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Event:
F&B 38: Camara vs. Mills
Date: Aug 31, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zutis closes the distance looking to clinch
and Creature counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zutis thinking.
Zutis tries to clinch up
and Creature counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Zutis thinking.
Zutis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Creature looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Creature fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Creature looks to land a combination. Zutis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.#CUT2#It looks like Kristaps Zutis has been cut.
Creature blocks a head kick by Zutis.
A countering left hand to the body from Creature misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Creature connects with a jab.
A decent looking cross lands there for Creature.
This has been an exciting period of action!#KD2#
Creature lands a left and a right that send Zutis crashing to the mat, dazed. Creature thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#ROC2#Zutis is rocked!
Zutis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Creature swivels and escapes.
Oh Zutis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T1#
Creature stuns Zutis with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zutis gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Creature counters with a left to the body.
Zutis seems to have got his legs back now.
Zutis shoots in but Creature avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristaps Zutis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zutis.
Zutis is breathing heavily.
Creature lands a slapping body shot.
#KD2#
Creature drops Zutis with a beautiful combination! Zutis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Creature is looking for the KO!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Creature lands a right hook to the body.
Creature misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Zutis tries to clinch up but Creature circles away and keeps his distance.#T2#
Zutis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it. #CUT2#Kristaps Zutis's cut is getting worse.
Zutis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Creature scores with a hook to the body. Zutis takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Creature misses with a series of wild punches.
Tom Creature is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zutis walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.#KD2#
Oooooh!!! Creature has knocked Zutis down with a huge combo! Creature steps away and waves a wobbly Zutis back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!#CUT2#Kristaps Zutis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Creature ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Decent striking displayed by Creature there.
Creature swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.#T3#
Creature misses with a two punch combination.
Creature looks to land a combination. Zutis sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Creature misses with the combination.
#KD2#
Creature lands a left and a right that send Zutis crashing to the mat, dazed. Creature thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!#CUT2#Jeez, Kristaps Zutis's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.#KD2#
Creature lands a big uppercut and Zutis crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zutis looks OK. Creature waves Zutis back to his feet!
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Zutis. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zutis tries for a takedown but Creature circles away easily
and Creature makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Creature bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Zutis's head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kristaps Zutis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tom Creature! |
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Event:
F&B 31: Chomsli vs. Jefferson
Date: Jul 12, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zutis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wood.
Wood throws a body shot but no joy.
Wood moves out of range as Zutis throws a body kick.
Wood showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Zutis.
Zutis tries for a takedown but Wood circles away easily
and Wood counters with a lovely straight right hand!#CUT2#It looks like Kristaps Zutis has been cut.
Wood lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Zutis slips under a jab from Wood.
Zutis throws a big counter combination but Wood scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bayden Wood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.#KD2#
Wood feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Zutis sprawling to the canvas! Zutis rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Wood finish him?!
#ROC2#Zutis is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!#CL2#
Wood has managed to clinch.
Oh Zutis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wood makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've been hearing reports that Zutis has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A right hand to the body from Wood.
Wood lands a nice uppercut.
Wood taking a breather.
Zutis can't break the clinch.
#KD2#
Wood lands a vicious elbow to the side of Zutis's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Wood tries to finish him with strikes but Zutis still seems able to defend himself so Wood steps back and lets Zutis get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.#CUT2#Kristaps Zutis's cut is getting worse.
Wood drops Zutis with a straight right hand, right on the button! Wood follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bayden Wood! |
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Event:
F&B 27: Boaler vs. Izquierdo 2
Date: Jun 14, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Wood moves into the clinch.
Wood lands a shoulder strike.
Wood misses with a knee to the head.
Wood gets through Zutis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Wood scores with a nice hook to the head.#BC2#
Zutis manages to break the clinch.
Wood stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Wood wants it to stay on the feet.
It looked like Wood wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Zutis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wood. Zutis does a little dance to reset his feet.#TD2#
Zutis shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Zutis was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wood is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Zutis's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Wood wants to control but Zutis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Wood is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Zutis really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wood. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Zutis is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Wood moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.#T1##SUB#
Wood is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Zutis has his hands clasped together but Wood extends and breaks Zutis's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Wood.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bayden Wood! |
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Event:
F&BE 25- Bloody Animals
Date: May 02, 2020 |
#R1#
Zutis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Conway lands a head shot.#CUT#
It looks like Kristaps Zutis has been cut.
Conway throws the left hand but Zutis avoids the punch easily.
Conway scores with a nice strike.
Zutis closes the distance and clinches up with Conway, looking for a takedown. Zutis pushes Conway against the cage but Conway circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Conway fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Zutis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zutis tries to clinch but Conway is having none of it.
A jab from Conway does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway staying out of range there.
Conway swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.
It looked like Conway was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Zutis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Ricky Conway has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristaps Zutis.#T1#
Zutis looks for a takedown but Conway sprawls well.
Conway was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zutis tries for a takedown but Conway sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zutis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zutis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Conway tries to avoid it but Zutis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Conway to the ground. Conway escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zutis looks winded!
Zutis throws a head kick that misses.
Conway throws an overhand right that lands on Zutis's shoulder, as Zutis tries to avoid the shot.
Ricky Conway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Conway misses.
Conway stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Zutis fails to land with a series of punches.
Conway works the jab nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Conway misses the target. #T2#
Zutis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Conway definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Conway with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Conway cracks a nice hook into Zutis's ribs.
Conway scores with a jab. Zutis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Conway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#KD#
Conway cracks Zutis with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Conway has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Zutis to stand back up!#ROC#
Zutis is rocked!#CUT#
That has opened up Kristaps Zutis's cut even more.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Conway! Zutis is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Conway!
After the big win, Ricky Conway made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors MKFC and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Event:
F&BE 21- Do or Die
Date: Apr 01, 2020 |
#R1#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martin.
Martin fakes the leg kick and cracks Zutis in the body.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
It looked like Zutis was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Martin looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zutis slips a straight right by Martin.
Zutis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Martin tries a head kick but it misses.
Martin scores with the left hand. Zutis knows he should have avoided that one.
Zutis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Martin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zutis moves out of range as Martin throws a body kick.
Martin misses with a looping right.
Martin thows a leg kick but Zutis checks it
and Zutis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zutis looks for a takedown but Martin sprawls well.
Zutis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Zutis has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristaps Zutis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zutis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Martin but Martin pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zutis shoots in looking for a takedown but Martin manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zutis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.#T1#
Zutis slips a jab from Martin.
Martin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Martin lands a leg kick that knocks Zutis off balance momentarily.
Zutis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Martin throws a head kick that misses.
Samuel Martin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zutis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Zutis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Martin is fending him off so far but Zutis persists. Nope, Martin circles away and we're back to standing.
Zutis moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromMartin.
Martin dips to his left and cracks Zutis with an uppercut!
Martin scores with a nice head shot.#CUT2#
It looks like Kristaps Zutis has been cut.
Martin stuffs the takedown.
Zutis is breathing heavily.
Zutis tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Martin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zutis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Martin pushes Zutis away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Martin connects with an inside leg kick.#T2#
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Martin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Martin.
Zutis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Zutis on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Martin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A head kick misses from Martin.
Zutis goes for a double leg but Martin avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Martin continues to drive forward.
Martin connects with a high kick. #KD2#
Martin drops Zutis with a beautiful combination! Zutis stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Martin is looking for the KO!#ROC2#
Zutis is rocked!
Zutis get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Zutis stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Martin runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Samuel Martin!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 29
Date: Mar 11, 2020 |
#R1#
Zutis shoots and misses
and Black counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Black with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Black has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zutis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zutis misses with a takedown
and Black counters with a low kick, right behind Zutis 's knee.
Black lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt. #CUT2#
It looks like Kristaps Zutis has been cut.
Zutis fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristaps Zutis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zutis's head backwards.
Zutis shoots in for a takedown but Black shows good takedown defense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Black lands a front kick.
Zutis is breathing heavily.
Black connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
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!
Black lands a nice shot that snaps Zutis's head back.
#T1##KD2#
Black cracks Zutis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Zutis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Black finish him?
#ROC2#
Zutis is rocked!
Black lands a nice looking body shot.
Oh Zutis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zutis is aggressively charging in as Black backs up avoiding any damage. Black tosses out a jab and Zutis runs right into it face first! Zutis is out cold! Black dropped down on all fours and is barking in Zutis's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dante Black!
Our winner, Dante Black, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Madness 34 West vs Gracie
Date: Feb 08, 2020 |
#R1#
Zutis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rex.
Rex connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zutis sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rex lands with a right hand. #CUT2#
It looks like Kristaps Zutis has been cut.
Rex thuds his shin into the meat of Zutis's side.
Rex keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Rex.
Rex has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Zutis is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Zutis shoots in but doesn't get the takedown #KD2#
and Rex counters with a nice right hand that sends Zutis toppling to the canvas! Zutis scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Rex finish him?!#ROC2#
Zutis is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rex lands a nice shot to the body.
Zutis is breathing heavily.
Zutis fails with the takedown
and Rex counters with a huge right that knocks Zutis out cold! Rex is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sabotage Rex!
A less than humble Sabotage Rex misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Event:
SMASH: Archer vs Bjornson
Date: Dec 28, 2019 |
#R1##TD2#
Zutis shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Zutis has decided to stand back up but his arm is trapped. Whilst he's worrying about his arm, Pawlik works to full guard. #SUB#
Pawlik looking for a triangle here. Zutis is fighting it but it looks tight! Pawlik pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Zutis is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Daniel Pawlik!
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Event:
SMASH: Garbrandt vs Mne
Date: Dec 21, 2019 |
#R1#
Zutis shoots in but Hornfellow Iii avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zutis shoots and misses
and Hornfellow Iii counters with a nice uppercut.
Zutis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hornfellow Iii is fending him off so far but Zutis persists. Nope, Hornfellow Iii circles away and we're back to standing.
Hornfellow Iii 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.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristaps Zutis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zutis misses with a takedown
and Hornfellow Iii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zutis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Hornfellow Iii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hornfellow Iii throws out a powerful jab.
Hornfellow Iii throws a hook but Zutis avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Hornfellow Iii coming out on top.#CL2#
Hornfellow Iii instigates a clinch.
Hornfellow Iii stalling against the cage.
Hornfellow Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Zutis really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.#T1#
Hornfellow Iii is struggling to control the position.
Hornfellow Iii gets underhooks to prevent Zutis's takedown attempt.
Zutis blocks a body shot from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii works on Zutis's body with a couple of short punches.
Hornfellow Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hornfellow Iii holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zutis has been working on his balance at The Kegerator - 650$, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hornfellow Iii.#TD#
Zutis manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Zutis throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Zutis doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Hornfellow Iii working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #SUB#
Zutis escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hornfellow Iii gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hornfellow Iii must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.#T2#
Hornfellow Iii is looking to work some ground and pound but Zutis has wrist control.
Hornfellow Iii trying to control but Zutis is working from the bottom.
Hornfellow Iii throwing strikes from guard but Zutis blocks nicely.
Zutis looking for a sweep. Not yet Zutis, not yet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Hornfellow Iii loads up on a big right hand but Zutis slips the punch.#CL2#
Hornfellow Iii closes the distance and pushes Zutis back into the cage.
A short right from Hornfellow Iii. #T3#
Hornfellow Iii lands a hook that snaps the head of Zutis backwards.
Hornfellow Iii lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Hornfellow Iii scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hornfellow Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Zutis is trying to pull guard but Hornfellow Iii turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Hornfellow Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zutiss head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii throws a head punch that misses.
Zutis is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hornfellow Iii gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hornfellow Iii pushes Zutis back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zutis blocks an uppercut.
Zutis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hornfellow Iii lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hornfellow Iii swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Zutis can't get the takedown.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows. #T4#
Hornfellow Iii lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zutis backwards.
Hornfellow Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
The referee calls for Hornfellow Iii to work.
Hornfellow Iii lands a left hand.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hornfellow Iii scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zutis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hornfellow Iii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
A short uppercut from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zutis backwards.
Hornfellow Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hornfellow Iii lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zutis.
A head punch on the inside from Hornfellow Iii fails to land.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Hornfellow Iii dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Zutis fails with a takedown attempt.
Zutis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hornfellow Iii.
Zutis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kristaps Zutis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hornfellow Iii defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zutis.
Hornfellow Iii misses with a straight left.
Hornfellow Iii moves into range and connects with a jab.
Zutis slips a straight right by Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#CL2#
Hornfellow Iii forces Zutis back against the cage and clinches.
Hornfellow Iii tries to work over Zutis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hornfellow Iii misses with a punch on the inside.
Zutis avoiding damage as Hornfellow Iii throws knees to the body.
Hornfellow Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zutiss head. #T1#
Hornfellow Iii throws a punch but it's blocked by Zutis.
Hornfellow Iii lands a right hand.
Zutis is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristaps Zutis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hornfellow Iii misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Hornfellow Iii fails to land.
Hornfellow Iii leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zutis blocks a body shot from Hornfellow Iii.
Zutis jumps guard but Hornfellow Iii stands there with Zutis around his waist. Zutis gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hornfellow Iii throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zutiss head.
Hornfellow Iii tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zutis blocking some punches.
Hornfellow Iii working aggressively here.
#T2#
Hornfellow Iii lands with a short punch from the clinch.
#TD#
Zutis has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Hornfellow Iii is trying to keep an underhook but Zutis manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Hornfellow Iii tries to get to full guard but Zutis has control of the leg.
Hornfellow Iii is holding on to half guard well.
Zutis throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Hornfellow Iii trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.#SUB#
Zutis is looking for a kimura here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hornfellow Iii is looking to get back to full guard here but Zutis has managed to pass to side control instead.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T3##SUB#
Zutis tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Zutis has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
You can see the frustration on Hornfellow Iii's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Zutis gets to mount! Hornfellow Iii was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hornfellow Iii tries to hold on but Zutis postures up.
Hornfellow Iii is looking to get to half guard.
Zutis avoids the attempt from Hornfellow Iii to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hornfellow Iii is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Zutis is staying active.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Hornfellow Iii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
#R3#
Hornfellow Iii cracks Zutis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Hornfellow Iii scores with a jab. Zutis acknowledges it with a nod of the head. #CL2#
Hornfellow Iii gets a clinch.
Zutis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hornfellow Iii swings wildly with an uppercut but Zutis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hornfellow Iii lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Zutis has Hornfellow Iii pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hornfellow Iii manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right from Hornfellow Iii on the inside.
Hornfellow Iii misses with a hook from the clinch.
Zutis has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hornfellow Iii is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hornfellow Iii lands a left hand.
Zutis blocks an elbow strike from Hornfellow Iii.
#T1#
Hornfellow Iii scores with a hook to the body.
Hornfellow Iii digs a right hand underneath Zutis's ribcage. Zutis let out a lung full of air as it connected.#TD#
Zutis successfully pulls guard.
Hornfellow Iii content to stall in guard here.
Hornfellow Iii trying to control but Zutis is working from the bottom.
Hornfellow Iii throws a strike but Zutis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR#
Zutis stopping the sweep attempt from Hornfellow Iii.
Hornfellow Iii pulls Zutis in close to his closed guard and prevents Zutis from doing any damage or advancing position.#T2#
Hornfellow Iii is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hornfellow Iii wants to improve his position but instead Zutis has moved into half guard.
Hornfellow Iii wants to control but Zutis passes into side.
Hornfellow Iii really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Zutis. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.#SUB#
Zutis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Hornfellow Iii, who protects the arm well.
Hornfellow Iii taking punishment in the form of punches.
#T3#
Hornfellow Iii gets back to half guard.
Hornfellow Iii avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Zutis. #SUB#
Zutis is working for a kimura but Hornfellow Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Zutis thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hornfellow Iii tries to get to full guard but Zutis has control of the leg. #SUB#
Zutis is working for a kimura but Hornfellow Iii is defending it quite comfortably.
Hornfellow Iii is trying to control but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hornfellow Iii is trying to stand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frederick Hornfellow Iii comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hornfellow Iii winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 26:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frederick Hornfellow Iii!
Frederick Hornfellow Iii tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Event:
SMASH: Hilbert vs Tragedy (NC)
Date: Dec 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Nice sprawl there from Tanner as Zutis shoots in.
Kristaps Zutis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tanner jabs at Zutis's body.
Zutis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zutis shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Tanner but Tanner pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Tanner definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Zutis walks into a stiff left hand from Tanner.#CUT#
It looks like Kristaps Zutis has been cut.
Zutis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Zutis's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Zutis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Tanner with a jab.
Zutis takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.#KD#
Tanner drops Zutis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zutis looks back up at him and smiles so Tanner waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
#ROC#
Zutis is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Tanner does no damage.
Zutis is still on wobbly legs! Can Tanner finish him?
Tanner throws a hook to the side of Zutis's head but Zutis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zutis seems to have recovered his senses.
Tanner lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Zutis falls backwards - clearly groggy! Tanner dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rob Tanner!
An out of breath Rob Tanner thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Event:
SMASH: Zutis vs Riski
Date: Nov 16, 2019 |
#R1#
Zutis will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.#CL2#
IvanRilski clinches.
IvanRilski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Zutis tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nice elbow from IvanRilski.
Zutis takes an elbow to the forehead. #CUT2#
It looks like Kristaps Zutis has been cut.
IvanRilski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
IvanRilski gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
IvanRilski lands an elbow just above Zutis 's eye.
IvanRilski holding his opponent close, against the cage.
IvanRilski dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zutis goes for a takedown in the clinch but IvanRilski prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kristaps Zutis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Zutis tries to pull guard but IvanRilski holds him up against the cage and eventually Zutis drops back down to his feet.
#T1#
Zutis takes an elbow to the temple. #CUT2#
Kristaps Zutis's cut is getting worse.
Zutis is working for takedown but IvanRilski is calmly controlling the position for now.
IvanRilski lands an elbow that stopped Zutis in his tracks for a moment.
IvanRilski stalls.
IvanRilski stalling in the clinch.
IvanRilski receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Zutis is looking to take this one to the mat.
IvanRilski lands an elbow inside that Zutis shrugs off.
IvanRilski lands a damaging elbow. #CUT2#
Kristaps Zutis's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
IvanRilski lands an elbow that stopped Zutis in his tracks for a moment.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kristaps Zutis's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Sveti IvanRilski!
Sveti IvanRilski is the new middleweight champion!
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Event:
SMASH: Zutis vs Banchamek
Date: Nov 09, 2019 |
#R1#
Banchamek swings for the body but Zutis moves out of range.
Banchamek is looking to clinch. #TD#
Zutis shoots in and bounces Banchamek off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Zutis chips away with some ground and pound.
Zutis landing some decent shots from guard.
Zutis preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banchamek is looking to sweep but instead, Zutis has passed into half guard.
Zutis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Zutis is taking a breather. Banchamek says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zutis passes into side control, despite Banchamek's attempt to control the position.
Zutis working away.
Banchamek looking for a sweep but Zutis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Zutis controlling from the full mount. #T2#
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banchamek looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!#SUB#
Zutis is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Banchamek with him. Banchamek is trying to defend but Zutis has an arm under the chin now! Banchamek grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Kristaps Zutis!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Oct 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Zutis lands a lovely overhand right.
Zutis tries for a takedown but Abbassi sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Zutis fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Abbassi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.#CL2#
Zutis closes the distance and clinches.
Abbassi has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Zutis after a bit of a struggle.
Zutis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Abbassi.
Abbassi is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ishaar Abbassi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#TD2#
Zutis is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Abbassi can't fight it off and eventually Zutis manages to take the fight to the floor. Abbassi looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.#T1#
Abbassi keeping moving, preventing Zutis from controlling successfully.
Zutis wants to stand and escape but instead Abbassi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR##SUB#
Abbassi has gone for a leg lock! Zutis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abbassi's guard.#REVB#
Zutis wants to control from the top but Abbassi keeps moving. #T2#
Abbassi is controlling Zutis's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abbassi looking to control.
Abbassi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Zutis controls the pace.
Abbassi manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Zutis manages to get himself to full guard.
#REVR##SUB#
Abbassi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zutis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zutis has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Abbassi might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.#T3#
Zutis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Abbassi holds on and takes a little breather.
Zutis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zutis controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling. #T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zutis wants to stand and escape but instead Abbassi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#SUB#
Abbassi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Zutis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Abbassi has Zutis in his guard.#REVB#
Zutis must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Zutis is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristaps Zutis 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#
Zutis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Abbassi avoids it really well and circles away.
Abbassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Zutis tries to clinch there but Abbassi circles away.
Zutis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Zutis throws a series of punches but Abbassi avoids them all with ease.
Zutis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Abbassi as he avoids it easily.
Abbassi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zutis sprawls and moves away.
Ishaar Abbassi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristaps Zutis.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbassi is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zutis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zutis is looking to clinch but Abbassi is avoiding it.
Abbassi swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.
Abbassi half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.#T1##CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Zutis is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Abbassi is defending well for now.#TD2#
Zutis turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Zutis manages to end up in side control.
Abbassi tries to bench press Zutis off him but Zutis keeps the position.
Zutis wants to take a breather but Abbassi manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Zutis.
Abbassi is adopting a defensive guard.#T2#
Zutis controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Abbassi has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Abbassi wants to sweep here but Zutis controlling him for the moment.
Zutis trying to control the position from guard on top but Abbassi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. #T3#
Abbassi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Zutis preventing the sweep. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Abbassi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zutis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Zutis lands with a nice combination. Abbassi backs away looking to recover.#T4##TD2#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Zutis.
Abbassi tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Zutis wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Abbassi managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Zutis.
Zutis is looking to take a break and control but Abbassi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Abbassi wants to control but Zutis postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristaps Zutis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
#R3##TD2#
Zutis closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Abbassi's guard.
Abbassi looking for a sweep. Not yet Abbassi, not yet.
Zutis postures up.
Zutis throwing strikes from guard but Abbassi blocks nicely.
Abbassi trying to keep a closed guard but Zutis is proving a slippery customer.
Zutis content to stall in guard here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abbassi has Zutis pulled in close to control his posture. #T1#
Abbassi keeping full guard, as Zutis tries to pass. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zutis is looking to clinch but Abbassi is avoiding it.
Abbassi drops down looking for a counter takedown but Zutis sprawls and moves away.
Ishaar Abbassi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.#CL2#
Zutis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Abbassi, pushing him back against the cage.#TD2#
Zutis successfully pulls guard.
#SUB#
Abbassi is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Zutis is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Zutis has escaped and now he's on top! #REVB#
Abbassi wants to sweep here but Zutis controlling him for the moment. #T2#
Zutis wants to stand and escape but instead Abbassi has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard. #REVR#
Abbassi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. #SUB#
Abbassi has gone for a leg lock! Zutis slips out almost immediately though and dives into Abbassi's guard.#REVB#
Zutis wants to stand but Abbassi has a closed guard, so he can't escape. #T3#
Abbassi is trying to control the position but Zutis postures up.
Abbassi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVR#
Zutis tries to get to full guard but Abbassi has control of the leg. #SUB#
Abbassi is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
#SUB#
Abbassi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zutis is just riding it out for now. Abbassi eventually gives up the hold.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#SUB#
Abbassi is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zutis has managed to free his arm - good work. #T4#
Zutis is doing well to control the position and prevent Abbassi from advancing to side control.#SUB#
Abbassi is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Zutis defends it well. #SUB#
Abbassi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Zutis is just riding it out for now. Abbassi eventually gives up the hold.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!#SUB#
Abbassi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kristaps Zutis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Zutis 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 Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kristaps Zutis!
In defeat, Ishaar Abbassi stepped up to the mic, saying 'I apologize to all my fans/coaches and team for not being able to bring the pain tonight and most importantly. Waan ka xumahay hooyo iyo aabe'.
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Event:
Bloodbath 9
Date: Sep 28, 2019 |
#R1#
Richard swats away the attempt to clinch by Zutis.
Richard looks to score with a jab to the body but Zutis is just out of range.
Zutis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zutis shoots in and drives through. Richard sprawls well.#TD#
Richard feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Richard is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Richard keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Zutis's head.
Richard controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. #T1#
Richard not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Zutis looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zutis is trying to control the position but Richard postures up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Richard jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zutis darts in looking for a takedown but Richard gets double underhooks and turns Zutis into the cage.
Richard fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zutis manages to avoid it.
Zutis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zutis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Richard.
Richard misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zutis.
Richard circles away from the clinch attempt#TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Richard keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.#T3#
Zutis tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Richard works his way into side control.
Richard taking a breather here.
Richard looks up at the clock and then as Zutis takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Richard smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
#T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zutis takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Zutis wants to control but Richard postures up.
A lull in the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Richard's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Richard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
#R2#
Richard will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Zutis tries to clinch there but Richard circles away.
Zutis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Richard moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Richard appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zutis wants to clinch up but Richard keeps it at a distance.
Richard lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Zutis backs up against the cage.
#CUT#
It looks like Kristaps Zutis has been cut.
Zutis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Richard avoids it really well and circles away.
Zutis tries to clinch but Richard moves away
and Richard counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Richard throws a poor cross that misses
and Zutis counters with a three punch combo that has Richard backing up. Richard nods at Zutis to acknowledge the strikes.
Zutis misses with a series of wild punches.
Richard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zutis can do to turn this around?
Zutis is breathing heavily.
Richard sizes up Zutis with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle. #T1#
Zutis throws a head kick but Richard moves out of range.
Richard throws a right hand that Zutis ducks under and follows up with a left that Zutis also avoids with ease.
Zutis wants to clinch but Richard slips to the side#TD#
and Richard counters with a nice double leg into side control. Zutis won't be happy with that.
A lull in the action here.
Richard lands a decent elbow from side control.
Richard is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Zutis's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zutis is trying to improve his position.
Richard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
The referee asks Richard politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Richard prefers to stall for the moment though.#T2#
Check out the look on Richard's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Richard works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Richard grinds an elbow into Zutis's temple.
Zutis is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Richard creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Zutis is being controlled here.
Richard seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Zutis for as long as he can get away with.
Richard cracks Zutis with an elbow. That is naaassty.#T3#
Zutis is letting Richard control him for a moment.
Zutis is looking to reverse the position.
Zutis takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Richard slows the pace down. #SUB#
Richard has hold of Zutis's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Zutis seems comfortable defending it but Richard has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Zutis is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Zutis is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Richard couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Matt Richard!
Our winner, Matt Richard, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Sep 07, 2019 |
#R1#
Zutis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Chen sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Chen looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Chen pulls out of a head kick attempt.
#TD#
Chen closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Zutis quickly recovers to half guard.
Zutis trying to control but Chen postures up.
Chen not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Zutis tries to kick Chen off but Chen keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Zutis wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Chen seems to be looking for submissions.
#T1##SUB#
Chen is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Zutis sees it coming and defends easily.
Chen seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Zutis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back. #REF3#
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chen stuffs the takedown.
Zutis shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Chen sprawls well. Chen wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Zutis gets slowly back to his feet.
xu Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristaps Zutis.
Chen fails to land the takedown.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Chen.#CL2#
Zutis moves into the clinch successfully.
#T2#
Chen fails to pull guard.
Zutis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chen changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Zutis fights it off and pushes away nicely.
#CL2#
Zutis pushes Chen up against the cage in a clinch.
Chen wants a takedown.
Zutis is trying to break the clinch but Chen is controlling him.
A battle for position here, against the cage.#BC#
Chen manages to break the clinch.
#T3#
Zutis shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Chen displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zutis.
Chen lands with a shot to the body.
Zutis shoots in for a double leg but Chen sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Zutis darts in looking for a takedown but Chen gets double underhooks and turns Zutis into the cage.
Zutis looks winded!#CL2#
The fight moves into the clinch position.#BC#
Chen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Chen shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Zutis defends it nicely.#T4#
Zutis slaps away a takedown attempt from Chen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
As Chen backs off Zutis throws a huge counter combo but Chen manages to avoid it all.
Zutis misses with a few strikes there.
#CL2#
Zutis forces Chen back against the cage and clinches.#BC2#
Zutis's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Chen shoots in but Zutis avoids the takedown attempt easily.#TD2#
Zutis throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Chen tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Zutis is in Chen's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB#
Chen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#SUB#
Chen looking for a guillotine here but Zutis defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kristaps Zutis will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
#R2#
Zutis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Chen defends well and Zutis ends up having to push Chen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zutis throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.#CL2#
Zutis drives through and clinches with Chen against the cage.
#BC#
Chen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#CL2#
Zutis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zutis tries to stall but Chen uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chen has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Zutis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.#TD2#
Zutis decides to pull guard.
Chen passes Zutis's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zutis is trying to stand back up but Chen is controlling him
#SUB2#
Zutis looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.#T1#
Chen with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Zutis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Zutis is trying to stand up here but Chen is controlling him well.
Zutis blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chen.
Zutis wants to control but Chen is keeping busy and won't allow it.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.#T2#
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Zutis tries to roll over but Chen keeps him under control.
Chen controlling the pace. #REF3#
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Zutis shoots for a takedown but Chen saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zutis is breathing heavily.
Zutis 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.#CL2#
Zutis moves into the clinch.
Chen stops a takedown attempt from Zutis.
xu Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristaps Zutis.
Chen can't get the takedown.
#TD2#
Zutis gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.#SUB#
Chen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Chen is controlling Zutis's trapped leg to prevent Zutis from advancing to side control.#T3#
Chen missing with punches from the bottom.
Chen slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Chen looking to control.
Zutis is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.#T4#
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Zutis won't allow Chen to get back to his feet. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Chen throws a sloppy head kick and Zutis moves out of range easily.
Zutis works over Chen's head and body with a nice combination.
Chen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
#CL2#
Zutis moves into range and clinches up with Chen.#BC2#
Zutis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chen darts in looking for a takedown but Zutis gets double underhooks and turns Chen into the cage. #CL2#
Zutis closes the distance and clinches.
Chen keeps control of Zutis as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kristaps Zutis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
#R3#
Chen shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Zutis but Zutis pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Zutis shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Chen as he avoids it easily.
Chen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zutis.
Chen blocks the body kick.
#CL#
Chen gets a clinch. #BC#
Chen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Zutis closes the distance and clinches up with Chen, looking for a takedown. Zutis pushes Chen against the cage but Chen circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.#CL2#
Zutis clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#BC#
Chen pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kristaps Zutis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zutis shoots in for a takedown but Chen shows good takedown defense.
xu Chen has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kristaps Zutis.
Chen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.#CL2#
Zutis instigates a clinch.
Zutis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Chen prevents a takedown attempt there.
Chen goes for a takedown in the clinch but Zutis prevents it.
Kristaps Zutis seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Zutis has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Chen misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zutis looking for a takedown. #TD#
Chen lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
#SUB#
Chen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Zutis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Zutis tries to get to full guard but Chen has control of the leg. #T2#
Chen wants to lay and pray for a moment but Zutis keeps working.
The fighters are battling for position here. Zutis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Chen stays in close to Zutis's body and controls the position. #SUB#
Chen postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Zutis is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Chen, into his guard. #REVB#
Chen seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now. #T3#
Chen has a closed guard, preventing Zutis from standing up.
Chen wants to sweep here but Zutis controlling him for the moment.
Zutis postures up.
#T4#
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Zutis would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Chen has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall. #REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.#CL#
Chen has closed the distance and engaged Zutis in a clinch.
Zutis is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Chen pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Zutis is trying to pull guard but Chen turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Zutis stalling in the clinch but Chen improves position.
xu Chen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kristaps Zutis is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Zutis blocks an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
xu Chen showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Zutis 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Kristaps Zutis!
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