Play by Play - Fighter's Fight Commentary

Event: Openweight GP:Grand Finale
Date: Mar 14, 2020

#R1#
Kazama lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A good leg kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov misses with a low kick.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kazama lands with a hook. Zirkov tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kazama misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zirkov moves forwards but Kazama connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zirkov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zirkov misses with a body kick.
Zirkov throws a head kick but Kazama moves out of range.
Kazama only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zirkov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zirkov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Zirkov scores with a jab to the head.
Kazama looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kazama works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A clash of legs there as Kazama blocks the low kick.
Zirkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zirkov throws a solid leg kick but Kazama takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zirkov.
Kazama moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kazama blocks a head kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov misses with a jab, cross combination. #T1#
Kazama thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Zirkov if he has to take too many more of those.
Both fighters circling a little - Kazama finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kazama throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A cross from Kazama lands.
Zirkov throws a leg kick
and Kazama counters with a nice kick to the body.
Kazama with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kazama lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kazama dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zirkov. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Kazama there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Kazama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a quick counter head kick but Kazama was just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zirkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Zirkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Kazama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zirkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Kazama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A lazy left from Kazama finds it's target.
Kazama darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Zirkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kazama turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T2#
Kazama lands with a kick to the temple. Zirkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Zirkov will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Zirkov ducks right into an uppercut from Kazama.
Kazama lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kazama lands the left hand.#ROC2#
Zirkov is rocked!
Kazama fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Zirkov.
Oh Zirkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kazama listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Zirkov has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Kazama.
Kazama throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kazama throws a front kick to the face that drops Zirkov face first to the mat! Oh, he's in big trouble! He's stumbling all over the place and has face planted into the ropes, causing the referee to call an end to the fight! What a finish!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Front Kick). Jin Kazama!

Event: Openweight GP: Semi Finals
Date: Mar 07, 2020

#R1#
Takada pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zirkov tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Takada manages to circle out of the way.
Takada throws a nice head kick!
Takada buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Takada misses with a body kick.
Takada lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zirkov at a distance.
A head kick misses from Takada.
A counter left hand to the body from Zirkov misses its target.
Zirkov blocks a head kick by Takada.
Zirkov misses the shot to the body.
Zirkov on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Takada. Takada obviously looking to wear him down.
Zirkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Zirkov avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Zirkov scores with a kick to the midsection.
Takada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zirkov.
Zirkov slips a straight right by Takada.
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 Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses
and Takada counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Takada throws a hook to the side of Zirkov's head but Zirkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Takada lands with an overhand left.#T1#
Zirkov dodges the punch combination from Takada.
Takada checks the leg kick nicely there.
Takada flicks out a counter leg kick but Zirkov steps away.
Zirkov throws a push kick but Takada slaps the foot to one side.
Zirkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Takada lands a high kick!
Takada throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zirkov takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
Zirkov lands a nice shot that snaps Takada's head back.
Zirkov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Takada was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Zirkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Takada lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zirkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Takada looks winded!
A swing and a miss from Takada.
A jab from Takada misses.
Takada throws a head kick that misses
and Zirkov counters with a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zirkov chopping away at his opponent's legs. #CL#
Zirkov closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #T2#
Zirkov working Takada over with knees to the body.#BC#
Zirkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zirkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zirkov misses with a body shot.
Zirkov takes a swing at Takada's ribcage but misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Zirkov. That snapped Takada's head back.
Zirkov scores with a leg kick.
Nice cross by Zirkov.
Zirkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takada doesn't seem bothered though.
Zirkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Takada is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zirkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zirkov scores with a shot to the body.
Zirkov lands a really nice looking cross but Takada seems unphased.
Nice shot by Zirkov.
Zirkov is looking to wear down Takada with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlatan Zirkov dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Takada avoids the head kick by Zirkov.
Takada avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zirkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Takada circles away.
Zirkov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Takada.
Zirkov lands with a nice body kick.
Takada throws a nice head kick!
Takada lands with an uppercut that bounces Zirkov off the ropes and back into range.
A swing and a miss from Takada.
Takada looks to land a left hand but Zirkov moved out of range nicely.
Zirkov throws a combination. Takada tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Zirkov wants to clinch.
Zirkov throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Takada is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zirkov scores with a spinning back kick!
A shot to the body from Zirkov misses
and Takada connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zirkov tries to clinch up but Takada circles away and keeps his distance.
Takada is looking for the big counter here.
Takada dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Zirkov. That did some damage!
Zirkov lands a right hook to the body.
Zirkov throws a low kick but Takada moves out of range easily.
Takada gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zirkov misses with a head kick.
Takada flicks out a counter leg kick but Zirkov steps away.
Zirkov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Takada throws a jab when Zirkov was well out of range.
Takada throws a wild body kick that Zirkov sees coming a mile off.
Zirkov lands a nice looking body kick.
Zirkov throws out a powerful jab.
Takada takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Takada misses the target.
Takada 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.#T2#
Zirkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Takada.
Takada moves out of range as Zirkov throws a body kick.
Takada takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab from Zirkov finds it's way through Takada's defenses.
Takada tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a front kick that sends Takada stumbling back into the ropes.
Zirkov thuds a left hand into Takada's body.
Zirkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Takada doesn't seem bothered though.
Zirkov smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Zirkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zirkov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTakada.
Takada has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Zirkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zirkov cracks a nice hook into Takada's ribs.
Zirkov throws the kick towards the body but Takada avoids it.
Zirkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zirkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlatan Zirkov dominated that second round.
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#
Takada 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.
Takada cracks the inside of Zirkov's front leg.
Zirkov cracks Takada with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zirkov checks a leg kick nicely.
Takada connects with a high kick.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses.
Takada throws a big counter head kick but Zirkov avoids it with no problem.
Zirkov scores with a jab to the body.
Takada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takada lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takada misses with the combination.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zirkov.
Takada takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zirkov throws a low kick, looking for Takada's leg but Takada calmly moves out of range.
Takada throws a counter combo.
Takada throws a head kick but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov checks a leg kick.#T1#
Zirkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Takada takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zirkov misses with a two punch combination.
Zirkov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Takadas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Zirkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zirkov connects with a high kick.
Takada checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
Zirkov lands a right hook to the body.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses.
Crunch! Zirkov slams his shin into Takada's torso.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Takada closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Takada lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Takada.
Zirkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takada throws out the jab. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Takada takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Takada looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Zirkov avoids the head kick by Takada.
Zirkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Takada swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zirkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zirkov throws the kick towards the body but Takada avoids it.
Takada on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Takada's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Zirkov lands with a good body shot.
Zirkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Takada circles away.
Good shot there by Zirkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Takada moves away.
Zirkov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Takada drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Shinji Takada has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zlatan Zirkov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zirkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zlatan Zirkov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Zirkov 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 Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Shimada scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zlatan Zirkov!

Event: Rising Dragon: 1
Date: Feb 27, 2020

#R1#
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nurmagomedov is looking for a counter combo.
Zirkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Nurmagomedov's head.
A jab lands there for Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov checks a low kick from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A bone on bone clash there as Nurmagomedov blocks the leg kick.
Zirkov misses with a low kick.
Nurmagomedov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Nurmagomedov scores with a nice strike.
Nurmagomedov stuns Zirkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Some wild striking there from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov throws a shot from downtown. Zirkov moves away and avoids it.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zirkov throws a body punch but Nurmagomedov moves out of range.
Zirkov throws a front kick aimed at Nurmagomedov's knee but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
Nurmagomedov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zirkov 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!
Zirkov misses with a head kick.
Zirkov throws a leg kick but Nurmagomedov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zirkov manages to avoid it.
Zirkov follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.#T1#
Crunch! Zirkov slams his shin into Nurmagomedov's torso.
Zirkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zirkov tries to clinch up but Nurmagomedov circles away and keeps his distance.
Nurmagomedov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zirkov 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 Nurmagomedov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Nurmagomedov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A punch lands to the side of Zirkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zirkov scores with a nice body kick.
Zirkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jab, jab by Nurmagomedov - just one landing.
A punch combination from Zirkov misses.
Zirkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nurmagomedov throws out the jab.
Nurmagomedov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Zirkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Zirkov wants to clinch.
Nurmagomedov misses with a shot to the body
and Zirkov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zirkov looks to land a combination but Nurmagomedov avoids it well.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zirkov.#T2#
Zirkov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nurmagomedov 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.
Zirkov throws a body shot but no joy.
A cross from Zirkov lands.
Zirkov scores with a push kick.
Zirkov avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zirkov.
Good standup being displayed there by Nurmagomedov as he connects with a hook.
Zirkov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zirkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Nurmagomedov to score with a decent uppercut.
Zirkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zirkov takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Zirkov.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov works Zirkov's body with a nice hook.
Zirkov avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov.
Zirkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nurmagomedov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Nurmagomedov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Zirkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nurmagomedov was well out of range. Poor timing from Zirkov.
It looked like Nurmagomedov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zirkov.
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 Khabib Nurmagomedov 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#
Zirkov throws a leg kick
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nurmagomedov lands a nice looking body shot.
Zirkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot.
Zirkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Zirkov lands with a straight right. Nurmagomedov didn't see that one coming.
Nurmagomedov throws the left hand but Zirkov avoids the punch easily.
Zirkov scores with a nice body kick.
Donk. Nurmagomedov catches Zirkov right on the button with a cross.
Nurmagomedov takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nurmagomedov lands a body shot.
Nurmagomedov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zirkov.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zirkov misses with a low kick as Nurmagomedov jumps back.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Jab from Nurmagomedov.
Zirkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zirkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Nurmagomedov lands a jab to Zirkov's midsection.
Nurmagomedov throws a body punch but Zirkov moves out of range. #T1#
Nurmagomedov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the leg kick from Zirkov.
Nurmagomedov misses with a hook.
Zirkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nurmagomedov.
Zlatan Zirkov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nurmagomedov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zirkov throws out a leg kick but Nurmagomedov moves out of range and Zirkov only half commits.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A big left from Nurmagomedov misses.
Nurmagomedov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zirkov fakes the leg kick and cracks Nurmagomedov in the body.
Zirkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nurmagomedov. Zirkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nurmagomedov cracks Zirkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Nurmagomedov looks to score with a jab to the body but Zirkov is just out of range.
Zirkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter punch.
Zirkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Nurmagomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zirkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nurmagomedov.#T2#
Zirkov tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Nurmagomedov misses the target.
Zirkov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zirkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nurmagomedov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nurmagomedov is looking to wear down Zirkov with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Zirkov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Zirkov moves out of range.
Nurmagomedov blocks a head kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov misses with a jab to the body
and Zirkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov loads up on a big right hand but Zirkov slips the punch.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range of the body kick from Zirkov.
Zirkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zirkov misses with a straight right.
Zirkov lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Khabib Nurmagomedov is winning the standup battle so far.
Nurmagomedov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zirkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nurmagomedov.
Zirkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Nurmagomedov counters with a right hand to the body.
Zirkov is breathing heavily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nurmagomedov avoids the head kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a low kick but Nurmagomedov avoids it.
Zirkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Nurmagomedov.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Khabib Nurmagomedov dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Nurmagomedov misses the shot to the body.
Zirkov misses with a wild body shot.
Nurmagomedov lands a lovely overhand right.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nurmagomedov scores with a hook to the body. Zirkov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zirkov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zirkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nurmagomedov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Zirkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zirkov wants to clinch.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nurmagomedov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zirkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nurmagomedov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a jab when Nurmagomedov was well out of range.
Nurmagomedov's corner calls for a 1-2. Nurmagomedov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nurmagomedov moves out of range as Zirkov throws a body kick.
Zirkov avoids the body shot from Nurmagomedov. #T1#
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice straight punches there by Nurmagomedov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nurmagomedov.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zirkov throws a push kick but Nurmagomedov slaps the foot to one side.
Zirkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Nurmagomedov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zirkov manages to avoid it.
Zirkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Zirkov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nurmagomedov bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zirkov's head backwards.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Nurmagomedov checks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov lands a glancing blow to the side of Zirkov's head.
Zirkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Nurmagomedov.
Zirkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zirkov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Nurmagomedov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zirkov. Zirkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nurmagomedov swings for the body but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Zirkov throws a chopping leg kick but Nurmagomedov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#T2#
Nurmagomedov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nurmagomedov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zirkov wants to counter the offense by Nurmagomedov and move into the clinch position.
Zirkov closes the distance but Nurmagomedov moves to the side
and Nurmagomedov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zirkov throws a sloppy head kick and Nurmagomedov moves out of range easily.
Nurmagomedov moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Nurmagomedov takes a swing at Zirkov's ribcage but misses.
Nurmagomedov blocks a leg kick.
Nurmagomedov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zirkov manages to avoid it.
Zirkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
Nurmagomedov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zirkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nurmagomedov connects with a body shot that sends Zirkov's belly button to the back.
Zirkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Zirkov misses with a low kick as Nurmagomedov jumps back.
Nurmagomedov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zlatan Zirkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zirkov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Nurmagomedov jabs Zirkov right on the nose. Zirkov blinks but takes it well.

And that's the end of the fight!
Khabib Nurmagomedov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nurmagomedov 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 Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Sano scores the fight 29:28
Judge Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Khabib Nurmagomedov!
An out of breath Khabib Nurmagomedov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: Elite Thai Showdown: 5
Date: Feb 21, 2020

#R1#
Nightfury fails to land with a series of punches.
Zirkov takes one on the button.
Zirkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A big left from Nightfury misses.
Zirkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nightfury throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zirkov wants to slow Nightfury down by chopping away at his legs.
Nightfury fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zirkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Nightfury tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nightfury avoids it.
Nightfury misses with a punch to the body.
Zirkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nightfury.
Zirkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nightfury.
Zirkov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Nightfury backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC#
Nightfury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nightfury misses with a low kick.
Zirkov throws a sloppy head kick and Nightfury moves out of range easily.
Nightfury fakes the leg kick and cracks Zirkov in the body. #T1#
Zirkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nightfury is just out of range.
Nightfury throws a hook to the side of Zirkov's head but Zirkov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Nightfury throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zirkov.
A big left from Nightfury misses.
Nightfury lands with a nice body kick.
Nightfury swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Zirkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zirkov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Zirkov checks a low kick from Nightfury.
Nightfury misses with a body kick.
Zirkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Zirkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #CL#
Nightfury gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nightfury tries a body shot but Zirkov blocks it.
Nightfury managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov. #BC2#
Zirkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zirkov closes the distance looking to clinch
and Nightfury counters with a nice uppercut.
Zirkov takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #T2#
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zirkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zirkov takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Zirkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nightfury thumps Zirkov with a low kick.
Nightfury throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Nightfury throws a jab when Zirkov was well out of range.
Nightfury sets himself, and Zirkov steps forward looking for the clinch! Nightfury avoids it this time.
Nightfury keeps the fight on the outside.
Zirkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Nightfury is just out of range.
Zirkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Nightfury paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nightfury lands a really nice looking cross but Zirkov seems unphased.
Zirkov swings for the body but Nightfury moves out of range.
Zirkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nightfury is looking to counter punch.
A lazy left from Nightfury finds it's target.
Nightfury lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nightfury tries a head kick but it misses.
Nightfury feints and then cracks Zirkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zirkov down.
A big left from Nightfury misses.
Zirkov moves out of range as Nightfury throws a body kick.
Zirkov ducks under a wild hook from Nightfury.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Draco Nightfury dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
#R2#
Good exchange - Zirkov coming out on top.
Nightfury feints and then cracks Zirkov's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Zirkov down.
Nightfury misses with a hook. Zirkov ducked under it nicely.
Nightfury checks the leg kick.
Nightfury misses with an attempted mid kick.
Nightfury tries a low kick but Zirkov avoids it.
A good leg kick by Nightfury.
Nightfury throws a chopping leg kick but Zirkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zirkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nightfury walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zirkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Nightfury throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zirkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nightfury fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zirkov looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Nightfury misses the target.
Nightfury lands with an overhand left.
Nightfury scores with a jab.
Draco Nightfury is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nightfury lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Nightfury.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Nightfury.
Nightfury swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zirkov.
Zirkov just misses with a punch to the body. #T1#
Nightfury misses with a hook.
Zirkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zirkov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nightfury lands with a straight right. Zirkov didn't see that one coming.
A lazy left from Nightfury finds it's target.
Zirkov on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nightfury connects with a good right hand that stumbles Zirkov. Zirkov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Nightfury tries to close the distance and clinch but Zirkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nightfury scores with a nice body kick.
Zirkov walks into a straight right hand from Nightfury.
Nightfury throws a half hearted mid kick.#CL#
Nightfury moves into the clinch successfully.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Nightfury utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Nightfury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zirkov can do to turn this around?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zirkov swings wildly with an uppercut but Nightfury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zirkov misses with a short punch on the inside. #T2#
Nightfury blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nightfury trying to stall but Zirkov improves his position.
Nightfury softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Knees to the body from Nightfury.
Zirkov blocks an elbow strike from Nightfury.
A frustrated look appears on Zirkov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Zirkov.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nightfury.
Zirkov misses with a punch to the body.
Nightfury stalling the fight.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nightfury avoids it.
Nightfury is looking to control Zirkov's arms but Zirkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Nightfury has his back to the ropes.
Zirkov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nightfury tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zirkov avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nightfury can't find room to land a body shot as Zirkov controls the action.
Zirkov has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Draco Nightfury has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nightfury throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nightfury throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zirkovs head. #BC#
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nightfury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Draco Nightfury 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
#R3#
Nice shot lands for Nightfury.
Nightfury wants to slow Zirkov down by chopping away at his legs.
Nightfury goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Nightfury scores with a head kick. Zirkov tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Nightfury throws the left hand but Zirkov avoids the punch easily.#CL2#
Zirkov clinches. #BC2#
Zirkov breaks from the clinch.
Nightfury lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zirkov explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Zirkov throws out a leg kick but Nightfury moves out of range and Zirkov only half commits.
Nightfury throws a quick counter head kick but Zirkov was just out of range.
Zirkov throws a leg kick but Nightfury sees it coming and moves out of range.
Zirkov throws a sloppy head kick and Nightfury moves out of range easily.
Nightfury throws a body punch but Zirkov moves out of range.
Nightfury throws the left hand but Zirkov avoids the punch easily.
That kick from Nightfury tenderised Zirkov's leg. Zirkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Nightfury lands but Zirkov takes it in his stride.
Nightfury lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zirkov checks a low kick from Nightfury.
Zirkov blocks a leg kick.#T1#
Nightfury tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zirkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Nightfury.
Zirkov throws a head kick but Nightfury moves out of range.
Nightfury with a hook.
Nightfury throws a shot from downtown. Zirkov moves away and avoids it.
Zirkov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Nightfury lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Nightfury throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Nightfury looks for the body kick but Zirkov saw that one coming.
Zirkov lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Nightfury lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.#CL2#
Zirkov clinches.
Zirkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Nightfury. #BC2#
Zirkov manages to break the clinch.
Nightfury throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nightfury ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nightfury, as that shot connected.
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!
Zirkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nightfury throws an overhand right that lands on Zirkov's shoulder, as Zirkov tries to avoid the shot.
Zirkov throws a nice inside leg kick. #T2##CL#
Nightfury clinches with his opponent.
Zirkov blocks a body shot from Nightfury.
Nightfury misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zirkov.
Zirkov works on Nightfury's body with a couple of short punches.
Nightfury misses with the head strike.
Nightfury can't find room to land a body shot as Zirkov controls the action.
Nightfury on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov trying to land knees to the body.
Nightfury works on Zirkov's body with a couple of short punches.
Nightfury managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov.
Zirkov lands with a right to the head.
Nightfury effectively controlling the action here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zirkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Nightfury.
Nightfury blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zlatan Zirkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zirkov trying to land knees to the body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Draco Nightfury showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nightfury 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 Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight 30:27
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Draco Nightfury!

Event: Elite Thai Showdown: 3
Date: Feb 14, 2020

#R1#
Takemura is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zirkov.
Zirkov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Takemura avoids the body shot from Zirkov.
Takemura lands with a straight right. Zirkov didn't see that one coming.
Zirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Takemura swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zirkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takemura throws out the jab.
Zirkov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Zirkov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Takemura digs a good body shot into Zirkov's ribs.
Takemura throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zirkov looks for the body kick but Takemura saw that one coming.
Takemura throwing a counter right hand but Zirkov manages to avoid it.
Zirkov wants to clinch but Takemura slips to the side
and Takemura counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
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!
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zirkov, right into the meat.
Nice defenses there by Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Takemura counters with a straight right hand.#T1#
Zirkov looks to land a left hand but Takemura moved out of range nicely.
Takemura misses with a wild body shot.
Takemura takes a kick to the side of the head.
Takemura jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zirkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Takemura is out of range and Zirkov settles back down.
As Zirkov looks to move away, Takemura throws a big counter combo but Zirkov just gets out of the way.
Takemura swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Takemura connects with a right hand. Zirkov shakes it off.
Zirkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zirkov. Takemura does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zirkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
letting Takemura counter with a right hand.
Zirkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Takemura is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.#KD#
Takemura closes the distance and scores with a big combo that sends Zirkov crashing to the mat! Zirkov uses the ropes to get back to his feet and beat the count. The referee looks concerned but he's going to allow it to continue!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Zirkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A lazy left from Takemura finds it's target.#ROC#
Zirkov is rocked!
Takemura cracks Zirkov with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Zirkov is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Zirkov is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Zirkov could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Ryu Takemura!
An intense looking Ryu Takemura took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I'd kill him if the referee let me..'.

Event: WKBC 2: Semi Finals
Date: Feb 07, 2020

#R1#
Zirkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Po.
A bone on bone clash there as Zirkov blocks the leg kick.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zirkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Po looks to land a left hand but Zirkov moved out of range nicely.
As Po tries to get set, Zirkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Po manages to avoid the attempt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Po.
Po takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Po attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Po takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Zirkov defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Zirkov misses
and Po counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zirkov.
Po tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zirkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Po.
A punch combination from Po misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po jabs at Zirkov's body.
Po misses with a straight left.
Zirkov throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Zirkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#T1#
Zirkov lands with a cross.
Po tries to land a leg kick but Zirkov saw it coming and moves away.
Po thuds a left hand into Zirkov's body.
Po loads up on a big right hand but Zirkov slips the punch.
Zirkov scoring well with a low kick there. #CL2#
Po closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Po lands a body punch in the clinch.
Po throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zirkovs head.
Po lands an uppercut.
Po lands with a right to the head.
Po gets through Zirkov's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po takes a knee to the side of the body.
Po lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zirkov backwards.
Po lands with a right to the head.
Po on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Po lands a nice uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Po.
Zirkov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Po's elbow. #T2#
Po lands a left hand.
Po tries to work over Zirkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Po scores with a nice short uppercut.#ROC2#
Zirkov is rocked!
Zirkov is leaning against Po and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Oh Zirkov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zirkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Po has him pressed against the ropes.
Zirkov seems to have got his legs back now.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Po just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zirkov's brow.
Zirkov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Po avoiding damage as Zirkov throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Po.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Po.
Zirkov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.#BC2#
Po pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.#CL2#
Po rushes Zirkov and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Po misses with an elbow over the top.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Po.
Po lands a body punch.
Zirkov blocks a body shot from Po.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Po just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zirkov's brow.
Po lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zirkov backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Tong Po dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zirkov lands a jab to Po's midsection.
Po lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zirkov circles away quickly and effectively.
Po avoids the clinch attempt nicely. #CL2#
Po gets a clinch.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Po softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Zirkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Po working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.#BC2#
Po's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zirkov lands with a shot to the body.
Zirkov walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Zirkov is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Tong Po!
An out of breath Tong Po thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.

Event: WKBC 1: The Beginning
Date: Jan 30, 2020

#R1#
Cheating is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zirkov.
Cheating misses with a looping left.
Cheating getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A swing and a miss from Cheating.
Cheating lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zirkov ducks under a wild hook from Cheating.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov lets loose with a powerful body kick. Cheating will feel that in the morning.
Zirkov throws a wild body kick that Cheating sees coming a mile off.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Cheating 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 Zirkov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Zirkov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cheating darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cheating throws a leg kick
and Zirkov counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zirkov swinging wildly here.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zirkov misses with a wild body shot. #CL#
Cheating closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes. #BC#
Cheating escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zirkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cheating.
Zirkov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and as Zirkov tries to reset, Cheating cracks him with a perfect counter right hand that drops him to the mat! Zirkov is trying to get up but he's doing the chicken dance and face plants back to the floor - that's enough for the referee and he's called the bout! This one is all over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Mom Cheating!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Mom Cheating made sure he mentioned Sully's Bar & Grill, along with how happy he was to win his fight.

Event: Warzone 4
Date: Jan 26, 2020

#R1#
Ishii throws an overhand right that lands on Zirkov's shoulder, as Zirkov tries to avoid the shot.
That kick from Zirkov tenderised Ishii's leg. Ishii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ishii throws a solid leg kick but Zirkov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ishii.
Ishii lands a leg kick that knocks Zirkov off balance momentarily.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zirkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishii seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zirkov lands with a good body shot.
Ishii lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Zirkov misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Ishii.
Nice body kick there by Zirkov.
Zirkov tries to clinch up but Ishii circles away and keeps his distance.
That kick from Zirkov tenderised Ishii's leg. Ishii is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zirkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ishii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zirkov scrambles back to his feet.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zirkov swinging wildly here.
Ishii swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Ishii lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Zirkov circles away quickly and effectively.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Ishii checks a leg kick.
Zirkov throws a body punch but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zirkov. That's going to slow Ishii down.
Ishii connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zirkov's hands.
Zirkov misses with a low kick.
Ishii is looking to counter the offense by Zirkov and move into the clinch.
Zirkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zirkov scores with a jab to the jaw.
A big right from Zirkov misses.
Zirkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ishii scores with a nice strike.
Zirkov dips to his left and cracks Ishii with an uppercut!
Zirkov throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped #CL#
and Ishii counters by moving into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zirkov trying to land knees to the body.
Zirkov has a couple of punches blocked by Ishii.
Ishii lands a damaging elbow.
Zirkov landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
A short right from Zirkov.
Ishii blocks a couple of punches on the inside. #T2##BC2#
Zirkov manages to break the clinch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A left lands for Zirkov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zirkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ishii checks it well.
Ishii has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zirkov.
Ishii wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ishii throws a lazy right hand but Zirkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ishii cracks Zirkov with a good jab.
Ishii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ishii scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Ishii stuns Zirkov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ishii avoids the head kick by Zirkov.
Ishii throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ishii. That's going to slow Zirkov down.
Zirkov walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Zirkov's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ishii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Zirkov scrambles back to his feet.
Ishii closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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 Takeru Ishii will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
#R2#
Nice shot lands for Ishii.
Ishii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zirkov.
Zirkov misses with a low kick.
Ishii throws a series of punches but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Ishii is just out of range.
Ishii lands with a good body shot.
A swing and a miss from Zirkov.
Zirkov loads up on a big right hand but Ishii slips the punch.
Zirkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zirkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zirkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ishii to score with a decent uppercut.
Ishii blocks a jab.
Zirkov misses with a wild body shot.
Ishii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Zirkov 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.
Zirkov lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ishii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ishii connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ishii takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing? #T1#
Ishii misses with a wild combination.
Zirkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Ishii is out of range and Zirkov settles back down.
Ishii avoids a punch combination nicely.
Zirkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Zirkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
A slapping leg kick lands for Ishii.
Ishii stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a series of punches but Ishii avoids them all with ease.
Ishii swats away the attempt to clinch by Zirkov.
The fight stays on the outside here - Ishii looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ishii throws a series of punches but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov cracks Ishii with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Zirkov throws a leg kick but Ishii sees it coming and checks it nicely. #T2#
Zirkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ishii to score with a decent uppercut.
Ishii tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Zirkov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishii misses with a leg kick.
Zirkov misses with a wild combination.
Zirkov takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ishii attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Ishii lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ishii tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zirkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ishii is out of range.
Takeru Ishii is winning the standup battle so far.
Ishii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Ishii here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Zirkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ishii.
Ishii lands a right hook to the body.
Ishii is looking to clinch but Zirkov is avoiding it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ishii.
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 Takeru Ishii will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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#
Ishii misses with a looping right.
Zirkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Ishii circles away.
Ishii is looking to score with low kicks.
Ishii does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Ishii throws a hook but Zirkov avoids it easily.
Ishii tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zirkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ishii.
Zirkov lands a head kick!
Good work by Ishii as he checks the leg kick.
Ishii swinging wildly here.
Ishii lands a really nice looking cross but Zirkov seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ishii tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Zirkov manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Zirkov swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ishii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zirkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zirkov blocks a low kick nicely.
Zirkov misses with a leg kick
and Ishii counters with a two punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ishii throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zirkov.#T1#
Ishii lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Zirkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zirkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ishii lands a two punch combo.
Some wild striking there from Ishii.
Zirkov lands a jab to Ishii's midsection.
Zirkov throws a head kick but Ishii moves out of range.
Ishii scores with a three punch combo!
Zirkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ishii swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ishii listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ishii looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zirkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ishii connects with a solid leg kick. #CL#
Ishii closes the distance and clinches.
Zirkov lands a nice knee to the body.
Ishii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zirkov can do to turn this around?#T2#
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ishii.
Ishii on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Ishii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ishii throws an elbow that misses.
Zirkov blocks the elbow strike.
Zirkov working hard to break the clinch.
Zirkov blocks an elbow strike from Ishii.
Ishii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Ishii creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Ishii managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov. #BC2#
Zirkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zirkov stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ishii.
Ishii throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A good leg kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ishii ducks under a wild hook from Zirkov.
Ishii looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Zirkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zirkov thumps Ishii with a low kick.
Zlatan Zirkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Takeru Ishii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zirkov throws a chopping leg kick but Ishii manages to avoid taking any serious damage.#CL#
Ishii moves into the clinch successfully.

And that's the end of the fight!
Takeru Ishii showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Ishii 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 Taro Takaoka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ren Mimura scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight 30:27

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Takeru Ishii!

Event: Warzone 2
Date: Jan 17, 2020

#R1#
Zirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Leumpei moves away.
Zirkov lands a lovely overhand right.#CL#
Leumpei gets a clinch.
Zirkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leumpei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zirkov managing to block the knees to the body from Leumpei.
Zirkov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside. #BC2#
Zirkov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zirkov looks for the body kick but Leumpei saw that one coming.
Zirkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Leumpei clobbers Zirkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zirkov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.#CL#
Leumpei closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Zirkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Leumpei.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.#BC2#
Zirkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A slow jab from Leumpei misses its intended target.
Leumpei moves out of range as Zirkov throws a body kick.
Leumpei bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zirkov's head backwards.#T1#
Zirkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zirkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zirkov cracks a nice hook into Leumpei's ribs.
Leumpei checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Zirkov throws a left and a right that both miss
and Leumpei cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Leumpei takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zirkov swinging wildly here.
Zirkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leumpei misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zirkov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Zirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zirkov misses with a wild combination. #T2##CL#
Leumpei closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Leumpei softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Zirkov avoiding damage as Leumpei throws knees to the body.
Leumpei blocks an uppercut.
Leumpei lands a nice knee to the body.
Leumpei lands with a right to the head.
Leumpei trying to land knees to the body.
Leumpei blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zirkov misses with the head strike.
Leumpei scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leumpei using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Zirkov has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leumpei landing knees to the head.
Leumpei keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Zirkov's efforts to push away.
Zirkov scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zirkov blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Leumpei tries to land knees in the clinch but Zirkov avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leumpei tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Kula Leumpei dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
#R2#
Good shot there by Leumpei.
Leumpei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zirkov can do to turn this around?
Leumpei is looking to clinch but Zirkov is avoiding it.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
Leumpei walks into a left hand.
Zirkov scores with a hook to the body. Leumpei takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Leumpei throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Leumpei is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Leumpei throws a head kick but Zirkov moves out of range.
Leumpei throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Leumpei throws a head kick that Zirkov semi-blocks. #ROC#
Zirkov is rocked!
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Leumpei cracks Zirkov with a perfect right hand that drops him to the mat! Zirkov is sitting up but I can't see if he's OK from my position. The referee's count has reached 5,6,7 and Zirkov is still not up. Can he make it? 8,9,10! He's out! Zirkov could not beat the count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Kula Leumpei!

Event: AKT .5
Date: Dec 26, 2019

#R1#
Zirkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lallukka looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Zirkov moves in looking to clinch but Lallukka pushes him off.
Lallukka swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zirkov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Zirkov lands a jab to the nose.
Zirkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zirkov wants to slow Lallukka down by chopping away at his legs.
Zirkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lallukka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zirkov sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zirkov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Lallukka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Lallukka lands with a kick to the temple. Zirkov shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Lallukka avoids the body shot from Zirkov.
Zirkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lallukka doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
Zirkov scores with a one two! Lallukka had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Zirkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Lallukka paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zirkov tries to bum rush Lallukka with a series of wild strikes but Lallukka uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lallukka avoids the body shot from Zirkov.
Lallukka unleashes a big counter combination but Zirkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zirkov sizes up Lallukka with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Zirkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Lallukka. That did some damage!
Sloppy strikes from Zirkov. Those never looked like landing.
Lallukka tries to land a front kick but Zirkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zirkov moves in looking to clinch but Lallukka pushes him off.
Lallukka throws a big counter head kick but Zirkov avoids it with no problem.
Zirkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Zirkov misses with a kick to the body.
Lallukka misses the shot to the body.
Zirkov throws a body shot but no joy. #T2#
Lallukka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zirkov.
Lallukka is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Zirkov tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Lallukka manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lallukka connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zirkov looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lallukka is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zirkov with a body shot.
Zirkov is looking to score with low kicks.
Zirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Zirkov misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Zirkov as he connects with a hook.
Zirkov tries to clinch up.
A right-left combo lands from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lallukka tries a head kick but it misses. #T3#
Zirkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Lallukka tries a head kick but it misses.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lallukka throws a big counter head kick but Zirkov avoids it with no problem.
Lallukka tries a head kick but it misses.
Lallukka has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Zirkov finds it's way round the side to connect with Lallukka's head.
Zirkov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Zirkov.
Zirkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zirkov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lallukka takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Zirkov is breathing heavily.
A head kick misses from Lallukka.
Zirkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lallukka under the eye.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
Lallukka looks like he wants to counter punch here.#T4#
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zirkov misses with a low kick as Lallukka jumps back.
Zirkov avoids the head kick by Lallukka.
Zirkov connects with a good right hand that stumbles Lallukka. Lallukka circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Lallukka throws a head kick that half lands.
A nice leg kick lands there from Lallukka.
Zirkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Zirkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zirkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zirkov throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Lallukka releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Zirkov tries to clinch but Lallukka moves out of range.
Lallukka keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlatan Zirkov 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#
Lallukka swings for the body but Zirkov moves out of range.
Lallukka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zlatan Zirkov is winning the standup battle so far.
Lallukka slips a straight right by Zirkov.
Zirkov connects with the punch.
Zirkov misses with a wild body shot.
Zirkov throws a leg kick
and Lallukka counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lallukka tries a head kick but it misses.
Zirkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lallukka.
Lallukka throws a right hand that Zirkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zirkov also avoids with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zirkov with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zirkov scores with a leg kick.
Lallukka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lallukka! But no joy.#T1#
A good leg kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov misses with a head kick.
Lallukka is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lallukka flicks out a counter leg kick but Zirkov steps away.
Zirkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lallukka was well out of range. Poor timing from Zirkov.
It seemed like Lallukka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zirkov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
And Lallukka responds with a good body kick, but Zirkov manages to step out the way in time.
Lallukka misses with a body kick.
Lallukka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Nice uppercut there from Zirkov.
Lallukka ducks under a wild hook from Zirkov.
Zirkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zirkov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zirkov tried to counter with a leg kick but Lallukka avoided it.
Zirkov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Lallukka checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Lallukka unleashes a big counter combination but Zirkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.#T2#
Lallukka just misses with a punch to the body.
Lallukka is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zirkov rather than just go for the knockout.
Zirkov finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Zirkov throws a sloppy head kick and Lallukka moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Lallukka checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zirkov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lallukka can do to turn this around?
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lallukka blocks the body kick.
Zirkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lallukka.
As Lallukka tries to get set, Zirkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Lallukka manages to avoid the attempt.
Lallukka throws a sloppy head kick and Zirkov moves out of range easily.
Lallukka throws a leg kick
and Zirkov counters with an outside leg kick.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zirkov, right into the meat.
Zirkov wants to clinch.
Lallukka replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Zirkov blocks it well.#T3#
Zirkov throws a sloppy head kick
and Lallukka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Zirkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lallukka.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Zirkov 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 Lallukka has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lallukka and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lallukka steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zirkov.
Lallukka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zirkov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Lallukka counters with a head kick. That will keep Zirkov thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Zirkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Lallukka is out of range.
Lallukka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zirkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lallukka.
No joy there for Zirkov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Zirkov tries to clinch but Lallukka is having none of it.
Zirkov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLallukka.
Zirkov throws a leg kick that misses.
Zirkov just misses with a punch to the body. #T4#
Zirkov tries to clinch but Lallukka is having none of it.
Lallukka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Zirkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lallukka was well out of range. Poor timing from Zirkov.
Lallukka circles away from the clinch attempt.
Lallukka throws a head kick but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov takes a kick to the side of the head.
Lallukka scores with a head 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!
Zirkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Zirkov turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A head kick misses from Lallukka.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
Zirkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zirkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Lallukka circles away.
Zirkov moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLallukka.
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 Zlatan Zirkov will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Lallukka circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Lallukka on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zirkov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Zirkov takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Lallukka throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lallukka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zirkov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lallukka was well out of range. Poor timing from Zirkov.
Zirkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zirkov looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lallukka looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zirkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Lallukka lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Lallukka tries a head kick but it misses.
Zirkov throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Lallukka shapes to counter with a head kick.
Lallukka takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section. #T1#
Zirkov misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
Lallukka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zirkov swings widly with a right hand
and Lallukka counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A combination from Zirkov does no damage.
Lallukka throws a counter combo.
Lallukka misses with a body shot.
Zirkov tries to clinch up.
Lallukka counters with a body kick.
Lallukka is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zirkov.
Zirkov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lallukka throws out the jab.
Zirkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It seemed like Lallukka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zirkov throws a series of punches but Lallukka moves out of range.
Lallukka bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zirkov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T2#
Lallukka moves out of range of the body kick.
Lallukka throws a big counter head kick but Zirkov avoids it with no problem.
Zirkov works the jab nicely.
Zirkov misses with a few strikes there.
Lallukka raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Zirkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lallukka is looking for the big counter here.
Lallukka throws a sloppy head kick and Zirkov moves out of range easily.
Zirkov looks to land a body kick but Lallukka moved away.
Lallukka throws a head kick that Zirkov semi-blocks.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lallukka misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lallukka throws a sloppy head kick and Zirkov moves out of range easily.
As Lallukka tries to get set, Zirkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Lallukka manages to avoid the attempt.
Lallukka throws a sloppy head kick and Zirkov moves out of range easily.
Zirkov lands a nice hook to Lallukka's body. Lallukka takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Lallukka checks a leg kick.
Lallukka throws a fast counter high kick but Zirkov manages to duck under it in time.#T3#
Lallukka bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Zirkov connects with a body shot that sends Lallukka's belly button to the back.
Lallukka throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Lallukka throws a head kick that misses.
Lallukka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lallukka lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Zirkov blocks a head kick by Lallukka.
Zirkov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zirkov.
Lallukka throws a nice looking combination but Zirkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zirkov. Lallukka does a little dance to reset his feet.
A clash of legs there as Lallukka blocks the low kick.#T4#
Zirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zirkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lallukka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a hook to the side of Lallukka's head but Lallukka sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lallukka unleashes a big counter combination but Zirkov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Lallukka slips a jab and a cross from Zirkov.
Lallukka tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lallukka lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lallukka throws a sloppy head kick and Zirkov moves out of range easily.
Zirkov throws out a leg kick but Lallukka moves out of range and Zirkov only half commits.
Zirkov swings for the body but Lallukka moves out of range.
It seemed like Lallukka was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zirkov misses with a wild body shot.
Lallukka throws a fast counter high kick but Zirkov manages to duck under it in time.

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 Zlatan Zirkov.
Well Zirkov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Nard Betker scores the fight for Zlatan Zirkov!
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight for Zlatan Zirkov!
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight for Zlatan Zirkov!

Zlatan Zirkov wins by unanimous decision!

Event: AKT 7 Vegas Secrets
Date: Dec 08, 2019

#R1#
Saxton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Saxton misses with a wild combination.
Saxton with a hook.
Zirkov thows a body kick. Saxton tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zirkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Zirkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zirkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As Saxton tries to get set, Zirkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Saxton manages to avoid the attempt.
Saxton avoids the body shot from Zirkov.
Saxton throws a low kick, looking for Zirkov's leg but Zirkov calmly moves out of range.
Zirkov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Zirkov scores with a jab to the head.
Saxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zirkov throws a lazy head kick
and Saxton counters with an outside leg kick.
Saxton staying out of range there.
Saxton throws a hook but Zirkov avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saxton throws a leg kick but Zirkov checks it.
A little feinted left hand from Zirkov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zirkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saxton.
Saxton moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Saxton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#T1#
Saxton throws a series of punches but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov is looking to slow Saxton down with leg kicks.
Saxton throws out a loose jab but Zirkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zirkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saxton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zirkov momentarily.
A lazy body kick from Zirkov
and Saxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zirkov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saxton works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zirkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saxton throws a hook but Zirkov avoids it easily.
It appears Zirkov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Zirkov has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zirkov scores with a head kick. Saxton tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Saxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zirkov.
Zirkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zirkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zirkov backing away here, and Saxton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zirkov is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saxton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zirkov can pounce on him.
Zirkov scoring well with a low kick there. #T2#
Saxton misses with the combination.
Zirkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saxton is out of range.
Saxton is looking for the big counter here.
Zirkov thows a leg kick but Saxton checks it
and Saxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saxton lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Saxton has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Zirkov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target. #CL#
Zirkov has managed to clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saxton.
Zirkov wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zirkov scores a nice knee to the body.
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov tries to break the clinch but Saxton is controlling the position.
Zirkov unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zirkov can't find room to land a body shot as Saxton controls the action. #T3#
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov avoids the elbow strike from Saxton, against the ropes.
Zirkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Saxton won't allow it.
Zirkov can't break the clinch.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saxton looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Zirkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Saxton. #BC#
Zirkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#CL2#
Saxton fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zirkov, pushing him back against the ropes.
Saxton taking a breather. #BC2#
Saxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking. #CL#
Zirkov closes the distance and clinches. #T4#
A right hand to the body from Saxton.
Saxton lands an elbow that stopped Zirkov in his tracks for a moment. #BC2#
Saxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saxton doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A jab from Saxton finds it's way through Zirkov's defenses.
Zirkov misses with a leg kick
letting Saxton counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zirkov tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Saxton paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Saxton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Saxton throws a nice looking combination but Zirkov bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zirkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Zirkov feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Saxton's calf.
Saxton misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saxton missing with a left hand there. Zirkov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Saxton throws a chopping leg kick but Zirkov manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Saxton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Zirkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Saxton takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Gary Saxton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
Saxton throws a body punch but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zirkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zirkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Saxton misses with a lunging right hand
and Zirkov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Zirkov throws the kick towards the body but Saxton avoids it.
Zirkov scores with a jab.
A clash of legs there as Saxton blocks the low kick.
Saxton cracks Zirkov with a good jab.
Zirkov throws a head kick but Saxton moves out of range.
Zirkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saxton misses with a few strikes there.
Zirkov doesn't manage to clinch there - Saxton circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
A punch combination from Saxton misses.
Zirkov is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Saxton.
Zirkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zirkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saxton.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zirkov staying out of range there.
Saxton is breathing heavily.#T1#
Zirkov cracks Saxton with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Saxton misses with a two punch combination.
As Saxton backs away, Zirkov returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Saxton fails to land with a series of punches.
Saxton swings for the body but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov tries a head kick but it misses.
Gary Saxton seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A nice combination there by Saxton.
Zirkov goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Saxton looks to land a right hand but Zirkov moved out of range.
A good leg kick by Zirkov.
A slapping leg kick lands for Saxton.
Saxton checks a leg kick nicely.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Zirkov moves into range and lands a nice 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!
Zirkov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Saxton looks to throw the jab but Zirkov is out of range.
Zirkov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saxton throws a body kick that misses
and Zirkov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
A nice leg kick lands there from Zirkov. #T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov slips a straight right by Saxton.
Zirkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Saxton's corner calls for a 1-2. Saxton obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Saxton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zirkov misses with a head kick.
Saxton gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zirkov.
Good work by Saxton as he checks the leg kick.
Zirkov connects with a body shot.
Saxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zirkov connects with a right hand. Saxton shakes it off.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zirkov dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Saxton. That did some damage!
Saxton throws a hook but Zirkov avoids it easily.
Zirkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zirkov takes a swing at Saxton's ribcage but misses.
Zirkov looks for the body kick but Saxton saw that one coming.
Zirkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saxton misses with a hook. Zirkov ducked under it nicely. #T3#
Sloppy strikes from Saxton. Those never looked like landing.
Zirkov throws a shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zirkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Saxton swats away the attempt to clinch by Zirkov.
Zirkov is looking to wear down Saxton with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That kick from Zirkov tenderised Saxton's leg. Saxton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Saxton misses with a straight left.
Saxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zirkov moves away.
Saxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zirkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Zirkov slips a straight right by Saxton.
Saxton throws out a leg kick but Zirkov moves out of range and Saxton only half commits.
Zirkov wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zirkov lands with a slapping head kick.
Zirkov scoring well with a low kick there. #T4#
The crowd cheers as Saxton lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zirkov doesn't seem phased though.
A lazy left from Zirkov finds it's target.
Saxton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zirkov tries to clinch but Saxton moves out of range.
It seemed like Saxton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zirkov looks for the body kick but Saxton saw that one coming.
Saxton takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Zirkov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saxton.
Saxton misses with an attempted mid kick.
Saxton moves out of range of the body kick.
Saxton's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Saxton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zirkov.
Zirkov lands a jab.
Saxton comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A slow jab from Saxton misses its intended target.
Saxton throws a lazy right hand but Zirkov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zirkov wants to clinch up but Saxton keeps it at a distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlatan Zirkov dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
#R3#
Saxton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zirkov moves out of range of the body kick.
Saxton misses with a wild body shot.
Zirkov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Saxton.
Saxton tries to work over Zirkov's front leg with a kick but Zirkov checks it.
Saxton thuds a left hand into Zirkov's body.
Zirkov throws a body kick that misses
and Saxton counters with a nice low kick that buckles Zirkov's knee momentarily.
Saxton throws a hook but Zirkov blocks it.
Zirkov misses with a right hand
and Saxton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov.
Saxton misses with a hook. Zirkov ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saxton moves away.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zirkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A low kick from Zirkov is predictable there
and Saxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Zirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saxton throws a shot from downtown. Zirkov moves away and avoids it.
Saxton scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.#T1#
Zirkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saxton.
Saxton throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Saxton takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there. #CL#
Saxton tries to keep at a distance but Zirkov has taken the fight into the clinch.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
A shot in the inside from Saxton.
Zirkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxton is defending well for now.
Zirkov crunches a lovely knee into Saxton's ribcage.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Saxton tries to stall but Zirkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position. #BC2#
Saxton breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Saxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zirkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saxton checks it well.
Saxton scores with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick misses from Saxton.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zirkov.#CL#
Zirkov pushes Saxton up against the ropes in a clinch.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saxton's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Saxton looking to stall.
Saxton taking a breather. #BC#
Zirkov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.#T3#
Zirkov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Saxton.
Zirkov pushes Saxton away with a front kick.
Zirkov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Zirkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zirkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Saxton is looking to land body kicks.
Saxton tries to move into range but Zirkov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Zirkov thumps Saxton with a low kick.
Zirkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Zirkov wants to slow Saxton down by chopping away at his legs.
Zirkov walks into a straight right hand from Saxton.
Saxton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Saxton misses its intended target.
Saxton looks to throw the jab but Zirkov is out of range.
Saxton stalks Zirkov and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Zirkov's face. Zirkov staggers backwards, shaken.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zirkov takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.#T4#
Nice shot lands for Zirkov.
An inside leg kick lands from Zirkov.
Zirkov lands a right hook to the body.
Saxton throws the left hand but Zirkov avoids the punch easily.
Zirkov throws a head kick but Saxton moves out of range.
Zirkov fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Saxton is out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zirkov. Saxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
A leg kick checked by Zirkov.
Zirkov misses with a kick to the body.
Zirkov moves to clinch but Saxton breaks away
and Saxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saxton lands a jab to Zirkov's midsection.
Saxton lands a nice leg kick that just misses Zirkov's sensitive parts.
Zirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saxton moves away.
Zirkov connects with a leg kick. Saxton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Saxton.
I think Saxton 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight for Zlatan Zirkov!
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight for Gary Saxton!
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight for Gary Saxton!

Gary Saxton wins by split decision!

Event: RH98
Date: Oct 12, 2019

#R1#
Nice defenses there by Bronco.
Zirkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bronco misses with a straight right.
Bronco looks to throw the jab but Zirkov is out of range.
Bronco takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zirkov throws a body kick that misses.
Zirkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Bronco tried to counter with a leg kick but Zirkov avoided it.
Zirkov moves away from the strike by Bronco.
Zirkov jabs at Bronco's body.
Zirkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bronco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bronco throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bronco tests Zirkov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bronco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zirkov wants to clinch up but Bronco keeps it at a distance.
An inside leg kick from Bronco misses.
Bronco works Zirkov's body with a nice hook.
Zirkov misses with a head kick.
Bronco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zirkov checks a leg kick. #T1#
Zirkov throws a sloppy head kick and Bronco moves out of range easily.
Zirkov is looking to score with low kicks.
A jab from Bronco finds it's way through Zirkov's defenses.
Zirkov moves out of range as Bronco strikes.
Zirkov throws a low kick, looking for Bronco's leg but Bronco calmly moves out of range.
Bronco throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zirkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bronco moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Bronco avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Some bone on bone action there as Bronco checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Zirkov lands with an overhand left.
Nice shot lands for Zirkov.
Bronco misses with a low kick.
Zirkov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!#CL2#
Zirkov has closed the distance and engaged Bronco in a clinch.
Bronco tries to stall but Zirkov uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bronco blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zirkov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bronco backwards. #T2#
Zirkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bronco.
Bronco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zirkov missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Zirkov is trying to force a seperation but Bronco has the dominant position.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bronco.
Zirkov keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bronco's efforts to push away.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bronco - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Zirkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bronco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bronco.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlatan Zirkov 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#
Bronco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronco misses with a wild combination.
Bronco misses with a low kick as Zirkov jumps back.
That kick from Bronco tenderised Zirkov's leg. Zirkov is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zirkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#CL2#
Zirkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Bronco is looking to break free of the clinch but Zirkov has double underhooks.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Zirkov works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Bronco tries to break the clinch but Zirkov is controlling the position.
Zirkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zirkov tries to break the clinch but Bronco is controlling the position.
Bronco on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bronco is defending well for now.
Zirkov working hard to break the clinch.#T1##BC2#
Zirkov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michael Bronco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A slow jab from Bronco misses its intended target.
Zirkov looks to land a combination but Bronco avoids it well.
Bronco throws a series of punches but Zirkov avoids them all with ease.
Zirkov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bronco scores with a nice strike.
Zirkov blocks a leg kick.
A big right from Bronco misses.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bronco blocks a head kick by Zirkov.
Bronco fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zirkov checks it well.
Zirkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bronco has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bronco scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zirkov dodges the punch combination from Bronco.
Zirkov wants to land a leg kick but Bronco is out of range.
Zirkov throws a leg kick
and Bronco counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zirkov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bronco throws an off balance right hand
and Zirkov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#T2#
Bronco throws a big shot that misses.
Bronco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Zirkov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Zirkov lands a nice looking body shot.
Bronco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bronco's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Bronco duly obliges.
Bronco throws the left hand but Zirkov avoids the punch easily.
Zirkov was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zirkov, right into the meat.
Bronco swinging wildly here.
Bronco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bronco slips a jab and a cross from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Good leg kick by Zirkov there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Bronco changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zirkov throws a sloppy head kick and Bronco moves out of range easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zirkov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zirkov connects with an inside leg kick.
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 Michael Bronco will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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#
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bronco, as that shot connected.
Zirkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zirkov misses the shot to the body.
Bronco looks to land a right hand but Zirkov moved out of range.
Bronco dips to his left and cracks Zirkov with an uppercut!
Bronco tried to score with a low kick but Zirkov checks it.
Zirkov misses with a left hand
and Bronco counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zirkov lands a head kick!
Bronco scores with a jab to the head.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Zirkov, right into the meat.
A low kick from Zirkov is predictable there
and Bronco counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head kick by Zirkov misses
and Bronco counters with a nice body shot.
Bronco tries to bum rush Zirkov with a series of wild strikes but Zirkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Bronco displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zirkov throws out the jab.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A jab from Bronco does it's job there.
Bronco fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Zirkov swings and misses with a hook to the body. #T1#
Bronco throws a right hand that Zirkov ducks under and follows up with a left that Zirkov also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bronco avoids the body shot from Zirkov.
Zirkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Bronco checks a low kick from Zirkov.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bronco.
Zirkov tries to clinch up but Bronco circles away and keeps his distance.
Zirkov misses with a head kick.
Zirkov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bronco swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zirkov avoids the body shot from Bronco.
Bronco throws a head kick but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov scores with a nice head shot.
Bronco swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bronco misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick lands from Bronco.
Bronco misses with a two punch combination.
Zirkov flicks out a counter leg kick but Bronco steps away.
Bronco throws a shot from downtown. Zirkov moves away and avoids it.#T2#
Bronco ducks right into an uppercut from Zirkov.
Bronco loads up on a big right hand but Zirkov slips the punch.
Zirkov only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Bronco throws a looping overhand right but Zirkov ducks down to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronco checks a leg kick.
Bronco tries to bum rush Zirkov with a series of wild strikes but Zirkov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zirkov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Zirkov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zirkov shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bronco eats them both and turns towards Zirkov to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Zirkov attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Zirkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bronco.
Zirkov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bronco swinging wildly here.
Bronco throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Bronco throws a jab but it's blocked by Zirkov.

And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Bronco showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bronco 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 Matti Vanhoillinen scores the fight 29:28
Judge Marco Blurström scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tarja Halkonen scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Bronco!

Event: RH80
Date: Sep 04, 2019

#R1#
Nice uppercut lands for Bouya. That snapped Zirkov's head back.
Zirkov throws a jab when Bouya was well out of range.
Zirkov swings for the body but Bouya moves out of range.
Bouya looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bouya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bouya throws a leg kick which misses Zirkov's front leg but catches the back leg as Zirkov tries to avoid it.
Bouya throws a sloppy head kick and Zirkov moves out of range easily.
Bouya takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bouya moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Zirkov misses.
Zirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Zirkov throws a lazy body kick
and Bouya counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouya throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bouya scores with the left hand. Zirkov knows he should have avoided that one.
Bouya moves out of range of the body kick from Zirkov.
Bouya throws a series of punches but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov swings for the body but Bouya moves out of range.
A nice combination there by Bouya.
Bouya 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.#T1#
Bouya dips to his left and cracks Zirkov with an uppercut!
Zirkov needs to keep his hands up - Bouya had a free shot at his head there.
Zirkov thows a leg kick but Bouya checks it
and Bouya counters with a left and a right that stings Zirkov. #ROC2#
Zirkov is rocked!
Zirkov walks straight into a perfectly timed right hook, crumpling him to the floor! Zirkov is in all kinds of trouble here - can he beat the count? 3,4,5,6,7,8,9....10 - he's out and it's by a long way too - he didn't ever look like beating that count!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Harumichi Bouya!
A very excited looking Harumichi Bouya rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.

Event: RH73
Date: Aug 21, 2019

#R1#
A big right from Kunakorn misses.
The fighters circling - Zirkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zirkov staying out of range there.
Zirkov feints a counter leg kick.
Zirkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kunakorn misses with a straight left.
Kunakorn clobbers Zirkov with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kunakorn thumps Zirkov with a low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kunakorn misses the target.
Kunakorn blocks a head kick by Zirkov.
Zirkov tries to clinch up but Kunakorn circles away and keeps his distance.
An attempted straight right counter from Kunakorn misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Zirkov.
Kunakorn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zirkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kunakorn misses with a low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zirkov tries to work over Kunakorn's front leg with a kick but Kunakorn checks it.
Zirkov throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kunakorn misses with a head kick.
Zirkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kunakorn lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zirkov backs up against the ropes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kunakorn fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zirkov checks it well. #T1#
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
Kunakorn looks to score with a jab to the body but Zirkov is just out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Zirkov misses.
Kunakorn takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Zirkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kunakorn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zirkov.
Zirkov lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kunakorn circles away quickly and effectively.
Zirkov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kunakorn doesn't seem bothered though.
A head kick misses from Zirkov.
Kunakorn is looking to counter punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kunakorn.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Zirkov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kunakorn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kunakorn.
Zirkov takes one on the button.
Zirkov blocks a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zirkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zirkov throws a front kick that sends Kunakorn stumbling back into the ropes.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kunakorn throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Zirkov stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kunakorn is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight. #T2#
Kunakorn cracks the inside of Zirkov's front leg.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kunakorn.
Kunakorn connects with a quick right hand that sends Zirkov tumbling backwards onto the canvas! As his head bounces into the ropes, it doesn't look good for him beating the count! 3,4,5,6,7 and he's up! No, he's back down again! This one is all over - the referee has called off the fight!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Bayani Kunakorn!
During a confident post fight interview, Bayani Kunakorn thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

Event: RH61
Date: Jul 31, 2019

#R1#
Zirkov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Zirkov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Saxton under the eye.#CL#
Saxton clinches.
Saxton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zirkov being controlled against the ropes.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov.
Zirkov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zirkov.
Zirkov avoids a wild elbow strike from Saxton.
Zirkov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Saxton has him pressed against the ropes.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Saxton avoiding damage as Zirkov throws knees to the body. #T1#
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov lands a good knee to the midsection. Saxton won't want to take too many of those.
Saxton avoiding damage as Zirkov throws knees to the body. #BC#
Saxton breaks from the clinch. #CL2#
Zirkov clinches up against the ropes.
Saxton blocking some punches.
Saxton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Saxton wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zirkov can't break the clinch.
Saxton misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saxton just leaning against Zirkov, taking a breather.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saxton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.#BC#
Saxton breaks from the clinch. #T2#
Zirkov scores with a jab to the body.
Saxton tries to clinch but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov avoids a punch combination nicely.
Saxton misses with a body shot.
Saxton swats away the attempt to clinch by Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a body punch but Saxton moves out of range.
An inside leg kick from Saxton misses.
Saxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zirkov moves away.
Saxton tries to close the distance and clinch up but Zirkov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zirkov! But no joy.
Zirkov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Saxton's sensitive parts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zirkov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zirkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saxton tries to land a front kick but Zirkov steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Zirkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Zirkov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlatan Zirkov dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
#R2##CL2#
Zirkov forces Saxton back against the ropes and clinches.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Saxton.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zirkov obliges.
Zirkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Saxton looking to slow down the pace here.
Zirkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxton is defending well for now.
Saxton prevents Zirkov from breaking the clinch.
Saxton scores with an uppercut up the middle.#BC#
Saxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zirkov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Saxton rather than just go for the knockout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov.
Saxton misses with a hook.
Zirkov looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zirkov staying out of range there.
Zirkov moves out of range as Saxton strikes.#T1#
Zirkov slips a jab from Saxton.
Saxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Zirkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zirkov.
Zirkov moves out of range as Saxton strikes.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Zirkov.
Saxton seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Saxton scores with a nice right hand.
Saxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zirkov let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Saxton throws a poor cross that misses
and Zirkov counters with a nice body shot. #CL2#
Zirkov clinches up with Saxton and pushes him back against the ropes.
Saxton is trying to force a seperation but Zirkov has the dominant position.
Saxton lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Zirkov missing with knees to the body.
Saxton misses with an elbow over the top.
Zirkov putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Saxton in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Saxton struggles to land a body shot inside as Zirkov controls his hands.
Zirkov tries to throw a body punch but Saxton avoids it by throwing Zirkov back against the ropes. #T2#
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov working aggressively here.
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!
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Saxton just misses with a elbow thrown towards Zirkov's brow.
Zirkov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zirkov presses Saxton against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Zirkov pushes Saxton back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.#BC2#
Zirkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Saxton throws a leg kick but Zirkov moved away.
Zirkov looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Zirkov has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Saxton tried to score with a low kick but Zirkov checks it.
Zirkov misses with a hook
and Saxton counters with a straight right hand.
Zirkov loads up on a big right hand but Saxton slips the punch.
A quick step to the side and Saxton tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Zlatan Zirkov showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Saxton's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zirkov thumps Saxton with a low kick.
Saxton misses with a series of wild punches.
Zirkov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saxton counters with a straight right hand.
Saxton throws a body shot but no joy.
Saxton walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Zirkov checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Zirkov scores with a hook to the body. Saxton takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Saxton connects with a single shot there.
Saxton throws a wild body kick that Zirkov sees coming a mile off.
Saxton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Zirkov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Saxton misses with a leg kick.
Saxton throws a leg kick but Zirkov sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Zirkov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Zirkov throws a low kick, looking for Saxton's leg but Saxton calmly moves out of range.
Zirkov misses with a low kick as Saxton jumps back.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Zirkov. #T1#
Zirkov throws a body punch but Saxton moves out of range.
Saxton is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Saxton misses.
Zirkov scores with the left hand. Saxton knows he should have avoided that one.
Zirkov moves out of range of the body kick from Saxton.
Zirkov stuns Saxton with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A slow jab from Saxton misses its intended target.
Zirkov misses with the body kick
and Zirkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Saxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saxton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Saxton blocks the body kick.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Zirkov checks a leg kick.
Zirkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saxton misses with a straight left.
Zirkov connects with a leg kick. Saxton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Nice straight punches there by Zirkov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Zirkov.#T2#
Saxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Zirkov.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zirkov slips a jab from Saxton.
Zirkov wants to clinch up but Saxton keeps it at a distance.
Saxton throws a jab when Zirkov was well out of range.
Zirkov clobbers Saxton with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Zirkov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zirkov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Saxton misses the shot to the body.
Saxton digs a good body shot into Zirkov's ribs.
Zirkov lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saxton. Zirkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zirkov misses with a body shot.
Zirkov is looking to slow Saxton down with leg kicks.
Zirkov works Saxton's body with a nice hook.
Gary Saxton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zlatan Zirkov is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zirkov jabs at Saxton's body.

And that's the end of the fight!
Zlatan Zirkov comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zirkov 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Luis Engracia scores the fight 27:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zlatan Zirkov!

Event: RH49
Date: Jul 06, 2019

#R1#
Cpp with a nice cross.
Cpp bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zirkov's head backwards.
Cpp getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice shot lands for Cpp.#CL#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Cpp landing knees to the body.
Zirkov tries a body shot but Cpp blocks it.
A body shot lands from Cpp.
Cpp is leaning against Zirkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A hook to the body from Cpp.
Zirkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Cpp.
Cpp avoiding damage as Zirkov throws knees to the body.
Cpp lands a damaging elbow. #CUT#
It looks like Zlatan Zirkov has been cut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zirkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Cpp lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cpp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cpp prevents Zirkov from breaking the clinch.
Cpp lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Cpp landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cpp on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Cpp lands a nice uppercut.
Zirkov tries to work over Cpp's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cpp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cpp working Zirkov over with knees to the body.
Zirkov looks winded!
Cpp lands a nice elbow.
Cpp softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Cpp lands a shot to the body.
Cpp landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Cpp lands a knee to the head. #ROC#
Zirkov is rocked!
Cpp definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cpp lands a left hand.
Zirkov is still on wobbly legs! Can Cpp finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Cpp.
Cpp creates a bit of space for himself and unleashed what can only be described as a tiger uppercut, straight out of Street Fighter! Zirkov crashes to the mat! Can he make it back to his feet in time? 3,4,5,6... it doesn't look like he's going to make it! Zirkov face plants back to the mat and the referee calls off the fight! Cpp takes it with a brutal technical knockout!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch). Master Cpp!
After winning the bout, Master Cpp thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 18, 2019

#R1#
Saxton throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zirkov throws the kick towards the body but Saxton avoids it.
Saxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A jab from Saxton does it's job there.
Saxton misses with a two punch combination.
Zirkov throws a series of punches but Saxton avoids them all with ease.
Zirkov scores with a nice head shot.
Zirkov scoring well with a low kick there.
Saxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Zirkov circles away.
Saxton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zirkov comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Saxton lands a high 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!
Saxton blocks a jab.
Saxton takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Zirkov checks a leg kick.
Zirkov tries a quick counter leg kick but Saxton is wise to it.
Zirkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zirkov digs a good body shot into Saxton's ribs.#T1#
Zirkov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zirkov lands a nice shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Saxton.
Zirkov flicks out a counter leg kick but Saxton steps away.
Saxton goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Saxton thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zirkov slips a straight right by Saxton.
Zirkov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Saxton's head.
Zirkov is looking to chop away at Saxton's legs.
Saxton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zirkov.
Zirkov uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saxton.
Zirkov feints a counter leg kick.
Saxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zirkov.
Saxton doesn't manage to clinch there - Zirkov circles away. #CL2#
Zirkov rushes Saxton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Zirkov can't find room to land a body shot as Saxton controls the action. #T2##BC#
Saxton breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Saxton throws a shot from downtown. Zirkov moves away and avoids it.
Zirkov walks into a stiff left hand from Saxton.
A big left from Saxton misses.
Saxton lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Zirkov instigates a clinch.
Zirkov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Saxton backwards.
Saxton throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zirkov misses with a shot to the kidneys. #BC2#
Zirkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zirkov tries to clinch there but Saxton circles away.
Saxton is looking to counter punch.
Zirkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saxton is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a right hand that misses
and Saxton counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Saxton misses the jab.#T3#
Saxton throws a hook but Zirkov avoids it easily.
Zirkov feints the counter takedown.
Zirkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Saxton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saxton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Saxton throws a shot from downtown. Zirkov moves away and avoids it.
Zirkov tries to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Zirkov misses the target.
Zirkov missing with a left hand there. Saxton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
An attempted straight right counter from Saxton misses the target.
Saxton looks to land a combination but Zirkov avoids it well.
Saxton throws a jab when Zirkov was well out of range.
Saxton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Zirkov scores with a push kick.
Saxton checks a leg kick.
Zirkov misses with a double jab.
Saxton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A left lands for Saxton.#T4#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zirkov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Saxton.
Saxton is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zirkov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saxton counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Saxton scores with a shot to the body.
Zirkov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zirkov lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Saxton throws a series of punches but Zirkov moves out of range.
Zirkov connects with a solid leg kick.
Saxton looks for the body kick but Zirkov saw that one coming.
Zirkov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Zirkov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zirkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saxton scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Zirkov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Saxton is out of range and Zirkov settles back down.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Zlatan Zirkov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
#R2#
Zirkov defending well as Saxton loads up on a big left hand.
A low kick from Zirkov misses
and Saxton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zirkov throws a lazy uppercut
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
Zirkov throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zirkov throws an off balance right hand
and Saxton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zirkov throws a body shot but no joy.
Zirkov swings widly with a right hand
and Saxton counters with a body kick that stops Zirkov in his tracks momentarily.
Zirkov misses with the body kick
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
A low kick from Zirkov is predictable there
and Saxton counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zirkov looks to land a body kick but Saxton moved away.
Saxton looks to throw the jab but Zirkov is out of range.
Zirkov swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Zirkov throws the kick towards the body but Saxton avoids it.
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!
Saxton throws a series of strikes that have Zirkov backpedaling.
A punch combination from Saxton misses.
Zirkov throws a solid leg kick but Saxton takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Zirkov.
It looked like Saxton was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.#T1#
Zirkov scores with a three punch combo!
Zirkov moves out of range as Saxton strikes.
Zirkov throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Saxton stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Zirkov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gary Saxton is winning the standup battle so far.
Saxton throws out a loose jab but Zirkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Saxton backs off Zirkov throws a huge counter combo but Saxton manages to avoid it all.
Zirkov throws a front kick aimed at Saxton's knee but Saxton avoids it well.
Zirkov looks to throw the jab but Saxton is out of range.
Saxton on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Zirkov. Zirkov obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Zirkov tenderised Saxton's leg. Saxton is trying to keep his angry face on.
Zirkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saxton manages to avoid it.
Zirkov moves out of range of the strikes.
Zirkov cracks Saxton with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Zirkov goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.#T2#
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saxton misses with a right hand
and Saxton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zirkov throws an overhand right that lands on Saxton's shoulder, as Saxton tries to avoid the shot.
Zirkov is breathing heavily.
Zirkov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zirkov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saxton checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saxton. Zirkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zirkov ducks under a wild hook from Saxton.
Saxton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Saxton throws a big shot that misses.
A combination from Saxton does no damage.
Saxton scores with a jab to the jaw.
Zirkov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Saxton just misses with a punch to the body. #T3#
Zirkov connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Saxton swinging wildly here.
Zirkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zirkov looks to land a combination but Saxton avoids it well.
Saxton throws a low kick but it's checked well by Zirkov.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saxton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice inside leg kick there by Zirkov. That's going to slow Saxton down.
Saxton fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zirkov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Saxton manages to avoid it.
Saxton punishes Zirkov's body with a nice straight punch.
Zirkov connects with a leg kick. Saxton looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it. #T4#
A slow jab from Saxton misses its intended target. #CL2#
Zirkov moves into the clinch successfully.
Zirkov missing with knees to the body.
Saxton wants to stall.
Zirkov lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zirkov throws a head punch that misses.
Saxton prevents Zirkov from breaking the clinch.
Zirkov digs a right hand into Saxton's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Saxton's gas tank.
Zirkov is trying to break free.#BC2#
Zirkov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zirkov throws a chopping leg kick but Saxton manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Left hook, right uppercut from Saxton.
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 Gary Saxton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back 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#
Saxton swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zirkov changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Saxton lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt! #CL2#
Zirkov takes the fight into the clinch.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov lands a shoulder strike.
Saxton throws a head punch that misses.
Saxton is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Saxton misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saxton prevents a body shot from Zirkov.
Saxton looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zirkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zirkov throws a punch but it's blocked by Saxton.
Zirkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxton is defending well for now.#T1#
Saxton avoiding damage as Zirkov throws knees to the body.
Zirkov wants to get back to striking at distance but Saxton won't allow it.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Saxton lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zirkov trying to land knees to the body.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Zirkov.
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Zirkov obliges.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Zirkov takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov.
Saxton prevents Zirkov from breaking the clinch.#T2##BC2#
Zirkov breaks the clinch.
Zirkov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Saxton finds it's way round the side to connect with Zirkov's head.
Zirkov just misses with a punch to the body.
Saxton lands a jab.
Zirkov throws a nice looking combination but Saxton bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zirkov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saxton connects with a body shot that sends Zirkov's belly button to the back.
Saxton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zirkov moves away.
Saxton misses the jab.
And Zirkov tries to counter it with a takedown but Saxton pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Zirkov moves out of range as Saxton strikes.
Saxton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zirkov momentarily.
Zirkov takes a swing at Saxton's ribcage but misses.
A punch lands to the side of Zirkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.#T3#
Zirkov fails to land with a series of punches.
Zirkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Saxton.
Saxton keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Saxton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Zirkov tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Saxton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Zirkov avoids a kick to the body.
Saxton lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zirkov backs up against the cage.
Saxton lands with an uppercut that bounces Zirkov off the cage and back into range.
Saxton misses with a body shot.
Saxton throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zirkov. #T4#
Saxton takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zirkov throws a series of punches but Saxton avoids them all with ease.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zirkov throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zirkov connects with a body shot that sends Saxton's belly button to the back.
Nice uppercut lands for Saxton. That snapped Zirkov's head back.
Zirkov lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Zirkov throws a half hearted mid kick.
Saxton connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zirkov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Saxton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Saxton checks a leg kick.
Saxton takes one on the chin but seems OK. #CL2#
Zirkov moves into range and clinches up with Saxton.

And that's the end of the fight!
Gary Saxton showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Saxton 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 Edson Gomes scores the fight 28:29
Judge Mauricio Rocha scores the fight 30:27
Judge Leandro Rodrigues scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by split decision... Gary Saxton!

Event: Quick Fight Championship
Date: Jun 08, 2019

#R1#
Saxton throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zirkov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zirkov paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.#CL#
Zirkov moves into the clinch.#BC2#
Saxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A big right from Saxton misses.
Saxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zirkov.
Zirkov tries to clinch but Saxton moves out of range.
Saxton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice uppercut there from Saxton.
Saxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zirkov.
Zirkov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saxton.
A little jabbing left from Saxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Zirkov throws a push kick but Saxton slaps the foot to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zirkov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zirkov is looking to clinch but Saxton is avoiding it.
Saxton thuds his right hand into Zirkov's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Saxton misses with a low kick.
Zirkov moves out of range as Saxton strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Zirkov. #T1#
Zirkov fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Saxton looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Saxton looks to land a right hand but Zirkov moved out of range.#CL#
Zirkov has Saxton up against the cage in a clinch.
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
Zirkov tries to land knees in the clinch but Saxton avoids the damage to the body.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Zirkov blocks a body shot from Saxton.
Zirkov tries to work over Saxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zirkov tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Saxton avoids it.
Saxton is looking to control Zirkov's arms but Zirkov gets an underhook and turns him. Now Saxton has his back to the cage.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov. #BC2#
Saxton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zirkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders. #T2#
Saxton throws a jab when Zirkov was well out of range.
Zirkov blocks a head kick by Saxton.
Zirkov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zirkov lands with a right hand.
Saxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Zirkov.
Zirkov misses with a hook to the body
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
Zirkov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zirkov moves in looking to clinch but Saxton pushes him off.
Zirkov misses with a straight right.
Zirkov looks to score with a jab to the body but Saxton is just out of range.
Saxton circles away from the clinch attempt
and Saxton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Zirkov throws a shot from downtown. Saxton moves away and avoids it.
Zirkov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.#T3#
Saxton misses the jab.
Zlatan Zirkov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zirkov misses with a hook to the body
and Saxton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saxton throws the kick towards the body but Zirkov avoids it.
Good work by Zirkov as he checks the leg kick.
Zirkov fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zirkov misses with a looping left.
Zirkov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saxton to score with a decent uppercut.
Saxton looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Saxton lands a right hook to the body.
Zirkov staying out of range there.
Decent striking displayed by Zirkov there.
Saxton throws a jab but it's blocked by Zirkov.
Saxton connects with a single shot there.
Zirkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saxton.#T4#
Nice defenses there by Zirkov.
Zirkov fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Saxton checks it well.
Saxton misses with a body shot.
Saxton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zirkov throws out the jab.
Saxton blocks a low kick nicely.
It seemed like Saxton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zirkov lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saxton moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Saxton throws an overhand right that lands on Zirkov's shoulder, as Zirkov tries to avoid the shot.
Saxton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Zirkov will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Zirkov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Saxton.
Saxton takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zirkov tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Saxton staying out of range there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Gary Saxton will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
#R2#
A swing and a miss from Saxton.
Zirkov is looking to counter the offense by Saxton and move into the clinch.
Saxton misses with a looping right.
Zirkov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Saxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zirkov.
Zirkov backing away here, and Saxton unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Zirkov lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saxton throws the left hand but Zirkov avoids the punch easily.
Saxton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Zirkov misses with a wild body shot.
Zirkov blocks a jab.
Saxton misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saxton throws an overhand right that lands on Zirkov's shoulder, as Zirkov tries to avoid the shot.
Zirkov changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zirkov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saxton.
As Saxton tries to get set, Zirkov tries to push him back and clinch up but Saxton manages to avoid the attempt.
Saxton catches Zirkov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Zirkov misses with the combination. #T1#
Saxton throws out a loose jab but Zirkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saxton lands a jab to the nose.
Zirkov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saxton has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zirkov.
Saxton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zirkov throws out the jab.
Zirkov misses with an attempted mid kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Zirkov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Zirkov connects with a crisp jab.
Zirkov throws a series of punches but Saxton avoids them all with ease.
Zirkov lands a jab to Saxton's midsection.
Nice body punch from Zirkov.
Saxton throws a jab when Zirkov was well out of range.
Zirkov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T2#
Zirkov misses with a lunging right hand
and Saxton counters 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!#CL#
Zirkov has Saxton up against the cage in a clinch.
Saxton swings wildly with an uppercut but Zirkov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zirkov working aggressively here.
Zirkov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zirkov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zirkov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saxton throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zirkov lands a body punch in the clinch.
Saxton tries to work over Zirkov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zirkov dodges an elbow strike from Saxton. #T3##BC2#
Saxton manages to break the clinch.
Zirkov tries to land a front kick but Saxton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A thudding body kick lands there by Saxton!
Zirkov is looking to chop away at Saxton's legs.
Zirkov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Saxton moves out of range as Zirkov throws a body kick.
Zirkov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saxton.
Zirkov moves in looking to clinch but Saxton pushes him off.
Zirkov misses with a two punch combination.
Saxton shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A swing and a miss from Zirkov.
Saxton looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Saxton chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Zirkov can pounce on him.
Saxton connects with the punch.
Zirkov slips a jab from Saxton.#T4#
Saxton throws a body shot but no joy.
A telegraphed right hand from Saxton misses the target.
Saxton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Zirkov throws out the jab.
Saxton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zirkov fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, 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!
A good leg kick by Saxton.
Saxton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zirkov. Saxton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zirkov walks into a straight right hand from Saxton.
Saxton lands a jab.
Saxton misses with the combination.
Saxton displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
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 Zlatan Zirkov will probably get the nod.
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#
Zirkov looks to throw the jab but Saxton is out of range. #CL#
Zirkov darts in and clinches Saxton up against the cage.
Zirkov is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Saxton is defending well for now.
Saxton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Zirkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zirkov misses with a punch on the inside.
Saxton has Zirkov pressed against the cage.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Zirkov breaks the clinch.
Zirkov misses with a low kick.
Decent striking displayed by Saxton there.
Zirkov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.#T1#
Saxton throws a quick inside leg kick.
Zirkov moves out of range as Saxton strikes.
No joy there for Saxton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saxton's jab looks to have found its range, popping Zirkov under the eye.
Zirkov throws a low kick but Saxton moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saxton! But no joy.
Saxton slips a straight right by Zirkov.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Saxton! But no joy.
Saxton avoids the body shot from Zirkov. #CL#
Zirkov rushes Saxton and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Saxton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Zirkov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zirkov tries to throw a body punch but Saxton avoids it by throwing Zirkov back against the cage.
Saxton managing to block the knees to the body from Zirkov. #T2#
Zirkov has Saxton pressed against the cage, preventing Saxton from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Saxton pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saxton avoiding damage as Zirkov throws knees to the body.
Zirkov misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saxton.
Zirkov is looking to break free of the clinch but Saxton has double underhooks.
Zlatan Zirkov has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Saxton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Zirkov tries to work over Saxton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Zirkov trying to land knees to the body.
Zirkov avoids a wild elbow strike from Saxton.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A head punch on the inside from Zirkov fails to land. #T3#
Zirkov misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zirkov can't find room to land a body shot as Saxton controls the action.
Zirkov trying to land knees to the body.
Zirkov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Zirkov lands with a right to the head.
Saxton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zirkov backwards.
Zirkov is trying to force a seperation but Saxton has the dominant position.
Saxton on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Saxton lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zirkov or not. #BC2#
Saxton breaks the clinch.
Saxton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zirkov.
Zirkov misses the body punch
and Saxton counters with a stiff right hand.
Saxton uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Zirkov.
Zirkov slips a jab from Saxton.#T4#
Zirkov throws a jab but it's blocked by Saxton.
A little jabbing left from Saxton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Saxton looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zirkov drops down looking for a counter takedown but Saxton sprawls and moves away.
Zirkov misses with a jab to the body
and Saxton counters with a nice uppercut.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zirkov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Zirkov misses with an uppercut. Saxton saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zirkov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Zirkov throws a jab when Saxton was well out of range.
Saxton pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Zirkov wants to clinch
and Saxton counters with a three punch combo that has Zirkov backing up. Zirkov nods at Saxton to acknowledge the strikes.
Saxton connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Zirkov throws a combination that misses
and Saxton counters with a thumping low kick.
Saxton tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zirkov was well out of range. Poor timing from Saxton.

And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gary Saxton.
I think Saxton 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 Matheus Silva scores the fight 28:30
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 28:30

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gary Saxton!

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