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Event:
WCF WNF 43: Bardia vs Denisov
Date: Mar 03, 2021 |
#R1#
Lo Zizio is trying hard to land a takedown here. El Shabazz sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lo Zizio takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lo Zizio uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz misses with a body shot.
And Lo Zizio tries to counter it with a takedown but El Shabazz pushes his down on his head and steps out.
We've been told by El Shabazz's head coaches at MY YARD™️ Resurrect that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
El Shabazz jabs at Lo Zizio's body.
Lo Zizio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Lo Zizio avoids the body shot from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!#CUT#It looks like Ciccio Lo Zizio has been cut.
El Shabazz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lo Zizio is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Lo Zizio shoots in but no luck this time.
Lo Zizio checks a leg kick. #TD2#
Lo Zizio looking to score a takedown here. El Shabazz is defending well but Lo Zizio drives through and ends up in El Shabazz's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lo Zizio.
El Shabazz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Lo Zizio.
El Shabazz looking for a sweep. Not yet El Shabazz, not yet.
El Shabazz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Lo Zizio postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it. #T1#
Lo Zizio postures up in El Shabazz's guard and throws a big left but El Shabazz blocks it.
Lo Zizio with a flurry of punches that miss.
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
El Shabazz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lo Zizio throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lo Zizio working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
El Shabazz pulls Lo Zizio in close to his closed guard and prevents Lo Zizio from doing any damage or advancing position.
Lo Zizio throws an elbow that misses. El Shabazz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lo Zizio's guard. Nice move by El Shabazz!#REVR#
Lo Zizio is controlling El Shabazz's posture.#T2##SUB2#
El Shabazz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
#SUB2#
Lo Zizio looking for a guillotine here but El Shabazz defends easily.
Lo Zizio working a defensive guard here.
El Shabazz forces his way into half guard.#T3#
Well, if El Shabazz is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza Yum. Can't wait.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
El Shabazz works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lo Zizio slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
El Shabazz controlling the action here. #SUB2#
Lo Zizio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Shabazz pulls his head out easily. #T4##SUB2#
Lo Zizio is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but El Shabazz pulls his head out easily.
El Shabazz is taking a breather. Lo Zizio 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#SUB2#
Lo Zizio looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!#R2#
El Shabazz fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Lo Zizio has a takedown stuffed.
Lo Zizio looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
El Shabazz is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Lo Zizio throws a right hand that El Shabazz ducks under and follows up with a left that El Shabazz also avoids with ease.
El Shabazz leaves Lo Zizio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciccio Lo Zizio.
El Shabazz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
El Shabazz connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lo Zizio's hands.
Malik El Shabazz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El Shabazz jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lo Zizio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around El Shabazz's waist but El Shabazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lo Zizio off to one side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz slaps away a takedown attempt from Lo Zizio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Lo Zizio takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
#CUT#That has opened up Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut even more.
Malik El Shabazz is winning the standup battle so far.
Lo Zizio throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around El Shabazz's waist but El Shabazz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lo Zizio off to one side.
Lo Zizio shoots for a takedown but El Shabazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.#T1#
Lo Zizio avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
El Shabazz lands a lovely overhand right.
Lo Zizio takes one to the chin there.
El Shabazz throws a head kick that misses.
Lo Zizio drops his hands momentarily and El Shabazz takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lo Zizio shoots in but no luck this time.
El Shabazz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
El Shabazz moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromLo Zizio.
Lo Zizio shoots for a takedown but El Shabazz saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Lo Zizio is breathing heavily.
El Shabazz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
El Shabazz looks to score with a jab to the body but Lo Zizio is just out of range.
El Shabazz misses with a head kick.
#CL2#
Lo Zizio gets a clinch.
El Shabazz scores with a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz is pressed up against the cage. Lo Zizio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El Shabazz down to the mat. El Shabazz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Malik El Shabazz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.#CL#
Lo Zizio tries to keep at a distance but El Shabazz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lo Zizio jumps guard but El Shabazz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
El Shabazz landing knees to the body.
#T2#
El Shabazz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lo Zizio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as El Shabazz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
A shot in the inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lo Zizio backwards.
El Shabazz is leaning against Lo Zizio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Lo Zizio managing to block the knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
Knees to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz with a knee to the head.
#CUT#The cut above Ciccio Lo Zizio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
El Shabazz is pressed up against the cage. Lo Zizio has hold of a leg and is looking to drag El Shabazz down to the mat. El Shabazz avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. #CL#
El Shabazz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Lo Zizio, pushing him back against the cage.
El Shabazz gets through Lo Zizio's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
El Shabazz digs a right hand into Lo Zizio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lo Zizio's gas tank.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
A right hand to the body from El Shabazz.
#T3#
El Shabazz lands a body shot in the clinch.
El Shabazz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz slows down the pace here.
El Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
El Shabazz is leaning against Lo Zizio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Nice body punch from El Shabazz.
A left hand lands to the body for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is leaning against Lo Zizio and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lo Zizio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
El Shabazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
#T4#
El Shabazz pushes Lo Zizio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
El Shabazz with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as El Shabazz takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lo Zizio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
El Shabazz is pushing Lo Zizio up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
El Shabazz lands a body punch.
El Shabazz lands a body shot in the clinch.
El Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El Shabazz misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz lands a good knee to the midsection. Lo Zizio won't want to take too many of those.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lo Zizio fails to pull guard.
Lo Zizio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with El Shabazz's elbow.
Lo Zizio misses with the head strike.
El Shabazz leaning against his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malik El Shabazz dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
El Shabazz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
El Shabazz throws a leg kick but Lo Zizio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Lo Zizio 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.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lo Zizio sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lo Zizio replies with a solid counter kick to the body but El Shabazz blocks it well.
El Shabazz is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lo Zizio can do to turn this around?
Lo Zizio shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with El Shabazz but El Shabazz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
As Lo Zizio backs away, El Shabazz returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice straight punches there by El Shabazz. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of El Shabazz.
El Shabazz throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lo Zizio sees it coming and avoids it easily.#CL#
El Shabazz instigates a clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a punch to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from El Shabazz.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
El Shabazz crunches a lovely knee into Lo Zizio's ribcage.
Lo Zizio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lo Zizio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A left hand lands to the body for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz working Lo Zizio over with knees to the body.#T1#
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
El Shabazz misses with a body punch.
El Shabazz lands a body punch.
A shot in the inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lo Zizio backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, El Shabazz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. #CUT#Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
El Shabazz pushes Lo Zizio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
El Shabazz lands with a light punch inside.
El Shabazz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
El Shabazz tries to work over Lo Zizio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
El Shabazz prevents the takedown attempt.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciccio Lo Zizio.
Lo Zizio on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
El Shabazz landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
El Shabazz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Lo Zizio.
El Shabazz connects with a nasty looking knee right to Lo Zizio's face.
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 shot in the inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
#T2#
A hook to the body from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
El Shabazz lands a left hand.
El Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
El Shabazz misses with a knee to the head.
El Shabazz prevents the takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
El Shabazz lands a knee to the body.
El Shabazz digs a right hand into Lo Zizio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lo Zizio's gas tank.
El Shabazz scores with a shoulder strike.
Lo Zizio wants a takedown but no success here.
El Shabazz lands a good knee to the midsection. Lo Zizio won't want to take too many of those.
El Shabazz putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Lo Zizio in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
El Shabazz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Lo Zizio takes a shot to the head.
El Shabazz tries to throw a body punch but Lo Zizio avoids it by throwing El Shabazz back against the cage. #T3#
El Shabazz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
El Shabazz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
El Shabazz digs a right hand into Lo Zizio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lo Zizio's gas tank.
El Shabazz working Lo Zizio over with knees to the body.
El Shabazz lands a nice knee to the body.
El Shabazz utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
El Shabazz lands with a light punch inside.
Lo Zizio takes a knee to the side of the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Shabazz.
El Shabazz unloads a knee to the mid-section. Lo Zizio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Knees in the clinch landing for El Shabazz.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from El Shabazz.
El Shabazz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
El Shabazz lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lo Zizio misses with a hook to the ribs.
El Shabazz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
#T4#
A short uppercut from El Shabazz.
Still in the clinch, El Shabazz scores with a nice short uppercut.#TD2#
Lo Zizio tightens his grip and picks El Shabazz up, before dumping him to the ground. El Shabazz manages to land in guard.
El Shabazz pulls Lo Zizio in close to prevent any damage.
Ciccio Lo Zizio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lo Zizio throws a strike but El Shabazz rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top. #REVR##SUB2#
Lo Zizio looking for a guillotine here but El Shabazz defends easily.
El Shabazz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malik El Shabazz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for El Shabazz, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paulo Santos scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alexandre Firmino scores the fight 30:25
Judge Matheus Silva scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way. |
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Event:
WCF 55: Escalante vs Garcia 2
Date: Jan 16, 2021 |
#R1##TD#
Leahy throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lo Zizio was covering up waiting for the punch and Leahy finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lo Zizio tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lo Zizio throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leahy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Lo Zizio can't do much from the bottom here.
Leahy tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lo Zizio's legs.
Lo Zizio felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lo Zizio is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Leahy goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Lo Zizio has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Leahy but great work by Lo Zizio.
Leahy tries to improve position but can't.
Lo Zizio lands an elbow.
Lo Zizio scoring with punches from side control. #T1#
Leahy on the wrong end of some ground and pound. #ROC2#Leahy is rocked!
Lo Zizio working the body and head with strikes.
Oh Leahy is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Leahy manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lo Zizio's best efforts.#SUB#
Leahy looking for submissions off his back.
Leahy seems to have got his legs back now.
Lo Zizio seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime. #SUB#
Leahy has hold of a guillotine but he's not going to be able to crank on it really with only half guard, so it's no trouble for Lo Zizio. Oh but Leahy has got full guard now! Oh boy! This one could be over very soon! Lo Zizio goes limp - he's gone! Leahy jumps up and celebrates with the crowd - fantastic submission finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Robert Leahy! |
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Event:
WCF WNF 31: Escalante vs Abner
Date: Dec 09, 2020 |
#R1#
Lo Zizio blocks a head kick by Wad.
#TD#
Lo Zizio gets the takedown into side control.
Wad explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there! #CL2#
Wad pushes Lo Zizio up against the cage in a clinch.
Wad is looking to break free of the clinch but Lo Zizio has double underhooks.
Wad can't break the clinch.
Wad is trying to break free.
Lo Zizio has Wad pressed against the cage, preventing Wad from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lo Zizio wants a takedown.
Wad scores a nice knee to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lo Zizio is trying to drag Wad to the mat but Wad just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lo Zizio. #TD#
Lo Zizio has Wad pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Lo Zizio pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Wad tumbling to the mat - Lo Zizio dives into Wad's guard.
Wad working a defensive guard but Lo Zizio passes into half guard.
#T1#
Ground and pound from Lo Zizio.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nice strikes from Lo Zizio there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wad pushes Lo Zizio off looking to stand but Lo Zizio dives back in and keeps control.
Wad holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Lo Zizio landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Lo Zizio working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Wad is trying to stand.
Lo Zizio winds up and cracks Wad with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lo Zizio winds up and cracks Wad with a swinging punch to the side of the head. #ROC#Wad is rocked!
Lo Zizio working over Wad with some ground and pound. Wad looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wad is still in real trouble! Can Lo Zizio finish him?
Wad wants to improve his position but Lo Zizio is controlling well.
Lo Zizio lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Wad quite badly. Wad pulls Lo Zizio in close trying to recover. Lo Zizio postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Wad on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Wad doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciccio Lo Zizio!
A very excited looking Ciccio Lo Zizio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF WNF 26:Anderson vs Leopold
Date: Nov 04, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Augustus throws a low kick but Lo Zizio avoids it.
Augustus throws a sloppy head kick and Lo Zizio moves out of range easily.
Lo Zizio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Augustus is landing a low percentage of strikes.#CL#
Augustus clinches up against the cage.
Lo Zizio tries to score a body lock takedown but Augustus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Lo Zizio tries to work over Augustus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Augustus prevents the takedown attempt.
Augustus lands a left hand.
Lo Zizio changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Augustus fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Aurelius Augustus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciccio Lo Zizio.
Lo Zizio takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A looping hook to the body misses from Lo Zizio. Augustus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Augustus is looking to slow Lo Zizio down with leg kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo Zizio has his takedown stuffed
and Augustus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.#CUT#It looks like Ciccio Lo Zizio has been cut.
Lo Zizio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Augustus defends it nicely.
Lo Zizio throws a series of punches but Augustus avoids them all with ease.
Augustus went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lo Zizio rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Augustus moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Augustus quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.#T1#
Augustus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Lo Zizio has time to react.#CL#
Augustus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Lo Zizio tries a body shot but Augustus blocks it.
Augustus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Augustus lands with a light punch inside.
Augustus missing with knees to the body.
Augustus pushes off an throws an elbow but Lo Zizio leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Augustus lands with a left to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Augustus.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Augustus.
Augustus blocking some punches.
Lo Zizio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Augustus after a bit of a struggle.
Lo Zizio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
#BC#
Augustus escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Augustus moves out of range of the body kick.
Lo Zizio blocks a head kick by Augustus.
#T2#
Augustus throws a head kick that misses. #CL#
Augustus gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.#BC#
Augustus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Augustus scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Augustus keeps Lo Zizio at a distance using the push kick.
A shot to the body from Lo Zizio misses
and Augustus makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lo Zizio really felt that one!
Lo Zizio misses with a hook. Augustus ducked under it nicely.
Augustus throwing a counter right hand but Lo Zizio manages to avoid it.
Augustus throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Augustus looks to land a body kick but Lo Zizio moved away.
A clash of legs there as Lo Zizio blocks the low kick.
Lo Zizio with the counter takedown but Augustus avoids it easily.
Lo Zizio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lo Zizio shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Augustus defends it nicely.
A head kick from Augustus lands but Lo Zizio takes it in his stride.
Augustus misses with a double jab.
#T3#
Augustus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#CL#
Augustus pushes Lo Zizio up against the cage in a clinch.
Augustus lands with a light punch inside.
Augustus is defending well against a takedown attempt.#BC#
Augustus breaks the clinch.
Lo Zizio tries to clinch but Augustus moves out of range.
And Augustus counters with a quick kick to the body but Lo Zizio blocks it.
Augustus throws a leg kick which misses Lo Zizio's front leg but catches the back leg as Lo Zizio tries to avoid it.
Aurelius Augustus is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A head kick by Augustus misses #TD2#
and Lo Zizio counters with a nice double leg into half guard. #SUB2#
Lo Zizio is working for a submission of some sort.
Augustus manages to get to full guard.
Lo Zizio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. #T4#
Augustus wants to stand but Lo Zizio is controlling the position.
Augustus wants to sweep but no luck.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lo Zizio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lo Zizio makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lo Zizio lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lo Zizio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand. #ES#
The fighters are working up against the cage. Augustus manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Lo Zizio tries to score a body lock takedown but Augustus shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Augustus lands with a right to the head.
Augustus tries to land a knee to the head but Lo Zizio blocks with his arms.
Augustus tries to throw a body punch but Lo Zizio avoids it by throwing Augustus back against the cage.
Augustus lands a right hand.
Lo Zizio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Augustus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lo Zizio uses good head movement to avoid it.
Augustus gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lo Zizio.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.#R2#
Augustus misses with a hook.
Augustus scores with a kick to the body.
Aurelius Augustus is winning the standup battle so far.
Lo Zizio blocks the body kick.
Lo Zizio takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A low kick from Augustus is predictable there
and Lo Zizio counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lo Zizio checks the leg kick.
Augustus leaves Lo Zizio with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Augustus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Augustus turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.#TD2#
Lo Zizio shoots in and gets a takedown into Augustus's guard.
Augustus wants to get back to his feet but Lo Zizio is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Augustus is controlling Lo Zizio's posture.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Augustus avoiding any damage from the ground and pound. #T1#
Lo Zizio working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Augustus's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo Zizio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Augustus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Augustus is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lo Zizio can do to turn this around?
Augustus pulls Lo Zizio in close to prevent any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Augustus wants to stand but Lo Zizio is controlling the position. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lo Zizio takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Augustus lands with a straight right. Lo Zizio didn't see that one coming.
Lo Zizio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lo Zizio throws a low kick but Augustus avoids it.#T2#
Lo Zizio tries to clinch but Augustus moves out of range.
Lo Zizio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Augustus swivels and escapes.
Augustus swats away the attempt to clinch by Lo Zizio.
No luck for Lo Zizio with that takedown attempt.
Aurelius Augustus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciccio Lo Zizio.
Augustus throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A little jabbing left from Lo Zizio on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lo Zizio 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.
Lo Zizio throws a body punch but Augustus moves out of range.
Lo Zizio is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
No luck for Lo Zizio with that takedown attempt.
Augustus tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Augustus swats away the attempt to clinch by Lo Zizio.
Lo Zizio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Augustus throws out the jab.
Lo Zizio follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Augustus lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.#T3#
Augustus throws a solid leg kick but Lo Zizio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Augustus.#KD#
Augustus lands a big head kick that sends Lo Zizio tumbling to the mat! Augustus takes a step backwards and waves Lo Zizio back to his feet - he wants the finish!#CUT#That has opened up Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut even more.
Augustus lands with a kick to the temple. Lo Zizio shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?" #ROC#Lo Zizio is rocked!
Lo Zizio fails with an attempt to clinch.
Augustus lets loose with a powerful body kick. Lo Zizio will feel that in the morning.
Augustus looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lo Zizio tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Augustus swivels and escapes.
Augustus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Lo Zizio misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lo Zizio's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Lo Zizio gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.#CL#
Augustus gets a clinch. #BC#
Augustus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lo Zizio wants to clinch up but Augustus keeps it at a distance.
Augustus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lo Zizio.
Lo Zizio shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Augustus pinned against the cage. Augustus gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. #T4#
Lo Zizio takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lo Zizio looks to land a body kick but Augustus moved away.
Lo Zizio looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Lo Zizio throws a leg kick but Augustus checks it.
Augustus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Lo Zizio is breathing heavily.
Augustus is looking to score with low kicks.
Jab, jab by Augustus - just one landing.
Augustus thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Lo Zizio if he has to take too many more of those.
Augustus throws a sloppy head kick and Lo Zizio moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Lo Zizio! But no joy.
Augustus moves out of range of the strikes.
Augustus connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lo Zizio's hands.#CUT#The cut above Ciccio Lo Zizio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Augustus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lo Zizio takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lo Zizio has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Augustus.
Augustus scores with a head kick.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Aurelius Augustus dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!#R3#
Augustus thows a body kick. Lo Zizio tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Lo Zizio tries to close the distance and clinch up but Augustus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lo Zizio fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lo Zizio takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
#CL#
Augustus pushes Lo Zizio up against the cage in a clinch.
Augustus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Augustus avoiding damage.
Lo Zizio digs a right hand into Augustus's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Augustus's gas tank. #BC#
Augustus breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Augustus misses with a kick to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo Zizio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Augustus throws a body punch but Lo Zizio moves out of range.
Lo Zizio tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Augustus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lo Zizio gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Augustus.#T1#
A nice leg kick lands there from Augustus.
Augustus misses with a kick to the body.
Ciccio Lo Zizio is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Augustus keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aurelius Augustus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciccio Lo Zizio.#CL#
Augustus closes the distance and clinches.
Augustus makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Augustus scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lo Zizio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Augustus after a bit of a struggle.
Lo Zizio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Augustus misses with a punch on the inside.
Augustus lands a right hand. #BC#
Augustus breaks the clinch.
Augustus lands a big head kick that sends Lo Zizio to the canvas! Augustus follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aurelius Augustus!
Aurelius Augustus decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well. |
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Event:
WCF 40: Decimal vs Horatius
Date: Sep 26, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL#
Lo Zizio gets tackled into the cage by Wagner. Wagner maintains the clinch.
Lo Zizio lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Wagner or not.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lo Zizio - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice body punch from Lo Zizio.
Lo Zizio lands a shot to the body.
Lo Zizio wants a takedown but no success here.
Lo Zizio misses with a hook to the ribs.
#TD2#
Lo Zizio decides to pull guard.
Lo Zizio looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo Zizio striking off his back but it's not causing Wagner any problems.
Lo Zizio has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Lo Zizio throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Wagner wants to control from the top but Lo Zizio keeps moving. #T1#
Wagner wants to stand but Lo Zizio has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Lo Zizio is trying to control the position but Wagner postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Wagner stops Lo Zizio from standing up. #REF3#
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Lo Zizio moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.#CL#
Wagner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage. #TD2#
Lo Zizio turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
An elbow from Lo Zizio crashes against the mat.
#T2#
Lo Zizio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Wagner is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Lo Zizio is controlling him well.
Lo Zizio misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Wagner is trying to improve his position.
Lo Zizio looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Wagner is avoiding damage well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lo Zizio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lo Zizio postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
You can see the frustration on Wagner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Lo Zizio working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Sloppy strikes there by Lo Zizio.#T3#
The ground and pound from Lo Zizio seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent. #SUB2#
Lo Zizio thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead. #SUB2#
Lo Zizio is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Wagner has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lo Zizio working the ground and pound but Wagner is defending the strikes.
Wagner parries the strikes from Lo Zizio easily there. Lo Zizio is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wagner to escape.
You can see the frustration on Wagner's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Lo Zizio working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter. #T4#
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.#ES#
Wagner sneaks out the side door and pushes Lo Zizio away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.#CL2#
Lo Zizio gets a clinch. #TD#
Wagner jumps guard and drags Lo Zizio to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Lo Zizio throws an elbow that misses. Wagner uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lo Zizio's guard. Nice move by Wagner!#REVR#
Lo Zizio thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Lo Zizio striking off his back but it's not causing Wagner any problems.
Lo Zizio trying to strike off his back.
#SUB2#
Lo Zizio working for a triangle but Wagner defends it easily.
#SUB2#
Lo Zizio isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Wagner stacks Lo Zizio on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Wagner!
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
Ciccio Lo Zizio dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!#R2##TD2#
Lo Zizio looking to score a takedown here. Wagner is defending well but Lo Zizio drives through and ends up in Wagner's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Wagner's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Lo Zizio throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wagner works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Lo Zizio is having none of it.
Lo Zizio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Wagner's head.
Lo Zizio is in close to Wagner's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Lo Zizio is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagner has wrist control.
Lo Zizio throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo Zizio throws a big right hand that misses.
Lo Zizio chips away with some ground and pound.
Wagner keeping full guard, as Lo Zizio tries to pass.
Lo Zizio throws a big right hand that misses. #T1#
Lo Zizio throwing strikes but missing. #SUB2#
Lo Zizio drops back looking for a leg! Wagner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Wagner manages to kick Lo Zizio off! Lo Zizio jumps back into Wagner's guard.
Wagner looking to control.
#ES#
Wagner is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Lo Zizio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Lo Zizio jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Wagner walks away with a smile on his face. Lo Zizio gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head. #CL#
Wagner has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lo Zizio drops down looking for an ankle pick but Wagner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Lo Zizio looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.#CL#
Wagner rushes Lo Zizio and presses him up against the cage.
Lo Zizio drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciccio Lo Zizio.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Lo Zizio tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wagner's elbow.
Lo Zizio goes for a takedown attempt but Wagner pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
#T3##CL2#
Wagner gets tackled into the cage by Lo Zizio. Lo Zizio maintains the clinch.
Wagner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Lo Zizio fails to pull guard.
Lo Zizio wants a takedown but no success here.
Lo Zizio wants to take the fight to the mat but Wagner manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lo Zizio misses with a body punch.
Lo Zizio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Wagner is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lo Zizio is trying to drag Wagner to the mat but Wagner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Wagner prevents the takedown attempt.
#T4#
Lo Zizio using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Wagner has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
#TD2#
Lo Zizio works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Lo Zizio working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wagner trying to control the position here.
Lo Zizio is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagner has wrist control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.#ES#
Wagner has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Lo Zizio has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lo Zizio is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And thats the end of the round the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ciccio Lo Zizio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!#R3#
Wagner avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lo Zizio stuns Wagner with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Lo Zizio shoots in for a takedown but Wagner shows good takedown defense.
Lo Zizio lands an overhand right.
Lo Zizio shoots and misses
and Wagner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lo Zizio is defended easily by Wagner.
Lars Wagner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciccio Lo Zizio.
Lo Zizio shoots in for a double leg but Wagner sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.#CL2#
Lo Zizio instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lo Zizio is trying to drag Wagner to the mat but Wagner just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Lo Zizio takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lo Zizio is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Wagner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.#T1#
Lo Zizio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lo Zizio is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Wagner to keep the fight standing.
Wagner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lo Zizio misses with an elbow strike.
Lo Zizio keeps control of Wagner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Lo Zizio goes for a takedown in the clinch but Wagner prevents it.
Wagner tries a body shot but Lo Zizio blocks it.
Lo Zizio can't get the takedown.
Wagner tries to throw a body punch but Lo Zizio avoids it by throwing Wagner back against the cage.
Lo Zizio doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
#T2#
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lo Zizio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Lo Zizio goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lo Zizio lands with a right to the head.
Lo Zizio wants a takedown.
Wagner tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lo Zizio tries to work over Wagner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lo Zizio has Wagner pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Wagner manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Lars Wagner has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wagner is trying to force a seperation but Lo Zizio has the dominant position.
Lo Zizio is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lo Zizio is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Wagner pulls him back up using the underhooks. #T3#
Wagner tries to stall but Lo Zizio uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lo Zizio tries to score a body lock takedown but Wagner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Wagner gets underhooks to prevent Lo Zizio's takedown attempt.
#TD#
Wagner gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lo Zizio throws a sloppy strike from the bottom. He's now off balance and Wagner manages to pass to side control. #SU#
Wagner decides to take the fight back to the feet. #CL#
Wagner gets a clinch.
Lo Zizio has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle. #TD2#
Wagner is fighting off a takedown attempt but Lo Zizio is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Wagner to the mat. Wagner regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Ciccio Lo Zizio is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.#T4#
Wagner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wagner preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Lo Zizio won't allow Wagner to sweep him here.
Lo Zizio loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wagner wants to stand but Lo Zizio is controlling the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lo Zizio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lo Zizio landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wagner wants to stand up but Lo Zizio is controlling him.
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 Lars Wagner.
I think Lo Zizio 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ciccio Lo Zizio!
An out of breath Ciccio Lo Zizio 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:
WCF 35: Warren vs Wolf
Date: Aug 22, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#CL2#
Blood has managed to clinch.
Lo Zizio wants to break free but Blood has control.
#BC#
Lo Zizio escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Blood throws a jab when Lo Zizio was well out of range.
Blood shoots in for a takedown but Lo Zizio shows good takedown defense.
Blood dodges the punch combination from Lo Zizio.
Ciccio Lo Zizio seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lo Zizio just misses with a punch to the body.
Lo Zizio scores with a sloppy right hand. Blood should have avoided that one.
Blood fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Blood shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lo Zizio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lo Zizio misses with a series of wild punches.
Blood misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Lo Zizio appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ciccio Lo Zizio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tim Blood.
Blood displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lo Zizio throws out the jab. #T1#
A punch lands to the side of Blood 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blood shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Lo Zizio but Lo Zizio pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Lo Zizio swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blood.
Lo Zizio ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Blood moves away.#CL2#
Blood drives through and clinches with Lo Zizio against the cage.
Blood has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lo Zizio after a bit of a struggle.
A body shot lands from Lo Zizio.
Lo Zizio looking to throw knees to the head but Blood is blocking nicely.
Blood tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Lo Zizio just stands there and leans against the cage.
Lo Zizio tries to break free but Blood pushes him back against the cage.#TD2#
Blood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Blood avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Lo Zizio lands a couple of digs.#T2#
Blood looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Lo Zizio keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Blood's head.
Lo Zizio pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Blood is keeping the position for now.
Lo Zizio distracts Blood with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blood is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move. #REVB#
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!
Lo Zizio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Blood.
Blood lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Blood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo Zizio keeps working.
Lo Zizio is trying to control but can't.
#T3#
Blood tries to pass the half guard into mount. Lo Zizio knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Lo Zizio is trying to control but can't.
Lo Zizio wants to get back to his feet.
Lo Zizio wants to control but Blood is keeping busy and won't allow it. #SUB#
Lo Zizio with the active half guard here but Blood passes nicely into side control.#SUB2#
Blood is trying to get an arm triangle but Lo Zizio is defending well.
Blood wants to control but Lo Zizio is keeping him busy. #T4#
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lo Zizio is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Blood off and has taken his back!
Blood tries to roll but Lo Zizio sticks to his back.
Lo Zizio lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Blood hold on?!
#ROC#Blood is rocked!
Lo Zizio is loading up with his shots from the back and Blood is in big trouble! Blood taps out to strikes and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ciccio Lo Zizio!
A very excited looking Ciccio Lo Zizio made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction. |
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Event:
WCF Monday Night Fights 1
Date: Jul 13, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lo Zizio lands a right hook to the body.
Bolsdeep tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Lo Zizio is able to avoid easily.
Lo Zizio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bolsdeep throws a sloppy body shot
and Lo Zizio cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Lo Zizio has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Bolsdeep is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lo Zizio thuds a left hand into Bolsdeep's body.
Lo Zizio swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bolsdeep counters with a two punch combo.
Lo Zizio fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lo Zizio takes a swing at Bolsdeep's ribcage but misses.
Bolsdeep went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bolsdeep misses with a series of wild punches.
Lo Zizio thuds a left hand into Bolsdeep's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolsdeep takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bolsdeep moves out of range of the strikes.
Lo Zizio misses with a hook to the body
and Bolsdeep counters with a straight right hand.#CUT#It looks like Ciccio Lo Zizio has been cut.#CL#
Bolsdeep has closed the distance and engaged Lo Zizio in a clinch.
Bolsdeep has Lo Zizio pressed against the cage, preventing Lo Zizio from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bolsdeep tries to work over Lo Zizio's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. #T1#
Bolsdeep leaning against his opponent.
Bolsdeep stalls.
Lo Zizio is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Bolsdeep prevents a body shot from Lo Zizio.
Lo Zizio is trying to break the clinch but Bolsdeep is controlling him.
Lo Zizio avoids a wild elbow strike from Bolsdeep.
Lo Zizio is trying to break the clinch but Bolsdeep has him pressed against the cage.
Lo Zizio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Bolsdeep has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lo Zizio takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bolsdeep doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow.
Lo Zizio is trying to force a seperation but Bolsdeep has the dominant position.
Bolsdeep pushes Lo Zizio back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lo Zizio taking a breather.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. #T2#
A short body shot lands from Bolsdeep as the two fighters clinch.
Lo Zizio tries to break the clinch but Bolsdeep is controlling the position.
Lo Zizio misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Bolsdeep lands a nice elbow from the clinch. #CUT#That has opened up Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut even more.
Lo Zizio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolsdeep lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lo Zizio tries a body shot but Bolsdeep blocks it.
Lo Zizio can't find room to land a body shot as Bolsdeep controls the action.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bolsdeep.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bolsdeep tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lo Zizio's elbow.
Bolsdeep tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Lo Zizio avoids it.
Lo Zizio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bolsdeep unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Lo Zizio blocks an elbow strike from Bolsdeep.
Bolsdeep connects with a knee to the head.
#CUT#The cut above Ciccio Lo Zizio's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Bolsdeep lands an elbow inside. #CUT#Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ramdin Bolsdeep!
Ramdin Bolsdeep really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Hot Spunk logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty. |
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Event:
Madness 50
Date: May 30, 2020 |
#R1#
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!#TD#
Excellent takedown into side control there by Shamrock.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Lo Zizio can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lo Zizio is trying to control Shamrock's posture but Shamrock avoids it.
Lo Zizio is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Shamrock is controlling him well.
Shamrock is looking to take a break and control but Lo Zizio is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Shamrock is staying tight to Lo Zizio's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Lo Zizio wants to get back to his feet but Shamrock drags him back down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.#SUB#
Shamrock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Shamrock definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lo Zizio takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Lo Zizio wants to control but Shamrock postures up.#T1##SUB#
Shamrock is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Lo Zizio knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Lo Zizio trying to control but Shamrock flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Shamrock is working the ground and pound. Can Lo Zizio escape?#CUT#It looks like Ciccio Lo Zizio has been cut.#SUB#
Shamrock working for the choke.
Lo Zizio really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Shamrock. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lo Zizio is trying to stand back up.
Shamrock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.#SUB#
Shamrock is working for a rear naked choke. Lo Zizio is not defending it well and Shamrock has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Lo Zizio refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Lo Zizio's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tim Shamrock! |
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Event:
Madness 44 Rodriguez vs Petrov
Date: Apr 18, 2020 |
#R1#
Lahti throws an overhand right that lands on Lo Zizio's shoulder, as Lo Zizio tries to avoid the shot.
Lo Zizio half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Lo Zizio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Lahti throws a shot from downtown. Lo Zizio moves away and avoids it.
Lahti scores with a jab.#CUT2#
It looks like Ciccio Lo Zizio has been cut.
Lahti throws a body shot but no joy.
Lahti bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Lo Zizio's head.
Lo Zizio with a poor takedown #KD2#
and Lahti counters with a crisp right hand that drops Lo Zizio! Lahti lets Lo Zizio back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lo Zizio scores with the left hand. Lahti knows he should have avoided that one.
Lo Zizio takes one on the button.#ROC2#
Lo Zizio is rocked!#CUT2#
Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut is getting worse.
Lo Zizio tries for a takedown but Lahti sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Lahti looks to throw the jab but Lo Zizio is out of range.
Lahti slaps away a takedown attempt from Lo Zizio, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ciccio Lo Zizio. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lahti scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lo Zizio doesn't seem bothered though. #T1#
A slow jab from Lahti misses its intended target. #KD2#
Lahti drops Lo Zizio with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Lo Zizio looks back up at him and smiles so Lahti waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Oh Lo Zizio is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lo Zizio fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Lahti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lo Zizio seems to have got his legs back now.
Lo Zizio with a lazy takedown attempt
and Lahti counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jaska Lahti!
Jaska Lahti thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 31
Date: Mar 25, 2020 |
#R1#
Lo Zizio takes one to the side of the head.
#CUT#
It looks like Ciccio Lo Zizio has been cut.
Lo Zizio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Bakar counters with a nice uppercut.
Bakar lands a nice looking body shot.
Bakar scores with a hook to the body. Lo Zizio takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Lo Zizio swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Lo Zizio has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Lo Zizio closes the distance and clinches up with Bakar, looking for a takedown. Lo Zizio pushes Bakar against the cage but Bakar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bakar lands with a good body shot.
Good standup being displayed there by Bakar as he connects with a hook.
Bakar connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bakar has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bakar connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lo Zizio's hands.
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!
Bakar scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lo Zizio doesn't seem bothered though.
Lo Zizio shoots and misses
and Bakar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bakar throws a good cross that connects.
Bakar feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Lo Zizio's calf.
Bakar displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lo Zizio.
Marko Bakar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ciccio Lo Zizio.
Bakar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.#T1#
Bakar scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lo Zizio takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bakar thuds his right hand into Lo Zizio's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bakar is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Lo Zizio drops his hands momentarily and Bakar takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. #CUT#
That has opened up Ciccio Lo Zizio's cut even more.
Marko Bakar is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bakar scores with a nice strike.#ROC#
Lo Zizio is rocked!
Lo Zizio goes for a double leg but Bakar avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bakar continues to drive forward.#KD#
Bakar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Lo Zizio sprawling to the canvas! Lo Zizio rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Bakar finish him?!
Lo Zizio is still on wobbly legs! Can Bakar finish him?
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!
and Bakar counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Lo Zizio! He's just covering up as Bakar starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marko Bakar!
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Event:
Madness Fright Night 25
Date: Feb 12, 2020 |
#R1#
Unbelivable swings for the body but Lo Zizio moves out of range.
Unbelivable takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lo Zizio throws a right and a left that Unbelivable avoids nicely.
Lo Zizio sets himself, and Unbelivable steps forward looking for the clinch! Lo Zizio avoids it this time.
Lo Zizio misses with the body kick#TD2#
and Unbelivable counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lo Zizio!
Unbelivable lands a few punches from side control.
Lo Zizio tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Unbelivable wants to control but Lo Zizio is keeping him busy. #SUB2#
Unbelivable is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Lo Zizio has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lo Zizio is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Unbelivable asserts his dominance and retains side control.#T1#
Lo Zizio taking punishment in the form of punches.
Unbelivable connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lo Zizio some visible discomfort.
Lo Zizio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Lo Zizio tries to get out of the position.#SU2#
Unbelivable stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Lo Zizio lands a nice looking body shot.
Unbelivable misses with a wild body shot.
Lo Zizio cracks Unbelivable with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Nice sprawl there from Lo Zizio as Unbelivable shoots in.
Unbelivable closes the distance and clinches up with Lo Zizio, looking for a takedown. Unbelivable pushes Lo Zizio against the cage but Lo Zizio circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looked like Lo Zizio was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lo Zizio scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Lo Zizio takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.#KD#
Lo Zizio drops Unbelivable with a beautiful combination! Unbelivable stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lo Zizio is looking for the KO!#ROC#
Unbelivable is rocked!#T2#
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lo Zizio misses with a double jab.
Unbelivable is still on wobbly legs! Can Lo Zizio finish him?
Lo Zizio defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Unbelivable.
Ciccio Lo Zizio has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
Lo Zizio lands a hook that stumbles Unbelivable back into the cage. Lo Zizio follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Unbelivable to the canvas! Lo Zizio pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Unbelivable has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Ciccio Lo Zizio!
In defeat, Usko Unbelivable stepped up to the mic, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.
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