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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Mar 14, 2020 |
#R1#
Sith works Zampidis's body with a nice hook.
Sith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It seemed like Zampidis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sith misses with a hook.
Zampidis lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Zampidis shoots in looking for a takedown but Sith manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Zampidis's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Zampidis avoids the body shot from Sith.
Sith lands a jab to the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Sith as he connects with a hook.
Zampidis fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Sith misses the target.
Sith throws a jab but it's blocked by Zampidis.
Sith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Zampidis.
Zampidis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zampidis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Sith looks to throw the jab but Zampidis is out of range.
Zampidis slips under a jab.
Zampidis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Sith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zampidis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Sith to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sith throws out a loose jab but Zampidis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sith misses with a body shot.
#T1#
Sith throws a looping overhand right but Zampidis ducks down to avoid it.
Zampidis tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Sith defends well and Zampidis ends up having to push Sith into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rebel Sith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Zampidis.
Zampidis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sith.
Sith takes a swing at Zampidis's ribcage but misses.
Sith throws a right hand that misses
and Zampidis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Sith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zampidis.
Sith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zampidis moves away.
Sith swings for the body but Zampidis moves out of range.
Zampidis is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Zampidis slips under a jab.
Zampidis slips under a jab.
Sith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zampidis moves away from the strike by Sith.
Zampidis wants to counter the offense by Sith and move into the clinch position.
Zampidis tries to clinch but Sith moves out of range.
Rebel Sith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sith throws a hook but Zampidis avoids it easily.
Sith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zampidis momentarily.
Zampidis moves away from the strike by Sith.
Sith looks to throw the jab but Zampidis is out of range. #T2#
Sith avoids the head kick by Zampidis.
#CL2#
Zampidis takes the fight into the clinch. #BC#
Sith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Sith cracks Zampidis with a good jab.
Sith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zampidis needs to keep his hands up - Sith had a free shot at his head there.
Zampidis wants to clinch up but Sith keeps it at a distance.
Sith swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zampidis counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Zampidis shoots in looking for a takedown. Sith tries to sprawl out of it but Zampidis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Sith manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zampidiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!#T3#
Sith connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Zampidis's hands.
Rebel Sith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zampidis slips under a jab.
Sith misses the jab.
Zampidis wants to clinch.
A big right from Sith misses.
Sith misses with a hook.
Nice sprawl there from Sith as Zampidis shoots in.
Zampidis misses with a leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Zampidis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Zampidis ducks under a wild hook from Sith.
Sith lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Zampidis staying out of range there.
Zampidis counters with a body kick.
Sith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zampidis takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.#T4#
Zampidis walks into a stiff left hand from Sith.
Sith slips a jab and a cross from Zampidis.
It looked like Sith wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sith stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Zampidis ducks under a wild hook from Sith.
A telegraphed right hand from Sith misses the target.
Zampidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zampidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sith.
Sith avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zampidis ducks under a wild hook from Sith.
Sith throws a shot from downtown. Zampidis moves away and avoids it.
Sith is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Sith misses the target.
Sith misses with an uppercut. Zampidis saw that one coming.
Sith throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Zampidis's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.#CL2#
Zampidis has taken the fight to the clinch.
#BC#
Sith's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sith throws a shot from downtown. Zampidis moves away and avoids it.
Sith misses with an uppercut. Zampidis saw that one coming.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Sith dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
#R2#
Zampidis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zampidis tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Sith swivels and escapes.
Zampidis slips under a jab from Sith.
Sith scores with a decent looking hook.
Zampidis scores with a jab.
Sith throws a jab when Zampidis was well out of range.
A slow jab from Sith misses its intended target.
Zampidis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sith scores with a jab to the body.
Zampidis walks into a left hand.
Sith misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Sith misses.
Zampidis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sith misses the target.
Zampidis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Rebel Sith is winning the standup battle so far.
Sith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
#T1#
Zampidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sith.
A telegraphed right hand from Sith misses the target.
Sith getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Sith thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sith throws a hook but Zampidis avoids it easily.
Zampidis gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Sith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zampidis is looking to clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zampidis.
Rebel Sith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Zampidis.
Sith throws a right hand that misses
and Zampidis counters with a right hand to the body.
Jab, jab by Sith - just one landing.
Zampidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big left from Sith misses.
Zampidis moves out of range of the strikes.
Zampidis looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.#T2#
Zampidis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zampidis is breathing heavily.
Zampidis defending well as Sith loads up on a big left hand.
Sith slaps away a takedown attempt from Zampidis, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Sith swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sith misses with a body shot.
Sith lands a head shot.
Sith takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mike Zampidis is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sith throws an overhand right that lands on Zampidis's shoulder, as Zampidis tries to avoid the shot.
Sith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And Zampidis tries to counter it with a takedown but Sith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sith is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Zampidis takes one on the button.
Zampidis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Sith paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Sith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zampidis ducks under a wild hook from Sith.
Zampidis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.#CL2#
Zampidis gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Sith lands a nice uppercut.#BC#
Sith breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
#T3#
The fighters circling - Sith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sith. Zampidis does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zampidis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Sith.
Sith moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Sith scores with a punch to the head.
Sith punishes Zampidis's body with a nice straight punch.
Nice uppercut there from Sith.
Sith is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Zampidis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zampidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The fighters circling - Sith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sith connects with a looping right hand.
Sith misses with a hook. Zampidis ducked under it nicely.
Sith throws a jab but it's blocked by Zampidis.
Sith misses with an uppercut. Zampidis saw that one coming.
Zampidis tries for a takedown but Sith sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Sith is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Zampidis can do to turn this around?#T4#
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sith cracks Zampidis with an open hand slap.
Zampidis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sith throws a jab when Zampidis was well out of range.
Sith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zampidis.
A jab from Sith finds it's way through Zampidis's defenses.
Zampidis takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zampidis ducks under a wild hook from Sith.
Zampidis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Good standup being displayed there by Sith as he connects with a hook.
Zampidis tries to clinch but Sith moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Sith on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sith throws a hook but Zampidis avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Sith misses its intended target.
Sith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zampidis tries to counter with a clinch but Sith shakes him off and moves away.
Zampidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sith.
Sith just misses with a punch to the body.
Zampidis unleashes a big counter combination but Sith bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Zampidis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Sith sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zampidis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Sith dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Sith misses with a straight right.
Sith misses with an uppercut. Zampidis saw that one coming.
Zampidis fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Sith avoids it really well and circles away.
Sith swats away the attempt to clinch by Zampidis.
Some wild striking there from Zampidis.
Sith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zampidis.
Zampidis shoots for a takedown but Sith saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Zampidiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Sith throws a looping overhand right but Zampidis ducks down to avoid it.
Sith misses with a looping left.
Zampidis staying out of range there.
And Zampidis tries to counter it with a takedown but Sith pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Sith scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sith throws a poor cross that misses
and Zampidis connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zampidis takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.#T1#
Sith loads up on a big right hand but Zampidis slips the punch.
Sith scores with a jab. Zampidis acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Zampidis staying out of range there.
Sith misses with an uppercut. Zampidis saw that one coming.
Zampidis defending well as Sith loads up on a big left hand.
Sith misses with a hook.
Sith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Zampidis.
Sith throws a hook but Zampidis avoids it easily.
Sith misses with a right hand #CL2#
and Zampidis counters by clinching up.
A head punch on the inside from Sith fails to land. #BC#
Sith breaks the clinch.
A jab from Sith misses.
Zampidis is trying desperately to land a takedown but Sith is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Zampidis.
Zampidis slips a straight right by Sith.
Zampidis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sith defends it well.
Zampidis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sith throws out the jab.
Zampidis throws a fast counter high kick but Sith manages to duck under it in time.
Sith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zampidis.
Rebel Sith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Zampidis.
Zampidis looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Sith is fending him off so far but Zampidis persists. Nope, Sith circles away and we're back to standing.#T2#
Sith throws a jab but it's blocked by Zampidis.
Zampidis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Sith tests Zampidis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sith throws a hook to the side of Zampidis's head but Zampidis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Zampidis dives in for a single leg takedown but Sith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Sith throws a jab but it's blocked by Zampidis.
A jab from Sith misses.
Sith misses with a straight left.
Zampidis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Zampidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Sith throws a big shot that misses.
Zampidis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Zampidis avoids the body shot from Sith.
Zampidis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sith.
Zampidis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Sith.
Sith throws a body shot but no joy. #T3#
Zampidis shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Sith as he jumps to the side.
Sith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zampidis blocks a jab.
Sith swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zampidis.
Zampidis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jab by Sith.
Sith lands with a straight right. Zampidis didn't see that one coming.
Rebel Sith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Zampidis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Zampidis misses with a takedown attempt - Sith sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Zampidis dives in for a single leg takedown but Sith sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Nice shot lands for Sith.
Sith scores with a jab to the body.
Zampidis slips under a jab.
Zampidis defending well as Sith loads up on a big left hand.
Zampidis drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Sith defends it well.#T4#
Sith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Zampidis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sith throws a jab when Zampidis was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zampidis uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sith.
Sith throws a big shot that misses.
Sith misses with a left hand
and Zampidis counters with a one-two to the body.
Zampidis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sith throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Zampidis avoids the body shot from Sith.
The fighters circling - Sith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zampidis tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Zampidis drops his hands momentarily and Sith takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Sith throws a looping overhand right but Zampidis ducks down to avoid it.
Zampidis moves out of range as Sith strikes.
Mike Zampidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zampidis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Zampidis moves out of range of the strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rebel Sith showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Sith, 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 John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rebel Sith!
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Event:
Quick Fight Championship
Date: Feb 21, 2020 |
#R1#
Gustafsson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gustafsson lands with a hook. Zampidis tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Gustafsson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Zampidis changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gustafsson tries to avoid it but Zampidis manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gustafsson to the ground. Gustafsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet. #CL2#
Gustafsson rushes Zampidis and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gustafsson prevents Zampidis from breaking the clinch.
Zampidis is trying to push Gustafsson away but Gustafsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gustafsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gustafsson cracks Zampidis with a nice body shot.
Gustafsson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Gustafsson tries a body shot but Zampidis blocks it.
Zampidis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zampidis wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A hook to the body from Gustafsson.
Zampidis is trying to pull guard but Gustafsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands with a light punch inside. #T1#
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Gustafsson lands a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson misses with the head strike.
Gustafsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Zampidis is breathing heavily.
Gustafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zampidis blocks a body shot from Gustafsson.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Zampidis goes for a takedown in the clinch but Gustafsson prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Zampidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body punch from Gustafsson - that landed with a thud.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Gustafsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Gustafsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards. #T2#
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson wants to take the fight to the mat but Zampidis manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zampidis drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands with a light punch inside.
Gustafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zampidis trying to land knees to the body.
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike. #T3#
Gustafsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zampidiss head.
Gustafsson is leaning against Zampidis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
Zampidis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Gustafsson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gustafsson struggles to land a body shot inside as Zampidis controls his hands.
Gustafsson tries to throw a body punch but Zampidis avoids it by throwing Gustafsson back against the cage.
Gustafsson misses with a body punch.
Zampidis tries a knee to the head but Gustafsson blocks it.
Gustafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zampidis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
#T4#
Good body shot from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Gustafsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gustafsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short left from Gustafsson.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zampidis gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Gustafsson prevents Zampidis from breaking the clinch.
Zampidis takes a shot to the head.
Gustafsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Gustafsson 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##CL2#
Gustafsson closes the distance and clinches.
Zampidis blocks an uppercut.
#TD#
Zampidis pulls guard effortlessly.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zampidis keeping moving, preventing Gustafsson from controlling successfully.
Zampidis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Zampidis pulls Gustafsson in close to prevent any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson wants to pass the guard but Zampidis is keeping the position.
Gustafsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.#T1#
Gustafsson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Let's hope that Gustafsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.#SUB#
Zampidis is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
#REF3#
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up. He just wasn't happy with the level of activity.
Zampidis throws a head kick but Gustafsson moves out of range.
#CL2#
Gustafsson takes the fight into the clinch.
Gustafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
#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.
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson lands a right hand.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gustafsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gustafsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Zampidis gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Gustafsson lands a right hand.
Zampidis tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Gustafsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Zampidis blocking some punches.
Zampidis prevents a body shot from Gustafsson.
Zampidis takes a shot to the head. #T3#
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters up against the cage, Zampidis throws an elbow but misses.
Zampidis fails to pull guard.
Zampidis tries to stall but Gustafsson uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Zampidis blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gustafsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Zampidis.
Gustafsson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Zampidiss head.
Zampidis tries to pull guard but Gustafsson holds him up against the cage and eventually Zampidis drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Zampidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustafsson throws a head punch that misses.
Zampidis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gustafsson has a couple of punches blocked by Zampidis.
#T4#
Zampidis tries to pull guard but Gustafsson won't allow it.
Zampidis has Gustafsson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Gustafsson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Gustafsson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zampidis.
Gustafsson pushes Zampidis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
A short left from Gustafsson.
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 head punch blocked on the inside by Zampidis.
Gustafsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Gustafsson scores with a hook to the body.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Stefan Gustafsson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Gustafsson lands a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson lands a right hand.
Gustafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Gustafsson gets through Zampidis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Stefan Gustafsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
#R3#
Zampidis shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Gustafsson defends it nicely.
Zampidis shoots in looking for a takedown. Gustafsson tries to sprawl out of it but Zampidis keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gustafsson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Zampidis tries to score a power double leg takedown but Gustafsson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Zampidis somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mike Zampidis. That's going to take a lot out of him.#CL2#
Gustafsson gets a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Zampidis's head.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Gustafsson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.#T1#
Gustafsson scores with a shoulder strike.
Gustafsson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Gustafsson.
A short body shot lands from Gustafsson as the two fighters clinch.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zampidis or not.
Gustafsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gustafsson lands with a right to the head.
Gustafsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gustafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Gustafsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Gustafsson as the two fighters clinch.
#T2#
Gustafsson lands a nice uppercut.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson pushes Zampidis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Gustafsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
A shot in the inside from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson lands a right hand.
Gustafsson lands a body punch.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.#ROC2#
Zampidis is rocked!
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Zampidis's head.
Oh Zampidis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!#T3#
Gustafsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Zampidis seems to have got his legs back now.
Gustafsson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Zampidis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gustafsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Gustafsson lands an uppercut.
Gustafsson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Stefan Gustafsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A nice right hand lands inside from Gustafsson.
A short uppercut from Gustafsson.
Gustafsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Zampidis is trying to pull guard but Gustafsson turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.#T4#
Gustafsson scores with a shot to the side of Zampidis's head.
Zampidis trying to stall but Gustafsson improves his position.
Zampidis is looking to break free of the clinch but Gustafsson has double underhooks.
Zampidis is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Gustafsson pushes Zampidis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gustafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Zampidis backwards.
Gustafsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike Zampidis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Zampidis trying to land knees to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stefan Gustafsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gustafsson 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 Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 25:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stefan Gustafsson!
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