elbow but Zan leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Andonian lands a left hand.
Andonian throws a head punch that misses.
Zan digs a right hand underneath Andonian's ribcage. Andonian let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Andonian misses with a body punch.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Andonian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Andonian or not.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Andonian throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Andonian tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow.
Zan tries to work over Andonian's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan blocking some punches.
Andonian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Andonian scores a nice knee to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.#T4#
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Zan controls his hands.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Andonian prevents a body shot from Zan.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Andonian blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Andonian.
Andonian lands a nice uppercut.
Nice elbow from Andonian.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Andonian comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Andonian lands an elbow inside that Zan shrugs off.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Andonian.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Garik Andonian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Zan lands with a right hand.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Andonian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Zan misses.
A nice side step and Andonian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Andonian fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Andonian.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Andonian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Andonian tried to score with a low kick but Zan checks it.
Andonian attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Andonian counters with a thumping low kick.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Zan.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andonian manages to avoid it.#CL#
Zan pushes Andonian up against the cage in a clinch.
Andonian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Andonian has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan. #T1#
Andonian tries to work over Zan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Zan controls his hands.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
Zan working aggressively here.
Andonian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Andonian tries to work over Zan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Andonian.
Andonian tries a body shot but Zan blocks it.
Andonian lands with a short shot to the head.
Andonian struggles to land a body shot inside as Zan controls his hands.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andonian lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Andonian - that landed with a thud.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Andonian works on Zan's body with a couple of short punches.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Andonian controls the action.
Andonian works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short right from Andonian.
Andonian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Andonian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan prevents a body shot from Andonian. #T2#
Andonian lands a body shot in the clinch.
Andonian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zans head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Andonian lands an uppercut.
Andonian lands a hook that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Andonian lands a body punch.
Andonian scores with a shoulder strike.
Andonian doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Andonian lands a nice shot to the body.
Andonian lands an elbow that stopped Zan in his tracks for a moment.
Andonian scores with a hook to the body.
Andonian lands a nice elbow. #CUT2#It looks like Tan Zan has been cut.
Zan takes an elbow to the forehead.
Andonian works on Zan's body with a couple of short punches.
Andonian lands a nice elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Andonian lands an uppercut.
Andonian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A short right from Andonian on the inside.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Andonian misses with a punch on the inside.
Andonian lands a shoulder strike. #T3#
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Andonian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Andonian misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Garik Andonian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Andonian scores with a shot to the side of Zan's head.
Andonian creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zan's defenses.
Andonian lands with a short shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Andonian.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Andonian lands an elbow inside that Zan shrugs off.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Andonian scores with a hook to the body.
Andonian lands with a right to the head.
Andonian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Andonian lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Andonian creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #ROC2#Zan is rocked!
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
Oh Zan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A hook to the body from Andonian.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan seems to have got his legs back now.
Zan takes a shot to the head. #T4#
Andonian gets through Zan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Andonian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zan managing to block the knees to the body from Andonian.
Andonian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Andonian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan tries a body shot but Andonian blocks it.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Andonian lands an elbow that stopped Zan in his tracks for a moment.
Zan takes a shot to the head.
Andonian lands an elbow that stopped Zan in his tracks for a moment.
Andonian presses Zan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Andonian lands with a left to the head.
Zan takes a shot to the head.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan working aggressively here.
Andonian pushes Zan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Andonian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Andonian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.

And that's the end of the fight!
Garik Andonian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Andonian 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Garik Andonian!

Garik Andonian spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.

 

Event: C107: Brandstatter vs. Murhaa     
Date:   Jun 26, 2022
#R1#
Bolsdeep tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolsdeep tries to clinch but Zan moves out of range.
Zan misses with a wild body shot. #CL2#
Bolsdeep fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zan, pushing him back against the cage.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Bolsdeep throws a head punch that misses.
Bolsdeep tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bolsdeep or not.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Bolsdeep controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolsdeep.
A hook to the body from Zan.
A head punch on the inside from Bolsdeep fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Bolsdeep fails to land.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan blocks a body shot from Bolsdeep.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep misses with some punches.
Bolsdeep has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bolsdeep can turn it around.#T1#
A shot in the inside from Zan.
A shot in the inside from Zan.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but Zan avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
Bolsdeep missing with knees to the body.
Zan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Bolsdeep misses with an elbow strike.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Zan lands a right hand.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.#ROC#Bolsdeep is rocked!
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bolsdeep backwards.
Nice body punch from Zan - that landed with a thud.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside. #T2#
Bolsdeep tries to throw a body punch but Zan avoids it by throwing Bolsdeep back against the cage.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Bolsdeep is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bolsdeep uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Bolsdeep looks winded!
Bolsdeep blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Zan.
Bolsdeep seems to have recovered his senses.
A body shot lands from Zan.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zan dips a shoulder and cracks Bolsdeep with a mighty uppercut! Bolsdeep falls back against the cage and Zan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bolsdeep is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A very excited looking Tan Zan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: C99: Magnus vs. Bartasz     
Date:   May 21, 2022
#R1#
Zan lands with a good body shot.
Zan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Lacplesis counters with a thumping low kick.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
Lacplesis has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cloud9 in the buildup to the fight.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacplesis takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan throws a hook but Lacplesis avoids it easily.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Lacplesis counters with a nice body kick.
Nice uppercut there from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Lacplesis moved out of range.
Lacplesis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Good leg kick by Lacplesis.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacplesis with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Lacplesis defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
Zan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Lacplesis moved out of range.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacplesis swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lacplesis is looking to wear down Zan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
A jab from Lacplesis does it's job there.
Zan tries to clinch but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Zan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lacplesis paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lacplesis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zan takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
An inside leg kick lands from Lacplesis.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Lacplesis looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Lacplesis takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
Zan swings for the body but Lacplesis moves out of range.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis scores with a shot to the body.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Lacplesis's head but Lacplesis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lacplesis cracks Zan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis dips to his left and cracks Zan with an uppercut!
Zan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Lacplesis swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan takes one on the button.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Lacplesis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot.
Zan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lacplesis throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Zan wants to clinch up but Lacplesis keeps it at a distance.
Zan misses with a straight left. #T3#
Zan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zan scores with a jab. Lacplesis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Lacplesis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Lacplesis.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
Zan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Zan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lacplesis.
Zan takes a swing at Lacplesis's ribcage but misses.
Lacplesis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Zan with a nice cross.
Lacplesis is looking to land body kicks.#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lacplesis slips a jab from Zan.
Zan misses with a body punch
and Lacplesis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lacplesis scores with a hook.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Lacplesis counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zan thinking.
Lacplesis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Lacplesis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Lacplesis counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #CL#
Lacplesis closes the distance and clinches.
Lacplesis presses Zan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lacplesis presses Zan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zan looks winded!
Lacplesis lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis is working Zan over against the cage.
Zan tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Lacplesis.
A nice left hand lands by Lacplesis.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Lacplesis.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Lacplesis lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Lacplesis finds it's way through Zan's defenses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacplesis.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zan can do to turn this around?
Zan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Lacplesis moved out of range nicely.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lacplesis.
Zan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover. #CL#
Lacplesis darts in and clinches Zan up against the cage.
Lacplesis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacplesis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan tries a body shot but Lacplesis blocks it.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow. #T1#
Lacplesis lands with a left to the head.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Zan takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT#It looks like Tan Zan has been cut.
Zan is breathing heavily.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Zan avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Zan's defenses.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow. #BC#
Lacplesis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lacplesis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacplesis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Lacplesis throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Lacplesis sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Lacplesis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Lacplesis was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.#T2#
Lacplesis cracks Zan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Lacplesis throws a right hand that Zan ducks under and follows up with a left that Zan also avoids with ease.
Lacplesis fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
Zan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lacplesis is just out of range.
A quick step to the side and Lacplesis tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Lacplesis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Lacplesis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacplesis lands a body shot.
Lacplesis swats away the attempt to clinch by Zan.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick which misses Zan's front leg but catches the back leg as Zan tries to avoid it.
Lacplesis is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Lacplesis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.#T3#
Zan misses with a straight left.
A chopping leg kick lands by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacplesis with the inside leg kick.
Zan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacplesis slips under a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis drops his hands momentarily and Zan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Zan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Lacplesis moves away and avoids it.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.#CL#
Lacplesis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
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!
Lacplesis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lacplesis lands a body punch in the clinch. #T4##BC#
Lacplesis breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacplesis lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lacplesis scores with the left hand. Zan knows he should have avoided that one.
Zan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lacplesis.
A little jabbing left from Zan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Lacplesis can pounce on him.
Lacplesis throws a good cross that connects.
Zan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lacplesis's head backwards.
Zan throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Lacplesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zan's head.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Zan.
Zan avoids the body shot from Lacplesis. #CL#
Lacplesis has closed the distance and engaged Zan in a clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Humors Lacplesis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Tan Zan's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Lacplesis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Lacplesis lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Lacplesis scores with a kick to the body.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
A solid leg kick lands there for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with an uppercut that bounces Zan off the cage and back into range.
Zan takes one on the button.
Lacplesis is looking to slow Zan down with leg kicks.
Lacplesis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zan's sensitive parts.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Lacplesis is out of range.
Lacplesis misses with a straight left.
Lacplesis fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zan misses with a hook. Lacplesis ducked under it nicely.
Lacplesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zan's head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis scores with a jab to the body.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacplesis scores with a spinning back kick!
Zan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a straight right hand.
Lacplesis connects with a crisp jab.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Lacplesis counters with a leg kick.
Lacplesis throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lacplesis stuns Zan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
A jab from Zan misses.
A jab from Zan misses.
Lacplesis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan misses with a hook.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Lacplesis counters with a good low kick that Zan was not able to check.
Lacplesis lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zan.
Zan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Lacplesis swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice uppercut there from Lacplesis.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lacplesis tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lacplesis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a hook. Zan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lacplesis was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Lacplesis connects with a body shot.
A low kick lands for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a jab to the nose.#T3#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Lacplesis, as that shot connected.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lacplesis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zan's sensitive parts.
A slapping body kick lands there for Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zan throws a jab when Lacplesis was well out of range.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lacplesis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Lacplesis fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Lacplesis ducks down to avoid it.
Lacplesis scores with a nice right hand.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lacplesis.
A jab from Lacplesis does it's job there.
Lacplesis connects with a body shot.#T4#
Zan throws a hook but Lacplesis avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Nice body punch from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lacplesis scores with a nice head shot.
Lacplesis chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Lacplesis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A big left from Zan misses.
Zan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lacplesis steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lacplesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lacplesis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.

And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Lacplesis 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!

Humors Lacplesis very nearly forgot to thank Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.

 

Event: C98: Nagasaki vs. Kenobi 4     
Date:   May 14, 2022
#R1#
Mammon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mammon is looking to clinch but Zan is avoiding it.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Mammon moved out of range nicely.
Mammon wants to clinch up but Zan keeps it at a distance.
Mammon wants to clinch but Zan slips to the side
and Zan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Mammon throws a big shot that misses.
Zan misses with a hook. Mammon ducked under it nicely.
Mammon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zan swats away the attempt to clinch by Mammon.#CL2#
Mammon instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mammon blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mammon looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Mammon drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.#T1#
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammon blocking some punches.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Mammon.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mammon backwards.
Mammon prevents a body shot from Zan.
Mammon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mammon blocks a jab.
Zan lands with a straight right. Mammon didn't see that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zan.#CUT#It looks like Lord Mammon has been cut.
Mammon takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mammon looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Zan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mammon wants to clinch but Zan slips to the side
and Zan counters with a right hand to the body.
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!
Zan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mammon on the side of the head.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T2#
Mammon lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zan lands a jab.
Mammon blocks a jab.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch but Zan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mammon throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mammon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A combination from Mammon does no damage.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mammon keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammon.
Mammon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mammon slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Mammon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Zan does it's job there.
Mammon misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too. #CL2#
Mammon rushes Zan and presses him up against the cage.
Zan misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Mammon - that landed with a thud.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Mammon lands with a left to the head.
Mammon is working Zan over against the cage.
Mammon changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lord Mammon.
Mammon throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan works Mammon's body with a nice hook.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mammon.
Mammon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan sets himself, and Mammon steps forward looking for the clinch! Zan avoids it this time.
Mammon takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mammon moves away.
Zan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Mammon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zan. #T4#
Mammon slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Mammon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mammon walks into a straight right hand from Zan.
Mammon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan jabs Mammon right on the nose. Mammon blinks but takes it well.
Zan thuds a left hand into Mammon's body.
Mammon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Mammon counters with a left to the body.
Zan misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Mammon was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mammon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Mammon swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mammon blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Lord Mammon's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan works the jab nicely.
Mammon just misses with a punch to the body.
Mammon tries to clinch there but Zan circles away. #CL2#
Mammon closes the distance and clinches.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zan lands a body punch.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mammon can do to turn this around?
Mammon is trying to force a seperation but Zan has the dominant position.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Mammon avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Mammon is trying to drag Zan to the mat but Zan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mammons head. #T1##BC2#
Mammon breaks the clinch.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Zan misses with a hook
and Mammon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mammon throws a lazy right hand but Zan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#CL2#
Mammon fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zan, pushing him back against the cage.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zan.
A short body shot lands from Zan as the two fighters clinch.
A right hand to the body from Zan.
Mammon is breathing heavily.
Mammon prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Tan Zan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mammon blocks a body shot from Zan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.#T2#
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mammon backwards.
Zan lands a left hand.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mammon has had enough of the clinch but Zan keeps him there for the moment.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan cracks Mammon with a nice body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Zan.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mammon goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zan prevents it.
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mammon.
Good body shot from Zan.
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mammon.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Mammon's head. #T3#
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mammon is trying to break free.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Zan lands a left hand.
Zan lands an uppercut.#ROC#Mammon is rocked!
Zan scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Mammon is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right hand to the body from Zan.
Zan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zan lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
Zan creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Mammon with a big uppercut! Mammon tries to clinch up but Zan pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Mammon to the mat! Mammon covers up and Zan unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Tan Zan!
An out of breath Tan Zan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C95: Kahn vs. Lohmus     
Date:   Apr 23, 2022
#R1#
A big left from Zan misses.
Umm fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
Nice straight punches there by Umm. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Umm.
Umm takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Umm misses the jab.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Umm slips the punch.
Umm misses with a hook.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Umm counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Umm lands an overhand right.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Umm throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umm throws a good cross that connects.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Umm throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zan on the side of the head.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umm.
Umm cracks Zan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Umm sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Umm is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.#T1#
Zan takes one on the button.
Umm blocks a jab.
Zan throws a jab when Umm was well out of range.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Umm's shoulder, as Umm tries to avoid the shot.
Umm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Umm counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umm misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Umm ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan lands the left hand.
Zan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Umm tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Umm scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
It looks like Umm has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A swing and a miss from Umm.#T2#
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Umm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan takes one to the chin there.
Jab, jab by Zan - just one landing.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Umm keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Umm changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jab, jab by Umm - just one landing.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umm throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Umm slips under a jab from Zan.
Umm throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Umm slips the punch.
A jab from Umm misses. #T3#
Jab by Zan.
Umm is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umm misses with a straight left.
Umm slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan throws a body punch but Umm moves out of range.
Umm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan defending well as Umm loads up on a big left hand.
Umm throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Umm counters with a straight right hand.
Zan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Umm.
Umm ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Umm scores with a jab. Zan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umm.
Umm throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T4#
Umm avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Umm waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zan.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Umm counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Umm ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan walks into a left hand.
Umm throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zan connects with a single shot there.
Zan misses with a looping left.
An attempted straight right counter from Umm misses the target.
A big right from Zan misses.
Zan digs a good body shot into Umm's ribs.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Umm's shoulder, as Umm tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Umm throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Rect Umm dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zan misses the jab.
Umm was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Umm lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Umm uses good head movement to avoid it.
A jab from Umm misses.
Umm misses with a hook. Zan ducked under it nicely.
Zan misses with a hook. Umm ducked under it nicely.
Zan lands a body shot.
Zan misses with a body punch
enabling Umm to counter with a crisp jab.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Umm scores with a punch to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan dips to his left and cracks Umm with an uppercut!
Umm scores with a hook to the body. Zan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Umm throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A jab from Zan misses.
Zan throws a series of strikes that have Umm backpedaling. #T1#
Umm fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Umm lands an overhand right.
Zan lands a jab to Umm's midsection.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It looked like Umm wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Umm avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Umm moves away and avoids it.
Umm throws a body shot but no joy.
Umm throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Umm throws a nice looking combination but Zan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umm fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nice cross by Umm.
Umm misses with a looping left.
Zan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Umm walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Umm manages to avoid it.#T2#
Umm lands the left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Umm to counter with a crisp jab.
Umm uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Umm thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Umm with a body shot.
Zan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan throws a body punch but Umm moves out of range.
Umm takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Umm missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Umm swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zan.
Umm throws a hook but Zan avoids it easily.
Rect Umm is winning the standup battle so far.
Umm misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.
Zan moves away from the strike by Umm.
Umm throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umm avoids the body shot from Zan.
An attempted straight right counter from Umm misses the target.#T3#
Umm slips under a jab from Zan.
Umm is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Nice cross by Zan.
Nice straight punches there by Zan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zan.
Umm pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.
Umm throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Zan counter with a right hand.
Donk. Umm catches Zan right on the button with a cross.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umm lands with a right hand.
Zan slips a jab and a cross from Umm.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Umm throws a big shot that misses.
Umm jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zan connects with a right hand. Umm shakes it off.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Zan might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Umm has got the better of the exchanges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Umm connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zan's hands.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Umm is just out of range.#T4#
Umm lands a lovely overhand right.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Umm.
Umm uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Umm throws a lazy right hand but Zan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Umm was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umm misses with a hook.
Umm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Umm is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zan can do to turn this around?
Zan slips a straight right by Umm.
The crowd cheers as Zan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Umm doesn't seem phased though.
Umm throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Umm moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Umm on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zan lands a lovely overhand right.
Umm with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Umm misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Rect Umm will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Umm misses with a straight left.
Umm lands a nice shot that snaps Zan's head back.
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Umm.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Umm throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Umm takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zan scores with a jab to the head.
Umm gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A big right from Umm misses.
Zan misses with a hook to the body
enabling Umm to counter with a crisp jab.
Umm misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Umm. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A cross from Zan lands.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Umm to counter with a crisp jab.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A slow jab from Umm misses its intended target. #T1#
Umm defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Umm appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Umm missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Umm misses with a looping right.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Umm ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Umm thuds a left hand into Zan's body.
Zan staying out of range there.
Umm swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Umm jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Umm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zan.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Umm throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Umm throws a poor cross that misses
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
A jab from Zan does it's job there.
Zan scores with a punch to the head.#T2#
Zan cracks a nice hook into Umm's ribs.
Umm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umm is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Umm looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Zan slips a straight right by Umm.
Zan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Umm. Umm circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Zan tries to clinch up.
Zan moves out of range as Umm strikes.
Umm avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Umm with a jab.
Umm lands a jab to the nose.
Zan misses with a left hand
letting Umm counter with a right hand.
Umm keeps the fight on the outside.#T3#
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Umm.
Umm takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan misses with a hook. Umm ducked under it nicely.
Rect Umm is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Umm.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan moves out of range as Umm strikes.
Zan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Umms jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Umm.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Umm lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Umm counters with a lovely straight right hand!#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!
Umm misses with a straight left.
Umm displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan lands with an uppercut that bounces Umm off the cage and back into range.
Decent striking displayed by Umm there.
Zan lands a jab to the head.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Umm throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Umm sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Umm keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Umm lands a nice shot to the body.
Umm paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Umm throws a good cross that connects.
Umm lands a right hook to the body.
Umm cracks Zan with a right hand to the side of the head.

And that's the end of the fight!
Rect Umm showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Umm 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 Shirou Masuda scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sosuke Kotani scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rect Umm!

Rect Umm decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: C92: Steve vs. Chellios     
Date:   Apr 03, 2022
#R1#
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lancaster looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan misses with an uppercut. Lancaster saw that one coming.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
A jab from Zan misses.
Zan drops his hands momentarily and Lancaster takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Lancaster just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Zan lands a glancing blow to the side of Lancaster's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.
Lancaster takes one to the chin there.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Lancaster counters with a stiff right hand. #T1#
Lancaster throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Zan lands with a straight right. Lancaster didn't see that one coming.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Lancaster finds it's way through Zan's defenses.
Zan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Lancaster cracks Zan with an open hand slap.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Lancaster has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster lands with a hook. Zan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Zan moved out of range.#T2#
Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Zan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Zan connects with a body shot that sends Lancaster's belly button to the back.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Lancaster moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Lancaster lands a jab to the head.
Some wild striking there from Lancaster.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Lancaster misses with a body shot
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lancaster drops his hands momentarily and Zan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lancaster on the side of the head.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
A combination from Lancaster does no damage.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice jab.#T3#
Lancaster lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Zan walks into a straight right hand from Lancaster.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lancaster throws a hook but Zan blocks it.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster misses with a looping left.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab from Zan misses.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook
and Zan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lancaster cracks Zan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
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!
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Lancaster counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lancaster is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Lancaster.#T4#
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zan misses with a shot to the body
and Lancaster counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Lancaster throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lancaster moves away.
Lancaster let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.#CL#
Zan rushes Lancaster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Zan blocks it.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henry Lancaster will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Zan misses its target.
Henry Lancaster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Zan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zan lands a nice shot that snaps Lancaster's head back.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lancaster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
A left lands for Lancaster.
Lancaster thuds his right hand into Zan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zan slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Zan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lancaster.
Lancaster takes one to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan slips under a jab from Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a decent looking hook.
Lancaster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lancaster staying out of range there.#T1#
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zan stuns Lancaster with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lancaster throws a hook but Zan blocks it.
Zan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lancaster throws out the jab.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body punch
and Lancaster takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zan lands with a hook. Lancaster tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lancaster.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
It seemed like Lancaster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T2#
Lancaster connects with a single shot there.
Lancaster slips a jab from Zan.
A nice side step and Lancaster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan misses with a combination
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster lunges at Zan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zan's hand.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan closes the distance but Lancaster moves to the side
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.#CL#
Zan darts in and clinches Lancaster up against the cage.
Zan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lancaster creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lancaster is leaning against Zan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lancaster trying to stall but Zan improves his position.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Lancaster's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!#T3#
Zan misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
Lancaster tries to throw a body punch but Zan avoids it by throwing Lancaster back against the cage.
Lancaster makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Lancaster controls the action.
Lancaster lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Stalling in the clinch from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster lands a nice shot to the body. #BC2#
Lancaster breaks the clinch.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lancaster.
Lancaster throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Lancaster. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Lancaster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zan doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster throws a series of punches but Zan avoids them all with ease.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
Lancaster throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
Lancaster has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zan finds it's way round the side to connect with Lancaster's head.
Lancaster swinging wildly here.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan throws a jab when Lancaster was well out of range.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Zan moved out of range.
Zan misses with a looping left.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan sizes up Lancaster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Lancaster misses with a hook. Zan ducked under it nicely.
Lancaster missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Henry Lancaster 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! This is the final round!#R3#
Zan missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lancaster lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lancaster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zan.
Lancaster staying out of range there.
Lancaster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zan was well out of range. Poor timing from Lancaster.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Lancaster counters with a straight right hand.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan swings for the body but Lancaster moves out of range.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Lancaster.
A shot to the liver by Lancaster. Beautiful body shot.
Zan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lancaster scores with a three punch combo! #T1#
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Lancaster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zan thuds his right hand into Lancaster's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lancaster misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
No joy there for Lancaster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lancaster 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.
Lancaster looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Lancaster lands the left hand.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Lancaster swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A jab from Zan misses.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab lands there for Lancaster.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.#T2#
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lancaster misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
Lancaster throws a hook but Zan blocks it.
A big right from Zan misses.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
letting Lancaster counter with a right hand.
Lancaster's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zan under the eye.
Zan slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Zan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Zan takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan lands an overhand right.
Lancaster keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T3#
A left and a right from Lancaster both land. Nice combination.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice cross by Lancaster.
Zan takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Lancaster scores with a one two! Zan had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zan misses with a hook.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lancaster scores with a punch to the head.
Lancaster scores with a jab.
A jab from Zan misses.
Lancaster misses with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan avoids the body shot from Lancaster.
Zan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Lancaster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches. #T4#
Lancaster jabs Zan right on the nose. Zan blinks but takes it well.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Zan moved out of range.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster scores with the left hand. Zan knows he should have avoided that one.
Zan takes a swing at Lancaster's ribcage but misses.
Lancaster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
Lancaster loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Lancaster getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lancaster lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Good shot there by Lancaster.
Henry Lancaster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lancaster displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.

And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Lancaster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Lancaster 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Lancaster!

An out of breath Henry Lancaster thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C89: Bobblehead vs. Chellios     
Date:   Mar 13, 2022
#R1#
Zan misses with a left hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Zan.
Tepes Iii wants to slow Zan down by chopping away at his legs.
Tepes Iii swinging wildly here.
Zan walks forward, straight into a front kick from Tepes Iii.#CL#
Zan gets in close and instigates a clinch. #TD2#
Tepes Iii manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zan wants to control from the top but Tepes Iii keeps moving.
Zan tries to free his leg and advance position but Tepes Iii is retaining full guard.
Zan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Zan can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Tepes Iii working a defensive guard here.
Tepes Iii pulls Zan in to control the position. #T1#
Tepes Iii's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Tepes Iii can't keep his opponent in guard - Zan advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Tepes Iii moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Zan being controlled here momentarily.
Zan slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Tepes Iii managing to control the position. #T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zan would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tepes Iii is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Zan controls the pace of the fight for a moment.#T3#
Tepes Iii is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Tepes Iii is looking to advance position but Zan won't allow it.
Zan trying to hold on to Tepes Iii's head to control him but Tepes Iii postures up.
Zan is not content to let Tepes Iii control the position.
Tepes Iii keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tepes Iii working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zan's thigh. Zan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tepes Iii on the ground.
Tepes Iii works over Zan with some ground and pound from guard.#T4#
Tepes Iii stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Zan swivels though and keeps the full guard. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zan manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tepes Iii has Zan in his guard.#REVR#
Zan won't allow Tepes Iii to sweep him here.
Tepes Iii is controlling Zan's posture.
Tepes Iii keeping full guard, as Zan tries to pass.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zan stopping the sweep attempt from Tepes Iii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii dominated that round.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.#CL#
Zan clinches up against the cage.
Zan gets underhooks to prevent Tepes Iii's takedown attempt.
Tepes Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tepes Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tepes Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tepes Iii lands a body punch.
Zan misses with some punches.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tepes Iii blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Tepes Iii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii stuns Zan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tepes Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan moves out of range of the body kick.
Tepes Iii lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zan at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That kick from Tepes Iii tenderised Zan's leg. Zan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan tries to move into range but Tepes Iii moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T1#
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Zan.
Tepes Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice straight punches there by Tepes Iii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice uppercut there from Tepes Iii.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii feints the counter takedown.
Tepes Iii bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tepes Iii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A good leg kick by Tepes Iii.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Tepes Iii throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Tepes Iii throws a leg kick but Zan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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!
Tepes Iii moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.#T2#
Tepes Iii lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tepes Iii lands a lovely overhand right.
Zan moves out of range as Tepes Iii strikes.
Tepes Iii connects with a solid leg kick.
Zan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice leg kick.
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii misses the body punch
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tepes Iii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tepes Iii takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Zan.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Tepes Iii moves away and avoids it.
Zan takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Zan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tepes Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Zan off the cage and back into range.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T3#
Tepes Iii fakes the leg kick and cracks Zan in the body.
Zan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Tepes Iii ducks down to avoid it.
Zan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Zan throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Zan slaps away a takedown attempt from Tepes Iii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Tepes Iii.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Tepes Iii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zan will feel that in the morning.
Tepes Iii stuns Zan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Zan strikes.#T4#
A lazy left from Zan finds it's target.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Vlad Tepes Iii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tepes Iii connects with a body shot that sends Zan's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes Iii.
Nice cross by Tepes Iii.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Tepes Iii.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheers as Tepes Iii lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zan doesn't seem phased though.
Tepes Iii throws a big shot that misses.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
Zan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Vlad Tepes Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii throws a series of punches but Zan avoids them all with ease.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a nice right hand. #KD2#
Tepes Iii throws a head kick that lands with a deafening thwack! The crowd roars as Zan stumbles backwards and falls to the mat. Tepes Iii follows into mount! #ROC2#Zan is rocked!
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!
Zan is in all sorts of trouble here.
Oh Zan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tepes Iii wants to control the action but instead Zan gets a body lock and reverses into Tepes Iii's guard! Nice work!
Tepes Iii wants to sweep but no luck. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Zan doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Zan manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Zan seems to have got his legs back now.
Vlad Tepes Iii has got the better of the ground game so far.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Tepes Iii tries to land a sweep but no joy. #T1#
Zan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB2#
Zan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Tepes Iii controls Zan momentarily but Zan frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zan has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Tepes Iii is proving hard to escape from.
Tepes Iii is trying to keep Zan in close. #T2#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Tepes Iii is pulling down on Zan's head to control his posture.
Tepes Iii looking for a sweep. Not yet Tepes Iii, not yet.
Zan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Tepes Iii had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zan defends it easily.
Zan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Tepes Iii pulls Zan in to control the position. #T3#
Zan controls from within his opponent's guard. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Vlad Tepes Iii is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tepes Iii displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zan if he has to take too many more of those.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tepes Iii takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Tepes Iii keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Zan. Beautiful body shot.
Tepes Iii fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zan on the side of the head.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Zan moves forwards but Tepes Iii connects with a nice, crisp jab.#T4#
Tepes Iii scores with a body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Tepes Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tepes Iii lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab to the body.
Zan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Good standup being displayed there by Tepes Iii as he connects with a hook.
Zan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Tepes Iii's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Tepes Iii fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tepes Iii throws a nice head kick!
Zan misses with a hook
and Tepes Iii counters with a slapping leg kick.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Tepes Iii was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a left and a right that stings Zan.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tepes Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.

And that's the end of the fight!
Vlad Tepes Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tepes Iii 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vlad Tepes Iii!

Our winner, Vlad Tepes Iii, 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: C86: Bobblehead vs. Bangin     
Date:   Feb 20, 2022
#R1#
Tepes Iii gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a big head kick but Zan shrugs it off.
Tepes Iii looks to land a left hand but Zan moved out of range nicely.
Tepes Iii connects with a jab.
Tepes Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Zan jabs at Tepes Iii's body.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes Iii throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Tepes Iii lands a right hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick, looking for Zan's leg but Zan calmly moves out of range.
Tepes Iii tries to move into range but Zan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zan throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Tepes Iii is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.#T1#
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Zan.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tepes Iii throws a shot from downtown. Zan moves away and avoids it.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
Zan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tepes Iii can pounce on him.
Zan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tepes Iii doesn't seem bothered though.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Zan scores with a jab. Tepes Iii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
Tepes Iii lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zan lands with a shot to the body.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan thuds his right hand into Tepes Iii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#CUT#It looks like Vlad Tepes Iii has been cut.
Zan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Tepes Iii.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tepes Iii dips to his left and cracks Zan with an uppercut!
Tepes Iii scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zan in his tracks.
Tepes Iii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T2#
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jab from Tepes Iii.
Zan throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Zan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zan lands with a nice combination. Tepes Iii backs away looking to recover.
Tepes Iii takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Zan.
Tepes Iii looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Tepes Iii on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Zan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Tepes Iii thuds his right hand into Zan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.#T3#
Tepes Iii misses the shot to the body.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Tepes Iii's head but Tepes Iii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan throws a hook but Tepes Iii blocks it.
Tepes Iii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Zan ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes Iii.
Zan throws the left hand but Tepes Iii avoids the punch easily.
Tepes Iii clobbers Zan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes Iii takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tepes Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Zan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tepes Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tepes Iii ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Tepes Iii throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Tepes Iii.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Tepes Iii has time to react.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.#T4#
Zan takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tepes Iii's head backwards.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tepes Iii.
Zan connects with the punch.
Zan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
A little jabbing left from Tepes Iii on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii misses with a head kick.
Tepes Iii scores with a jab.
Tepes Iii throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Tepes Iii shoots in looking for a takedown but Zan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tepes Iii's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A little feinted left hand from Zan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vlad Tepes Iii.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.#CL#
Zan drives through and clinches with Tepes Iii against the cage.
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tepes Iii lands a nice shot to the body.
Tepes Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tepes Iii blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.#R2#
Zan walks into a left hand.
Tepes Iii moves away from the strike by Zan.
Tepes Iii lands with a kick to the ribs.
Zan lands a nice shot that snaps Tepes Iii's head back.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tepes Iii misses with a wild body shot.
Tepes Iii takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tepes Iii avoids the body shot from Zan.
Tepes Iii swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Tepes Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range.
Tepes Iii lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Tepes Iii lands with an overhand left.
Tepes Iii has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zan checks a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tepes Iii.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan backing away here, and Tepes Iii unleashes a leg kick that just misses.#T1#
Zan looks to land a left hand but Tepes Iii moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tepes Iii moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Zan moves out of range as Tepes Iii throws a body kick.
A counter left hand to the body from Zan misses its target.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Zan.
Zan with a hook.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan takes a swing at Tepes Iii's ribcage but misses.
Zan avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zan finds it's way round the side to connect with Tepes Iii's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Zan. That snapped Tepes Iii's head back.
Tepes Iii throws a nice inside leg kick.
Tepes Iii throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A head kick misses from Tepes Iii.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.#T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan throws a combination. Tepes Iii tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Tepes Iii smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Tepes Iii scores with a decent looking hook.
Zan avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Zan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tepes Iii. That one must have hurt.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab from Zan.
Tepes Iii connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zan lands with a cross.
Zan lands a lovely overhand right.
Zan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tepes Iii counters with an outside leg kick.
Zan takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tepes Iii works Zan's body with a nice hook.#T3#
Tepes Iii slips a jab from Zan.
Tepes Iii slips under a jab.
Tepes Iii lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Zan punishes Tepes Iii's body with a nice straight punch.
Tepes Iii cracks Zan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Tepes Iii does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Tepes Iii unleashes a big counter combination but Zan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tepes Iii misses with a looping left.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tepes Iii lands with an uppercut that bounces Zan off the cage and back into range.
Tepes Iii throws a head kick but Zan moves out of range.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Tepes Iii's shoulder, as Tepes Iii tries to avoid the shot.
Tepes Iii is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot.
Zan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T4#
Tepes Iii buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circling - Tepes Iii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tepes Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Jab, jab by Zan - just one landing.
Zan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tepes Iii tries to score with a low kick but Zan moves his leg out of the way.
Zan ducks right into an uppercut from Tepes Iii.
Zan throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tepes Iii tries to land a body kick
and Tepes Iii takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tepes Iii defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut lands for Tepes Iii. That snapped Zan's head back.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Vlad Tepes Iii will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Vlad Tepes Iii's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Tepes Iii missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tepes Iii lands a leg kick that knocks Zan off balance momentarily.
Zan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tepes Iii.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Tepes Iii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tepes Iii moves away.
Tepes Iii gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zan.
Zan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tepes Iii comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tepes Iii.
Tepes Iii drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zan defends it well.
Tepes Iii slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan tries to clinch but Tepes Iii is having none of it.
Tepes Iii throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan takes one to the chin there.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tepes Iii.
A slapping body kick lands there for Tepes Iii.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tepes Iii fails miserably with a takedown attempt.#T1#
Tepes Iii keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tepes Iii connects with a jab.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Tepes Iii is out of range.
Zan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tepes Iii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tepes Iii.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tepes Iii moves forwards but Zan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zan avoids the body shot from Tepes Iii.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Tepes Iii.
Zan throws a body punch but Tepes Iii moves out of range.
Zan connects with a right hand. Tepes Iii shakes it off.#T2#
Tepes Iii misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan 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!
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Tepes Iii slips the punch.
Zan clobbers Tepes Iii with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tepes Iii defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Tepes Iii looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tepes Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Tepes Iii punishes Zan's body with a nice straight punch.
Zan misses with a hook.#TD2#
Tepes Iii looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Zan!
Tepes Iii working the ground and pound from side control.#T3#
Zan tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tepes Iii wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Zan is working hard here to advance position.#SUB2#
Tepes Iii goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Tepes Iii's guard! Nice work there by Zan!
Tepes Iii bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Zan's guard. #REVB#
Tepes Iii trying to control the position from guard on top but Zan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zan has momentary wrist control but Tepes Iii slips an elbow through the middle.
Tepes Iii looking to pass the guard.
Tepes Iii controls from within his opponent's guard. #T4#
Let's hope that Tepes Iii has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Zan keeping full guard, as Tepes Iii tries to pass.
Zan keeping moving, preventing Tepes Iii from controlling successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Vlad Tepes Iii.
I think Tepes Iii has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27

The fight is ruled a draw!

 

Event: C80: Alyoshin vs. Muller 2     
Date:   Jan 08, 2022
#R1#
Zan scores with a nice right hand. #CL#
Zan moves into range and clinches up with Lancaster.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lancaster lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zan scores with a hook to the body.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan lands a body punch.
Lancaster stalling the fight.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Lancaster.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan gets through Lancaster's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan lands a body punch.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lancaster fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lancaster uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lancaster.
Lancaster swings away with an uppercut that misses. #T1#
Lancaster throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan. #BC2#
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lancaster has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Lancaster there as he acknowledges the shot.
Lancaster throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Zan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lancaster 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.
Zan misses with a hook.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster works the jab nicely.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Zan misses.
Zan connects with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Zan connects with a looping right hand.
Zan moves away from the strike by Lancaster. #T2#
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Lancaster slips the punch.
Lancaster throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster lands with a right hand.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Lancaster lands a slapping body shot.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lancaster.
Zan connects with a body shot that sends Lancaster's belly button to the back.
Zan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Lancaster jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Zan misses with a straight left. #CL#
Zan rushes Lancaster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Zan. #T3#
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan blocking some punches.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lancaster's elbow.
Lancaster tries a body shot but Zan blocks it.
Lancaster lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster working aggressively here. #BC2#
Lancaster's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zan scores with a body shot.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lancaster was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan misses with a body shot
and Lancaster counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan punishes Lancaster's body with a nice straight punch.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lancaster ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Lancaster looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lancaster counters with a nice uppercut.
Good standup being displayed there by Zan as he connects with a hook.
Lancaster moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Lancaster throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lancaster manages to avoid it.
Zan scores with a decent looking hook.
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.
Lancaster swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lancaster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lancaster looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zan tries to clinch there but Lancaster circles away.
Zan defending well as Lancaster loads up on a big left hand.
Lancaster moves out of range as Zan strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lancaster's hands.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Lancaster keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Lancaster throws a counter combo.#T1#
Zan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zan cracks Lancaster with a good jab.
Lancaster throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Lancaster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lancaster uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
Lancaster pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
A punch combination from Lancaster misses.
Lancaster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zan circles away quickly and effectively.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
A lazy left from Zan finds it's target.
Lancaster closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a right hand to the body.
Zan lands a right hook to the body. #T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lancaster takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Zan.
Donk. Zan catches Lancaster right on the button with a cross.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lancaster uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zan moves away from the strike by Lancaster.
A left lands for Zan.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lancaster 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.#T3#
Lancaster looks to land a right hand but Zan moved out of range.
Lancaster takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Lancaster moves away and avoids it.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan digs a good hook to Lancaster's body.
Lancaster slips a jab from Zan.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Zan misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Lancaster catches Zan right on the button with a cross.#T4#
Lancaster throws a big shot that misses.
Lancaster defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lancaster swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Lancaster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
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!
Lancaster blocks a jab.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan cracks Lancaster with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lancaster slips under a jab from Zan.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Lancaster doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Lancaster counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lancaster scores with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Zan needs to keep his hands up - Lancaster had a free shot at his head there.
Zan takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Lancaster misses with an uppercut
and Zan counters with a nice body shot.
Lancaster swings away with a body shot that misses
and Zan counters with a straight right hand.
Lancaster connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zan works the jab nicely.
Zan connects with a jab.
Zan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Lancaster.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
A shot to the liver by Zan. Beautiful body shot.
Zan misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Zan.#T1#
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lancaster appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Lancaster throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
Lancaster ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Lancaster is just out of range.
Lancaster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Lancaster misses its intended target.
Lancaster moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lancaster.
A countering left hand to the body from Lancaster misses.
Zan connects with a single shot there.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Lancaster's head but Lancaster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lancaster! But no joy.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan works Lancaster's body with a nice hook.
Zan connects with a nice looking jab.
Henry Lancaster has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lancaster can do to turn this around?#T2#
A shot to the body from Zan misses
and Lancaster connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lancaster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster misses with a body shot.
Zan lands a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan lands a jab to Lancaster's midsection.
Zan lands a right hook to the body.
Lancaster misses with a double jab.
Lancaster takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zan tests Lancaster's chin there with a solid looking shot.#CL#
Zan has managed to clinch.
Lancaster tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lancaster blocks a body shot from Zan.
Lancaster misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. #T3#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lancaster lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lancaster has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zan blocking some punches.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #BC2#
Lancaster breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Lancaster takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zan jabs Lancaster to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lancaster misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.#T4#
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Lancaster at a distance.
Zan digs a good hook to Lancaster's body. #CL#
Zan rushes Lancaster and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lancaster misses with the head strike.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster takes a shot to the head.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lancaster controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Lancaster.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lancaster backwards.
Lancaster misses with a body punch.
Lancaster tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lancaster working aggressively here.
Lancaster misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lancaster blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lancaster.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zan 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tan Zan!

Tan Zan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C74: Ahma vs. Lermontov     
Date:   Nov 27, 2021
#R1#
Zan lands a right hook to the body.
Thighpunch dips to his left and cracks Zan with an uppercut!
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Thighpunch counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Zan takes a swing at Thighpunch's ribcage but misses.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan lands with a good body shot.
Zan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Thighpunch connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zan scrambles back to his feet.
Thighpunch 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.
Thighpunch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thighpunch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Thighpunch counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thighpunch takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thighpunch counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thighpunch misses with a wild combination. #T1#
Thighpunch ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan tries to clinch but Thighpunch is having none of it.
Thighpunch swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thighpunch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zan looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Thighpunch lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zan throws a hook but Thighpunch blocks it.
Thighpunch takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Thighpunch throws a sloppy body shot
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thighpunch looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Zan takes a jab right on the kisser.
Thighpunch throws a poor cross that misses
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Thighpunch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely. #T2#
Zan lands with an overhand left.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thighpunch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thighpunch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan scores with a jab.
Zan moves out of range as Thighpunch strikes.
Thighpunch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zan under the eye.#CL#
Zan drives through and clinches with Thighpunch against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Thighpunch's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Thighpunch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch. #BC2#
Thighpunch breaks the clinch.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Thighpunch's head but Thighpunch sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Thighpunch jabbing away but nothing is landing. #T3#
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Thighpunch staying out of range there.
Thighpunch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thighpunch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan takes a swing at Thighpunch's ribcage but misses.
Zan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thighpunch has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thighpunch swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thighpunch misses with a straight left.
Thighpunch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thighpunch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Jab, jab by Zan - just one landing.
A big right from Thighpunch misses.
Thighpunch throws a right and a left that both miss.#T4#
Zan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thighpunch just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan throws a jab when Thighpunch was well out of range.
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thighpunch sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Thighpunch is just out of range.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Thighpunch moved out of range nicely.
Thighpunch looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Thighpunch moves away and avoids it.
Zan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Thighpunch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thighpunch avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Thighpunch counter with a right hand.
Zan connects with a body shot that sends Thighpunch's belly button to the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tan Zan will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2#
Thighpunch walks into a straight right hand from Zan.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thighpunch.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan cracks Thighpunch with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Thighpunch throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
Thighpunch slips a jab from Zan.
Thighpunch throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Thighpunch throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zan.
It looked like Zan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zan scores with a jab. Thighpunch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Thighpunch throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thighpunch counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thighpunch bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Thighpunch counters with a stiff right hand.
Thighpunch gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thighpunch throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T1#
Thighpunch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Thighpunch has time to react.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Thighpunch lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zan circles away quickly and effectively.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Thighpunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Thighpunch misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Zan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Thighpunch counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thighpunch misses with a wild body shot.
Thighpunch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Thighpunch throws an off balance right hand
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan throws a body punch but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Despite the aggression on Thighpunch's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Thighpunch uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Zan misses with a body shot. #T2#
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thighpunch is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zan.
Zan needs to keep his hands up - Thighpunch had a free shot at his head there.
Zan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thighpunch's head backwards.
A big left from Zan misses.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Thighpunch moves away and avoids it.
Thighpunch throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The fighters circling - Thighpunch throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thighpunch slips under a jab.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Thighpunch was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thighpunch looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thighpunch misses the shot to the body.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Thighpunch's head.#T3#
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Thighpunch on the side of the head.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thighpunch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Thighpunch counters with a straight right hand.
Zan misses with a hook
and Thighpunch counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thighpunch counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Thighpunch has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Thighpunch's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Thighpunch scrambles back to his feet.
Zan tries to clinch there but Thighpunch circles away.
Thighpunch looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
Thighpunch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Thighpunch misses its intended target.
Nice body punch from Thighpunch.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Thighpunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Thighpunch.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thighpunch uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zan throws a body punch but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Thighpunch looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
Thighpunch throws a lazy right hand but Zan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Thighpunch.
Thighpunch doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thighpunch connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tan Zan will probably get the nod.
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#
Thighpunch is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Thighpunch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
A jab from Zan misses.
A nice side step and Thighpunch releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Thighpunch makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Thighpunch moves away and avoids it.
Zan scores with a jab. Thighpunch acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Thighpunch counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Nice defenses there by Zan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zan misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thighpunch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thighpunch swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A jab from Zan misses.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T1#
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan swings for the body but Thighpunch moves out of range.
Zan lands a head shot.
Zan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice jab there from Zan.
Thighpunch slips a jab from Zan.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Zan with a nice cross.
Zan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thighpunch throws out the jab.
Thighpunch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thighpunch appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jab from Thighpunch.
Zan misses the body punch
and Thighpunch counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#T2#
Thighpunch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
Thighpunch moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Thighpunch is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Thighpunch to counter with a crisp jab.
Thighpunch slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Thighpunchs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thighpunch under the eye.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Thighpunch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
Thighpunch throws a looping overhand right but Zan ducks down to avoid it.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Thighpunch moved out of range.#T3#
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Thighpunch.
Thighpunch slips under a jab from Zan.#CL#
Zan gets a clinch.
Thighpunch doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thighpunch backwards.
Still in the clinch, Thighpunch scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thighpunch working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Thighpunch as the two fighters clinch.
Thighpunch working aggressively here.
Thighpunch misses with a hook to the ribs.
Thighpunch lands a nice shot to the body.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Thighpunch or not.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Thighpunch backwards.
Butch Thighpunch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thighpunch throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Thighpunch misses with a short punch on the inside.
Thighpunch lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Thighpunch's elbow.
Zan cracks Thighpunch with a nice body shot.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.#ROC#Thighpunch is rocked!
Thighpunch throws a head punch that misses.
Thighpunch is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
Thighpunch misses with a punch to the body.
Thighpunch blocking some punches.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thighpunch blocks an uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zan 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tan Zan!

A victorious Tan Zan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: C65: Gee vs. Fujimoto 2     
Date:   Oct 02, 2021
#R1#
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zan swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Marinov.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marinov throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
Zan misses the body punch
and Marinov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.#CL#
Zan rushes Marinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marinovs head.
Good body shot from Marinov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Marinov.
Zan blocks an uppercut. #BC2#
Marinov breaks from the clinch.
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Marinov at a distance.
Marinov throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marinov. That one must have hurt.#T1#
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Zan lands a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Marinov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zan throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Marinov slips under a jab from Zan.
Zan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Marinov.
Zan misses with a shot to the body
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Marinov. That one must have hurt.
Zan lands a glancing blow to the side of Marinov's head.
Marinov moves away from the strike by Zan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov lands with a cross.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!#T2#
Zan slips a straight right by Marinov.
Zan throws the left hand but Marinov avoids the punch easily.
A jab from Zan misses.
Zan scores with a decent looking hook.
Marinov throws out a powerful jab.
Marinov slips under a jab.
Zan cracks Marinov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marinov!
Marinov throws a head kick that misses.
Marinov slips under a jab from Zan.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Marinov dips to his left and cracks Zan with an uppercut!
Marinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zan slips under a jab from Marinov.
Marinov loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.#T3#
Zan misses with a looping right.
Marinov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Marinov throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Marinov clobbers Zan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zan throws a hook but Marinov avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Marinov.
Zan tries to clinch up but Marinov circles away and keeps his distance.
Marinov throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Zan scores with a nice strike.
Marinov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Marinov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Marinov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Marinov.
Marinov misses with a low kick.
Zan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan is looking to counter punch.#T4#
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Marinov.
Marinov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Marinov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marinov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zan was well out of range. Poor timing from Marinov.
Zan moves away from the strike by Marinov.
Zan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Marinov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Marinov keeps the fight on the outside.
Marinov lands with a shot to the body.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Marinov.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Marinov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan moves away from the strike by Marinov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov lands a nice hook to Zan's body. Zan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Marinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
A little jabbing left from Marinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Marinov moves away from the strike by Zan.
Zan scores with a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.#R2#
Marinov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zan in his tracks.
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Marinov.
Marinov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Marinov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Marinov's head but Marinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Marinov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Marinov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
A little jabbing left from Marinov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marinov connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marinov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Marinov connects with a leg kick.
Marinov connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Marinov lands a nice shot that snaps Zan's head back.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Marinov ducks down to avoid it.
Marinov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zan takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Emil Marinov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Marinov is looking to slow Zan down with leg kicks.
Zan throws a body punch but Marinov moves out of range.
Marinov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zan.
Zan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Marinov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan lands with a nice body punch.
Marinov looks to land a body kick but Zan moved away.
Marinov scores with a nice strike.
Marinov misses with a straight left.
Zan misses with a left hand
enabling Marinov to counter with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan misses with a straight right. #T2#
Marinov scores with a body shot.
Marinov connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zan scores with a decent looking hook.
Marinov has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Marinov drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marinov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Marinov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.#CL#
Zan has taken the fight to the clinch.
Marinov pushes Zan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Marinov tries to work over Zan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Marinov.
A hook to the body from Zan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Marinov controls the action.
Marinov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Marinov lands with a short punch from the clinch. #BC2#
Marinov breaks from the clinch.
Zan misses with a looping left.#T3#
Zan misses with a looping left.
Marinov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zan on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zan lands with a right hand.
Marinov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Marinov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zan.
Zan throws a jab when Marinov was well out of range.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Marinov moved out of range nicely.
Marinov misses with a right hand
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
A jab from Zan does it's job there.
Zan lands with a nice body punch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marinov slips a straight right by Zan.#T4#
Zan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Marinov slips the punch.
Marinov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Marinov.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
A big left from Marinov misses.
Zan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zan misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Marinov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zan misses with a jab to the body
and Marinov counters with a body kick.
Marinov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A thudding body kick lands there by Marinov!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body. #CL#
Zan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Marinov backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Emil Marinov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
Marinov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Zan misses the target.
Zan swings for the body but Marinov moves out of range.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Marinov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zan scores with the left hand. Marinov knows he should have avoided that one. #CL#
Zan closes the distance and pushes Marinov back into the cage.#BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Marinov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zan staying out of range there.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marinov! But no joy.
Marinov throws a lazy head kick
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Marinov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marinov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Zan.#T1##CL#
Zan rushes Marinov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Marinov prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Marinov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Marinov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Marinov avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nice body punch from Zan - that landed with a thud.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Marinov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Marinov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Marinov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marinov tries a body shot but Zan blocks it.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Marinov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow. #T2##BC2#
Marinov breaks the clinch.
A slapping body kick lands there for Marinov.
Zan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Marinov. Marinov obviously looking to wear him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Marinov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Marinov staying out of range there.
Zan misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Zan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marinov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Marinov is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A nice leg kick from Marinov, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Marinov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zan throws a hook but Marinov blocks it.
Marinov throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Zan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Marinov counters with a nice leg kick.
Zan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land. #T3#
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Marinov misses with a body kick.
It looked like Zan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Marinov misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Marinov counters with a three punch combo that has Zan backing up. Zan nods at Marinov to acknowledge the strikes.
Zan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Marinov ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Nice shot lands for Marinov.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Marinov counter with a right hand.
Marinov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.#CL#
Zan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tan Zan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Marinov.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan prevents a body shot from Marinov. #BC2#
Marinov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Marinov's shoulder, as Marinov tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Marinov finds it's way through Zan's defenses. #T4#
Marinov slips under a jab from Zan.
Zan slips under a jab.
Marinov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Marinov - the referee stops the clock and Zan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Marinov. Zan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Marinov defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Zan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zan misses with a hook. Marinov ducked under it nicely.
Marinov scores with a push kick.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Marinov counters with a stiff right hand.
Marinov lands a right hook to the body.
Marinov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Marinov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zan lands a jab to the head.
Marinov staying out of range there.
Marinov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Emil Marinov.
I've got Marinov 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Emil Marinov!

In his post fight interview, Emil Marinov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.

 

Event: C61: McNasty vs. Fujimoto     
Date:   Sep 11, 2021
#R1#
Zan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Murphy throws out the jab.
Murphy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Murphy misses with a right hand
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy throws a low kick but Zan moves out of range easily.
Murphy misses with a hook.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zan scores with a jab. Murphy acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've been told by Murphy's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tobias Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan moves in looking to clinch but Murphy pushes him off.
Zan throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Zan.
Murphy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zan.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan slips a straight right by Murphy.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
Zan throws a jab when Murphy was well out of range.
Murphy throws a wild body kick that Zan sees coming a mile off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy lands a lovely overhand right.#T1#
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Murphy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Murphy, as that shot connected.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Murphy pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zan is out of range and Murphy settles back down.
Zan throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
The fighters circling - Murphy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A countering left hand to the body from Zan misses.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zan checks a leg kick.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Zan.
Murphy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy moves away from the strike by Zan.
Murphy darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zan.#T2#
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Murphy finds it's way through Zan's defenses.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Murphy. Zan shrugs it off though.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Murphy throws a low kick but Zan moves out of range easily.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Zan's head back.
Murphy shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Murphy is looking to slow Zan down with leg kicks.
Sloppy strikes from Zan. Those never looked like landing.
Zan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Murphy.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Zan moved out of range nicely.
Murphy connects with an inside leg kick.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T3#
Murphy slips a straight right by Zan.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Murphy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy scoring well with a low kick there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Zan ducks down to avoid it.
Zan throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Zan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zan avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Zan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zan misses with a looping left.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Murphy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zan's sensitive parts.
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Murphy counters with a leg kick. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan lands a slapping body shot.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Murphy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zan lands with an uppercut that bounces Murphy off the cage and back into range.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Murphy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Murphy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice defenses there by Zan.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Murphy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A low kick lands for Murphy.
Murphy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy is looking to score with low kicks.
Zan takes one to the side of the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tobias Murphy 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#
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice inside leg kick there by Murphy. That's going to slow Zan down.
Zan misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Murphy misses the target.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick lands there from Murphy.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Zan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tobias Murphy is winning the standup battle so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zan.#T1#
Nice body punch from Murphy.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.
Murphy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan catches Murphy with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zan looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
A jab from Murphy misses.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Murphy's head but Murphy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Zan ducks down to avoid it.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Murphy listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zan slips a straight right by Murphy.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Murphy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zan just manages to avoid it.
Murphy takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Zan's knee but Zan avoids it well. #T2#
Jab from Zan.
Zan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Murphy swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan misses with an uppercut. Murphy saw that one coming.
Zan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Zan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Murphy takes one on the button.
Murphy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zan if he has to take too many more of those.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Murphy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Murphy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T3#
Murphy works Zan's body with a nice hook.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zan lands with a good body shot.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zan checks a leg kick.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Murphy doesn't seem bothered though.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zan.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Murphy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy misses with a looping right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.#T4#
Murphy scores with a spinning back kick!
Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Murphy clobbers Zan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Murphy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Murphy throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zan lands a really nice looking cross but Murphy seems unphased.
Murphy getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan throws a hook but Murphy blocks it.
Zan blocks a leg kick.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Murphy 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.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Murphy misses with a hook to the body
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Murphy lands a front kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Tobias Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R3#
Murphy slips a straight right by Zan.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Murphy throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That kick from Murphy tenderised Zan's leg. Zan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Murphy misses the shot to the body.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A cross from Zan lands.
Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan blocks a leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jab from Murphy.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Murphy's shoulder, as Murphy tries to avoid the shot.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.#T1#
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy dips to his left and cracks Zan with an uppercut!
Murphy fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zan checks it well.
An inside leg kick from Murphy misses.
Murphy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zan was well out of range. Poor timing from Murphy.
Zan avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy slips a straight right by Zan.
Murphy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Murphy throws a sloppy body shot
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
Murphy lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Murphy.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
A clash of legs there as Zan blocks the low kick.
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Murphy cracks Zan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zan misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan throws a right hand that Murphy ducks under and follows up with a left that Murphy also avoids with ease.
Zan cracks Murphy with a good jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.#T2#
Murphy moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Murphy misses the target.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Murphy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Zan sees it coming and moves out of range.
Murphy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Murphy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Murphy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Murphy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Murphy throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy misses with a body shot.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Zan swings for the body but Murphy moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.#T3#
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Murphy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Murphy motions for Zan to come forward. Murphy throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zan throws a hook but Murphy avoids it easily.
Murphy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Murphy throws a leg kick but Zan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Murphy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Murphy throws a leg kick
and Murphy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy 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 Zan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Murphy misses the body punch
letting Zan counter with a right hand.
Murphy looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
Zan checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zan throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Murphy throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Zan blocks the leg kick.
Zan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
Zan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan takes a swing at Murphy's ribcage but misses.
Murphy lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Zan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zan throws a body punch but Murphy moves out of range.
A jab from Zan finds it's way through Murphy's defenses.
Zan lands with a good body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Murphy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Murphy walks into a stiff left hand from Zan.
Zan thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zan 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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close third round but Tan Zan just about did enough to take it.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R4#
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Murphy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy misses with a wild body shot.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Murphy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Murphy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan checks a low kick from Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick from Murphy, right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Murphy just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Zan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Murphy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nice defenses there by Murphy.#T1#
Murphy blocks a jab.
Zan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Murphy connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zan scrambles back to his feet.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Murphy looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Murphy feints and then cracks Zan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zan down.
Murphy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Murphy lands a jab.
Zan lands a jab to Murphy's midsection.
Good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A cross from Murphy lands.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy needs to keep his hands up - Zan had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan scores with a nice head shot.#T2#
A solid leg kick lands there for Murphy.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Murphy.
A cross from Zan lands.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy thumps Zan with a low kick.
Murphy moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Murphy. That snapped Zan's head back.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Zan thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy throws a looping overhand right but Zan ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Murphy.
Murphy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zan just manages to avoid it.
Murphy thows a body kick. Zan tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Murphy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy avoids the body shot from Zan. #T3#
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A solid body kick from Murphy.
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Murphy.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Zan misses with a hook. Murphy ducked under it nicely.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Zan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
A good leg kick by Murphy.
Murphy staying out of range there.
Murphy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan lands the left hand.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Murphy.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Murphy connects with a body shot.
Murphy misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Murphy walks into a straight right hand from Zan.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Murphy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Murphy connects with a body shot that sends Zan's belly button to the back.
Murphy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Murphy tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Zan is able to avoid easily.
Zan avoids the body shot from Murphy.
Murphy lunges at Zan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zan's hand.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Murphy is out of range.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Murphy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Murphy throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Murphy throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Tobias Murphy will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!#R5#
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Murphy staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Murphy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zan thuds his right hand into Murphy's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Murphy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Murphy lands with a good body shot.
Murphy throws a front kick aimed at Zan's knee but Zan avoids it well.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Murphy moved out of range.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Murphy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slapping body kick lands there for Murphy.
Murphy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Zan walks into a stiff left hand from Murphy.
A swing and a miss from Murphy.#T1#
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And Murphy counters with a quick kick to the body but Zan blocks it.
Murphy with a nice calf kick.
Murphy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Murphy with a nice calf kick.
Murphy tries to score with a low kick but Zan moves his leg out of the way.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Murphy gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zan.
Murphy scores with a jab. Zan acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Murphy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zan throws the left hand but Murphy avoids the punch easily.
Good shot there by Zan.
Zan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murphy.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Murphy ducks down to avoid it.
Murphy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Some bone on bone action there as Zan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Murphy moves out of range as Zan strikes.
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!
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.#T2#
Murphy throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Murphy misses its intended target.
Murphy stuns Zan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Murphy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zan tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Murphy counter with a right hand.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Murphy 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 Zan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zan misses with a hook.
Murphy is looking to chop away at Zan's legs.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Murphy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Murphy ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Murphy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.#T3#
Zan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Murphy under the eye.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Murphy counters with a straight right hand.
Murphy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Murphy throws a chopping leg kick but Zan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zan checks a leg kick.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Murphy is just out of range.
Zan checks a low kick from Murphy.
Zan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Murphy throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
Murphy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zan momentarily.
Murphy lands a nice shot that snaps Zan's head back.
Some wild striking there from Zan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Murphy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Murphy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Murphy moves away.
Tobias Murphy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T4#
Murphy lands a nice looking body shot.
Murphy lands with an uppercut that bounces Zan off the cage and back into range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Murphy there.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice straight punches there by Murphy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Murphy.
Murphy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Murphy misses with a straight left.
Zan misses with a straight left.
An inside leg kick lands from Murphy.
Murphy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Zan on the side of the head.
Zan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Murphy can pounce on him.
Murphy lands with a shot to the body.
Murphy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Murphy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tobias Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 48:47
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:46
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 49:47

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tobias Murphy!

Tobias Murphy retains his welterweight title!
Tobias Murphy thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: C56: Johnson vs. McNasty     
Date:   Aug 14, 2021
#R1#
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Lundgren takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #CUT#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Lundgren tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lundgren somewhat.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lundgren.
Lundgren has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Lundgren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zan takes a swing at Lundgren's ribcage but misses.
Lundgren changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Lundgren tries to counter with a clinch but Zan shakes him off and moves away.
Lundgren shoots in but no luck this time.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lundgren has time to react.
Lundgren changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zan tries to avoid it but Lundgren manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zan to the ground. Zan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan misses with a hook. Lundgren ducked under it nicely.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T1##TD2#
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Zan napping and manages to drive through into side control!#SUB2#
Lundgren goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Zan rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Lundgren's guard! Nice work there by Zan!
Zan wants to get up but he can't break Lundgren's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions. #SUB2#
Lundgren had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Zan defends it easily.#SU#
Zan stands up and waves to Lundgren to follow him. #T2#
Lundgren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zan displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Lundgren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zan throws a hook but Lundgren avoids it easily.
Lundgren defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Lundgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Lundgren's shoulder, as Lundgren tries to avoid the shot.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zan defends it well.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lundgren. #T3#
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Lundgren is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Lundgren moved out of range.
Lundgren steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Zan.
Lundgren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zan avoids it really well and circles away.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Lundgren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A big left from Zan misses.
Zan misses with a hook. Lundgren ducked under it nicely.
Zan misses the jab.#T4#
Zan misses with a straight left.
Lundgren with the counter takedown but Zan avoids it easily.
Lundgren shoots in looking for a takedown. Zan tries to sprawl out of it but Lundgren keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zan scores with the left hand. Lundgren knows he should have avoided that one.
Lundgren takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lundgren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.#TD2#
Lundgren throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Zan was covering up waiting for the punch and Lundgren finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan pulls Lundgren in close to his closed guard and prevents Lundgren from doing any damage or advancing position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren's cut.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Lundgren fails with a takedown attempt.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nice sprawl there from Zan as Lundgren shoots in.
Lundgren slips under a jab from Zan.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Lundgren will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Lundgren moved out of range nicely.
Lundgren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lundgren fails to land the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
Lundgren gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zan lands with a straight right. Lundgren didn't see that one coming.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.#T1#
Zan scores with a nice right hand.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lundgren.
Mattias Lundgren is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lundgren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lundgren fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zan but Zan pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lundgren shoots in but Zan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Lundgren.
Lundgren avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lundgren.
Zan works Lundgren's body with a nice hook.#T2#
Donk. Zan catches Lundgren right on the button with a cross.
Zan scores with a hook.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lundgren.
Lundgren drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Zan defends it well.
Zan with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lundgren walks into a jab.
Zan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.#ROC#Lundgren is rocked!
Lundgren slips a jab from Zan.
Zan throws a hook but Lundgren avoids it easily.
Lundgren is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lundgren uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Lundgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lundgren doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lundgren takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure. #T3#
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A lazy left from Zan finds it's target.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lundgren sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Lundgren misses.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Lundgren moved out of range.
And Lundgren tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Lundgren shoots in for a takedown but Zan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Lundgren takes one to the side of the head.
Lundgren bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice sprawl there from Zan as Lundgren shoots in.
Lundgren shoots in and drives through. Zan sprawls well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Lundgren does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lundgren tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Zan swivels and escapes.
Nice straight punches there by Zan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zan.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundgren with the counter takedown but Zan avoids it easily.#T4##CL#
Zan rushes Lundgren and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Good body shot from Zan.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zan to keep the fight standing.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Good body shot from Zan.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zan digs a right hand underneath Lundgren's ribcage. Lundgren let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Lundgren prevents a body shot from Zan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Lundgren wants a takedown.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mattias Lundgren'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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.#R3#
Nice defenses there by Lundgren.
A left lands for Zan.
Zan throws the left hand but Lundgren avoids the punch easily.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Lundgren sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan scores with a punch to the head.
Lundgren is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lundgren seems to have recovered his senses.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Lundgren ducks down to avoid it.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lundgren was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lundgren fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zan avoids it really well and circles away.
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zan cracks Lundgren with a good jab.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Jab by Zan.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Lundgren moves out of range of the strikes.
Lundgren shoots in but Zan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zan thuds his right hand into Lundgren's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Despite the aggression on Lundgren's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#T2#
Zan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zan lands with a cross. #CL#
Zan moves into range and clinches up with Lundgren.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan dips a shoulder and cracks Lundgren with a mighty uppercut! Lundgren falls back against the cage and Zan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Lundgren is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
After winning the bout, Tan Zan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Mattias Lundgren was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.

 

Event: C50: Maestre vs. Zan     
Date:   Jul 17, 2021
#R1#
A combination from Maestre does no damage.
Maestre throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab.
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zan lands a right hook to the body.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Maestre misses.
Maestre throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zan misses with an uppercut. Maestre saw that one coming.
A jab from Zan finds it's way through Maestre's defenses.
Maestre moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Zan throws a jab when Maestre was well out of range.
Maestre misses with a hook
and Zan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maestre with a hook.
Zan cracks Maestre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Maestre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Maestre's corner calls for a 1-2. Maestre obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Maestre lands with a cross.
Zan swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range. #T1#
Maestre moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Maestre misses with a hook.
Maestre slips a jab from Zan.
Maestre looks to land a combination but Zan avoids it well.
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Maestre.
Maestre is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zan.
Zan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maestre slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Maestre misses the target.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan lands with a hook. Maestre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maestre misses with a body punch
and Zan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maestre missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Maestre moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Maestre sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL2#
Zan moves into the clinch successfully. #BC#
Maestre pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Maestre throws a lazy right hand but Zan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T2#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Maestre slips a straight right by Zan.
Maestre is looking to counter punch.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Maestre is out of range.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Maestre loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Maestre thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Maestre throws a right hand that misses
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab.
Maestre is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Maestre ducks down to avoid it.
Maestre fails to land with a series of punches.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
A quick step to the side and Maestre tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan slips a straight right by Maestre.
Maestre steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Donk. Zan catches Maestre right on the button with a cross.#T3#
Maestre swings widly with a right hand
letting Zan counter with a right hand.
Maestre keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Maestre momentarily.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Maestre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Maestre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan cracks Maestre with a good jab.
Zan swings for the body but Maestre moves out of range.
Maestre misses with a combination
and Zan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Maestre counters with a series of strikes. Zan will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Maestre.
Maestre jabs Zan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Maestre seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Maestre. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Maestre misses the jab.
Zan misses with a body shot. #T4#
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#CL2#
Zan moves into the clinch.#BC#
Maestre breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Maestre misses with a double jab.
Maestre slips under a jab.
Maestre throws a hook but Zan blocks it.
Maestre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Zan works Maestre's body with a nice hook.
Zan moves out of range as Maestre strikes.
Zan staying out of range there.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan tries to close the distance and clinch but Maestre swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan scores with a jab. Maestre acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan scores with a jab to the head.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maestre moves away.
Zan misses the jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.#R2#
Zan scores with a jab to the head.
A swing and a miss from Maestre.
Maestre ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Maestre looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
Zan punishes Maestre's body with a nice straight punch.
Maestre misses with an uppercut
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tan Zan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
No joy there for Maestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Maestre keeps the fight on the outside.
Zan takes one to the side of the head.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Maestre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maestre throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
Maestre misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan counters with a right hand to the body.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Luis Maestre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Maestre.
Maestre drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zan punishes Maestre's body with a nice straight punch.
Zan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Maestre. Maestre circles away out of range and recomposes himself.#T1#
Maestre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Maestre takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zan scores with a body shot.
A big left from Zan misses.
Maestre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
No joy there for Maestre, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zan throws a hook but Maestre avoids it easily.#CL2#
Zan instigates a clinch.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan is leaning against Maestre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Maestre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Maestre uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
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!
Zan tries to work over Maestre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside. #T2#
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Maestre fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Maestre's elbow.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
Maestre misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Maestre misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Maestre or not.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zan scores with a shoulder strike.
Zan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Maestre working hard to break the clinch.
Maestre throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
A hook to the body from Zan.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Maestre working aggressively here.
Zan lands a left hand. #T3#
Maestre misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Maestre scores with a shoulder strike.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Zan is working Maestre over against the cage.
A hook to the body from Zan.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
Zan digs a right hand underneath Maestre's ribcage. Maestre let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Maestre'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.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tan Zan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Zan.
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zan pushes Maestre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Maestre misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan. #T4#
A short left from Zan.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Zan lands a right hand.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Zan works on Maestre's body with a couple of short punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
Zan digs a right hand into Maestre's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Maestre's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Zan.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan pushes Maestre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zan is leaning against Maestre and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Maestre's head.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zan pushes Maestre back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.#ROC2#Maestre is rocked!
Zan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Maestre backwards.
Oh Maestre is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zan blocking some punches.
Maestre seems to have got his legs back now.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Nice body punch from Zan.
Jab from Zan.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Maestre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Decent striking displayed by Zan there.
Zan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Maestre defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Maestre looks to land a left hand but Zan moved out of range nicely.
Maestre ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan lands a slapping body shot.
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Maestre.
Maestre throws a hook but Zan blocks it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zan throws a jab when Maestre was well out of range.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Maestre doesn't seem bothered though.
Maestre looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Maestre swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T1#
Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Maestre takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zan misses with a hook. Maestre ducked under it nicely.
Maestre doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Maestre throws a combination that misses
and Zan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Maestre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Maestre slips the punch.
Zan cracks Maestre with a good jab.
Maestre staying out of range there.
Zan misses with a looping left.
A counter left hand to the body from Maestre misses its target.
Zan connects with a single shot there.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan misses the jab.
Maestre throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T2#
Maestre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Maestre moved out of range.
Zan lands with a shot to the body.
Maestre circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zan sizes up Maestre with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zan staying out of range there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zan scores with a body shot.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan works Maestre's body with a nice hook.
A jab from Zan finds it's way through Maestre's defenses.
Maestre misses with a straight left.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Maestre.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Maestre's head but Maestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses. #T3#
Zan throws a hook but Maestre blocks it.
Zan scores with a sloppy right hand. Maestre should have avoided that one.
Maestre misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
Maestre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan lands with a shot to the body.
Zan staying out of range there.
Zan connects with a crisp jab.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zan with a hook.
Zan takes a swing at Maestre's ribcage but misses.
Maestre was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Maestre misses with a series of wild punches.
Maestre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan staying out of range there.
A jab from Maestre misses. #T4#
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Maestre counters with a stiff right hand.
Zan misses with an uppercut. Maestre saw that one coming.
Maestre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Maestre's head but Maestre sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan jabs Maestre right on the nose. Maestre blinks but takes it well.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Maestre was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan jabs Maestre right on the nose. Maestre blinks but takes it well.
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Zan slips a straight right by Maestre.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice uppercut there from Zan.
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan misses with a hook. Maestre ducked under it nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maestre looks to land a left hand but Zan moved out of range nicely.
A big left from Maestre misses.
Luis Maestre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Zan tests Maestre's chin there with a solid looking shot.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zan 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tan Zan!

An out of breath Tan Zan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Luis Maestre had this to say: 'I just lost to the best man on earth. 18-0 is something that very few fighters achieve. I look forward to watching this legend pave his way through history '.

 

Event: C44: Zan vs. Severini 2     
Date:   Jun 19, 2021
#R1#
Severini avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan staying out of range there.
Severini throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Severini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan jabs Severini to the body, keeping him at a distance.#CL#
Zan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan pushes Severini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Severini blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Severini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Severini controls his hands.
Severini scores with a shot to the side of Zan's head.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T1#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Severini avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Severini prevents a body shot from Zan.
Nice body punch from Zan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Severini blocking some punches.
Severini wants to take the fight to the mat but Zan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Severini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Severini misses with some punches.
Zan gets through Severini's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zan tries a body shot but Severini blocks it.
Zan blocks a body shot from Severini.
Severini working aggressively here.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Severini blocks a body shot from Zan. #T2#
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Severini controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Severini.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Severini's head.
Severini tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan blocks a body shot from Severini.
Zan tries a body shot but Severini blocks it.
Severini blocking some punches.
Zan is leaning against Severini and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Zan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Severini blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan tries to work over Severini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T3#
A left hand lands to the body for Zan.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Severini goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Severini's elbow.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Severini - that landed with a thud.
Severini tries to throw a body punch but Zan avoids it by throwing Severini back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Severini uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan misses with some punches.
Severini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Severini.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan. #T4#
Zan misses with some punches.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Severini backwards.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A left hand lands to the body for Zan.
Zan blocks a body shot from Severini.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.#BC2#
Severini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Severini misses with an uppercut.
Zan lunges at Severini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Severini's hand.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nice shot lands for Zan.
Zan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zan works the jab nicely.#TD2#
Severini closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zan did well to prevent Severini getting side control.

Zan makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zan lunges at Severini with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Severini's hand.
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Severini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zan cracks Severini with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Severini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Severini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zan is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Severini.
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!
Severini lands a right hook to the body. #TD2#
Severini darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.

Zan has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Severini is on him like a limpet, forcing Zan back against the cage.
Knees in the clinch landing for Severini.
Severini misses with a punch to the body.
Severini is working for takedown but Zan is calmly controlling the position for now.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body. #T1#
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. #BC2#
Severini breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan lands a jab to the nose.
Zan connects with a jab.
Severini walks into a stiff left hand from Zan.
Good exchange - Zan coming out on top.
Severini ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Severini manages to avoid it.
Severini takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Severini misses with a few strikes there.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!#CL#
Zan clinches up with Severini and pushes him back against the cage.
Severini goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #T2#
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan works on Severini's body with a couple of short punches.
Severini is breathing heavily.
A right hand to the body from Zan.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan tries to work over Severini's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Severini can do to turn this around?
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Severinis head.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Severini has Zan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing. #T3#
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan pushes Severini back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Severini controls his hands.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Severini.
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Severini's elbow.
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan works on Severini's body with a couple of short punches.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Zan.
A short body shot lands from Zan as the two fighters clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Zan.
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Severini's head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Severini tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Zan is working Severini over against the cage.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
A short right from Zan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!#R3#
Zan connects with a body shot that sends Severini's belly button to the back.
Zan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dom Severini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan connects with a jab.#ROC#Severini is rocked!
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Severini is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Severini staying out of range there.
It seemed like Severini was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Severini seems to have recovered his senses.
Severini needs to keep his hands up - Zan had a free shot at his head there.
Severini throws a big shot that misses.
Zan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zan avoids the body shot from Severini.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.#CL#
Zan has closed the distance and engaged Severini in a clinch.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan is working Severini over against the cage.
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!
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Severini backwards.
Severini takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. #T1#
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
Severini blocking some punches.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Zan.
Severini prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Severini tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tan Zan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zan misses with some punches.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A short left from Zan.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan misses with some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan lands a body punch. #T2#
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Severini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Severini.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Severini uses good head movement to avoid it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severini blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Severinis head.
Severini blocks an uppercut.
Dom Severini has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan lands a left hand.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Severini controls the action.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside. #T3#
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Severini controls the action.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan managing to block the knees to the body from Severini.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Severini.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Severini's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Severini swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Severini swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4#
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Zan.
Zan stops a takedown attempt from Severini.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Severini using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zan has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Zan prevents a body shot from Severini.
Zan tries a body shot but Severini blocks it.
Severini fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan blocking some punches.
Zan lands a body punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zan 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 Roosa Järviläinen scores the fight 30:26
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 30:26
Judge Ben Zyskovitsi scores the fight 30:26

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tan Zan!

An out of breath Tan Zan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

 

Event: C39: Steve vs. Jako     
Date:   May 29, 2021
#R1#
Zan misses with a body shot.
Conway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Zan misses.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Conway's shoulder, as Conway tries to avoid the shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Conway misses.
Conway moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Conway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Conway doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zan misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Conway releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Conway is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Conway lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Conway throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conway moves away.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.#T1#
Zan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zan is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Conway's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Conway looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Conway cracks Zan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zan throws a body punch but Conway moves out of range.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Conway was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Conway.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conway.
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Conway takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Conway steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan swings for the body but Conway moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Conway misses.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Conway counters with a nice uppercut.
Conway rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Zan counter with a right hand. #T2#
Conway defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
An attempted straight right counter from Zan misses the target.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Conway moves away and avoids it.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Conway.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Conway moved out of range.
Conway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab from Zan misses.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Conway slips the punch.
Conway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Conway throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.#T3#
Conway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Conway scores with a nice strike.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Conway connects with a right hand. Zan shakes it off.
Zan lands with a good body shot.
A lazy left from Zan finds it's target.
Conway misses with a wild body shot.
Conway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan throwing a counter right hand but Conway manages to avoid it.
Conway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Conway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Conway ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Conway does a little dance to reset his feet.
Conway let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Conway's head but Conway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T4#
Zan scores with a nice strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan misses with a looping right.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Conway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Conway's head but Conway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab by Zan.
Conway takes one to the chin there.
Zan scores with a nice head shot.
Conway uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Conway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Conway.
Zan stuns Conway with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Conway connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan lands a jab to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conway.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Conway might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Zan has got the better of the exchanges.
Conway slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Conway counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Conway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Conway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Conway misses with a hook. Zan ducked under it nicely.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Conway takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zan lands a slapping body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan lands a slapping body shot.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Zan slips under a jab.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Conway ducks down to avoid it.
Conway throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.#T1#
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Conway's shoulder, as Conway tries to avoid the shot.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Zan misses with a hook
and Conway counters with a nice body shot.
Conway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
We've been informed that Conway has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Conway's shoulder, as Conway tries to avoid the shot.
Zan thuds a left hand into Conway's body.
Conway bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Conway was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan misses with a body shot
enabling Conway to counter with a crisp jab.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A counter left hand to the body from Zan misses its target.
Conway misses with a hook.
Conway throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T2#
Conway rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Zan tries to clinch
enabling Conway to counter with a crisp jab.
Conway lands with a shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan slips a jab from Conway.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Conway can do to turn this around?
Conway misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Conway sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Conway looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zan cracks Conway with a good jab.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Conway ducks down to avoid it.
A big left from Zan misses.
Conway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Conway.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zan slips under a jab from Conway.#T3#
Zan defending well as Conway loads up on a big left hand.
Zan jabs Conway right on the nose. Conway blinks but takes it well.
Zan throws the left hand but Conway avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conway! But no joy.
Conway avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Conway's head but Conway sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Decent striking displayed by Conway there.
A lazy left from Conway finds it's target.#CL#
Conway gets tackled into the cage by Zan. Zan maintains the clinch.
Zan tries to work over Conway's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan works on Conway's body with a couple of short punches.
Conway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conway throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan. #T4#
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Conway.
Good body shot from Zan.
Conway is breathing heavily.
Conway lands a hook that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Conway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
A short body shot lands from Zan as the two fighters clinch.
Conway misses with some punches.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Zan.
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan scores with a shoulder strike. #ROC#Conway is rocked!
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Conway is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan pushes Conway back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!#R3##CL#
Zan clinches up against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Conways head.
Zan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Conway! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zan is unloading with more strikes now! Conway drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
Tan Zan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: C30: Gonza vs. Steve     
Date:   Apr 17, 2021
#R1#
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Zan avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Zan.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan connects with the punch.
Pinales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Pinales uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan connects with a single shot there.#CL#
Zan gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Zan tries a body shot but Pinales blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Zan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Pinales.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pinales tries for a takedown. No joy.
Zan working aggressively here. #T1#
Zan lands an uppercut.
Pinales is looking to take this one to the mat.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Pinales is trying to drag Zan to the mat but Zan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan works on Pinales's body with a couple of short punches.
Pinales drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinales backwards.
Zan prevents a takedown attempt there. #T2#
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
A short body shot lands from Zan as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Pinales looks winded!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
A short right from Zan.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinales backwards.
Still in the clinch, Zan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan. #T3#
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Pinales's head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan. #TD2#
Pinales gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Zan regains guard.

Zan pushes Pinales off and gets back to his feet.
A big right from Zan misses.
Zan tests Pinales's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Pinales shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zan pinned against the cage. Zan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zan lands a nice hook to Pinales's body. Pinales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zan stuffs the takedown.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Pinales is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zan jabs Pinales right on the nose. Pinales blinks but takes it well.
Nice defenses there by Pinales.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Pinales controls the action.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan 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#
Pinales looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zan is fending him off so far but Pinales persists. Nope, Zan circles away and we're back to standing.
Zan clobbers Pinales with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zan cracks Pinales with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinales dives in and grabs Zan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zan pushes down on Pinales's head and hops out.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Pinales changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Pinales has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zan, as that shot connected.
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan misses with a right hand #TD2#
and Pinales counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Zan!
Zan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Zan tries to get out of the position.
This has been an exciting period of action!#SUB2#
Pinales is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Zan is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Zan tries to escape but Pinales is in control. #T1##SUB2#
Pinales tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Zan is trying to get back to his feet.
Zan can't do much from the bottom here. #SUB2#
Pinales is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Zan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB2#
Pinales swings around for an armbar but Zan sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Pinales's guard.
Zan passes into half guard.
Zan wants to pass to mount but Pinales is defending the position. #T2#
Zan wants to stand up but Pinales is controlling the position.
Zan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Zan looking to pass the half guard. Not this time. #SUB2#
Pinales has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Zan escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Zan!#SU#
Zan decides to stand back up. Zan steps back and let's Pinales get back to his feet.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pinales bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinales moves away.#T3#
Zan punishes Pinales's body with a nice straight punch.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan cracks Pinales with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Pinales misses with a takedown
and Zan counters with a straight right hand.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but Zan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Pinales takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Zan lands a head shot.
Zan works Pinales's body with a nice hook.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zan.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Pinales is out of range.
Javier Pinales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.#T4#
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinales ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Pinales takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zan scores with a decent looking hook.
Pinales has his takedown stuffed
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Zan lands with an uppercut that bounces Pinales off the cage and back into range.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinales.
Zan misses the jab.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zan with a hook.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but Zan shows good takedown defense.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Pinales's shoulder, as Pinales tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second round.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!#R3#
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A jab lands there for Zan.
Pinales shoots in for a takedown but Zan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
Good exchange - Zan coming out on top.
Pinales shoots and misses
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan connects with a body shot.
Pinales moves away from the strike by Zan.
Pinales takes one to the chin there.
Pinales defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Pinales with the counter takedown but Zan avoids it easily.#T1#
Pinales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Pinales has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Pinales on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Pinales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan cracks Pinales with a good jab.#ROC#Pinales is rocked!
Pinales shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zan defends it nicely.
Zan throwing a counter right hand but Pinales manages to avoid it.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Pinales takes a shot to the body in his stride. #T2#
Pinales darts in looking for a takedown but Zan gets double underhooks and turns Pinales into the cage.
Pinales doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pinales takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Pinales is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?#CUT#It looks like Javier Pinales has been cut.
Zan lands a body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan jabs Pinales to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pinales feints the counter takedown.
Pinales seems to have recovered his senses.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Pinales was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Pinales tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zan lands an overhand right.
Zan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pinales.#T3#
Zan digs a good hook to Pinales's body. #CL#
Zan rushes Pinales and presses him up against the cage.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pinales or not.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Pinales's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Pinales drops to his knees and Zan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A very excited looking Tan Zan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: C25: Kuwabara vs. Lydon     
Date:   Mar 27, 2021
#R1#
Lundgren wants to clinch up but Zan keeps it at a distance.
Lundgren has a takedown stuffed.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lundgren 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.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lundgren is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Lundgren wants to counter with a clinch but Zan pushes him away.#CL2#
Lundgren gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lundgren takes a shot to the head.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Lundgren avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Lundgren controls his hands.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Lundgren.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Lundgren. #T1#
Lundgren tries to pull guard but Zan won't allow it.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan tries to work over Lundgren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lundgren tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zan just stands there and leans against the cage.#TD2#
Lundgren jumps guard and drags Zan to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Zan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lundgren swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zan is working hard here to advance position.
Lundgren is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
Zan is looking for a sweep. Lundgren is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.#T2#
Lundgren wants to take a breather but Zan is having none of it.
Zan pushes Lundgren off looking to stand but Lundgren dives back in and keeps control. #SUB2#
Lundgren wants to work for an arm triangle but Zan is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lundgren.
Lundgren is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Zan! #SUB2#
Lundgren looking for a guillotine from mount but Zan is having none of it.
Zan is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Alpha Brasil, so we'll see if he gets out of it.#SUB2#
Lundgren wants to finish this one by submission but Zan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lundgren.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.#SUB2#
Lundgren jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Zan is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Zan and Lundgren has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission. #T3##SUB2#
Lundgren wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Zan, who protects the arm well.
Lundgren misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Lundgren taking a breather here.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lundgren tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zan tries to buck Lundgren off but Lundgren is having none of it.
Zan prevents Lundgren from improving position.
Lundgren taking a break here but Zan is having none of it and regains half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#T4#
Lundgren is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lundgren on the ground.
Zan is desperately trying to improve his position but Lundgren has a good base and remains in mount.#SUB2#
Lundgren wants to finish this one by submission but Zan is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Lundgren.
Lundgren looking to ground and pound but Zan is blocking nicely.
Zan tries to hold on but Lundgren pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zan is trying desperately to improve position.
Zan wants to control but Lundgren is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Mattias Lundgren will probably get the nod.
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##CL#
Zan closes the distance and clinches.
Zan tries to work over Lundgren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lundgren blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lundgren has Zan pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Zan manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Zan digs a right hand into Lundgren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lundgren's gas tank.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Zan cracks Lundgren with a nice body shot.
Lundgren goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zan prevents it.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Good body shot from Zan.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan lands a left hand. #T1#
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Lundgren uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
Lundgren can't get the takedown.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mattias Lundgren.
A left hand lands to the body for Zan.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
Lundgren blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan pushes Lundgren back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lundgren tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Zan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T2#
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan lands a right hand.
Zan is working Lundgren over against the cage.
Zan pushes Lundgren back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Zan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards. #ROC#Lundgren is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Zan.
Lundgren is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Lundgren tries to pull guard but Zan forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lundgren seems to have recovered his senses.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lundgrens head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head. #T3#
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Lundgren drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tan Zan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lundgren can do to turn this around?
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A right handed body shot lands from Zan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.#T4#
Lundgren is trying to pull guard but Zan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
A body shot lands from Zan.
Zan lands a body punch.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Lundgren takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zan pushes Lundgren against the cage. Zan is working some dirty boxing. Zan pushes off with a quick right hook! Lundgren goes down! Lundgren tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zan moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A very excited looking Tan Zan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
Mattias Lundgren was interviewed post fight and said 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.

 

Event: Combate 14: Jesus vs. Maxim 2     
Date:   Jan 23, 2021
#R1#
Ishmael steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Ishmael lands a jab to the head.
Zan walks into a left hand.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Ishmael.
Ishmael takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ishmael throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishmael throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Zan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishmael.
Zan connects with a looping right hand.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ishmael on the wrong end of a nice jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishmael throws a poor cross that misses
and Zan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A jab from Zan finds it's way through Ishmael's defenses.
Ishmael scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A big left from Ishmael misses.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishmael.
Zan misses with a hook.
Zan blocks a jab.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ishmael's hands.#T1#
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishmael was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Zan misses.
Ishmael waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zan.
Zan lands a really nice looking cross but Ishmael seems unphased.
It looks like Zan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Ishmael.
Ishmael misses with a looping right.
A little feinted left hand from Zan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ishmael takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan throws a jab when Ishmael was well out of range.
Nice uppercut lands for Zan. That snapped Ishmael's head back.
Ishmael throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
Zan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
Ishmael scores with a nice strike.
Ishmael 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.
Ishmael throws a body shot but no joy.
Ishmael throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
Ishmael takes one to the chin there.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Ishmael there.#KD2#
Ishmael lands a big right hand that sends Zan crashing to the mat! Ishmael stays standing though and waves Zan back to his feet!#ROC2#Zan is rocked!
Ishmael takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it. #CL#
Zan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ishmael.
Zan lands a left hand. #BC2#
Ishmael's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ishmael looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ishmael throws a sloppy body shot
and Zan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ishmael walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Ishmael throws a hook but Zan avoids it easily.
Ishmael on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ishmael looks to land a left hand but Zan moved out of range nicely.
Zan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Zan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ishmael. Ishmael circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Ishmael's head but Ishmael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Ishmael lands with an overhand left.#T3#
Ishmael ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Ishmael uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishmael looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Ishmael throws an off balance right hand
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zan swings for the body but Ishmael moves out of range.
Ishmael misses with a looping right.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
John Ishmael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan throws a hook but Ishmael avoids it easily.
Ishmael misses the jab.
Zan slips under a jab from Ishmael.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
A telegraphed right hand from Ishmael misses the target.
Ishmael lands with a hook. Zan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishmael. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ishmael cracks Zan with a good jab.
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A jab from Zan does it's job there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishmael moves away from the strike by Zan.
Zan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zan misses the shot to the body. #T4#
Ishmael on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ishmael.
A big left from Ishmael misses.
Ishmael on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ishmael throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan throws a hook but Ishmael avoids it easily.
Ishmael throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Ishmael slips the punch.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ishmael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan throws a good cross that connects.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zan connects with a body shot that sends Ishmael's belly button to the back.
Ishmael throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Zan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Ishmael's corner calls for a 1-2. Ishmael obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ishmael.
Zan throwing a counter right hand but Ishmael manages to avoid it.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ishmael.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but I would say that Tan Zan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
Zan cracks a nice hook into Ishmael's ribs.
Ishmael throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zan scores with the left hand. Ishmael knows he should have avoided that one.
Ishmael uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Ishmael is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot.
Ishmael fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
Ishmael throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan with a jab.
Ishmael takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Ishmael jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Ishmael's head but Ishmael sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ishmael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ishmael was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Ishmael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ishmael throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Ishmael throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan defending well as Ishmael loads up on a big left hand.
Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan with a jab.
Ishmael throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ishmael lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.#T1#
Jab from Ishmael.
Ishmael walks into a left hand.
Ishmael throws an off balance right hand
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ishmael throws an off balance right hand
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Ishmael was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Zan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Ishmael throws a right hand that misses
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ishmael takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zan moves out of range as Ishmael strikes.
A swing and a miss from Ishmael.#CL#
Zan closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ishmael wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Ishmael is trying to force a seperation but Zan has the dominant position.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ishmael backwards.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Ishmael backwards.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ishmael backwards. #T2##BC2#
Ishmael breaks from the clinch.
Ishmael looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
Ishmael misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Zan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Jab from Ishmael.
Zan scores with a jab. Ishmael acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ishmael scores with a sloppy right hand. Zan should have avoided that one.
Zan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ishmael throws a big shot that misses.
Ishmael lands with a straight right. Zan didn't see that one coming.
A slow jab from Ishmael misses its intended target.
Ishmael works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Ishmael takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ishmael throws a sloppy body shot
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Ishmael misses the target.
Ishmael misses with a left hand
and Zan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ishmael is breathing heavily.
Jab by Zan.
Zan walks into a jab.
Ishmael tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zan was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishmael.#T3#
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ishmael misses with a looping left.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Ishmael sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zan works over Ishmael's head and body with a nice combination.
Good exchange - Zan coming out on top.#ROC#Ishmael is rocked!
Ishmael throws a hook but Zan avoids it easily.
Ishmael is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Ishmael swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ishmael seems to have recovered his senses.
Zan lands a nice shot that snaps Ishmael's head back.
Zan slips a straight right by Ishmael.
A big left from Ishmael misses.
It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ishmael.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan slips under a jab from Ishmael.
Ishmael misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ishmael misses with a right hand
and Zan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Ishmael throws a hook but Zan blocks it.
Ishmael misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
Zan darts in and out, connecting with a jab. #T4#
Zan staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ishmael. Zan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ishmael misses with a left hand
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab. #CL#
Zan takes the fight into the clinch.
A short left from Zan.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Zan keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Ishmael's efforts to push away.
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ishmael.
A left hand lands to the body for Zan.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ishmael can do to turn this around?
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ishmaels head.
Zan pushes Ishmael against the cage. Zan is working some dirty boxing. Zan pushes off with a quick right hook! Ishmael goes down! Ishmael tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zan moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
Our winner, Tan Zan, 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 11: Severini vs. Zan     
Date:   Jan 02, 2021
#R1#
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Severini.
Zan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Severini swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've been told by Severini's head coaches at Desert Fitness & Training -13 Elites/1 Sensational that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Severini fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Severini misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zan lands a lovely overhand right.
Severini throws a lazy uppercut
and Zan counters with a straight right hand.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Zan misses. #TD#
Zan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Severini missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Severini has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Severini stopping the sweep attempt from Zan.
Severini pushes down on Zan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ground and pound from Severini.
Severini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man. #T1#
Severini is nestled in close to Zan, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Severini looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zan has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Severini is working away from the top position though.
Severini will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Severini wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zan keeps working.
Nice strikes from Severini there.
Severini lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Zan is looking for a sweep. Severini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Severini. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Severini takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Severini thows a huge punch but Zan dodges it nicely.
Severini working Zan over with strikes. #T2#
Severini throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Severini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Severini lands with a punch from half guard.
Severini working Zan over with strikes.
Severini trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom.
Zan gets full guard.
Severini trying to control but Zan is working from the bottom.
Severini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Severini preventing the sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Severini is in close to Zan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Severini is in close to Zan's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Severini scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zan is trying to keep Severini in close.
Zan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it. #T3#
Severini sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Zan's guard.
Severini tries to pass the half guard into mount. Zan knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Severini throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Severini wants to control but Zan is keeping him busy.
Severini not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zan is looking for a sweep. Severini is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Zan taking some punishment here, with Severini in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Severini.
Zan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Severini working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Severini throwing strikes from guard but Zan blocks nicely.
Severini cracks Zan with a solid left hand.#T4#
Severini trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Severini stands up over Zan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Zan keeping full guard, as Severini tries to pass.
Severini landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Severini accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Severini wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving.
Severini lands a couple of elbows.
Zan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Severini throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Severini pushes down on Zan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Severini thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Dom Severini dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!#R2#
Zan misses with a hook.
A lazy left from Severini finds it's target.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Severini.
Severini misses with a lunging right hand
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Severini swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Severini is trying hard to land a takedown here. Zan sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zan catches Severini with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Severini cracks Zan with an open hand slap.
Severini looks to score with a jab to the body but Zan is just out of range.
Severini scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Severini misses with a hook to the body
letting Zan counter with a right hand.
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!
Severini connects with the punch.
Tan Zan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zan scores with a punch to the head.
Severini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Severini has time to react.
Zan jabs Severini to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Severini misses with a hook.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#T1#
A jab from Severini misses.
Severini throws a big shot that misses.
Zan connects with a body shot that sends Severini's belly button to the back.
A big left from Zan misses.
Zan lands a jab to Severini's midsection.
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Severini takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Severini tries to move into range but Zan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Severini shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zan as he avoids it easily.
Severini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan throws a good cross that connects.
Severini just misses with a punch to the body.
Severini takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan thuds his right hand into Severini's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Severini.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Severini's head but Severini sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.#T2#
Decent striking displayed by Zan there.
A jab lands there for Zan.
Severini misses with a hook. Zan ducked under it nicely.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Nice body punch from Severini.
Severini fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zan avoids the body shot from Severini.
Severini scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zan in his tracks.
Zan lands a slapping body shot.
Good exchange - Zan coming out on top.
Severini swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Zan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
The fight stays on the outside here - Severini looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Severini sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T3#
Severini misses with a hook. Zan ducked under it nicely.
Zan lands a glancing blow to the side of Severini's head.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Severini moved out of range.
Severini swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan lands with a nice body punch.
Severini takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan stuns Severini with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zan lands a jab.
Severini cracks Zan with a good jab.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Severini tries to clinch up but Zan circles away and keeps his distance.#T4#
Severini will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Severini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A lazy left from Severini finds it's target.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.#TD#
Severini feints and as Zan raises his hands in defense, Severini changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Severini wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Severini accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Severini throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan looking for a sweep. Not yet Zan, not yet.
Severini throwing strikes but missing.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Severini accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!#R3#
Severini slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch combination from Severini misses.
Severini uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Severini misses with a takedown
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Severini gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Zan. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Severini closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Zan slips a jab and a cross from Severini.
Severini looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Severini tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Severini doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.#T1#
Severini takes one to the side of the head.
Zan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Good standup being displayed there by Zan as he connects with a hook.
Severini takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zan cracks Severini with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Nice straight punches there by Zan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zan.#ROC2#Severini is rocked!
Zan connects with a body shot that sends Severini's belly button to the back.
Severini drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Oh Severini is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Severini steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Severini seems to have got his legs back now.
Severini fails with an attempt to clinch.
Severini takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Severini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zan lands a right hook to the body.
Zan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A big left from Severini misses. #T2#
No luck for Severini with that takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dom Severini. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zan scores with a nice strike.
Zan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Severini just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Severini moved out of range.
Severini slips a jab from Zan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Severini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Severini drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zan sprawls and moves away.
Zan throws a hook but Severini blocks it.
Zan clobbers Severini with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zan scores with a body shot.
Severini shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zan sprawls well. Zan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Severini gets slowly back to his feet.#T3#
Severini fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Severini gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Severini moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Severini lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Severini looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zan lands a glancing blow to the side of Severini's head.
Zan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Severini throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zan counters with a straight right hand.
Severini swings widly with a right hand
letting Zan counter with a right hand.
Severini moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Severini gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Zan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Severini is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A relieved looking Tan Zan 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: Combate 8: Koko vs. Krylov     
Date:   Dec 06, 2020
#R1##TD2#
Zan gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.

Zan pushes Pinales off and gets back to his feet.
Zan catches Pinales with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pinales moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big left from Zan misses.
Zan scores with a punch to 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!
Zan looks to land a right hand but Pinales moved out of range.
Pinales takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pinales keeps the fight on the outside.#CL#
Zan moves into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Zan - that landed with a thud. #T1#
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinales wants to take the fight to the mat but Zan manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
Pinales looks winded!
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
Pinales's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pinales blocks an uppercut.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pinales backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T2#
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Pinales is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zan gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Pinales avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Pinales's head.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Pinales tries to score a body lock takedown but Zan shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.#T3#
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinaless head.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Pinales controls the action.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Pinales avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan lands a body punch.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pinales has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zan is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Zan.
Zan pushes Pinales back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zan lands a right hand.
Zan lands with a light punch inside. #T4#
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinales blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Zan.
Zan gets through Pinales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
A hook to the body from Zan.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Pinaless head.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Zan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Pinales controls his hands.
Zan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
That's time! Zan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.#R2#
Pinales takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pinales can do to turn this around?
Jab, jab by Zan - just one landing.
Nice straight punches there by Zan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zan.#ROC#Pinales is rocked!
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Decent striking displayed by Zan there.
Pinales is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
A big right from Zan misses.
Pinales seems to have recovered his senses.
Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinales walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at Alpha Brasil that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Pinales moved out of range.
Zan is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zan leaves Pinales with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.#T1#
Pinales walks into a stiff left hand from Zan.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pinales on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinales.
Zan lands with a cross.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pinales moves away.
Pinales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Pinales! But no joy.
Pinales displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Pinales on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there. #T2#
Pinales takes a jab right on the kisser.
Javier Pinales is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinales moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Pinales takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinales takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan stuffs the takedown.
Pinales is breathing heavily.
Zan stuffs the takedown attempt from Pinales. Pinales gets slowly back to his feet.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Javier Pinales.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Horrible takedown attempt by Pinales or perhaps it was just good defense by Zan, which made it look bad.
A quick step to the side and Zan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.#T3#
Zan tries to bum rush Pinales with a series of wild strikes but Pinales uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Decent striking displayed by Zan there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Pinales is defended easily by Zan.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pinales was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Pinales.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pinales looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zan lands a nice hook to Pinales's body. Pinales takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
Zan lands the left hand.
Pinales ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
It seemed like Pinales was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Pinales momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pinales takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.#CL#
Zan pushes Pinales up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan presses Pinales against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan gets through Pinales's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!#R3#
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Zan.
Zan scores with a punch to the head.
Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zan connects with a body shot.
Zan sizes up Pinales with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zan throws a shot to the body.
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinales looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Pinales takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1##KD#
Zan sends Pinales crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zan is motioning to the referee to let Pinales up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Pinales uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Pinales takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Pinales counters with a stiff right hand.
Zan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan looks to land a left hand but Pinales moved out of range nicely.
Pinales looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zan drops Pinales with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
Tan Zan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: CFN4: Lundgren vs. Zan     
Date:   Nov 07, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zan misses with a hook. Lundgren ducked under it nicely.
Zan throws a right hand that misses #TD#
and Lundgren counters with a shoot takedown into half guard. #SUB#
Lundgren is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Zan is positioning himself well to prevent Lundgren advancing to mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zan tries to roll over but Lundgren keeps him under control.
Lundgren seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zan does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount. #T1##SUB#
Zan is defending against the submission attempts here by Lundgren.
Lundgren wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zan keeps working.
Lundgren working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Zan's thigh. Zan counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Zan is trying to control the position but Lundgren postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zan keeping full guard, as Lundgren tries to pass. #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.
Zan is controlling Lundgren's posture.
Lundgren looking to pass the guard.
Lundgren is pushing down on Zan's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zan is fighting to maintain full guard but Lundgren has managed to sneak the leg through.
Lundgren wants to free his trapped foot but Zan is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zan has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Zan has his hands clasped together around Lundgren's back. He's all about the action.#SUB#
Zan is defending against the submission attempts here by Lundgren. #T3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zan tries to get to full guard but Lundgren has control of the leg.
Zan is not content to let Lundgren control the position.#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lundgren throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zan's waist but Zan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lundgren off to one side.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lundgren looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zan is fending him off so far but Lundgren persists. Nope, Zan circles away and we're back to standing.#TD#
Lundgren closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Zan to the mat! Zan manages to get full guard. #ES2#
Zan has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lundgren has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.#T4#
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lundgren's elbow.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lundgren takes a shot to the head.
Good body shot from Zan.
Lundgren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
Zan digs a right hand into Lundgren's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lundgren's gas tank.
A short body shot lands from Zan as the two fighters clinch.
Lundgren is breathing heavily.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lundgren backwards.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lundgrens head.
Lundgren's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!#R2##KD2#
Zan lands a big right hand that sends Lundgren crashing to the mat! Zan stays standing though and waves Lundgren back to his feet!#ROC2#Lundgren is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!#CUT2#It looks like Mattias Lundgren has been cut.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Oh Lundgren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zan misses with a looping left.
Lundgren seems to have got his legs back now.
Lundgren gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan drops Lundgren with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Lundgren! Zan dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
Tan Zan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated Mattias Lundgren had this to say: 'Sometines your opponent getsthebetter of you, tonight was one of those nights and I was unprepared. To all my fans sorry, I'll come back stronger and to my opponent congratulations but I'll be seing you again soon I'm sure.'.

 

Event: Combate 2: Umber vs. Tua     
Date:   Oct 03, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spam gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Spam on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Spam has his takedown stuffed
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Spam takes one on the chin but keeps coming. #KD2#
Zan cracks Spam with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Zan has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Spam to stand back up!#ROC2#Spam is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan drops Spam with a straight right hand, right on the button! Zan follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A relieved looking Tan Zan 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: PF22 Bundy v Krieg     
Date:   Jun 13, 2020
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spasov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Spasov shoots in but no luck this time.
Spasov scores with a three punch combo!
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan with a hook.
Spasov changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zan tries to avoid it but Spasov manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zan to the ground. Zan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A punch combination from Spasov misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Zan misses the target.
Spasov shoots in for a double leg but Zan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Spas Spasov.
Zan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jab from Zan.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zan punishes Spasov's body with a nice straight punch.
Zan jabs at Spasov's body.
Zan keeps the fight on the outside.
Zan feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Spasovs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#CL#
Zan pushes Spasov up against the cage in a clinch.#TD2#
Spasov pulls guard effortlessly.
Zan tries to stand but Spasov is controlling from the bottom. #T1#
Spasov trying to control the position.
Zan has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Spasov wants to stand and escape but Zan is having none of it.
Zan looking to pass the guard.
Spasov doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Zan tries to free his leg and advance position but Spasov is retaining full guard.
Zan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Spasov is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Spasov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Horrible takedown attempt by Spasov or perhaps it was just good defense by Zan, which made it look bad.
Spasov avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Zan. No joy for Spasov on that attempt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!#T2#
Spasov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice takedown defense from Zan. No joy for Spasov on that attempt.
Zan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Spasov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A punch lands to the side of Spasov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Spasov has a takedown stuffed.
Zan lands with a right hand.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at The Foundry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Spasov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Spasov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Spasov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A slow jab from Spasov misses its intended target.
Spasov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#CL#
Zan closes the distance and clinches.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T3#
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Spasov backwards.
Spasov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zan has him pressed against the cage.#TD2#
Spasov pulls guard effortlessly.
Spasov trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Spasov wants to stand and escape but Zan is having none of it.
Zan not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Spasov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Zan wants to pass the guard but Spasov is keeping the position.
Spasov wants to get back to his feet but Zan is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Spasov keeping full guard, as Zan tries to pass.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.#ES2#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Spasov pushes Zan off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there. #T4#
Spasov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Spasov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Spasov blocks a jab.
Spasov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Spasov fails with an attempt to clinch. #CL2#
Spasov forces Zan back against the cage and clinches.
Nice body punch from Zan. #BC2#
Spasov manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spasov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A jab lands there for Zan.
Good standup being displayed there by Zan as he connects with a hook.
Zan misses the jab.
Spasov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Spasov shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice sprawl there from Zan as Spasov shoots in.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spasov misses with the combination.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!#R2#
Spasov tries to bum rush Zan with a series of wild strikes but Zan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Spasov.
Zan lands a nice shot that snaps Spasov's head back.
Zan throws the left hand but Spasov avoids the punch easily.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Spasov moved out of range.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Spasov ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Spasov unleashes a big counter combination but Zan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Spasov lands a two punch combo.
Spasov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zan circles away quickly and effectively.
Zan throwing a counter right hand but Spasov manages to avoid it.
Spas Spasov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#CL#
Zan pushes Spasov up against the cage in a clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Zan.
Zan cracks Spasov with a nice body shot.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Spasov is breathing heavily.
A body shot lands from Zan.
A short left from Zan.
Zan pushes Spasov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zan as Spasov tries to tie him up.
Spasov misses with a hook to the ribs. #T1#
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spasov tries to pull guard but Zan won't allow it.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Spasov can do to turn this around?
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spasov has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Zan seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Spasov can turn it around.
Zan lands a right hand.
Zan blocks a body shot from Spasov.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
Zan digs a right hand into Spasov's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Spasov's gas tank.
Zan scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spasov's elbow.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Spasov.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Spasov's head.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Spasovs head. #T2#
Zan lands with a right to the head.
A short right from Zan on the inside. #ROC#Spasov is rocked!
Spasov blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Spasov is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
Zan unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Spasov! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Zan is unloading with more strikes now! Spasov drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A victorious Tan Zan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.

 

Event: FARTMMA 87     
Date:   Feb 28, 2020
#R1#
Zan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zan 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.
Zan blocks a jab.
Smith throws a big shot that misses.
Smith looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Smith throws a shot to the body.
A shot to the body from Smith misses
and Zan counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.
Smith connects with a crisp jab. #T1#
Smith connects with a body shot.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Smith cracks Zan with a good jab.
Zan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Smith uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Smith throws a good cross that connects.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Zan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Smith moves out of range of the strikes.
Smith changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zan blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.#T2#
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Zan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#TD#
Smith shoots in and gets a takedown into Zan's guard.
Smith preventing the sweep.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Zan has wrist control.
Smith lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Smith is looking to work some ground and pound but Zan has wrist control.
Zan controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Smith's corner. There ya go! There ya go! #T3#
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zan controls Smith momentarily but Smith frees himself.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zan looking for a sweep. Not yet Zan, not yet.
Smith works over Zan with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Smith with a nice head shot there.#T4#
Zan has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.
Smith postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Smith trying to control the position from guard on top but Zan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Smith content to stall in guard here.
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Smith shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith shoots in looking for a takedown. Zan tries to sprawl out of it but Smith keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Smith fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A countering left hand to the body from Zan misses.
Smith slips a jab from Zan.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith connects with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice cross by Smith.#T1#
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
We've been told by Smith's head coaches at UnderGround BJJ & MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan misses with a telegraphed body shot #TD#
and Smith counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Smith is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith trying to control but Zan is working from the bottom.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith distracts Zan with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Zan avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Zan seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Smith trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat. #T2#
Zan wants to get back to his feet but Smith is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Smith postures up and lands a big shot to Zan's brow.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zan's head.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith works over Zan with some ground and pound from guard.
Zan trying to control the position here.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith scoring with punches to the head and body. #T3#
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith working some strikes from top position.
Zan keeping moving, preventing Smith from controlling successfully.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Smith accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Zan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Smith is one step ahead there.
Zan looking to control but Smith passes into half guard.
Zan on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound. #T4#
Zan tries to roll over but Smith keeps him under control.
Zan is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Zan taking some punishment here, with Smith in his half guard.
Smith wants to take a breather but Zan is having none of it.
Smith lands with a punch from half guard.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zan is trying to maintain the position but Smith is very close to passing his half guard.
Smith lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith scores with a decent looking hook.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zan sprawls well. Zan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Smith gets slowly back to his feet.
Smith swinging wildly here.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#CUT2#
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Smith misses with an uppercut
and Zan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Smith thinking.
Smith defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand. #T1#
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Zan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
James Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Zan misses.
Smith wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith goes for a double leg but Zan avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Zan continues to drive forward.
A little jabbing left from Zan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Smith connects with a jab.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zan can do to turn this around?
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Smith under the eye.#T2#
Zan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Smith.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Smith lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smith misses with a jab to the body
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #TD#
Zan tries to sprawl but Smith drives through with a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Smith slips a nice elbow through Zan's hands, connecting with Zan's forehead.
Zan tries to get to full guard but Smith has control of the leg.
Smith stalling away here and it's allowed Zan to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard. #T3#
Smith postures up in Zan's guard and throws a big left but Zan blocks it.
Zan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zan has momentary wrist control but Smith slips an elbow through the middle.
Smith landing some decent shots from guard.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Smith in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Smith wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.#T4#
Smith scoring with some ground and pound.
Smith throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Zan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Smith works over Zan with some ground and pound from guard.
Smith with a nice head shot there.
Smith working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Zan's head.
Smith stands up over Zan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Smith with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Smith controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smith lands a couple of elbows.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Smith 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 Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Smith!

 

Event: FARTMMA 81: Awakenings     
Date:   Jan 25, 2020
#R1#
Blyad misses with an uppercut.
Blyad thuds his right hand into Zan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blyad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Blyad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A big right from Blyad misses. #CL#
Blyad moves into the clinch successfully.
Zan looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zan has had enough of the clinch but Blyad keeps him there for the moment.
Blyad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blyad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan is trying to push Blyad away but Blyad has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zan blocks a body shot from Blyad.
Blyad jumps guard but Zan turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blyad goes for a body shot but it's blocked. #TD#
Blyad ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Blyad no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard. #SUB#
Zan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Zan tries to free his leg and advance position but Blyad is retaining full guard. #T1##SUB#
Blyad is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Zan avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Blyad trying to control the position.
Blyad thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Zan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Blyad is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Zan defends well.
Zan postures up. #T2#
Zan wanted to stand there but Blyad had control of the position. #SUB#
Blyad is active off his back here, looking for submissions. #SUB#
Blyad throwing his legs up looking for a triangle. #SUB#
Blyad is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Zan postures up. #SUB#
Zan is posturing up here but Blyad has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Zan tries to roll out but it's too tight and Zan has to tap! Slick submission there by Blyad!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ay Blyad!
Ay Blyad retains his lightweight title!

 

Event: FARTMMA 75: The Comeback     
Date:   Dec 15, 2019
#R1#
Zatsch doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Zan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zan scores with a nice right hand.
Zatsch shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zan defends it nicely.#TD2#
Zatsch drives through with a takedown into guard.
Zatsch throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Zatsch looking to pass the guard.
Zatsch trying to control the position from guard on top but Zan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zatsch on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatsch is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Zatsch pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Zan is keeping the position for now. #T1#
Zatsch trying to control but Zan is working from the bottom.
Zan wants to sweep but no luck.
Zan keeping full guard, as Zatsch tries to pass.
Zan has Zatsch pulled in close to control his posture.
Zatsch wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zatsch shoots for a takedown but Zan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutt Zatsch.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zatsch closes the distance and clinches up with Zan, looking for a takedown. Zatsch pushes Zan against the cage but Zan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zatsch gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab. #T2#
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Zatsch is defended easily by Zan.
Zatsch shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zan pinned against the cage. Zan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
We've been told by Zan's head coaches at The Foundry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zan dips to his left and cracks Zatsch with an uppercut!
Zatsch with a poor takedown
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
Zatsch dives in for a single leg takedown but Zan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zan scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Zatsch.
Zatsch shoots for a takedown but Zan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zatsch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zan's waist but Zan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zatsch off to one side.
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. #T3#
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan throws a body punch but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zan sprawls well. Zan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zatsch gets slowly back to his feet.
Zatsch tries for a takedown but Zan circles away easily
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
Zatsch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zan as he avoids it easily.
Zatsch shoots in for a double leg but Zan sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zatsch takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zan scores with a nice right hand. #ROC#
Zatsch is rocked!
Zan throws a jab when Zatsch was well out of range.
Zatsch is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zatsch shoots for a double leg takedown but Zan sprawls well. He's pushed Zatsch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zatsch seems to have recovered his senses.
Zatsch dives in for a single leg takedown but Zan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zatsch slips a jab from Zan.
Zan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zatsch shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zan sprawls well. Zan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zatsch gets slowly back to his feet.#T4#
Zan throws the left hand but Zatsch avoids the punch easily.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
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!#CL#
Zan has Zatsch up against the cage in a clinch.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zatsch wants a takedown but no success here.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Zatsch. #TD2#
Zatsch drags the fight down to the ground.
Our spies down at at Team Alpha Midget inform us that Zatsch has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Zatsch not looking particularly offensive just at the moment. #SUB2#
Zatsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zan looking to pass the guard. #SUB2#
Zatsch is looking for a triangle but Zan pushes his legs off easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan 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#
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zatsch moves away.
Zan scores with a body shot.
Zan scores with the left hand. Zatsch knows he should have avoided that one.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zatsch moves away.
Zatsch shoots for a double leg takedown but Zan sprawls well. He's pushed Zatsch's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zatsch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zan as he avoids it easily.
Zatsch shoots in looking for a takedown. Zan tries to sprawl out of it but Zatsch keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Zan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutt Zatsch.
Zatsch changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Zan tries to avoid it but Zatsch manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Zan to the ground. Zan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zatsch shoots in but Zan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zatsch shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Zatsch sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Zatsch is out of range.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zatsch sees it coming and avoids it easily.#T1#
Zatsch steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zatsch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zatsch keeps the fight on the outside.
Mutt Zatsch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zatsch avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zatsch keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zatsch displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zatsch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zan as he avoids it easily.
Zan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zatsch can do to turn this around?
Zatsch looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Zatsch takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Zatsch does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zatsch throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Zan lands a lovely overhand right.
Zan swings for the body but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zan misses with a body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zatsch. #T2#
Zatsch connects with a body shot that sends Zan's belly button to the back.
Zan stuffs the takedown attempt from Zatsch. Zatsch gets slowly back to his feet.
Zatsch uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan throws a body punch but Zatsch moves out of range.
Zatsch now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zan fails with an attempt to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zatsch shoots for a takedown but Zan saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zatsch shoots in but Zan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zatsch closes the distance and clinches up with Zan, looking for a takedown. Zatsch pushes Zan against the cage but Zan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zatsch takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zatsch is breathing heavily.#CL#
Zan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zatsch, pushing him back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan presses Zatsch against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Zatsch's head.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Zatsch controls his hands. #T3#
Zatsch is trying to pull guard but Zan has him pressed against the cage.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Zatsch avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan lands a right hand. #TD2#
Zatsch pulls guard successfully. #SUB2#
Zatsch looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening. #SUB2#
Zatsch is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Zan is aware though and is defending well.
Zan wants to stand but Zatsch is controlling his posture from full guard. #SUB2#
Zatsch is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Zatsch has a closed guard, preventing Zan from standing up. #T4#
Zan is pushing down on Zatsch's leg trying to pass to half guard. Zatsch is fighting to maintain full guard but Zan has managed to sneak the leg through.#SUB2#
Zatsch looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Zatsch trying to hold on to Zan's head to control him but Zan postures up.
Zatsch is trying to get back to full guard.
Zan is thwarting Zatsch's attempts to control the position.#SUB2#
Zatsch is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zan pulls his head out easily.
Zan trying to control the action but Zatsch is working from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zatsch misses with a takedown attempt
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice shot lands for Zan.
Zan lands with a shot to the body.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan wants to clinch.
Zatsch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zan cracks Zatsch with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zatsch throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Zan's waist but Zan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zatsch off to one side.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mutt Zatsch.
Zan leaves Zatsch with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A quick step to the side and Zan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan digs a good hook to Zatsch's body.
Zatsch takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Zatsch misses the shot to the body. #CL#
Zatsch gets tackled into the cage by Zan. Zan maintains the clinch.
Zan prevents a takedown attempt there.
Zatsch jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Zan walks away with a smile on his face. Zatsch gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Zan takes a swing at Zatsch's ribcage but misses.
Zan is looking to wear down Zatsch with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zatsch fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
Zan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zatsch has a takedown stuffed.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.#CL#
Zan clinches with his opponent.
Mutt Zatsch has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zatsch fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zatsch missing with knees to the body.
Zan gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Zatsch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zatsch or not.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Zatsch backwards.
Zan dips a shoulder and cracks Zatsch with a mighty uppercut! Zatsch falls back against the cage and Zan unloads with a barrage of strikes! Zatsch is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Zan screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
During a confident post fight interview, Tan Zan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: FARTMMA 71     
Date:   Nov 16, 2019
#R1#
Snape slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zan misses with a shot to the body
and Snape counters with a thumping low kick.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Snape counters with an inside leg kick.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Snape counters with a stiff right hand.
Snape slips under a jab from Zan.
Snape has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Snape.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Snape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Snape is just out of range.
Snape is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Decent striking displayed by Zan there.
Snape scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Snape slips a straight right by Zan.#T1#
Snape has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Snape there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan lands a really nice looking cross but Snape seems unphased.
Snape uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Snape misses with a hook
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Snape moves away.
Snape thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan lands a really nice looking cross but Snape seems unphased.
Zan digs a good hook to Snape's body.
Zan swings for the body but Snape moves out of range.
Snape shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zan throws a jab when Snape was well out of range.
Snape tries a quick counter leg kick but Zan is wise to it.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan fails in his attempt to clinch. #T2#
Zan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zan scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan throws a hook but Snape blocks it.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Snape counters with a good low kick that Zan was not able to check. #CL#
Zan moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Snape takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Snape blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Snape creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short left from Snape.
Snape stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Snape blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T3#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Snape lands with a short head shot on the inside. #BC2#
Snape pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Snape on the side of the head.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Snape sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Zan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Snape flicks out a counter leg kick but Zan steps away.
Zan is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Snape looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snape stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zan misses the jab.
A big left from Zan misses. #T4#
Zan misses with a jab to the body
letting Snape counter with a right hand.
Snape walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Snape takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan throws a body punch but Snape moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Snape's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snape scrambles back to his feet.
Snape takes a jab right on the kisser.
Snape slips a jab from Zan.
Zan backing away here, and Snape unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Snape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Snape looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Snape keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Snape's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Snape scrambles back to his feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Snape throws a right hand that misses
and Zan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Zan scores with the left hand. Snape knows he should have avoided that one.
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Snape looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Snape takes one on the button.
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Snape on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Snape moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Zan misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan moves to clinch but Snape breaks away
and Zan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Snape takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan throws a shot to the body. #T1#
Zan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Snape stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Snape's head but Snape sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Snape scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Snape blocks a jab.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.#CL#
Zan clinches.
A frustrated look appears on Snape's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right from Zan on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.#TD2#
Snape manages to pull guard.
Zan trying to control but Snape is working from the bottom.
Zan won't allow Snape to sweep him here.
Snape has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Snape looking for a sweep. Not yet Snape, not yet. #T2#
Snape has control of Zan's left arm, preventing Zan from doing any damage.
Snape's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Snape keeping moving, preventing Zan from controlling successfully. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Snape tries to move into range but Zan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.#T3#
Snape throws a looping overhand right but Zan ducks down to avoid it.
Zan with a hook.
Snape misses with an uppercut
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Snape takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan lands with a good body shot.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Snape misses the jab.
Snape takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A shot to the body from Zan misses
and Snape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Snape avoids the body shot from Zan. #T4#
Zan lands a lovely overhand right.
Zan misses with a body shot
and Snape counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Snape counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan jabs Snape right on the nose. Snape blinks but takes it well.
Snape slips a jab from Zan.
Snape looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Snape manages to avoid it.
Snape has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Snape cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Snape misses with a straight left.
Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second 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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Snape moves out of range of the strikes.
Snape only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Snape scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Snape ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
A big right from Zan misses.
Zan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Snape throws a big counter head kick but Zan avoids it with no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A left lands for Zan.
Zan connects with the punch.
Zan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Snape swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Snape looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zan lands the left hand.#T1#
Snape dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zan. That did some damage!
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Snape is just out of range.
Snape looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Snape slips the punch.
Snape is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot.
Zan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Snape. Snape obviously looking to wear him down.
Snape takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Snape counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Snape throws out a leg kick but Zan moves out of range and Snape only half commits.
Zan cracks Snape with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.#CL#
Zan moves into the clinch successfully.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
John Snape has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T2#
Zan tries to work over Snape's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #BC2#
Snape manages to break the clinch.
Snape uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Snape only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Snape tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Snape throws a big counter head kick but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Snape staying out of range there.
Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Snape bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL#
Zan drives through and clinches with Snape against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Snape controls his hands. #BC2#
Snape breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Snape swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T3#
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Snape ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan lands a nice hook to Snape's body. Snape takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Snape connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Snape can do to turn this around?
Zan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Snape momentarily.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Snape has time to react.
Snape takes one to the side of the head. #CL#
Zan rushes Snape and presses him up against the cage.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zan lands a right hand. #T4#
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Snape tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut. #ROC#
Snape is rocked!
Zan digs a right hand underneath Snape's ribcage. Snape let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Snape wants to break the clinch but can't.
Snape lands a nice uppercut.
Zan lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Snape is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Snape blocks an uppercut.
Snape tries to pull guard but Zan holds him up against the cage and eventually Snape drops back down to his feet.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Snape.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Snape blocks an uppercut.
Snape blocking some punches.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Snape.
Snape blocking some punches.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Snape.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Snape seems to have recovered his senses.
Snape misses with the head strike.
Snape is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zan to keep the fight standing.
Snape stalling in the clinch but Zan improves position.
Snape working aggressively here.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Zan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 30:27
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tan Zan!

After winning the bout, Tan Zan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: FARTMMA 66     
Date:   Oct 12, 2019
#R1#
Vilheimshaugen takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zan digs a good hook to Vilheimshaugen's body.
Zan lands a jab to the head.
Vilheimshaugen closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Vilheimshaugen will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Zan slaps away a takedown attempt from Vilheimshaugen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Vilheimshaugen fails with the takedown
and Zan counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gundro Vilheimshaugen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zan lands an overhand right.
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!
Zan leaves Vilheimshaugen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Vilheimshaugen looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zan is fending him off so far but Vilheimshaugen persists. Nope, Zan circles away and we're back to standing.
Zan cracks Vilheimshaugen with a good jab.
Zan scores with a decent looking hook.
Vilheimshaugen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Vilheimshaugen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering. #ROC2#
Vilheimshaugen is rocked!
Zan throws an overhand right that drops Vilheimshaugen like a sack of potatoes! Zan dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
After winning the bout, Tan Zan thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

 

Event: FARTMMA 62     
Date:   Sep 21, 2019
#R1#
Zan throws a shot to the body.
Jab from Zan.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Zan throws a good cross that connects.
Zan takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Tverdovskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Zan's torso.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Tverdovskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zan 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tverdovskiy cracks the inside of Zan's front leg.
Tverdovskiy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zan was well out of range. Poor timing from Tverdovskiy.
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tverdovskiy throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at VenDettaGYM in the buildup to the fight.
Tverdovskiy looks for the body kick but Zan saw that one coming.
A nice side step and Zan releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.#T1#
Zan misses with a looping right.
Zan moves in looking to clinch but Tverdovskiy pushes him off.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Tverdovskiy on the side of the head.
Zan lands with a cross.
Tverdovskiy misses with a few strikes there.
Tverdovskiy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zan swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Zan lands a slapping body shot.
Zan throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy scores with a spinning back kick!
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice body kick.
Zan blocks a head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan throws a hook to the side of Tverdovskiy's head but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tverdovskiy connects with a solid leg kick.
Zan misses with a looping left.#T2#
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy thuds his shin into the meat of Zan's side.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
A big right from Tverdovskiy misses.
Zan steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Tverdovskiy. That one must have hurt.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan misses with a hook. Tverdovskiy ducked under it nicely.
Zan misses with a hook. Tverdovskiy ducked under it nicely.
As Zan looks to move away, Tverdovskiy throws a big counter combo but Zan just gets out of the way.
Zan has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Tverdovskiy.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Tverdovskiy lands a front kick.
Tverdovskiy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zan doesn't seem bothered though.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Zan with a body punch. A glancing blow. #T3#
Tverdovskiy scores with a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tverdovskiy rather than just go for the knockout.
Zan misses with a hook to the body
and Tverdovskiy counters with an inside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tverdovskiy misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Tverdovskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tverdovskiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tverdovskiy.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tverdovskiy pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tverdovskiy takes one on the button.
Zan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tverdovskiy throws out the jab.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud. #T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tverdovskiy lands an overhand right.
Tverdovskiy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut. Zan saw that one coming.
Tverdovskiy throws a shot from downtown. Zan moves away and avoids it.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy lands with a thumping leg kick.
Tverdovskiy slips under a jab from Zan.
Tverdovskiy moves away from the strike by Zan.
Tverdovskiy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy lands with a straight right. Zan didn't see that one coming.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot to the body from Zan misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tverdovskiy.
Zan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
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 Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod.
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#
Tverdovskiy throws a nice inside leg kick.
Zan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy connects with a jab.
Tverdovskiy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zan.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Tverdovskiy is just out of range.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donk. Zan catches Tverdovskiy right on the button with a cross.
Tverdovskiy cracks Zan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Tverdovskiy's head but Tverdovskiy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tverdovskiy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy is looking to counter with a body kick.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Alexander Tverdovskiy is winning the standup battle so far.
Tverdovskiy lands with a thumping leg kick.
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!
Tverdovskiy looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
A jab from Zan does it's job there.#T1#
Tverdovskiy goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The fighters circling - Tverdovskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tverdovskiy staying out of range there.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
Tverdovskiy cracks the inside of Zan's front leg.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Tverdovskiy.
Zan throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Zan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zan's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tverdovskiy misses with a head kick.
Zan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Zan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tverdovskiy misses with a looping left.
Tverdovskiy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zan's hands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan cracks Tverdovskiy with a good jab.#T2#
Zan scores with a crisp jab that stopped Tverdovskiy in his tracks.
Tverdovskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Tverdovskiy ducks right into an uppercut from Zan.
Tverdovskiy misses with a series of wild punches.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice outside leg kick.
Tverdovskiy staying out of range there.
A punch combination from Tverdovskiy misses.
A lazy left from Zan finds it's target.
Zan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tverdovskiy doesn't seem bothered though.
Zan works the jab nicely.
Tverdovskiy explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tverdovskiy swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T3#
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan moves away from the strike by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Tverdovskiy lands a slapping body shot.
Zan misses with a hook
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Tverdovskiy finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Tverdovskiy drops his hands momentarily and Zan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Zan misses with a double jab.
Tverdovskiy lands a jab.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tverdovskiy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A decent looking body kick lands there for Tverdovskiy.
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Zan's torso.
Tverdovskiy scores with a push kick.#T4#
Both fighters circling a little - Tverdovskiy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zan is breathing heavily.
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tverdovskiy at a distance.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zan's sensitive parts.
Zan takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A big left from Zan misses.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zan misses with a hook. Tverdovskiy ducked under it nicely.
Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Zan blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Tverdovskiy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tverdovskiy throws a body kick that misses.
A big left from Zan misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Alexander Tverdovskiy dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R3#
Zan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tverdovskiy with a hook.
Zan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tverdovskiy with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zan.
Tverdovskiy throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tverdovskiy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan punishes Tverdovskiy's body with a nice straight punch.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Tverdovskiy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zan lands a really nice looking cross but Tverdovskiy seems unphased.
Tverdovskiy misses with a left hand
and Zan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tverdovskiy thinking.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zan.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Tverdovskiy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T1#
Zan misses with a hook to the body
and Tverdovskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy feints and then cracks Zan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zan down.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Tverdovskiy - the referee stops the clock and Zan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Tverdovskiy. Zan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan jabs at Tverdovskiy's body.
Tverdovskiy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tverdovskiy scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Tverdovskiy staying out of range there.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tverdovskiy misses with a looping left.
Zan misses with a straight right. #T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tverdovskiy throws the kick towards the body but Zan avoids it.
Tverdovskiy misses with a low kick as Zan jumps back.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a good low kick that Zan was not able to check.
Tverdovskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Tverdovskiy looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tverdovskiy manages to avoid it.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Tverdovskiy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zan tries to clinch up.
Tverdovskiy throws a big counter combination but Zan scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Tverdovskiy's shoulder, as Tverdovskiy tries to avoid the shot.
A little feinted left hand from Tverdovskiy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Zan down with leg kicks.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Tverdovskiy slips the punch.
Zan moves out of range of the body kick.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Tverdovskiy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zan just manages to avoid it.#T3#
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Tverdovskiy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Crunch! Tverdovskiy slams his shin into Zan's torso.
Zan slips a jab from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy moves away from the strike by Zan.
Tverdovskiy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Nice cross by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy swats away the attempt to clinch by Zan.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zan moves out of range as Tverdovskiy throws a body kick.
Zan swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
It looked like Tverdovskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tverdovskiy connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. #T4#
Zan misses with a left hand
and Tverdovskiy makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tverdovskiy swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Tverdovskiy misses the target.
Zan tests Tverdovskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Zan's front leg with a kick but Zan checks it.
Tverdovskiy looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tverdovskiy pushes Zan away with a front kick.
Zan with a nice cross.
Nice shot lands for Zan.
Zan lands with a good body shot.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Zan.
Tverdovskiy lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zan will feel that in the morning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Alexander Tverdovskiy did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
That's time! Tverdovskiy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
#R4#
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tverdovskiy.
A jab lands there for Zan.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
Zan takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
Tverdovskiy throws an ugly left hook that misses #CL2#
and Zan moves into the clinch.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tverdovskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tverdovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tverdovskiy seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tverdovskiy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan lands a left hand. #T1#
Good body shot from Zan.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan pushes Tverdovskiy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Zan gets through Tverdovskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Tverdovskiy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Tverdovskiy stalling against the cage.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
Zan misses with some punches.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short uppercut from Zan.
Tverdovskiy looking to slow down the pace here.#T2##BC#
Tverdovskiy breaks from the clinch.
Tverdovskiy works the jab nicely.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tverdovskiy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tverdovskiy scores with a leg kick.
Tverdovskiy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a head kick.
Zan throws a shot to the body.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice kick to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tverdovskiy. Those never looked like landing.
Zan takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
Tverdovskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Tverdovskiy moved out of range nicely.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Tverdovskiy 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 Zan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.#T3#
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Tverdovskiy slips the punch.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Tverdovskiy fakes the leg kick and cracks Zan in the body.
Tverdovskiy is looking to slow Zan down with leg kicks.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range of the strikes.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Tverdovskiy, as that shot connected.
Tverdovskiy with a hook.
Zan throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy tried to counter with a leg kick but Zan avoided it.
Zan clobbers Tverdovskiy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A nice inside leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. That's going to slow Zan down.
Zan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Tverdovskiy's head backwards.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
It looked like Tverdovskiy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the midsection.
Zan takes a jab right on the kisser. #T4#
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tverdovskiy lands with a kick to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tverdovskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Zan moves out of range easily.
Zan throws a jab when Tverdovskiy was well out of range.
Tverdovskiy slips a jab from Zan.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Tverdovskiy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Zan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Tverdovskiy will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zan misses with a looping left.
As Zan backs away, Tverdovskiy returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Zan lands with a right hand.
Tverdovskiy 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.

That was a close fourth round but I would say that Alexander Tverdovskiy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R5#
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick counter kick to the body but Zan avoids it.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Zan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan throws a sloppy body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Tverdovskiy works the jab nicely.
Zan throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Zan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tverdovskiy misses with a body punch
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheers as Tverdovskiy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zan doesn't seem phased though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tverdovskiy tries to move into range but Zan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A swing and a miss from Tverdovskiy.#T1#
Zan throws the left hand but Tverdovskiy avoids the punch easily.
Tverdovskiy fails to land with a series of punches.
Tverdovskiy tries to bum rush Zan with a series of wild strikes but Zan uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tverdovskiy fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zan misses with a hook. Tverdovskiy ducked under it nicely.
Zan lands a nice hook to Tverdovskiy's body. Tverdovskiy takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan throws a good cross that connects.
Tverdovskiy lands with a shot to the body.
Zan swings for the body but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan throws the left hand but Tverdovskiy avoids the punch easily.
Zan scores with a nice strike.#T2#
Tverdovskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Tverdovskiy takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Zan sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Tverdovskiy misses with an uppercut
and Zan counters with a straight right hand.
Good leg kick by Tverdovskiy there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Zan clobbers Tverdovskiy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tverdovskiy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tverdovskiy feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Zan's calf.
Tverdovskiy throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Tverdovskiy lands with a nice body punch.
Tverdovskiy looks to land a body kick but Zan moved away.
Zan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Zan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tverdovskiy misses with a wild body shot. #T3#
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Tverdovskiy counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan connects with a body shot.
Tverdovskiy is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tverdovskiy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Zan throws a jab when Tverdovskiy was well out of range.
You can see that Zan has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Zan misses with a body shot.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan punishes Tverdovskiy's body with a nice straight punch.
Zan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a straight right hand.
Zan tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tverdovskiy takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Zan throws a sloppy body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a thumping low kick.
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!
Zan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice leg kick. #T4#
Tverdovskiy turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tverdovskiy cracks the inside of Zan's front leg.
Zan tries to clinch there but Tverdovskiy circles away.
Tverdovskiy jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Zan lands with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy lands with a slapping head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Tverdovskiy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Tverdovskiy connects with a leg kick. Zan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Tverdovskiy scores with a kick to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tverdovskiy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Alexander Tverdovskiy.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tverdovskiy, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Konstantin Menshow scores the fight 50:46
Judge Aleksandr Martynov scores the fight 50:45
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alexander Tverdovskiy!

Alexander Tverdovskiy is the new lightweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Alexander Tverdovskiy thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

 

Event: FARTMMA 57     
Date:   Aug 24, 2019
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Zan.
Zan digs a good hook to Chang's body.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chang.
Zan wants to clinch.
Zan takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Zan doesn't manage to clinch there - Chang circles away.
Chang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Chang throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Chang looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Nice jab there from Zan. #T1#
Zan swings for the body but Chang moves out of range.
Chang throws a lazy right hand but Zan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan jabs Chang right on the nose. Chang blinks but takes it well.
Chang tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chang misses with a wild body shot.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Chang misses the target.
Zan scores with a nice head shot.
Chang bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zan's head.
Chang moves out of range as Zan strikes.
An inside leg kick from Chang misses.
Zan scores with a jab to the jaw.
A cross from Zan lands.
Chang misses with a hook.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
It looks like Zan has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Zan stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Chang.
Chang staying out of range there.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice defenses there by Chang.
Chang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chang scores with a hook to the body. Zan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Chang keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Zan blocks a jab.#T3#
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Chang counters with a straight right hand.
Chang comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Chang connects with a body shot that sends Zan's belly button to the back.
Chang throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chang.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chang misses with an uppercut.
Zan is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Zan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zan connects with a right hand. Chang shakes it off.
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chang at a distance.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chang. #T4##CL#
Chang gets tackled into the cage by Zan. Zan maintains the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Chang misses with a body punch.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Chang takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside. #BC2#
Chang breaks from the clinch.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Zan throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
Chang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zan connects with a looping right hand.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Chang throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang scores with a hook.
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 Tan Zan will probably get the nod.
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 jab from Chang misses.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang lands with a nice body punch.
Chang uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Zan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Chang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zan manages to avoid it.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chang misses with a straight left.
A swing and a miss from Chang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan cracks Chang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zan takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Chang thuds a left hand into Zan's body.
Chang takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chang was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.#T1#
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Zan blocks a jab.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Chang is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot.
Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chang slips under a jab from Zan.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Chang manages to avoid it.
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
Chang moves away from the strike by Zan.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Chang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
It seemed like Chang was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chang fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chang cracks Zan with a right hand to the side of the head.#T2#
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Chang throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chang cracks the inside of Zan's front leg.
Chang tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
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!
Chang tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zan was well out of range. Poor timing from Chang.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Chang, as that shot connected.
Chang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan blocks a jab.
Chang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zan finds it's way round the side to connect with Chang's head.
Chang slips under a jab from Zan.
Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chang defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.#T3#
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Chang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Chang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Chang cracks Zan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Chang on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chang misses with a right hand
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chang throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan lands with an uppercut that bounces Chang off the cage and back into range.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Chang counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chang jabs at Zan's body.
Chang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Chang misses.
Zan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Chang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zan.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chang throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Chang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zan misses the body punch
and Chang counters with a nice body shot.
Zan tries to clinch up.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chang flicks out a counter leg kick but Zan steps away.
Zan wants to clinch.
Chang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chang misses with a looping right.
Chang connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zan's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Bruce Chang showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
#R3#
A shot to the liver by Chang. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Chang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Chang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Chang displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Chang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zan drops his hands momentarily and Chang takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Chang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Chang lands a lovely overhand right.
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Zan throws a good cross that connects.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the body from Chang misses
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Chang to score with a decent uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chang misses with a hook
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab. #T1#
Chang throws an off balance right hand
and Chang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles. #ROC#
Chang is rocked!
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Chang is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Chang staying out of range there.
Zan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Zan takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
Chang uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Chang seems to have recovered his senses.
Chang swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Chang connects with a body shot.
The fighters circling - Chang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Chang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Chang connects with a body shot.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Chang.#CL#
Zan closes the distance and clinches. #T2#
Zan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
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!
Chang lands a shoulder strike.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Chang.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan takes a knee right on the jaw!
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chang misses with some punches.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Chang blocking some punches.
Zan working aggressively here.
Chang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Chang controls his hands.
Chang struggles to land a body shot inside as Zan controls his hands.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Changs head.
Chang misses with a body punch. #BC2#
Chang breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zan takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #T3#
Chang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chang.
Zan misses with a hook.
Zan scores with a jab. Chang acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Chang takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A punch lands to the side of Chang 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jab, jab by Zan - just one landing.
Zan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Chang finds it's way round the side to connect with Zan's head.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Chang! But no joy.
Zan takes one to the chin there.
Zan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chang looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.#T4#
Chang throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Chang swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Chang takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Chang counters with an outside leg kick.
Chang lands a glancing blow to the side of Zan's head.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Chang moved out of range.
Chang chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice shot lands for Chang.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chang throws an off balance right hand
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close round but Tan Zan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
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#
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Chang sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zan throws a jab when Chang was well out of range.
Chang appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Chang punishes Zan's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Chang misses.
Chang ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Chang let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Chang swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Chang with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zan moves away from the strike by Chang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab lands there for Zan.
Zan tests Chang's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan misses with a hook.
Chang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Chang moves out of range of the strikes.#T1#
Chang feints and then cracks Zan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zan down.
Chang throws a shot to the body.
Bruce Chang seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chang gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Zan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Chang is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
Tan Zan retains his lightweight title!
Tan Zan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: F50: FARTMMA vs Underground     
Date:   Jul 20, 2019
#R1#
Zan misses with a body punch
letting Stomper counter with a right hand. #CL2#
Zan rushes Stomper and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stomper fails to land.
Stomper working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Stomper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Stomper blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan tries to work over Stomper's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Stomper misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC#
Stomper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Stomper lands with a nice body punch.
Stomper throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Stomper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stomper swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Stomper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan scores with a nice right hand. #T1#
Zan swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Stomper takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Zan throws out a counter right but Stomper avoids it with no problem.
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stomper takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zan slips under a jab.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
Stomper thuds a left hand into Zan's body.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Jab, jab by Zan - just one landing. #CL2#
Zan has taken the fight to the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Stomper fails to land.
Stomper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
With the fighters up against the cage, Stomper throws an elbow but misses.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stomper scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan lands a right hand.
Stomper definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stomper blocks an uppercut. #T2##BC#
Stomper breaks from the clinch.
Zan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stomper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zan throws a jab when Stomper was well out of range.
Stomper slips a straight right by Zan.
Zan throws a jab when Stomper was well out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Stomper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Stomper swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Zan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zan throws a hook but Stomper avoids it easily.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Stomper is just out of range.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stomper throws out the jab.
A punch combination from Stomper misses.
Zan needs to keep his hands up - Stomper had a free shot at his head there.
Zan ducks right into an uppercut from Stomper.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stomper manages to avoid it.#T3#
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Stomper looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Stomper is looking to counter punch.
Stomper lands a lovely overhand right.
Stomper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stomper manages to avoid it.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Stomper to counter with a crisp jab.
Zan misses with a hook
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stomper is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Decent striking displayed by Stomper there.
Stomper looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Stomper looks to land a combination. Zan sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A jab from Zan does it's job there.
Nice uppercut there from Stomper.
Zan scores with a sloppy right hand. Stomper should have avoided that one. #T4#
Zan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Zan slips under a jab from Stomper.
Danga de danga de dang - Stomper scores with a four punch combination!
A shot to the body from Zan misses
enabling Stomper to counter with a crisp jab.
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan blocks a jab.
Zan swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Stomper misses with a hook. Zan ducked under it nicely.
Stomper drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Stomper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Zan swings for the body but Stomper moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.#ROC2#
Stomper is rocked!#CUT2#
It looks like Liberal Stomper has been cut.
Stomper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Stomper throwing a counter right hand but Zan manages to avoid it.
Oh Stomper is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Stomper blocks a jab.
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 Liberal Stomper will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Liberal Stomper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Stomper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zan.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Stomper seems to have got his legs back now.
Stomper ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Stomper misses the target.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Stomper moves away.
Stomper bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Stomper with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zan to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stomper counters with a stiff right hand.
Stomper is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zan.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Stomper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zan lands a right hook to the body. #T1#
A punch combination from Stomper misses.
Zan misses with a hook to the body
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Stomper.
Stomper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Stomper tries to move into range but Zan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A big right from Stomper misses.
Zan slips under a jab from Stomper.
Nice shot lands for Stomper.
Stomper listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zan cracks Stomper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Stomper missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
A jab from Stomper finds it's way through Zan's defenses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stomper rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Zan swings for the body but Stomper moves out of range.
Zan lands the left hand.
Stomper swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Stomper tests Zan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Stomper connects with a looping right hand.
Liberal Stomper is winning the standup battle so far.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Stomper is looking to counter punch.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Zan there.
Stomper cracks Zan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T3#
Zan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stomper.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan slips a straight right by Stomper.
Stomper walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Zan misses with a jab to the body
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan lands with a good body shot.
A big right from Zan misses.
Stomper takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Stomper lands a nice hook to Zan's body. Zan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes. #T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Stomper misses the target.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zan lands a right hand.
Stomper lands with a left to the head.
Stomper blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Stomper.
Zan presses Stomper against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.#BC#
Stomper breaks from the clinch.
Zan tests Stomper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan punishes Stomper's body with a nice straight punch.
A punch combination from Stomper misses.
Stomper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stomper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Stomper circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stomper needs to keep his hands up - Zan had a free shot at his head there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close second round but Tan Zan will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Liberal Stomper's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R3#
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stomper.
Stomper scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zan in his tracks.
Stomper missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Stomper swings widly with a right hand
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Stomper throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
Stomper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stomper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomper takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stomper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T1#
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan lands with an overhand left.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Stomper is out of range.
Zan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan misses with a two punch combination.
Stomper slips a straight right by Zan.
Stomper uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zan has time to react.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Stomper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan misses with a hook
enabling Stomper to counter with a crisp jab.
Stomper is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.#T2#
Zan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Stomper momentarily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Stomper counters with a nice body shot.
Zan connects with a nice looking jab.
Zan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nice defenses there by Zan.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Stomper's shoulder, as Stomper tries to avoid the shot.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Stomper counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zan thinking.
Zan misses with a hook.
An attempted straight right counter from Stomper misses the target.
Stomper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stomper lands a head shot.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Stomper takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.#T3#
Zan tries to move into range but Stomper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stomper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
An attempted straight right counter from Stomper misses the target.
Zan misses with a hook.
Stomper looks to land a right hand but Zan moved out of range.
Zan steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Stomper.
Stomper works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stomper counters with a straight right hand.
Stomper digs a good body shot into Zan's ribs.
Zan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Stomper counters with a one-two to the body. #ROC#
Zan is rocked!
Zan has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Stomper looks to throw the jab but Zan is out of range. #CL2#
Zan instigates a clinch.
Stomper blocks an uppercut. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan tries a body shot but Stomper blocks it. #BC#
Stomper breaks from the clinch.
Zan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zan scores with a nice strike.
Zan slips under a jab from Stomper.
Stomper misses with a hook. Zan ducked under it nicely.
Stomper blocks a jab.
Stomper swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan misses with a hook. Stomper ducked under it nicely.
A counter left hand to the body from Stomper misses its target.
Zan jabs Stomper right on the nose. Stomper blinks but takes it well.
Stomper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan misses with a hook. Stomper 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 Liberal Stomper did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
The cut man is working on Liberal Stomper'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#
Zan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Stomper swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Stomper cracks Zan with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Stomper stuns Zan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Stomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Stomper fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Zan on the side of the head.
Stomper lands with an overhand left.
Zan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Stomper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Stomper's hands.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Stomper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Stomper manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Stomper misses its target.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Stomper counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stomper throws a body shot but no joy. #T1#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Stomper, as that shot connected.
Stomper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Stomper.
Zan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Stomper dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Stomper moves away and avoids it.
Zan cracks Stomper with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Stomper counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stomper.
Stomper lands a jab-cross combination.
Zan is still on wobbly legs! Can Stomper finish him?#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stomper keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Zan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Stomper lands a body shot.
Stomper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stomper missing with a left hand there. Zan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan seems to have recovered his senses.
Stomper connects with a crisp jab.
Zan tries to move into range but Stomper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Stomper throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Stomper lands a nice shot that snaps Zan's head back.
Zan walks into a left hand.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.#T3#
Stomper misses with a few strikes there.
Zan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Stomper stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zan misses with a body punch
and Stomper counters with a straight right hand.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stomper throws a poor cross that misses
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stomper.
Zan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zan wants to clinch but Stomper slips to the side
and Zan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Zan swings for the body but Stomper moves out of range.
Stomper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Stomper counters with a one-two to the body. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Zan fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stomper, pushing him back against the cage.
Tan Zan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Stomper scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC#
Stomper breaks the clinch.
Stomper throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan blocks a jab.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Stomper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Stomper.
Stomper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Stomper scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zan takes a swing at Stomper's ribcage but misses.
Zan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Liberal Stomper had his way with Tan Zan in that round.
The cut man is working on Liberal Stomper's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
#R5#
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fighters circling - Stomper throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Stomper counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan lands with a right hand.
Zan stuns Stomper with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Stomper finds it's way through Zan's defenses.
Zan scores with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Stomper does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Stomper misses.
Zan throws a hook but Stomper blocks it.
Zan throws out a powerful jab.
Zan on the wrong end of a nice hook.#T1#
Zan walks into a straight right hand from Stomper.
Stomper throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stomper shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Stomper throws a hook but Zan blocks it.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Stomper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zan swings for the body but Stomper moves out of range.
Stomper throwing a counter right hand but Zan manages to avoid it.
Stomper swings widly with a right hand
and Zan counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Stomper thinking.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zan slips under a jab.
A little jabbing left from Zan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zan dips to his left and cracks Stomper with an uppercut!
Zan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Stomper on the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Stomper does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liberal Stomper is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.#T2#
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Stomper.
As Zan looks to move away, Stomper throws a big counter combo but Zan just gets out of the way.
Zan connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan misses the jab.
Stomper looks to land a combination but Zan avoids it well.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Stomper sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Stomper is out of range.
Stomper ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Stomper was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.#T3#
Stomper connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Stomper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Stomper connects with a looping right hand.
Stomper ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Stomper.
Stomper ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zan blocks a jab.
Zan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Stomper misses with a hook.
Zan throws a counter combo.
Stomper feints a jab promting Zan to slip. Stomper then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Zan slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Stomper throws a shot from downtown. Zan moves away and avoids it.
Zan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.#T4#
Zan throws a hook but Stomper avoids it easily.
Stomper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan misses with a left hand
and Zan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Stomper.
Zan connects with a body shot that sends Stomper's belly button to the back.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Stomper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Stomper connects with a jab.
Stomper lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Stomper.
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan misses the body punch
and Stomper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #KD2#
Zan drops Stomper with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Stomper looks back up at him and smiles so Zan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Tan Zan.
I think Stomper 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 Fedor Mirinova scores the fight 48:47
Judge Ivan Kurochkin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Aleksei Zolotukhin scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liberal Stomper!

A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Liberal Stomper made sure he mentioned UnderGround Clothing Co., along with how happy he was to win his fight.

 

Event: FARTMMA 45     
Date:   Jun 28, 2019
#R1#
Tverdovskiy lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zan's sensitive parts. #CL2#
Zan takes the fight into the clinch.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Tverdovskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the head.
Tverdovskiy lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tverdovskiy looking to stall. #T1#
Zan working aggressively here.
Tverdovskiy scores with a shoulder strike.
Zan tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Tverdovskiy throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zan letting Tverdovskiy take a breather here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tverdovskiy.
A right handed body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
Tverdovskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
Nice body punch from Tverdovskiy.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tverdovskiy lands a right hand.
Zan letting Tverdovskiy take a breather here.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow. #T2#
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Tverdovskiy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy taking a breather.
Zan lands an uppercut.
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 short body shot lands from Zan as the two fighters clinch.
Tverdovskiy misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan lands with a right to the head.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan tries a body shot but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Zan is keeping busy.
Tverdovskiy tries to work over Zan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tverdovskiy lands a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tverdovskiy. #T3#
A hook to the body from Zan.
Tverdovskiy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Tverdovskiy pushes Zan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Zan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy is working Zan over against the cage.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Zan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tverdovskiy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zan or not.
Tverdovskiy is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Tverdovskiy lands a shot to the body.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tverdovskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
Zan misses with a body punch. #T4#
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Tverdovskiy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tverdovskiy swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Come on Tverdovskiy - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Tverdovskiy misses with a punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan tries a body shot but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Zan.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Tverdovskiy is trying to stall.
Tverdovskiy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Tan Zan will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zan works Tverdovskiy's body with a nice hook.
Tverdovskiy connects with a jab.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tverdovskiy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tverdovskiy.
Zan takes a swing at Tverdovskiy's ribcage but misses.
Tverdovskiy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#CL2#
Zan gets a clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Zan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Tverdovskiy holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tan Zan seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zan misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tverdovskiy.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Zan tries a body shot but Tverdovskiy blocks it.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tverdovskiy looking to slow down the pace here.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
A nice right hand lands inside from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy avoiding damage.
Tverdovskiy scores with a shoulder strike.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Tverdovskiy throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
Zan blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy tries to stall but Zan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Still in the clinch, Tverdovskiy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan misses with a body punch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tverdovskiy.
A left hand lands to the body for Zan.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands. #T3#
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
Zan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Tverdovskiy controls the action.
A short right from Zan.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Tverdovskiy is leaning against Zan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Tverdovskiy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tverdovskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T4#
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tverdovskiy wants to stall.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan gets through Tverdovskiy's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan scores with a hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short uppercut from Zan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy misses with some punches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Tverdovskiy lands a left hand.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R3#
Tverdovskiy takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Tverdovskiy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch but Zan moves away
and Zan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tverdovskiy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zan appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
It appears Tverdovskiy was looking to counter with a kick there.
Tverdovskiy moves out of range as Zan strikes.
Some wild striking there from Zan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Zan avoids the head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zan scores with a nice head shot.
Tverdovskiy throws a lazy right hand but Zan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tverdovskiy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.#T1#
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zan misses with a straight left.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A big left from Zan misses.
Tverdovskiy lands with a right hand.
Tverdovskiy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zan lands a right hook to the body.
Tverdovskiy jabs Zan right on the nose. Zan blinks but takes it well.
Zan on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tverdovskiy. Tverdovskiy obviously looking to wear him down.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tverdovskiy paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tan Zan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zan avoids the head kick by Tverdovskiy. #T2#
Tverdovskiy blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tverdovskiy circles away quickly and effectively.
Tverdovskiy throws a quick counter head kick but Zan was just out of range.
Zan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Tverdovskiy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Tverdovskiy counters with a right hand to the body.
Tverdovskiy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Tverdovskiy thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zan if he has to take too many more of those. #CL#
Tverdovskiy forces Zan back against the cage and clinches.
Tverdovskiy digs a right hand underneath Zan's ribcage. Zan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Tverdovskiy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zans head.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T3#
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tverdovskiy controlling the action here for a moment.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Zan as Tverdovskiy tries to tie him up.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tverdovskiy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
Zan scores with a hook to the body.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan prevents a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys. #T4#
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A bit of stalling here from Tverdovskiy.
Zan lands a right hand.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy blocking some punches.
Tverdovskiy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zan misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Tverdovskiy.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R4#
The fight stays on the outside here - Tverdovskiy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.#CL#
Tverdovskiy has taken the fight to the clinch.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Tverdovskiy blocks a body shot from Zan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy trying to control the position but instead, Zan has worked for underhooks and has pushed Tverdovskiy into the cage.
Zan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zan is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Zan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Tverdovskiy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Zan.
Tverdovskiy is trying to stall.
A short body shot lands from Tverdovskiy as the two fighters clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Tverdovskiy controls the action.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan lands a shot to the body.
Tverdovskiy lands with a left to the head.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tverdovskiy lands with a light punch inside.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan. #T2#
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Tverdovskiy throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Tverdovskiy blocks an uppercut.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan lands a body punch.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
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!
Tverdovskiy misses with some punches.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Zan presses Tverdovskiy against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Zan.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy. #T3#
Zan lands a body punch.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Tverdovskiy backwards.
Tverdovskiy prevents a body shot from Zan.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tverdovskiy has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
Tverdovskiy pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Tverdovskiy.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tverdovskiy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan being controlled against the cage.
Zan prevents a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tverdovskiy's elbow.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs. #T4#
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan blocks a body shot from Tverdovskiy.
A right handed body shot lands from Zan.
Zan tries to work over Tverdovskiy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Tverdovskiy.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan lands a left hand.
Tverdovskiy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Tverdovskiy controls his hands.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Tverdovskiy is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Tverdovskiy avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
#R5#
Zan throws a body punch but Tverdovskiy moves out of range.
Tverdovskiy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zan paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zan avoids the head kick by Tverdovskiy.
Zan is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Tverdovskiy under the eye.
Tverdovskiy thows a leg kick but Zan checks it
and Zan counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tverdovskiy needs to keep his hands up - Zan had a free shot at his head there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tverdovskiy misses the jab.
Tverdovskiy tries to close the distance and clinch but Zan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Good exchange - Tverdovskiy coming out on top.
Tverdovskiy lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Zan scores with a nice strike.#ROC2#
Tverdovskiy is rocked!
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Zan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Oh Tverdovskiy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tverdovskiy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tverdovskiy seems to have got his legs back now.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Tverdovskiy counters with a leg kick.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab. #KD2#
Zan lands a big right hand that sends Tverdovskiy crashing to the mat! Zan stays standing though and waves Tverdovskiy back to his feet!
Tverdovskiy tries to clinch up.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tverdovskiy moves away.
Tverdovskiy thinks about countering with a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tverdovskiy avoids the body shot from Zan.
A jab from Tverdovskiy does it's job there.
Tverdovskiy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Tverdovskiy fires out a quick counter leg kick but Zan just manages to avoid it.#T2#
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Tverdovskiy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tverdovskiy with a hook.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Tverdovskiy loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Tverdovskiy blocks a jab.
Zan misses with a body punch
and Tverdovskiy counters with a nice uppercut.
Tverdovskiy looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tverdovskiy lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tverdovskiy can pounce on him. #T3#
Tverdovskiy throws a sloppy head kick and Zan moves out of range easily.
Zan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tverdovskiy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Tverdovskiy is out of range.
Zan loads up on a big right hand but Tverdovskiy slips the punch.
Tverdovskiy takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tverdovskiy's hands.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zan, as that shot connected.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Tverdovskiy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tverdovskiy tried to score with a low kick but Zan checks it.
Zan throws a hook but Tverdovskiy avoids it easily.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Alexander Tverdovskiy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!#T4#
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tverdovskiy was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Tverdovskiy half committed to a counter leg kick.
Tverdovskiy throws a head kick that misses.
Zan takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Tverdovskiy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zan cracks a nice hook into Tverdovskiy's ribs.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tverdovskiy wants to clinch
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan tests Tverdovskiy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan moves into range and connects with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Tverdovskiy.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Illya Tyunina scores the fight 45:50
Judge Vladimir Khabensky scores the fight 45:50
Judge Dmitry Maklakov scores the fight 45:50

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tan Zan!

Tan Zan is the new lightweight champion!
Tan Zan thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: FARTMMA 41     
Date:   Jun 08, 2019
#R1#
Managedov throws a big shot that misses.
Managedov looks to land a right hand but Zan moved out of range.
Managedov misses with a takedown attempt - Zan sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zan cracks Managedov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Managedov throws a big shot that misses.
Zan with a nice cross.
Good exchange - Zan coming out on top.#ROC#
Managedov is rocked!
The fighters circle momentarily. Zan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Managedov is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Managedov circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Zan. Managedov falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Zan!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tan Zan!
Tan Zan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.

 

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 5     
Date:   May 08, 2019
#R1##TD#
Smith scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Smith lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Smith looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Zan is looking to improve his position.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith passes into side control, despite Zan's attempt to control the position.
Smith throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Smith working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Zan is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Zan is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it. #T1#
Zan takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Smith controls the position.
Zan tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Zan struggling a bit here.
Smith working the head and body with strikes.
Zan struggling a bit here.
Zan takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Smith trying to control the action but Zan is working from the bottom.
Smith is putting a hurting on Zan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Smith has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#T2#
Zan tries to buck Smith off but Smith is having none of it.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Zan taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zan is trying to improve his position.
Smith cracks Zan with a big elbow.
Zan wants to control but Smith postures up.
Smith grinds an elbow into Zan's 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!
Zan can't do much from the bottom here.
Zan on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #T3#
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Smith cracks Zan with a big right hand but Zan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go. #SUB#
Smith tries for a kimura but Zan is defending well.
Check out the look on Smith's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Zan looks to move to half guard but instead Smith has passed into mount! Damn!
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Smith cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Zan taking shots to the head.
Zan is in a horrible position here. Smith smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Smith cracks Zan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena. #T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Smith in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Smith landing shots from mount. #ROC#
Zan is rocked!
Zan can't escape the position.
Smith with the ground and pound from mount.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zan can do anything to dispel that myth.
A nice elbow there by Smith.
Zan is still in real trouble! Can Smith finish him?
Smith has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zan's face.
Zan tries to hold on but Smith postures up.
Zan seems to have recovered his senses.
Smith trying to control but Zan is having none of it.
Zan working to try and regain half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Smith dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Smith with a poor takedown
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Smith shoots in but no luck this time.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
letting Zan counter with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like James Smith has been cut.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zan circles away.
Zan works Smith's body with a nice hook.
James Smith is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith has his takedown stuffed
letting Zan counter with a right hand.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan stuns Smith with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith misses with a takedown attempt
and Zan counters with a left to the body.
Smith gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zan.
Nice uppercut there from Zan.
Zan works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Zan sizes up Smith with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Smith shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Zan as he avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Smith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zan can do to turn this around?
Zan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Smith on the side of the head.#T1#
Zan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Smith doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Zan does it's job there.
Zan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Smith gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Zan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zan lands a nice hook to Smith's body. Smith takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zan lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan lands a jab to Smith's midsection.
Smith is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice shot lands for Zan.
Smith takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smith doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smith shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Zan pinned against the cage. Zan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Zan throws out a counter right but Smith avoids it with no problem.#T2#
Smith tries to score a power double leg takedown but Zan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Smith somewhat.
Zan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Smith on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Smith.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Zan jabs at Smith's body.
Zan thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Zan connects with a body shot.
Smith dives in for a single leg takedown but Zan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zan let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A jab from Zan finds it's way through Smith's defenses.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zan scores with the left hand. Smith knows he should have avoided that one.
Zan thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
James Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#T3#
Smith tries for a takedown but Zan circles away easily
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tan Zan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zan works the jab nicely.
Zan thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Smith. Smith circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Smith with a lazy takedown attempt
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Zan lands an impressive looking overhand right. Smith doesn't seem phased though.
Zan with a hook.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.#T4#
Smith shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Smith on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zan works Smith's body with a nice hook.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Zan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith fails with the takedown.
A left lands for Zan.
Zan lands with an uppercut that bounces Smith off the cage and back into range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Zan lands a jab to the nose.
Smith fails with the takedown
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.#ROC2#
Smith is rocked!
Zan lands the left hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on James Smith's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! And we move into the final round!
#R3#
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Zan is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Smith with a body shot.#TD#
Zan gets caught napping as Smith dives in and scores a takedown. Zan manages to retain guard.
Smith is working Zan over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Zan has Smith pulled in close to control his posture.
Smith prevents Zan from getting back to his feet.
Smith stands up over Zan, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Smith landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zan's head.
Smith lands a couple of digs.#T1#
Smith lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Smith content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Zan is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith advances position into side control!
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Smith in the domination position with Zan hanging on.
Smith works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Zan tries to improve position but can't. #T2#
Zan taking a bit of punishment here - Smith scoring with strikes.
Zan is looking to regain half guard here but Smith keeps moving and retains side control.
Smith creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Smith in side control lands a decent elbow.
Smith looks up at the clock and then as Zan takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Smith smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Zan can't do much from the bottom here.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Zan can't do much from the bottom here. #T3#
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zan is trying to control Smith's posture but Smith avoids it.
Smith scoring with punches from side control.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zan on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Smith is putting a hurting on Zan here, landing some big shots from side control.
Zan tries to bench press Smith off him but Smith keeps the position.
Smith grinds an elbow into Zan's temple.
Smith tries to advance to mount but Zan denies him. #T4#
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith lands a nice forearm strike.
Zan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Smith. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Smith working the ground and pound.
Smith in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Smith cracks Zan with a big right hand but Zan just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Smith lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Zan is trying to improve his position.
Zan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Smith working the head with strikes.
Smith working the ground and pound from side control.

And that's the end of the fight!
James Smith showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Smith 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight for Tan Zan!
Judge David Hoff scores the fight for Tan Zan!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tan Zan!

Tan Zan wins by unanimous decision!

Tan Zan decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.

 

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 4     
Date:   May 07, 2019
#R1#
Luna throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
Jab, jab by Luna - just one landing.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Luna lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Luna looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Luna throws a good cross that connects.
Luna misses with an uppercut.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Luna.
Zan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Luna takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luna misses with an uppercut
and Zan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan misses with a hook.
Luna tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. #T1#
Luna throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab.
Luna wants to clinch
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Luna tries to clinch but Zan is having none of it.
A counter left hand to the body from Zan misses its target.
Luna wants to clinch up but Zan keeps it at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Zan as he connects with a hook.#CUT#
It looks like Juan Luna has been cut.
Luna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Luna clobbers Zan with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luna uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Luna falls backwards - clearly groggy! Zan dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A victorious Tan Zan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
The defeated Juan Luna had this to say: 'A man can be destroyed but not defeated... I will pickup the pieces that I learned today and will grow from it.'.

 

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 3     
Date:   May 06, 2019
#R1#
Ambe shoots in looking for a takedown but Zan manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ambe's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Ambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Ambe shoots in but no luck this time.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A big right from Zan misses.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ambe moves away.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Ambe lands a glancing blow to the side of Zan's head.
Ambe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice jab there from Zan.
Zan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Ambe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Ambe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zan lands a right hook to the body.
A jab from Ambe misses. #T1#
Ambe ducks right into an uppercut from Zan.
Ambe throws a lazy uppercut
and Zan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zan cracks Ambe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tan Zan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ambe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ambe shoots in but Zan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe.
Zan throws a shot to the body.
Ambe swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ambe rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Ambe throws a right and a left that both miss.
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!
Ambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Ambe misses.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd. #T2#
Ambe misses with a body shot.
Zan swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan cracks Ambe with an open hand slap.
Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan lands with an uppercut that bounces Ambe off the cage and back into range.
Zan throws an ugly left hook that misses #TD2#
and Ambe counters with a single leg into guard. Zan didn't expect that.
Zan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Ambe postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Zan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ambe is one step ahead there.
Ambe showing good wrestling skills to control the position. #T3##SUB2#
Ambe thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ambe 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.
Ambe scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ambe working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Ambe postures up in Zan's guard and throws a big left but Zan blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ambe accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ambe is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ambe preventing the sweep.
Zan has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Zan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ambe on the ground.#T4#
Zan can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ambe controls the pace.
Ambe has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ambe wants to control from the top but Zan keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Ambe working his ground and pound in the gym.
Zan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Zan utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Zan keeping moving, preventing Ambe from controlling successfully.
Ambe is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.#REF3#
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A big left from Ambe misses.
It looked like Zan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ambe.
Ambe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ambe at a distance.
Ambe throws a hook to the side of Zan's head but Zan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ambe throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
Zan throws a body punch but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot.
Zan lands with a straight right. Ambe didn't see that one coming.
Zan takes a swing at Ambe's ribcage but misses.
A shot to the body from Zan misses
letting Ambe counter with a right hand.
Ambe lands with a straight right. Zan didn't see that one coming.
Zan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ambe looks to land a combination but Zan avoids it well.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ambe can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Ambe.
Ambe throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ambe misses with a shot to the body
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sloppy strikes from Zan. Those never looked like landing.
Zan takes a swing at Ambe's ribcage but misses. #T1#
A cross from Ambe lands.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
A cross from Ambe lands.
A big left from Zan misses.
A nice side step and Ambe releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A big left from Zan misses.
Ambe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zan circles away.
A big right from Zan misses.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ambe.
Ambe looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Ambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Ambe was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one. #T2#
Zan connects with a body shot that sends Ambe's belly button to the back.#TD2#
Zan tries to sprawl but Ambe drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan tries to get to full guard but Ambe has control of the leg.
Ambe is trying to control. Zan wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Ambe missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Zan trying to control but Ambe postures up.
Ambe slips a nice elbow through Zan's hands, connecting with Zan's forehead.#SUB2#
Ambe is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ambe winds up and cracks Zan with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Zan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ambe.
Zan trying to control from the bottom. #SUB2#
Ambe is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zan defends it well.
Ambe wants to control but Zan is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Ambe is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ambe moves into full mount! Zan won't be happy about that!
Ambe unloading with bombs!#T4#
Ambe scoring with strikes but Zan is staying in there.
Ambe has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Zan's face.
Ambe cracks Zan with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
BOOM! Ambe connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Scar Ambe has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ambe looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Ambe lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ambe working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Zan taking shots to the head.
Ambe controlling from mount. #SUB2#
Ambe is working for a guillotine from mount but Zan frees his head quite easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Scar Ambe showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3#
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
A quick step to the side and Zan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ambe manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Ambe was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Ambe. Those never looked like landing.
Zan punishes Ambe's body with a nice straight punch.
Zan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ambe.
Zan slips under a jab.
Ambe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zan.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ambe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan cracks Ambe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#CUT#
It looks like Scar Ambe has been cut.
Ambe throws a shot from downtown. Zan moves away and avoids it.
Ambe misses with a double jab
letting Zan counter with a right hand. #T1#
Ambe takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Ambe dives in and grabs Zan's left leg, looking for a takedown. Zan pushes down on Ambe's head and hops out.
Ambe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan lunges at Ambe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ambe's hand.
Ambe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Ambe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ambe! But no joy.
Ambe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And Ambe tries to counter it with a takedown but Zan pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ambe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan works Ambe's body with a nice hook.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ambe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ambe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.#T2#
Ambe throws a hook but Zan avoids it easily.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Ambe throws a right hand that misses
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ambe swings widly with a right hand
and Zan makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ambe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ambe takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zan lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A big left from Ambe misses.
Zan swings for the body but Ambe moves out of range.
Ambe throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
Ambe takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan misses with a hook.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Ambe misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head. #T3#
Ambe shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zan sprawls well. Zan wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ambe gets slowly back to his feet.
Ambe shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zan defends it nicely.
Tan Zan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Scar Ambe.
Ambe walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Scar Ambe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ambe misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect. #T4#
Ambe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zan moves out of range as Ambe strikes.
Zan lands a jab to Ambe's midsection.
Ambe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Zan is fending him off so far but Ambe persists. Nope, Zan circles away and we're back to standing.
Ambe lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zan lands a jab to the nose.
Ambe with a poor takedown
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Ambe takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ambe swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zan.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Zan, as that shot connected.
Ambe fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Ambe misses the target.
Ambe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A cross from Zan lands.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zan 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 Sandra Marshall scores the fight for Tan Zan!
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight for Tan Zan!
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight for Tan Zan!

Tan Zan wins by unanimous decision!

An out of breath Tan Zan thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Scar Ambe stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fuck all ya lll'.

 

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 2     
Date:   May 05, 2019
#R1#
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Abellan misses the jab.
Abellan connects with a jab.
Abellan throws a combination that misses
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand. #CUT#
It looks like Gerardo Abellan has been cut.#CL2#
Abellan clinches with his opponent.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right hook to the body lands for Zan.
Abellan swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan misses with the head strike.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abellan misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Abellan controls his hands.
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abellan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Abellan misses with the head strike.
Abellan scores with a nice hook to the head.#T1#
Zan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abellan backwards. #BC2#
Abellan breaks from the clinch.
Abellan 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.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Abellan counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zan throws a hook but Abellan avoids it easily.
Abellan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Abellan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Abellan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Abellan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Abellan misses with a body punch
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abellan slips under a jab from Zan.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!#CL2#
Abellan moves into the clinch successfully.
Zan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Abellan backwards.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abellan backwards.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Abellan controls his hands.
Abellan misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Zan pushes Abellan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Abellan misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Abellan.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abellan backwards.
Zan tries a body shot but Abellan blocks it.
Zan tries a body shot but Abellan blocks it.
Abellan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Abellan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Abellan misses with a punch on the inside.
I was talking to Zan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zan pushes Abellan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A shot in the inside from Zan.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan lands a right hand. #T3#
Zan lands a shot to the body.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Abellan throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan tries a body shot but Abellan blocks it.
Zan tries to work over Abellan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Abellan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zan lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Abellan or not.
Zan scores with a hook to the body.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Abellan throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Abellan.
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan lands a left hand.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan lands a nice shot to the body.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Abellan.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot. #T4#
Abellan working aggressively here.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Abellan.
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Abellan backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan misses with a body punch.
Abellan misses with some punches.
Zan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Abellan prevents a body shot from Zan.
A right hook to the body lands for Zan.
Abellan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abellan backwards.
Abellan throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan tries a body shot but Abellan blocks it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Abellan controls the action.
Zan blocking some punches.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Gerardo Abellan's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Abellan doesn't manage to clinch there - Zan circles away.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Abellan manages to avoid it.
Abellan closes the distance looking to clinch
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab.
Zan misses with a hook to the body
and Abellan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zan slips under a jab.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Abellan is just out of range.
Abellan throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
Zan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Abellan.
Abellan looks to land a right hand but Zan moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abellan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zan was well out of range. Poor timing from Abellan.
Zan tries to move into range but Abellan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zan connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Abellan moves away.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Abellan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Abellan can do to turn this around?#T1#
Abellan misses with an uppercut
and Zan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice defenses there by Zan.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Abellan doesn't manage to clinch there - Zan circles away.
Zan misses with a jab to the body
and Abellan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abellan ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Abellan avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Abellan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Abellan closes the distance but Zan moves to the side
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan lands a nice hook to Abellan's body. Abellan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Abellan defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Abellan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zan connects with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Abellan has managed to clinch. #T2#
Zan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zan lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan digs a right hand underneath Abellan's ribcage. Abellan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan.
Zan working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zan tries a body shot but Abellan blocks it.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zan lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Abellan backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan.
Abellan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Zan.#T3#
Zan scores with a shot to the side of Abellan's head.
Abellan has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Abellan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Abellan's elbow.
Zan tries to throw a body punch but Abellan avoids it by throwing Zan back against the cage.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan is working Abellan over against the cage.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Abellan controls the action.
Abellan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Abellan blocks a body shot from Zan.
Zan gets through Abellan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Abellan misses with a punch on the inside.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Abellan scores with a shot to the side of Zan's head.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Zan lands a hook that snaps the head of Abellan backwards.
Abellan misses with a punch on the inside. #T4#
Zan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Abellan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Abellan backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Abellan tries to throw a body punch but Zan avoids it by throwing Abellan back against the cage.
Zan blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, Zan scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC#
Abellan is rocked!
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Abellan is breathing heavily.
Zan lands with a light punch inside.
Abellan is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Abellan seems to have recovered his senses.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Abellans head.
Abellan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan lands a body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zan.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Abellan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Gerardo Abellan's cut.
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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zan throws a monster overhand right that drops Abellan! Zan follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!
A very excited looking Tan Zan made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: The Island Season 9, 155 lbs, Round 1     
Date:   May 04, 2019
#R1#
Zan scores with a hook.
Zan scores with a punch to the head.
Slade on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zan lands with a shot to the body.
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zan cracks Slade with an open hand slap.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Zan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A lazy left from Zan finds it's target.
Zan is looking to wear down Slade with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Zan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zan lands a slapping body shot.
Slade takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing. #ROC#
Slade is rocked!
Slade drops his hands momentarily. Zan doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Slade staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Slade doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tan Zan!

 

Event: IFA 25:04     
Date:   Apr 25, 2019
#R1#
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zan avoids the head kick by Johnson.
Zan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
John Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnson has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zan finds it's way round the side to connect with Johnson's head. #CUT#
It looks like John Johnson has been cut.
Johnson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zan to score with a decent uppercut.
Johnson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Zan avoids it really well and circles away.
Johnson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan works Johnson's body with a nice hook.#KD#
Zan sends Johnson crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Zan is motioning to the referee to let Johnson up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!#ROC#
Johnson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zan counters with a left to the body.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Zan finish him?
Johnson looks winded!
Johnson tries to get into range but Zan steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Johnson! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Zan scores the big KO victory!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tan Zan!

 

Event: IFA 20-94     
Date:   Apr 20, 2019
#R1#
Zan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zan catches Dupree with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zan scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Zan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dupree takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Dupree looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zan lands a jab to Dupree's midsection.
Dupree is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zan lands a jab to the nose.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dupree throws a lazy uppercut
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T1#
Dupree ducks right into an uppercut from Zan.
Dupree moves to clinch but Zan breaks away
and Zan counters with a stiff right hand.
Zan lands a slapping body shot.
Zan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zan lands a nice looking body shot.
Dupree looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Zan lands with an overhand left.
Zan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dupree's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Zan connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dupree scrambles back to his feet.#T2#
Dupree takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan with a jab.
Zan lands with a nice body punch.
Dupree takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dupree rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Zan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zan scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zan connects with a single shot there.#ROC2#
Dupree is rocked!
Zan throws a sloppy body shot #CL#
and Dupree counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Dupree is trying to pull guard but Zan turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dupree misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan. #T3##BC2#
Zan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zan works Dupree's body with a nice hook.
Dupree needs to keep his hands up - Zan had a free shot at his head there.
Zan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Zan jabs at Dupree's body.
Zan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Zan lands a body shot.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Dupree looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zan tests Dupree's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan works Dupree's body with a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T4#
Dupree takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zan lands a right hook to the body.
Zan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dupree on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Dupree takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dupree walks into a straight right hand from Zan.
Dupree takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zan connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Zan has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
A jab from Zan does it's job there.
Dupree drops his hands momentarily and Zan takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Nice body punch from Zan.
Zan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Tan Zan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dupree.
Dupree takes one to the chin there.
Oh Dupree is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zan throws the left hand but Dupree avoids the punch easily.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dupree seems to have got his legs back now.
Zan scores with a nice strike.
Dupree takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dupree takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Zan fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Dupree square on the jaw! Damn, Dupree is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tan Zan!

 

Event: IFA 21:03     
Date:   Mar 21, 2019
#R1#
Nice defenses there by Zan.
Zan scores with a sloppy right hand. Da Urbino should have avoided that one.
Zan seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Da Urbino takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zan lands a right hook to the body.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Urbino looks to land a body kick but Zan moved away.
Zan throws a body punch but Da Urbino moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Urbino tries to land a leg kick but Zan saw it coming and moves away.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Da Urbino slips under a jab.
Da Urbino steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Da Urbino.
Da Urbino thinks about the counter body kick.
Da Urbino with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row. #T1##CL#
Zan pushes Da Urbino up against the cage in a clinch.
Zan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Da Urbino blocks an uppercut.
Zan avoiding damage as Da Urbino throws knees to the body.
Zan avoiding damage as Da Urbino throws knees to the body.
Da Urbino lands a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Da Urbino unloads a knee to the mid-section. Zan lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Da Urbino wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Da Urbino with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Da Urbino tries to land knees in the clinch but Zan avoids the damage to the body.
A body shot lands from Zan.
Da Urbino tries to land knees in the clinch but Zan avoids the damage to the body.
Zan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan pushes Da Urbino back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Zan misses with a body punch.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan lands with a short shot to the head. #BC2#
Da Urbino breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Zan swings for the body but Da Urbino moves out of range.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Da Urbino moved out of range.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Zan wants to clinch up but Da Urbino keeps it at a distance.
Zan avoids the head kick by Da Urbino.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Da Urbino lands with a slapping head kick.
Zan takes a swing at Da Urbino's ribcage but misses.
Zan lunges at Da Urbino with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Da Urbino's hand.
Da Urbino uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan throws the left hand but Da Urbino avoids the punch easily.#T3#
Zan scores with a body shot.
Zan tests Da Urbino's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Urbino replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zan blocks it well.
Da Urbino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Urbino counters with a good low kick that Zan was not able to check.
Zan has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Da Urbino.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Da Urbino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zan's knee momentarily.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A good leg kick by Da Urbino.
Da Urbino throws a front kick aimed at Zan's knee but Zan avoids it well.
A jab lands there for Zan.
Da Urbino throws a leg kick that misses. #T4#
Zan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Da Urbino.
Da Urbino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Da Urbino looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Da Urbino wants to land a leg kick but Zan is out of range.
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!
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Urbino.
Da Urbino tries a quick counter leg kick but Zan is wise to it.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Zan thuds a left hand into Da Urbino's body.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Urbino is just out of range.
Da Urbino is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Da Urbino throws a leg kick which misses Zan's front leg but catches the back leg as Zan tries to avoid it.
Da Urbino slips a straight right by Zan.
Da Urbino looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Da Urbino scores with a leg kick.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Da Urbino counters with a nice kick to the body.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Da Urbino - that will leave a mark!
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 Tan Zan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
A slapping leg kick lands for Da Urbino.
Da Urbino cracks the inside of Zan's front leg.
Zan misses with a hook
and Da Urbino counters with a nice body kick.
Zan misses the body punch
and Da Urbino counters with a body kick that stops Zan in his tracks momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Da Urbino 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 Zan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Da Urbino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Urbino was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Da Urbino connects with a leg kick. Zan looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Zan lands with a straight right. Da Urbino didn't see that one coming.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Da Urbino uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Urbino chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zan jabs Da Urbino to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Zan swings for the body but Da Urbino moves out of range.
Da Urbino tries to counter with a clinch but Zan shakes him off and moves away.
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Da Urbino lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash. #T1#
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Urbino was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Zan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Da Urbino counters with a nice uppercut.
Da Urbino throws a front kick aimed at Zan's knee but Zan avoids it well.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Da Urbino throws a solid leg kick but Zan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Da Urbino.
Da Urbino throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Da Urbino uses good head movement to avoid it.
Da Urbino feints a counter leg kick.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Da Urbino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zan's knee momentarily.
Da Urbino tries to score with a low kick but Zan moves his leg out of the way.
Da Urbino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Urbino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zan.
Da Urbino counters with a body kick.#T2#
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Urbino moves away.
Da Urbino misses with a low kick.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Da Urbino.
Da Urbino keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan backing away here, and Da Urbino unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Zan checks a leg kick.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Da Urbino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Urbino.
Da Urbino scoring well with a low kick there.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Da Urbino ducks down to avoid it.
Da Urbino moves away from the strike by Zan.
Da Urbino appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Da Urbino looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.#T3#
Da Urbino throws a leg kick that misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Zan crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Da Urbino - the referee stops the clock and Zan gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Da Urbino. Zan manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Zan misses with an uppercut
and Da Urbino counters with a thumping low kick.
Zan lands with a right hand.
Zan avoids a kick to the body.
Zan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Da Urbino counters with a nice leg kick.
Da Urbino keeps the fight on the outside.
A little jabbing left from Da Urbino on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Da Urbino counters with an outside leg kick.
Da Urbino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Da Urbino does a little dance to reset his feet.
Da Urbino wants to clinch.#T4#
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Da Urbino counters with an outside leg kick.
Da Urbino walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
A solid leg kick lands there for Da Urbino.
A shot to the body from Zan misses
and Da Urbino counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zan's knee momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Urbino. That's going to slow Zan down.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Da Urbino slips under a jab from Zan.
A nice inside leg kick there by Da Urbino. That's going to slow Zan down.
Da Urbino scores with a head kick. Zan tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Zan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Da Urbino tries to clinch but Zan is having none of it.
Zan misses with a hook
and Da Urbino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zan checks the leg kick.
Da Urbino misses with a body kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Zan misses the target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Raffaello Sanzio Da Urbino showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Da Urbino displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Da Urbino only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Urbino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Da Urbino's head backwards.
Da Urbino looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Da Urbino misses with a low kick.
Zan misses with a hook.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Urbino tries to move into range but Zan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Da Urbino ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Da Urbino replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zan blocks it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan 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.
Da Urbino scores with a spinning back kick!
Zan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Da Urbino makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Zan misses the shot to the body. #T1#
Zan misses with a body shot
and Da Urbino counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Zan lands a nice shot that snaps Da Urbino's head back.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Jab by Zan.
Zan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Zan lands a jab to the head.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Da Urbino ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Jab from Zan.
Da Urbino walks into a jab.
Da Urbino finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Da Urbino fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Zan is out of range. #T2#
Zan takes a swing at Da Urbino's ribcage but misses.
Da Urbino takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Da Urbino fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Da Urbino counters with a leg kick.
Zan thuds a left hand into Da Urbino's body.
Da Urbino pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zan is out of range and Da Urbino settles back down.
Zan avoids the head kick by Da Urbino.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Da Urbino moved out of range.
Da Urbino is trying to counter with his kicks.
Da Urbino goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Da Urbino's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Da Urbino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T3#
Da Urbino throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zan cracks Da Urbino with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan misses with an uppercut. Da Urbino saw that one coming.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Da Urbino moves away.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Da Urbino is out of range.
Zan misses with a hook. Da Urbino ducked under it nicely.
Da Urbino lands a leg kick that knocks Zan off balance momentarily.
Zan throws a poor cross that misses
and Da Urbino counters with a low kick, right behind Zan 's knee.
A chopping leg kick lands by Da Urbino.
Zan will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zan's corner calls for a 1-2. Zan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. #T4#
Zan connects with a body shot.
Da Urbino swings away with a leg kick that misses.
That kick from Da Urbino tenderised Zan's leg. Zan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Da Urbino lands with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Crunch! Da Urbino slams his shin into Zan's torso.
Da Urbino lands a nice looking kick to the body. Zan takes a step back to recover.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Da Urbino avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan moves out of range of the leg kick from Da Urbino.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Da Urbino on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Da Urbino lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zan's sensitive parts.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zan 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 Bart Greer scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tan Zan!

 

Event: IFA 09:03     
Date:   Mar 09, 2019
#R1#
A slow jab from Zan misses its intended target.
Zan scores with a three punch combo!
Blood ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan misses with a hook.
Blood has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temp Spar Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Blood looks to land a left hand but Zan moved out of range nicely.
Blood takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan is looking to clinch but Blood is avoiding it.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blood was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
Blood tries to counter by clinching up but Zan breaks away and moves out of range.
Zan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blood makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab by Blood.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zan misses with a jab to the body
enabling Blood to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blood defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Blood pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Blood. #T1#
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Blood throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Blood swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.#CL2#
Zan rushes Blood and presses him up against the cage.
Blood misses with some punches.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Blood scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blood misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan lands a shoulder strike.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Zan.
Blood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow. #T2#
Blood throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Zan tries to work over Blood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blood throws a head punch that misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Blood tries a body shot but Zan blocks it.
A short right from Blood on the inside.
Zan blocking some punches.
Zan lands an uppercut.
Blood works on Zan's body with a couple of short punches.
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Blood can't find room to land a body shot as Zan controls the action.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan working aggressively here.
Blood pushes Zan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood.
Nice body punch from Blood - that landed with a thud.
Blood blocking some punches.
Blood swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T3#
Blood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short left from Blood.
Zan lands with a left to the head.
Zan blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blood.
Zan's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Zan lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zan struggles to land a body shot inside as Blood controls his hands.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Blood.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Blood lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blood struggles to land a body shot inside as Zan controls his hands.
Blood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blood working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan.
Blood misses with a body punch.
A nice left hand lands by Zan.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Zan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zan scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Blood lands an uppercut.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Blood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blood misses with a body punch.
Zan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Blood dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Blood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blood throws a body shot but no joy. #CL#
Blood closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blood misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blood's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Blood prevents a body shot from Zan.
Blood can't find room to land a body shot as Zan controls the action.
Blood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood.
Blood lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blood pushes Zan back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood lands a hook that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Blood.
Zan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blood tries to throw a body punch but Zan avoids it by throwing Blood back against the cage.
Zan tries to work over Blood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Zan. #T1#
Blood misses with a body punch.
Zan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zan.
Blood swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blood is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zan can do to turn this around?
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blood pushes Zan back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Blood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
Blood lands a shot to the body.
Blood throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Blood lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Zan lands a right hand that snaps the head of Blood backwards.
Blood misses with the head strike.
A short left from Blood.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A body shot lands from Zan.
Zan prevents a body shot from Blood.
Blood tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short left from Blood. #T2#
Blood lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zan tries to work over Blood's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ivan Blood has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blood misses with a body punch.
Blood scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan working aggressively here.
Zan misses with a body punch.
Blood tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blood softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Blood.
Zan scores with a hook to the body.
Blood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Blood fails to land.
Blood is working Zan over against the cage.
Blood working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blood is leaning against Zan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zan is breathing heavily.
A shot in the inside from Blood.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zan blocks a punch to the side of the head. #T3#
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
Blood lands a shot to the body.
Zan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bloods head.
Zan prevents a body shot from Blood.
Blood lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Blood blocks a body shot from Zan.
Blood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blood lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
A shot in the inside from Blood.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
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!
Blood lands a nice uppercut.
Zan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blood misses with some punches.
Zan works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process. #T4#
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zan blocks an uppercut.
Blood digs a right hand into Zan's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Zan's gas tank.
Blood lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zan or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zan creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Blood works on Zan's body with a couple of short punches.
Blood stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Blood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Blood scores with a hook to the body.
Blood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood lands a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Blood.
Blood scores with a shot to the side of Zan's head.
Blood lands a hook to the side of the head.
Blood lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Blood.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blood lands with a right to the head.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Blood.
Blood digs a right hand underneath Zan's ribcage. Zan let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blood lands a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Ivan Blood dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
#R3#
Blood lands with a good body shot.
Blood connects with a right hand. Zan shakes it off.
Blood throws a one two combo.
Blood tries to clinch but Zan is having none of it.
Zan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Blood throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zan has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blood fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Zan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Blood sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Blood is looking to wear down Zan with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Blood swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Blood lands a jab to Zan's midsection.
Zan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Blood connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zan scrambles back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zans jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Blood throws a body shot but no joy.
Jab from Zan.#T1#
Zan throws a jab when Blood was well out of range.
Zan takes a swing at Blood's ribcage but misses.
A little feinted left hand from Blood on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zan misses with a body punch
and Blood connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blood wants to clinch up but Zan keeps it at a distance.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zan! But no joy.#CL#
Blood moves into the clinch successfully.
Blood fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Blood blocks an uppercut.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan working aggressively here.
Blood misses with a hook from the clinch.
Blood scores with a shot to the side of Zan's head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Blood lands a body punch in the clinch.
Blood lands with a right to the head.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blood lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blood blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2#
Blood lands a shoulder strike.
Zan misses with a body punch.
A body shot lands from Blood.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blood.
Blood lands with a right to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Blood.
Zan has a couple of punches blocked by Blood.
Blood working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Blood as the two fighters clinch.
A short right from Blood.
Blood lands a body shot in the clinch.
Blood has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
A left hand lands to the body for Blood.
Blood lands a shoulder strike.
A short right from Blood on the inside.
Blood lands a hook that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Blood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Blood works on Zan's body with a couple of short punches.
Blood scores with a shot to the side of Zan's head. #T3#
Nice body punch from Blood.
Blood lands a nice uppercut.
Blood lands with a short shot to the head.
Blood tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zan's elbow.
Zan tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Blood's elbow.
A right hand to the body from Blood.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Blood.
Blood scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tan Zan has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ivan Blood is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A right hand to the body from Blood.
Zan can't find room to land a body shot as Blood controls the action.
Blood lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A shot in the inside from Blood.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch. #T4#
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zan working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zan.
Zan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Blood.
Zan misses with a punch to the body.
Blood misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.

And that's the end of the fight!
Ivan Blood showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Blood 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 Santiago Holmes scores the fight 30:27
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Blood!

A very excited looking Ivan Blood made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.

 

Event: IFA : 26/02     
Date:   Feb 26, 2019
#R1#
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Bjornsson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab. #CL#
Bjornsson darts in and clinches Zan up against the cage.
Bjornsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
I was talking to Bjornsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zan is trying to break the clinch but Bjornsson has him pressed against the cage. #TD#
Bjornsson jumps into guard, dragging Zan to the mat.
Bjornsson trying to keep a closed guard but Zan is proving a slippery customer. #SUB#
Bjornsson looking for a triangle here. Zan is fighting it but it looks tight! Bjornsson pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zan is tapping out - this one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Litill Bjornsson!
Litill Bjornsson is the new lightweight champion!
Litill Bjornsson thanked the fans post fight for their support.

 

Event: IFA : 14/02     
Date:   Feb 14, 2019
#R1#
Bjornsson takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Zan misses the target.
Bjornsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot.
Bjornsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zan scores with a jab.
Bjornsson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan swings for the body but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Zan avoids it easily.
Bjornsson moves away from the strike by Zan.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bjornsson manages to avoid it.
Zan throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan throws the left hand but Bjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Zan throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bjornsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan throws a lazy right hand but Bjornsson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.#T1#
Bjornsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Bjornsson throws a hook but Zan avoids it easily.
Zan avoids the body shot from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan misses with a looping right.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan lands a two punch combo.
Bjornsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Bjornsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson. #T2#
A cross from Zan lands.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
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!
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan misses with a straight right.
Bjornsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.#CL2#
Zan gets tackled into the cage by Bjornsson. Bjornsson maintains the clinch.
Zan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Zan lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bjornsson backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Zan fails to land.
Bjornsson working aggressively here.
Bjornsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zan backwards.
Bjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Bjornsson blocking some punches.
Zan tries to work over Bjornsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
Bjornsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zan cracks Bjornsson with a nice body shot.
I was talking to Zan's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Zan throws a head punch that misses. #T3#
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zan.
Zan gets through Bjornsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Still in the clinch, Zan scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bjornsson.
Zan lands a body shot in the clinch.
Bjornsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Zan gets an underhook and turns Bjornsson into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zan.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bjornsson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Zan to keep the fight standing.
Bjornsson has a couple of punches blocked by Zan.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bjornsson throws a punch but it's blocked by Zan.
Zan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zan throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Bjornsson.
Zan lands a left hand.
Zan throws a punch but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Zan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjornsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bjornsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it. #T4##TD2#
Bjornsson gets control of Zan's arms and successfully pulls guard. Bjornsson will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zan trying to control but Bjornsson is working from the bottom.
Zan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Zan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bjornsson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Zan trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Bjornsson manages to land a sweep and now he's on top! #REVB#
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zan slips under a jab.
Bjornsson scores with a decent looking hook.
Bjornsson throws an off balance right hand
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab.
Bjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zan was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Bjornsson walks into a left hand.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bjornsson momentarily.
Zan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bjornsson can do to turn this around?
Zan misses with an uppercut. Bjornsson saw that one coming.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson wants to counter the offense by Zan and move into the clinch position.
Bjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjornsson defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.#T1#
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bjornsson throws an overhand right that lands on Zan's shoulder, as Zan tries to avoid the shot.
A quick step to the side and Zan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Zan to score with a decent uppercut.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Bjornsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zan throws an overhand right that lands on Bjornsson's shoulder, as Bjornsson tries to avoid the shot.
Zan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson wants to counter with a clinch but Zan pushes him away.
Zan swings for the body but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Zan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Zan misses the shot to the body. #T2#
Zan misses with a body shot.
Bjornsson tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bjornsson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zan's 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!
A cross from Bjornsson lands.
Bjornsson misses with a straight left.
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Bjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bjornsson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Bjornsson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zan's hands.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson. #T3#
Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Bjornsson.
Zan thuds a left hand into Bjornsson's body.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bjornsson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bjornsson moves away.
A cross from Zan lands.
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Zan ducks down to avoid it.
Zan lands with a nice body punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Zan as he connects with a hook.
Zan stuns Bjornsson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.#T4#
Zan throws the left hand but Bjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Bjornsson walks into a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan digs a good hook to Bjornsson's body.
A swing and a miss from Zan.#CL2#
Bjornsson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bjornsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zan gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A short right from Zan.
Zan swings wildly with an uppercut but Bjornsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan dominated that second 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.
#R3#
Decent striking displayed by Zan there.
Bjornsson tries to clinch but Zan is having none of it.
Zan throws an off balance right hand
and Bjornsson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bjornsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zan staying out of range there.
Bjornsson avoids the body shot from Zan.
Bjornsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
Zan misses with a hook.
Bjornsson walks into a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Bjornsson moved out of range.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Zan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bjornsson throws a jab but it's blocked by Zan.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
Zan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Zan.
Zan lands with a right hand.
Bjornsson misses the body punch
and Bjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A swing and a miss from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Bjornsson takes one to the chin there.
Bjornsson looks to land a left hand but Zan moved out of range nicely.
Bjornsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bjornsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. #T2#
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Bjornsson misses with an uppercut
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zan lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Bjornsson counters with a straight right hand.
Bjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Zan counter with a right hand.
Zan lands a nice hook to Bjornsson's body. Bjornsson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zan lands with a nice body punch.
Zan takes a swing at Bjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Bjornsson moves away and avoids it.
Zan connects with a single shot there.#T3#
Bjornsson misses with a looping right.
Zan connects with a crisp jab.
Zan moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bjornsson wants to counter with a clinch but Zan pushes him away.
Zan defending well as Bjornsson loads up on a big left hand.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A slow jab from Bjornsson misses its intended target.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan misses with a hook.#T4#
Bjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zan lands the left hand.
Zan tests Bjornsson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Zan misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Bjornsson tries to counter with a clinch but Zan shakes him off and moves away.
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Zan ducks down to avoid it.
Bjornsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan lands with a straight right. Bjornsson didn't see that one coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan looks to land a right hand but Bjornsson moved out of range.
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Bjornsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tan Zan clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R4#
Sloppy strikes from Zan. Those never looked like landing.
Bjornsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zan.
Zan throws a hook but Bjornsson avoids it easily.
Bjornsson throws a shot to the body.
Zan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bjornsson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
Zan slips a jab from Bjornsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Zan throws a hook but Bjornsson blocks it.
Bjornsson misses with a left hand
and Zan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
Bjornsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T1#
Bjornsson defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Bjornsson throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
A big left from Zan misses.
Bjornsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zan slips a straight right by Bjornsson.
Zan misses with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjornsson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bjornsson misses with a hook.
Zan is looking to counter punch.
Bjornsson lands with a hook. Zan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Bjornsson makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zan.
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjornsson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Zan scores with a hook to the body. Bjornsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. #T2#
Zan moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Zan slips the punch.
Bjornsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Bjornsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Bjornsson tries to counter with a clinch but Zan shakes him off and moves away.
A big right from Zan misses.
Zan has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bjornsson finds it's way round the side to connect with Zan's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Bjornsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bjornsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Bjornsson's head but Bjornsson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T3#
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Bjornsson is just out of range.
Zan takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Zan lands with a hook. Bjornsson tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Bjornsson throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Zan misses with a left hand
enabling Bjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Zan throws a lazy uppercut
and Bjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Zan throws a right hand that misses
and Bjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Zan.
Bjornsson wants to counter the offense by Zan and move into the clinch position.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zan looks to land a combination but Bjornsson avoids it well.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot. #T4#
Bjornsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan with a nice cross.
Zan moves out of range as Bjornsson strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bjornsson swings for the body but Zan moves out of range.
Zan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Bjornsson tries to counter with a clinch but Zan shakes him off and moves away.
Litill Bjornsson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bjornsson throws a big shot that misses.
Bjornsson throws out a loose jab but Zan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bjornsson defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Zan misses with a wild body shot.
Zan slips under a jab from Bjornsson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close fourth round but Litill Bjornsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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#
Bjornsson misses with a straight left.
Zan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bjornsson.
Zan connects with the punch.
Zan misses the jab.
Bjornsson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jab from Zan.
Bjornsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bjornsson scores with the left hand. Zan knows he should have avoided that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bjornsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Zan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zan. Bjornsson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.#T1#
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Bjornsson counters with a right hand to the body.
Bjornsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A little feinted left hand from Zan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bjornsson misses with a wild body shot.
Bjornsson slips a jab from Zan.
Zan digs a good body shot into Bjornsson's ribs.
Bjornsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bjornsson throws a looping overhand right but Zan ducks down to avoid it.
Zan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Bjornsson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bjornsson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zan misses with a hook. Bjornsson ducked under it nicely.
Zan misses with an uppercut #CL2#
and Bjornsson counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bjornsson. #T2#
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zan.
Zan lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bjornsson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Zan just stands there and leans against the cage.
Tan Zan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Zan lands a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!#BC#
Zan escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bjornsson misses with a body shot.
Zan clobbers Bjornsson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bjornsson throws a jab when Zan was well out of range.
Zan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Bjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Bjornsson throws the left hand but Zan avoids the punch easily.
Zan lands a jab to Bjornsson's midsection.
Bjornsson throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Zan to counter with a crisp jab. #T3#
Zan cracks Bjornsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Bjornsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zan throws a body punch but Bjornsson moves out of range.
Zan uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Zan throws a hook but Bjornsson blocks it.
Tan Zan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice cross by Zan.
No joy there for Bjornsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bjornsson.
A jab from Zan finds it's way through Bjornsson's defenses.
Zan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bjornsson throws out the jab. #T4#
Zan lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot by Bjornsson.
Bjornsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bjornsson throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Zan throws the left hand but Bjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Zan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bjornsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zan with a body shot.
Zan throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan with a hook.
Zan throws a jab but it's blocked by Bjornsson.
Zan throws a jab when Bjornsson was well out of range.
Zan connects with a looping right hand.
Bjornsson misses with a right hand
letting Zan counter with a right hand.
Zan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.

And that's the end of the fight!
Tan Zan showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zan 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:46
Judge Dirk Anderson scores the fight 50:45
Judge Bart Greer scores the fight 49:46

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tan Zan!

Tan Zan is the new lightweight champion!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Dec 18, 2018
#R1#
Zan lands a jab to Heim's midsection.
Nice jab there from Zan.
Heim drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Heim takes a jab right on the kisser.
Zan avoids the body shot from Heim.
Jab from Zan.
Heim takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heim looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Zan cracks Heim with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#ROC2#
Heim is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Heim throws a body punch but Zan moves out of range.
Heim gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Zan gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tan Zan!

 

Event: Quick Fight Championship     
Date:   Nov 27, 2018
#R1#
Freds throws out a leg kick but Zan moves out of range and Freds only half commits.
Freds tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Good exchange - Zan coming out on top.
Zan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Freds blocks a jab.
Zan throws a hook to the side of Freds's head but Freds sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Freds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freds moves away.
Zan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Freds looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tan Zan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Freds appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Nice cross by Zan.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freds manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Zan throws a body punch but Freds moves out of range.
Freds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zan.
Zan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Freds sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freds.
Zan cracks Freds with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.#T1#
Nice jab there from Zan.
Zan throws a body punch but Freds moves out of range.
Freds throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Freds feints a counter leg kick.
Freds misses with an attempted mid kick.
Freds lands with a nice body punch.
Freds connects with a looping right hand.
Zan misses with a body shot.
Zan throws a sloppy body shot
letting Freds counter with a right hand.
Zan tries to bum rush Freds with a series of wild strikes but Freds uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Freds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Freds looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Freds throws a body shot but no joy.
Zan keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab. #CUT#
It looks like John Freds has been cut.
Zan with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Freds moves out of range of the strikes.#T2#
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Freds throws out a counter right but Zan avoids it with no problem.
Zan misses the shot to the body.
Zan misses with a lunging right hand
and Freds cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Freds moves away from the strike by Zan.
Freds looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Freds moved out of range.
Freds was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Freds paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Freds smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Freds at a distance.
Freds throws out a leg kick but Zan moves out of range and Freds only half commits.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freds.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freds manages to avoid it.
Nice cross by Zan.#T3#
Freds dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A jab from Zan finds it's way through Freds's defenses.
Freds slips a jab from Zan.
Freds scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Zan walks into a straight right hand from Freds.
Zan moves away from the strike by Freds.
Freds's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zan under the eye.
Zan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zan throws a sloppy body shot
and Freds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Freds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab.
Zan looks to score with a jab to the body but Freds is just out of range.
Zan misses with a left hand
and Freds counters with a left to the body.
Freds wants to slow Zan down by chopping away at his legs.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
Freds connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.#T4#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zan scores with a nice right hand.
Freds scores with a nice head shot.
Zan swings widly with a right hand
and Freds counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Freds staying out of range there.
Freds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
Freds avoids the body shot from Zan.
Freds uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Zan has time to react.
Freds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Zan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Freds.
Zan just misses with a punch to the body.
Freds avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Freds slips under a jab.
Freds misses with a leg kick
and Zan counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Freds uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
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 Tan Zan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Freds's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Freds moves away.
Zan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Freds on the side of the head.
Zan swings for the body but Freds moves out of range.
Freds uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zan.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Freds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Freds scores with a nice head shot.
Freds takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Zan misses with a hook. Freds ducked under it nicely.
Freds wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Freds digs a good body shot into Zan's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freds thinks about the counter body kick.
Zan misses with an uppercut.
Freds scores with a sloppy right hand. Zan should have avoided that one.
Zan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Freds manages to avoid it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Freds! But no joy.
Freds takes a shot right to the bread basket.#T1#
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Freds moves away and avoids it.
Zan drops his hands momentarily and Freds takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Freds misses with a looping left.
Freds looks to land a body kick but Zan moved away.
Zan throwing a counter right hand but Freds manages to avoid it.
Tan Zan is winning the standup battle so far.
Zan ducks under a wild hook from Freds.
Zan throwing a counter right hand but Freds manages to avoid it.
Freds ducks under a wild hook from Zan.
Zan missing with a left hand there. Freds was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Zan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Zan throws a body punch but Freds moves out of range.
Zan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Freds.
Freds throws the kick towards the body but Zan avoids it.
Freds keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zan.
Freds slips under a jab from Zan.
Zan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Freds counters with a stiff right hand. #T2#
Freds stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zan throws a body punch but Freds moves out of range.
Zan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice shot by Zan.
Zan throws a big shot that misses.
It seemed like Freds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Freds blocks a jab.
Freds slips under a jab.
Freds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Freds moves out of range of the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Freds on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.#T3#
Freds lunges at Zan with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Zan's hand.
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Freds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zan checks it well.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zan misses with a straight left.
Zan misses with a shot to the body
and Zan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Freds takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zan throws out a loose jab but Freds uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zan takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Freds is looking to chop away at Zan's legs.
Zan sizes up Freds with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Freds. That snapped Zan's head back.
Freds steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zan.
Freds steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Freds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Freds was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.#T4#
Freds slips a jab from Zan.
Zan checks the leg kick.
Zan swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Freds misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zan.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan misses with a body shot
and Freds counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Zan lands the left hand.
Freds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A leg kick checked by Zan.
Zan misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Zan.
Zan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Zan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Zan misses the jab.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Freds moved out of range nicely.
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 Tan Zan will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on John Freds's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Freds throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Freds looks to land a right hand but Zan moved out of range.
Zan swings for the body but Freds moves out of range.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Freds ducks down to avoid it.
Freds swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zan misses with a straight right.
Freds bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Freds is looking to chop away at Zan's legs.
Freds cracks Zan with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zan connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zan looks to land a right hand but Freds moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freds throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Zan blocks the body kick.
Zan on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Zan misses with a hook to the body
and Freds makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Zan looks to land a left hand but Freds moved out of range nicely.#T1#
Nice defenses there by Freds.
Zan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Freds pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zan is out of range and Freds settles back down.
Zan avoids a kick to the body.
Zan lands with a shot to the body.
Freds misses with a body shot.
Zan throws a hook but Freds blocks it.
Freds connects with a jab.
Zan throws a shot to the body.
Zan fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Freds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Freds lands a jab to the nose.
Freds keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Freds ducks under a wild hook from Zan.#T2#
Freds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The fighters circling - Zan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zan checks a low kick from Freds.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Freds throws a low kick, looking for Zan's leg but Zan calmly moves out of range.
Zan checks the leg kick nicely there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zan jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Freds tried to score with a low kick but Zan checks it.
Freds thuds his right hand into Zan's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Zan throws a shot from downtown. Freds moves away and avoids it.
Zan scores with a body shot.
Freds fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zan misses with a looping left.
Freds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zan throws out the jab. #T3#
Zan on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Freds defending well as Zan loads up on a big left hand.
Freds avoids the body shot from Zan.
Zan throws a looping overhand right but Freds ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Zan.
Freds works Zan's body with a nice hook.
Nice defenses there by Freds.
Zan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Freds misses with a body shot.
Freds takes a swing at Zan's ribcage but misses.
Freds ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zan moves away.
Freds connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A swing and a miss from Zan.#T4#
Freds throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zan.
Zan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Freds lands a lovely overhand right.
Freds avoids the body shot from Zan.
Freds appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zan rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Freds counters with a stiff right hand.
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!
Freds tries to land a front kick but Zan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Freds takes one to the side of the head.
Zan misses with a wild combination.
Zan looks to throw the jab but Freds is out of range.
No joy there for Zan, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Freds avoids the body shot from Zan.
John Freds has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A punch lands to the side of Freds 's head but he takes it in his stride.

And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Tan Zan.
Well Zan 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 Dirk Anderson scores the fight 29:29
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Tan Zan!

 

 
 
 
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